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Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:59 am

I don't know who the manufacturer was, don't know the builder either. I got it on swap for a bus, replaced/repaired a bunch of stuff and played with it for about 6 months. Dragged it to Bulli-Brigade 2011 and snapped these pics. I just sold it Jan 14th and bought a new toy. VW of course. Bye little buggy. 8)

This picture now hangs in my office, it alone was worth owning the buggy. :D

Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:30 pm

VWJEDI, nice looking dune.

Is that the Skyway in the background?

Thu Feb 02, 2012 5:36 am

Texas1960 wrote: Here's a few pictures of our sand car.
2002 Sand Cars Unlimited
Cadillac Northstar

Looks like a blast. Sick car. Nice wndshield. Have you got it street legal?

Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:37 am

Yes, it is street legal in Texas and a blast to drive on the streets! Thanks for the compliments.

Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:23 pm

The subaru powered one.

I have 4 other ones also a 3.1 turboed chaindrive, 3.1L natural aspirated, little yellow one with 1914, and a Manx Towd drives but not finished.

Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:25 am

Texas1960 wrote: Yes, it is street legal in Texas and a blast to drive on the streets! Thanks for the compliments.
Im in the process of trying to get my new rail street legal. Colorado wants a windshield, which I dont have. Id love to see some pictures of how you did yours. Looks detatchable. Plus it looks like you dont even have it tabbed. Tabless is how I want to do it because I dont want to burn up my powdercoat.

Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:29 am

My new baby.
2007 B&S (Tatum Copy)
Turboed 4.3

Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:33 am

My old baby. Now For Sale!
Ill miss her.

Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:34 pm

Mazzone mid-engine rail. My first experience with the VW brand. So far I've been impressed with the speed and power of the little engine. I've been fixing her up for the last few months. This photo was just two weeks ago, our first time out in the sand.

The rear...

Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:41 am

clelandracing wrote: These are the newest additions to my brother and my toys... the fiberglass buggy (brothers) has a 2275 turbo with blow through dual Dellorto 45 mm carbs.
The rail (mine) has a stock 1600 for now, hope to build a better motor next summer.

And here's the yellow buggy now after a few months of work.

Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:41 am

endobear wrote: Texas1960 wrote: Yes, it is street legal in Texas and a blast to drive on the streets! Thanks for the compliments.
Im in the process of trying to get my new rail street legal. Colorado wants a windshield, which I dont have. Id love to see some pictures of how you did yours. Looks detatchable. Plus it looks like you dont even have it tabbed. Tabless is how I want to do it because I dont want to burn up my powdercoat.

It actually has bungs welded in each corner and bolts on. Its a pretty simple design on the windshield. Its a flat piece of aluminum and a flat piece of glass with a seal that holds them together. I'll try to find some pics.

Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:48 am

These are the only pictures I can find that sort of show the windshield.

Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:26 am

Texas1960 wrote: endobear wrote: Texas1960 wrote: Yes, it is street legal in Texas and a blast to drive on the streets! Thanks for the compliments.
Im in the process of trying to get my new rail street legal. Colorado wants a windshield, which I dont have. Id love to see some pictures of how you did yours. Looks detatchable. Plus it looks like you dont even have it tabbed. Tabless is how I want to do it because I dont want to burn up my powdercoat.

It actually has bungs welded in each corner and bolts on. Its a pretty simple design on the windshield. Its a flat piece of aluminum and a flat piece of glass with a seal that holds them together. I'll try to find some pics.

Im looking for someone to do the aluminum work and Im hoping I can just drill and tap or drill and through bolt the a-pillar to hold the windshield frame. 6-8 bolts or so.

Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:48 pm

Here is a pic from when i bought it.

Then this is last new years.

Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:20 pm

Altered roll bar for more head room. Fun rail and real comfortable to drive.

For Sale or trade for a nice 4 seater.

Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:22 pm

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=18769160461...mp;theater

Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:23 pm

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=18769184461...mp;theater

Wed Feb 15, 2012 3:43 pm

I will be posting pictures shortly.

I have a sand rail that my dad has had over 25 years, 24 years ago he pulled it up into our front yard to "tune it up", and Saturday was the 1st time since then that it ran!

also anyone know what has to be done to be able to get a sand rail street legal in texas?

Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:23 pm

Just picked up this Chenowth 4LWD

Has some trick parts:
-Coilovers F&R (R is remote resi)
-Summers Bros Hubs F&R
-Wilwood Brakes F&R
-Neal Brake and Clutch Pedals w/Wilwood Brake Masters
-Centerlines w/new Bluestar fronts and pretty worn 31/1050 rears
-Fuel Safe Fuel Cell
-Beard Seats
-CNC Turning Brake
-CNC Throttle Pedal

It is missing a motor and trans, so I'll be working on that shortly. :)

Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:06 pm

:twisted: STILL BUILDING!!!!

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