went to pick up the tire from Belle Tire, and they had it sitting in 2 pieces (rim and tire). said they just couldn't get it to hold air. told me i could go buy an inner tube at tractor supply or something, and they'd be happy to throw it on for me. went and bought a tube, came back and a different guy tells me "we don't service ATV tires". i said "the other guy just told me to go buy an inner tube and bring it back here", and he repeats "we don't service ATV tires". so again i tried to explain that they haven't had a problem before, and that i was just told like 20 minutes ago to go buy a tire and come back. he slides me a business card, with "Ryan" something or other, manager of Belle Tire on it. i ask "are you Ryan?", and he nods his head yes and again says "we don't service ATV tires. you can take it to an ATV repair shop. i'd be happy to help you carry it out to your vehicle for you." so i'm like "ok..." what a jerk! lol.
meanwhile, managed to snap a couple pics of tonight's progress before the camera died on me. sheet metal is almost done, just have to trim a bit, then make the roof and hood.
note: the sheet metal body panels were a personal request from my current customer, and will eventually be standard on my buggies once the price goes up a couple of notches.
it costs 4 times as much as steel at the scrap yard.
