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First I want to say that this forum has been invaluable resource for figuring out ideas on how to customize and build this farm buggy Into a unique and highly functional toy/tool.
This is the starting machine, a basic P500 less the 700miles and the only added options of a winch and rearview mirror.
It was supposed to be a simple machine for around the farm till I found this forum and next thing you know she doesn’t look quite the same anymore!
below is an earlier build photo, with the rear car seats mounted in for the kids.
mods so far:
-front and rear turn signals: front light housings are 1/8” steel and serve as a front bumper too
-car horn
-led front light bulbs
-choogans glovebox 2.0 (modded with a USB port in box)
-trigger’s quickshield (works awesome)
-ut801 windshield with manual wiper for now (have everything to wire in an ford escort motor and windshield washer, will be winter project)
-EMP metal roof
-superatv full skid plate for the P520 modified mounting for the P500 (after two sticks through the floor this is a must have mod)
-home made 1/8” thick HDPE front fender flairs and liners (must have with ripsaw tires)
-home made rear fender extensions (schoogins idea?) moved rear fenders out 3 inches again 1/8 HDPE
-moose rear hitch mount
-stock car ROPS cage kit modified and fitted to the P500 1-3/4” pipe 1/8” thick mounted with bolt on weldable bungs so the cage can be removed easily
-40mm ammo can storage
-front rack that tips away built from harbor freight rear hitch rack
-set of four sadona ripsaw tires 26/9/12 front and 26/11/12 rear on aluminum rims (local screaming deal)
-rear seating is two car seats that be removed as needed for rear rack space.
-superatv 1.5“ rear wheel spacers (needed with stock tires, might not need with ripsaws)
-side mirrors
-Maine farm use license for road use between farms
still on the to do list:
-custom aluminum roof for the rear
-lexan rear window to protect the kids when backing up in brush
-back up fuel storage
-gun rack
-automotive wipers with window washer
-side doors and rear windows for the back for winter/fall use
-probably more…. I like to build things
Will post more as time allows: farming+working full time+kids= not much free time!
This is the starting machine, a basic P500 less the 700miles and the only added options of a winch and rearview mirror.
It was supposed to be a simple machine for around the farm till I found this forum and next thing you know she doesn’t look quite the same anymore!
below is an earlier build photo, with the rear car seats mounted in for the kids.
mods so far:
-front and rear turn signals: front light housings are 1/8” steel and serve as a front bumper too
-car horn
-led front light bulbs
-choogans glovebox 2.0 (modded with a USB port in box)
-trigger’s quickshield (works awesome)
-ut801 windshield with manual wiper for now (have everything to wire in an ford escort motor and windshield washer, will be winter project)
-EMP metal roof
-superatv full skid plate for the P520 modified mounting for the P500 (after two sticks through the floor this is a must have mod)
-home made 1/8” thick HDPE front fender flairs and liners (must have with ripsaw tires)
-home made rear fender extensions (schoogins idea?) moved rear fenders out 3 inches again 1/8 HDPE
-moose rear hitch mount
-stock car ROPS cage kit modified and fitted to the P500 1-3/4” pipe 1/8” thick mounted with bolt on weldable bungs so the cage can be removed easily
-40mm ammo can storage
-front rack that tips away built from harbor freight rear hitch rack
-set of four sadona ripsaw tires 26/9/12 front and 26/11/12 rear on aluminum rims (local screaming deal)
-rear seating is two car seats that be removed as needed for rear rack space.
-superatv 1.5“ rear wheel spacers (needed with stock tires, might not need with ripsaws)
-side mirrors
-Maine farm use license for road use between farms
still on the to do list:
-custom aluminum roof for the rear
-lexan rear window to protect the kids when backing up in brush
-back up fuel storage
-gun rack
-automotive wipers with window washer
-side doors and rear windows for the back for winter/fall use
-probably more…. I like to build things
Will post more as time allows: farming+working full time+kids= not much free time!
