P500 Pioneer 500-4 build

[Montecresto]

I added up the cost of the build.
$165.00 steel (bought thru place of work)
$98.00 seats(ordered from ASC) only place I could find 15"wide seats.
$48.00 3 point retractable seatbelts(ebay)
$85.00 4'x14'x1/4" plastic(used to line bottom of dump trucks)
$60.00 Miscellaneous
Cost of building something yourself (priceless)
Had enough plastic left over to make roof
Plan on using the rest of the left over plastic under the floor boards for a little more strength

Wow! 4x14x1/4" plastic? Have a link for that?

 

[Admin]

 

[iowaguy]

Wow! 4x14x1/4" plastic? Have a link for that?

I bought it from a local company FarmTek,it was a roll end on sale in their bargain barn.I think it is normally 16.00 a running foot.

 

[Montecresto]

I bought it from a local company FarmTek,it was a roll end on sale in their bargain barn.I think it is normally 16.00 a running foot.

That figures. I'm always a day late and a dollar short.

 

[iowaguy]

That figures. I'm always a day late and a dollar short.

I know the feeling,I got lucky, was expecting to pay more, being they have a10' minimum length when I looked at their website before going to get it.

 

[miano248]

So are you warming us up with a price for a conversion kit is that why you posting prices lol to make many 4 seater P500's

 

[iowaguy]

So are you warming us up with a price for a conversion kit is that why you posting prices lol to make many 4 seater P500's

No, sorry I'm not going to be building any, just wanted to let you know what it would cost you to make your own, the only other thing you need is a little imagination and a welder

 

[Montecresto]

No, sorry I'm not going to be building any, just wanted to let you know what it would cost you to make your own, the only other thing you need is a little imagination and a welder

And a piece of 1/4" x 4' x 14' plastic for $85.00.

 

[southforkspeedster]

Kid tested, Mom approved.View attachment 9484

you have an amazing skill set! your build is very impressive!

 

[iowaguy]

you have an amazing skill set! your build is very impressive!

Thanks,I will post another picture when I get it all painted, won't be for a while, to cold outside yet.I don't like to paint inside the shop ,to much over spray.

 

[iowaguy]

It finally got warm enough today to get everything painted, These are the doors,I couldn't resist painting over that black emblem on the front also, Rustoleum Cherry is a perfect match

 

[iowaguy]

Got it all put back together

 

[iowaguy]

View attachment 11772 Got it all put back together

 

[joeymt33]

Wow! That's super cool

 

[JACKAL]

Nicely done! @iowaguy

 

[iowaguy]

Nicely done! @iowaguy

I want to thank everyone for their feedback on this build, the positive and the negative.I was glad to hear both sides.If we all had the same idea on what to do and not to do there wouldn't be a need for a forum like this, That's what makes this website so great every body has their own idea and can share it here. All I know is for me this project will fit my needs perfect without speeding a lot of money.Ya that's right I'm cheap.LOL

 

[Montecresto]

View attachment 11772 Got it all put back together

Beautiful job Iowa!!!!!!!

 

[p500fan]

That is really nice work. I am impressed with the concept and (especially) the execution. I hope your young ones enjoy the view!

 

[iowaguy]

That is really nice work. I am impressed with the concept and (especially) the execution. I hope your young ones enjoy the view!

Thanks, the grandkids love it.The only things I might add yet is a roof for the back, the one I made for the front works with the added cage and a panel or net across the back of the seats to give it a more finished look.No real need for it other than looks.

 

[miano248]

outstanding I think its great enjoy many hours of riding with the grandkids

 

[iowaguy]

outstanding I think its great enjoy many hours of riding with the grandkids

Thanks,I just wanted to post this picture to show the seats aren't hanging out the back as far as some may think, the back of the cage is a1/2" behind the fender these can actually be left on.