Not that this topic doesn't belong in Sandrail Tech, but I can't believe how long it takes to have a buggy built new. Doesn't look like mine will be done by New Years! Was really looking forward to NOT riding my banshee at Gordon's for a change. There has to be a solution other than buying used. Here is a pic after 7 months(hope it works)

JWB I can feel your pain, I put my deposit down 6/24, and am praying for the car before Xmas, but I am not holding my breath. The reasons why mine is so late is it got delayed going to powdercoat, then the powdercoaters didnt know what color to do it, and didnt bother calling the builder to find out, so that was about 3 weeks, then we found out the wrong tranny was sent, so I had to wait for a new one, (blessing in disguise), and the main thing was the painter said things were getting done, and really hadnt been started, so the paint got started about a month later than expected, I honestly thought I would get my car 2 weeks before T-day, so I am really only a month and a half behind, but it seems like an eternity. I cannot put any blame on my builder, it is not his fault that the vendors did not deliver what they promised.

Jerry I guess you should have orded it SOONER....
we'll still have lots of for new years

Believe me I have done more than my fair share of bitching about not having the car, but I realized that at least I can afford to buy a car, which is alot more than some people can say, so I guess I have no right to bitch.

well, i stopped at abuilder near me the other day, they have 15 people working 10 hours a day 6 days a week building cars, when i was there the owner was on the phone biatching out a vendor for holding him up. he had about 10 cars in various stages of fabrication (4 on the jigs alone) and another 4 or 5 in finall assembly. he told me delivery time is the biggest problem right now as they are having to wait for alot of parts from vendors tranny's being the biggest holdup.

I can relate, my problems were tranny, front wheels, and shocks. and of course paint,

there are so many things I can bitch about right now, but I went Xmas shopping the other day, and I couldnt help overhear people talking about what they are going to get and for whom, and how they are going to afford to get it, some of the things they were struggling about buying were not expensive items to me, but were to them, then I got to thinking how truely lucky I am. I am not rich by any means, but my wife and I both are fortunate in are jobs and do alright. It was just a reality check for me that I think I needed.

come on ian i personally no you hit the lottery cause i could only afford a 1/3 of what your car cost, and when did you start work? cmon man

1/3rd? now thats funny, you must have gotten alot better of a deal than I thought, You know I like shiny stuff. my car may be a bit more $$$ but yours is faster. So does filling your tires up with helium really make the car that much lighter?

bling bling im dont no how your clean that thing all that chrome added all that weight and i dont think i got a good deal you just got that much more!

Ripster I think yours is quicker because it's not still sitting on the Jig.

It took me almost 7-8 months to get my car and that was 3 years ago. No bling was holding it up. just a long time to build it.

I keep watering it hoping it will some day turn into a long travel.

racer-x my car is not fast your car is fast and mine just feels fast! and when ians is done it will be fastest ,less wind resistance with chrome!

I cant wait to see it either. but I did hear the coefficient of friction between air and chrome is much less than with air and powdercoat, so that should add at least 10-15 mph.

UPDATE: Stolen Frame in El Cajon!!!!!

Just returned today from Iraq to find out when I was to take delivery of my new buggy only to find out the finished frame (ready for assembly) was stolen from San Diego Powdercoat last night! Now my option to get a new buggy is wait in line for the builder to make me a new one (not his fault, and probably will take another 8 weeks minimum). Or start looking for a new builder and start from scratch? I'm so effen mad I can't control the rage. If anyone hears of a brand new "true blue mettalic" AG 5 seater frame for sale let me know so I can call the police! Thanks. Jerry...

That sucks. i'll keep my eyes open for it.

Man that blows, I guess somebody is getting a nice Xmas present, Dustin is a good guy and I am sure he will do everything he can to help you out.

Thanks! Just keep an eye out. Many people in east county on the lookout right now for my car. It's not Dustins fault (of course) just a very bad turn of events. "Somebody" was watching and waiting for the car to be done. It was to be picked up today and was taken last night. They tried to get the panels and roof (locked up inside) but couldn't get them. However they got the frame and front spindles which makes the rest of my car worthless. Insurance will make sure I get my car it's just the 2 months more I have to wait! Just please keep an eye out. I will get my car, but this bastard who took it needs his Karma! Been waiting a long time and have a lot of friends looking! Ian: Hope your new years is better than mine! Will buy you a cold if we ever meet up. Looks like I will be out at Olgilby this New Years with the Banshee for sure!

I will definately keep an eye out, and we are going to gordons this time, I will either have my raptor or buggy if its ready. probably wont know for sure until tues, they close shop on thursday until after new years so last pick up day is Wed.

Damn it JWB, that f uckin sucks big time. Is Dustin going to put you at the front of the line? I sure hope so.

JWB should be put on the TOP of the buggy build list.