And then there were two!

[Bazooo guy]

I picked up another Bazooo tub last week.
Had to drive 7 hrs to get it but what are the odds of finding another Bazooo
It looks like there was never a frame installed in this one.
No signs of wear but it has some fibro damage from handling and storage.
Looks like i have another project.

[amphibious drew]

Nice find Bazooo Guy,

What are the plans for this one? Find a t-20 for it and drop in a big four stroke maybe this time? You think that 2-stroke does good on the trails, imagine what a four stroke could do.

[Bazooo guy]

Its a ground up build and I was thinking hydro drives on jackshafts with #50 chains to hd axles.

[Mike]

That should be a fun build.

[jpswift1]

Very cool! It's like having a blank canvas to create anything your imagination desires. I'll be looking forward to this build.

[hydromike]

OOOoooo.... blank slates are nice! What a find! With all the darn fiberglass projects I seem to be undertaking, I'd love to see how the Baz' is constructed. If you get a chance at some point, some pics and a description of how these unique pieces are put together would be neat....

[Bazooo guy]

More pics are in my gallery.

[hydromike]

More pics are in my gallery.

Yeah, I see them; but how about some narrative? How thick is the 'glass, overall? Does it use any wood in its construction? Some Swamp Fox machines used plywood as a stiffener between layers of mat in the bottom. The Newt the Bold used some small pieces to act as gussets as reinforcement of the upper body. The bodies on the SPD Wedges are about bulletproof and a couple I've seen are almost 5/16" in some places.

Since you're about the only active member that has (now) a collection of these, i was just wondering if they're a simple 'glass structure all around or if the manufacturer included some additional supports. They don't look to be a very small machine by any stretch of the definition....

::EDIT:: I went back through your gallery, and started wondering if there's a limit to a 22" tire on your machine and if so, is that dictated by the axle spacing, or by the height available in the wheel well area? If you're going totally custom frame/ driveline with this unit, is there a chance you could lower the axles an inch or so, and lengthen the wheel base an inch or so? Fiberglass is pretty forgiving, and what a divine opportunity to make a Super Bazoo with 26s?

[Bazooo guy]

First let me tell you what i do know.
The tire size is limited to 21" and with low pressure or they will rub on the tub and hit each other due to the axle spacing.
I thought about raising the tub by adding 6" to the bottom but the axle spacing would also need to be changed.....chopped and channeled.
This tub is in such good condition i couldnt cut it apart.

As far as wood the only place i see any is the back or transom.....its about 3/4" thick.
Not sure what thickness the glass is.....I think i read 4 ply in one of the brochures.
The side and bottom of the lower tub and chain valleys is much thicker 3/8" or more and the upper section is around 3/16".
It seems as solid as a boat hull if not stiffer because of the contours.
The Bazooo was available with tracks but the tires would need to be smaller than 21" for the tracks to clear the tub.
I will probably build it with tracks in mind because of the limited tire size.
The original axles were only 7/8" and they need to be bigger if I decide to install tracks.