Author Topic: Meet Amber (Read 2278 times)

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2009, 02:29:33 AM »

cool. more info!!

Skunk · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2009, 04:23:13 AM »

I'd like to see a side profile of Amber.

GameHauler · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2009, 12:54:57 PM »

Sorry, That was not very nice of me

I just woke up in that kind of mood this morning

Here are some more pictures and a few details.
I built her about 10 years ago while employed at Amber Steel.
They provided most of the steel and the use of the equipment.
That is where she got her name.

She is a purpose built vehicle for hunting and the recovery
of downed critters, mainly Elk.
I have lost count but in the neighborhood of 2 dozen Elk
have been hauled out of some pretty tough country saving allot of back pain.

I live by the rule of keep it simple stupid so she was built on the proven
Chevy frame from the 70"s with the Chevy 350 power plant, Granny
4speed and 205 transfer case.
The rear diff is a HO72 (? been a couple years) with a Lincoln locker
and a Dana 44 up front with a Lock Rite, both with 3/4 ton components.
The suspension is the stock 1/2 ton springs with one leaf removed and some custom parts thrown in to obtain a really comfy ride.
She will pretty much go anywhere if I can get threw the trees
Any way here are a few more pictures.

Mike

Sorry

had a heck of a time with Photobucket tonight

Winch is movable to the front bumper, rear bumper or the roll cage where the gun rack is

A couple of odd ball Elk Nubs for shifter knobs

Graybeard · « **Reply #4 on:** January 14, 2009, 03:15:57 AM »

If you'd dump photobucket and go to www.myhostedpics.com like we've been trying to get folks to do such problems would go away.

GameHauler · « **Reply #5 on:** January 14, 2009, 04:18:31 AM »

Thanks for the nice comments about Amber Graybeard

I'll check out the site.
Thanks,
Mike

Graybeard · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2009, 04:25:37 AM »

Quote

Thanks for the nice comments about Amber Graybeard

Sorry just not my cup of tea.

Skunk · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2009, 05:14:48 AM »

Gamehauler,

Thanks for posting the pics of Amber. An interesting rig to say the least. I can see how it would make a decent hunting vehicle out there in Arizona where rain and cold weather doesn't factor in too highly, but here in Wisconsin, I'm thinking you'd have to add an enclosed cab, windshield wipers, and a heater.

GameHauler · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:07:35 AM »

Quote from: Skunk on January 14, 2009, 05:14:48 AM

Gamehauler,

Thanks for posting the pics of Amber. An interesting rig to say the least. I can see how it would make a decent hunting vehicle out there in Arizona where rain and cold weather doesn't factor in too highly, but here in Wisconsin, I'm thinking you'd have to add an enclosed cab, windshield wipers, and a heater.

All of those items have been considered
and may get around to it some day

Mike

no guns here · « **Reply #9 on:** January 19, 2009, 02:49:08 AM »

That is exceedingly SWEET! Man... I WISH I had even half the skills/time/money to build something like that! You ROCK!

ngh

mrbigtexan · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2009, 05:11:37 PM »

man, i sure do like your buggy!!

that thing sure does have me thinking now.

trotterlg · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2009, 05:14:30 PM »

I like it, but where does the Elk ride? Larry

GameHauler · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2009, 12:57:58 AM »

Quote from: trotterlg on February 08, 2009, 05:14:30 PM

I like it, but where does the Elk ride? Larry

A whole mature Bull will fit in the back.
You would be surprised how much they fold.

Yes, usually have a leg or some horns sticking out.

Mike

Siskiyou · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2009, 05:03:07 AM »

I like that rig, no worries about paint!

mrbigtexan · « **Reply #14 on:** April 26, 2009, 02:45:16 PM »

i was wondering where you got the stencils for your camo? really neat.

GameHauler · « **Reply #15 on:** April 26, 2009, 03:41:48 PM »

Quote from: mrbigtexan on April 26, 2009, 02:45:16 PM

i was wondering where you got the stencils for your camo? really neat.

PM sent on the stencils.
Could someone Donate some new Swampers for my Baby

Just kidding but they are really starting to get down there
since the pictures were taken $:-\$
I do not want a hand out but if someone could hook me up
on a deal for new rubber I would be greatful

Right now I am running 38.5-11X16 TSL and REALLY like them

But Dag Gum it I only got about 8 Years out of them

2zuks · « **Reply #16 on:** April 26, 2009, 06:53:28 PM »

LOL. I have found some good deals on some swampers on Craigslist lately. I love the buggy. I bet she is unstopable.

snapcrackpop · « **Reply #17 on:** April 27, 2009, 03:12:52 AM »

Ooo La La!

Has she ever been stuck?

How about a pic with her loaded up with an elk?

mrbigtexan · « **Reply #18 on:** April 15, 2010, 06:18:40 PM »

back to the top for all of us to see. some of us to see again!

kyelkhunter3006 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 16, 2010, 09:04:31 AM »

That's pretty awesome. Beats a quad any day of the week.

Titan-1 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 02, 2010, 09:59:42 AM »

That is one awesome hunting Rig!!!! nice work.........