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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: question on body fitment

Author: Humdinger
Posted: Today 4:53 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Figure I'd do a little follow up on my decision... I was starting to shape the 1x2 perimeter frame and once I began I could easily see the body needed to be stretched in the rear. My seats needed a hair more room anyway so ill just stretch it when the glassing step comes around. Thanks for all the advice!

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Anybody gong to the Bugorama.. May 26th Sacramento

Author: grknvgn
Posted: Today 3:30 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

VolkswagenGerry wrote:

I think you can park inside for 5 bucks

that sounds like a good plan for 5 bones.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Anybody gong to the Bugorama.. May 26th Sacramento

Author: VolkswagenGerry
Posted: Today 2:03 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

grknvgn wrote:

my buggy will be in the parking lot...not quite up to snuff to show.
-k-

I think you can park inside for 5 bucks

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Scat shifter problem going into reverse.

Author: thesimian
Subject: scat gear lever going into reverse instead of 2nd
Posted: Today 12:44 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

i know the last post was about 4 years ago on this subject, but i'm sure there are others having problems with the scat lever wearing out and trying to go into reverse when selecting 2nd....

what seems to be happening is either the pin that runs along the tab that you pull up to get reverse is wearing out, or the tab which is only welded at the bottom is bending.

a quick fix that seems to work (only did it yesterday!) is to drill a hole in the side of the unit below the dimple, where the spring seems to be attached, at the same level as the tab inside that the reverse dowel runs along and the guide for 1st and 2nd. i drilled a 7mm hole to tap for an m8 bolt. insert the bolt and do it up against the tab so it flexes slightly. this stops the lever from moving too far and trying to go into reverse.

i've got some photos of this mod if anyone's interested.....

you can do this with the lever insitu so if it was adjusted ok to begin with before it started to wear there isn't the headache of refitting and driving around grinding gears until you get the position right!! also it's adjustable so if it's a bit tight going into 2nd and especially 1st, you can take a spanner with you and make fine adjustments until it behaves.

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Anybody gong to the Bugorama.. May 26th Sacramento

Author: grknvgn
Posted: Today 12:30 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

my buggy will be in the parking lot...not quite up to snuff to show.
-k-
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Anybody gong to the Bugorama.. May 26th Sacramento

Author: jsturtlebuggy
Posted: Today 12:22 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

See you there VWGerry,
It will be great to see your buggy in person.
I bringing mine too.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: #2000 - Let's see your Best Dune Buggy Picture

Author: VolkswagenGerry
Posted: Today 11:57 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 436

Was trying to make this my avitar... but guess I need to be premium

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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: death race 2000... 1975 vewrsion...

Author: VolkswagenGerry
Posted: Today 11:55 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

This movie is a great watch.. it is on net flix..
If you dont have net flix.. here is a little clip

Link

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: death race 2000... 1975 vewrsion...

Author: 1madmanx
Subject: Re: death race 2000... 1975 vewrsion...
Posted: Today 11:37 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

crsmp5 wrote:

i had a oppertuinity to watch this today.. and well i gotta say what neet kit cars/buggy based items they had in it... think carrody had some vet thing... at least its rear end was..

The uncustomized version is called a Shala-Vette by Dick Dean. We had one at the Manx On The Banx last year. www.manxonthebanx.com

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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Anybody gong to the Bugorama.. May 26th Sacramento

Author: VolkswagenGerry
Posted: Today 10:58 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

@ Turtle.
See you there.. My buggy is finally finished.. the carbon fiber one Ive been telling you and your buddy with the orange Manx at the past few shows

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Is this a Manx?

Author: VolkswagenGerry
Posted: Today 10:55 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

its cool... doesn't matter if its a Manx

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Is this a Manx?

Author: BL3Manx
Posted: Today 10:46 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Martin Enterprises. They were made in the Mid-West. Its on DBA when it comes back up.

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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Anybody gong to the Bugorama.. May 26th Sacramento

Author: jsturtlebuggy
Posted: Today 9:28 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

There still many treasures to be found at the swap meet. It like it has always been, sometimes you have to wade through the crap to find that one piece you want.

The VW Classic June 9th in Irvine, it is only $20 per person to get in to including entering the car show. So many different kinds of VWs to see in one place.
Swap area keeps getting larger every year.

Also there is the Bug Bash in Anitoch in June. It a good show to attend. There is a toll to cross the big bridge if you heading back north after the show.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: DBA is Back

Author: Dale M.
Posted: Today 7:16 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

I can get in... Site seems somewhat crippled though...

http://www.dunebuggyarchives.com/

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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: death race 2000... 1975 vewrsion...

Author: SBD
Posted: Today 6:34 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

Well, I'm not surprised that I remember a few things wrong. It HAS been a few years. I won't spoil things, but, as I remember things, I think one of the best lines is what Carradine says to the girl when she sees his hand without the glove, and comments on it...... CHEEEEEEESY!

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Is this a Manx?

Author: Genom
Posted: Today 5:32 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

It appears to be a Fiberfab Clodhopper, but I've never known them to have molded in receivers for turn signals.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: DBA is Back

Author: slalombuggy
Posted: Today 5:27 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Can't get on it this morning.....

brad
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Is this a Manx?

Author: vincent9993
Posted: Today 5:10 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Not a Manx. Hood never had ridges and fenders are wrong.

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: Is this a Manx?

Author: gohunt
Subject: Is this a Manx?
Posted: Today 4:45 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

just based on the raised badge are on the front of the hood, I thought maybe this was a Manx. Is there enought evidence here to say yeah or nay? Looks like the parking/signal light has a molded bump.

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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: death race 2000... 1975 vewrsion...

Author: crsmp5
Posted: Today 3:38 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

oooohhhhh its cheezy all right... its right up there with godzilla of said vintage.. but a kit car based movie.. its pretty special.. id have been pissed to pay to watch it.. back in 75.. imo too funny to not watch now..

stallone had a tommy gun... no cars had guns.. big knifes and things yes.. but memories ae correct...

imo got a car club/get together this is ideal movie night stuff of fun..

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: fuel gauge voltage stabilizer.

Author: MURZI
Posted: Today 12:42 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

http://www.midsouthvw.com/TechTips/tech_tip_FuelGauge.htm
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: fuel gauge voltage stabilizer.

Author: Shrinebuggy871
Subject: fuel gauge voltage stabilizer.
Posted: Yesterday 11:58 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

i may not be asking in the best area of the forum, but i did not see a general electronics section, so i figured i would take my chances with my fellow fiberglass buggy owners.

I recently had my stock type 1 beetle's speedo fixed up and got my cable installed, and it works great. now i want to tackle the fuel gauge not reading issue.

I can barely see over the front of my "firewall" to see the top of the tank, but it appears to have two wires running from the top of the sending unit. the speedo i have has the fuel gauge screwed into it with two little screws (well at the moment its missing one, but you get the picture, it has the built in type of fuel gauge on it, with a voltage stabilizer on it.

as far as i can tell or hope, the thing is wired right, but its not working, so i am trying to find the instructions to test to determine if the voltage stabilizer is good, and or if the thing is even wired right. but i cannot seem to find any pictures or demos or instructions on the type i have. all i found when i searched on samba was a type 3, and it looks way different.

any help will be appreciated.
thanks.

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: death race 2000... 1975 vewrsion...

Author: ElijahTurtle
Posted: Yesterday 10:59 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

Just added it to my netflix que so I can check the cars out.

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Anybody gong to the Bugorama.. May 26th Sacramento

Author: sturgeongeneral
Posted: Yesterday 10:41 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Last couple years swap meet turned into a junk meet. Always fun to see the drags though!
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Anybody gong to the Bugorama.. May 26th Sacramento

Author: jsturtlebuggy
Posted: Yesterday 10:25 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Parking is free out front.
It cost to park inside (pit area) $5 if it is a VW, if some other kind of vehicle then it is $15.

$20 is not bad for a event this size. The Hangtown Motocross race this Saturday is $40 per person.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

Author: barrist
Posted: Yesterday 9:55 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 241

Thanks Joe.

I wrote to dynamat tech, and they said that if duct tape would stick,it would work.

Thanks Again,

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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Anybody gong to the Bugorama.. May 26th Sacramento

Author: my67bug
Posted: Yesterday 9:38 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

I wanna go but I think 20$ per person is a bit much plus 15$ to park. 55$ for the wife and I. Thats money I could be getting parts with.

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: death race 2000... 1975 vewrsion...

Author: SBD
Posted: Yesterday 9:25 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

My brother and I went to that movie in the theater when it first came out. I remember seeing a monorail or something at the very beginning and thinking that it was so cheesy looking that I almost walked out right then. Decided that I'd paid my money so I might as well stay.

I think Carradine must've been made of wood for all of the "acting" I remember him doing. Talk about stiff! I remember Stallone dressed up like a Gangster and I think his car had machine guns mounted on it. I've never seen the movie again but would like to, mainly to see the cars. I guess its become a bit of a "B MOVIE" cult classic. Have to say I really felt ripped off at the time though. I'm probably a bit more open minded now.....

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Carlisle2013

Author: vincent9993
Posted: Yesterday 9:02 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 69

We arrived at the show around 9:15am. We went right away to the camp to meet a few friends (John, Rod and Bill). We were really happy to see them again. After that, we went to the spot where all the dune buggy will spend the day. At this time, we saw Adam, Chloe and Tom. The fact that Winnie and Bruce are not here this year made the difference on the number of participants. Only 8 dune buggy were here this Friday. There was Keith, people from New York and in the evening Mark arrived (we met him last year at MOTB). The people who were passing to see the dune buggy really like our top and the way to install it. The day was gorgeous and we hope that tomorrow will be as nicer than today....or at least sunny for the ride. We also have David from ManxChassis (http://www.manxchassis.com/) with us...he gave us two hats and two t-shirts that we will were on our California trip. He is really nice to talk with. In the evening, Kiera, Adam's wife arrived...thank god because except Chloe, I was the only woman from the group. Oh yes we also talked with Paul and John from DenMat Cars (http://www.denmatcars.com/home.html)... they have a KickOut SS same colour as ours on display and they hope to sell it over the week-end. We really liked their dash....we will probably take their idea. We ended the day at the restaurant and after that around a nice fire. The speaking (national Parisien's drink) was again this year the star.

Good evening (or good day) to all of you.

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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: death race 2000... 1975 vewrsion...

Author: crsmp5
Subject: death race 2000... 1975 vewrsion...
Posted: Yesterday 7:59 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

i had a oppertuinity to watch this today.. and well i gotta say what neet kit cars/buggy based items they had in it... stallon was in some beetle set up.. this before rocky people.. think carrody had some vet thing... at least its rear end was.. the giha... i just found it funny..

so if you all have a chance to see it.. check it out.. if all else.. back in 75 they thought thats was how 2000 would be... now that its almost 40 years old.. it brought me a chuckle.. cellphone.. computer... whats that....

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Disassemble and replace IRS pivot bushings?

Author: ChadCook
Posted: Yesterday 7:10 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

Much more fun with the socket. The allen wrench will test your patience. Getting the bushing out can be a chore too. I like to replace the pivot bolts with the hex head versions
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: title issues....

Author: Rathbone
Posted: Yesterday 7:02 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

If the title was never in your name I think you are out of luck. It doesn't hurt to try, though. It makes a big difference who you speak to when you get to the title office. If you don't like the answer you get, go to a different office.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: DBA is Back

Author: ElijahTurtle
Posted: Yesterday 5:57 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Yay! And all the peasants rejoiced!

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: DBA is Back

Author: Dale M.
Subject: DBA is Back
Posted: Yesterday 5:26 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

DBA is back.....

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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Carlisle2013

Author: Roys_Big_Toys
Posted: Yesterday 3:10 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 69

Hey Rick, I am heading to Nags Head in a week. Wana go? I am planning to ride on the beach.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: powdercoat or paint?

Author: mstevens
Posted: Yesterday 2:54 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

I have been using a product that I heard about on here and it is pretty amazing. I picked up a gallon of "Chassis Saver" paint. The stuff is around $100 a gallon but is brushes on really easily, smooths out to a nice glossy shine, and is extremely durable. The paint goes a long way so you could do a pan with a quart of it, but I got the gallon and have been coating everything with it (on my second pan now). I just wire brushed everything really well and then cleaned and applied the paint.

Here is a picture of the bottom of a 59 pan I am working on.

Before:

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And After:

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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: title issues....

Author: mstevens
Posted: Yesterday 2:42 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

I am not sure if this will work in Florida but here is what I did in Idaho.

A pan I purchased did not have a title, so I went into the DMV and they informed me that I could apply for a lost title. I did have to speak with a title investigator who worked for the DMV, but since the car was out of the DMV registration system, I was able to apply for a new title. All I really needed to do was bring the rolling pan down to the DMV and fill out some paperwork. I think in the end it ran about $30 to get a 1959 Beetle title.

One thing is, I did get two different stories from different people running the counter, one said that if it was once titled, then there must be a title out there somewhere, and I needed to track it down. But the next person, (who was much nicer and actually wanted to help) informed me about the lost title process.

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: title issues....

Author: didget69
Subject: title replacement
Posted: Yesterday 1:09 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

Skip using ITS & similar services; many states are cracking down on the use of title services. I've posted before that most states have a 'title by lien' or 'title by bond' process or similar LEGAL & APPROVED process to get a chassis/car titled. This is the path I'd recommend that you follow.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=437804&highlight=title+bond

Good luck -

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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: powdercoat or paint?

Author: joescoolcustoms
Posted: Yesterday 12:33 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

I have used roll on Hurculiner, Extreme X Liner, Duplicolor Liner and Raptor tintable Liner.

The Hurculiner and Duplicolor were both rolled on and did well.

I like the Extreme X liner for basic black. Comes with a bag or ground rubber so you can add or not. Nice product and comes with a gun in the 1 gallon kits.

The Raptor liner kit also comes with a gun and uses 10% paint by volume so you can line the tub with the same paint color.

I have not used the guns supplied with the kits. I use a dry wall texture gun bought at Harbor Freight for around $ 18.00. You vary the trigger pull with your fingers to get the flow/texture you want.

All of the kits ranged in price from about $ 80.00 to $ 125.00.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Carlisle2013

Author: rmckay
Posted: Yesterday 12:19 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 69

Quote:

551 miles later, we arrived at our hotel in Carlisle (the same as the one from last year) around 4:00pm. One hour later we went back to do the ride that we will do on Saturday with our friends..

You two are amazing. You have to be the only people I know of, who after driving 551 miles, go out for a cruise an hour later.....

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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: powdercoat or paint?

Author: Nic
Posted: Yesterday 12:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

and DON'T do it on a hot day or when the chassis is in the sun. We tried to roll on bed liner on a hot day and it came out CRAP.

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: powdercoat or paint?

Author: jspbtown
Posted: Yesterday 11:53 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

What you saw in my pics was Herculiner. it comes with two rollers and a disposable brush. Its about $80 for the kit

Wear gloves...it sticks to your skin like crazy.

I use it on the underside of the body as well (not all agree).

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: powdercoat or paint?

Author: herkster
Posted: Yesterday 11:42 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

Wow guys great thoughts!

I'll go the bedliner method for the big parts. Can I spray the bedliner from a can or do I need a full spray setup? Is it rubber based or more paint than rubber feel?

What bedliners do you all like?
Incidentially Line X has a large office right up the road from me. They offer all kinds of colors too...I heard about another called Herculiner too.

Thanks to all! I sure wish I had this resuorce the first time I did this 20 plus years ago!

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Carlisle2013

Author: 1madmanx
Posted: Yesterday 11:41 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 69

Roys_Big_Toys wrote:

Nice T-Shirts.

What Roy said.. Congrats on the completion of the 1st half of the trip.

Can't wait to see the buggy and youz guyz at MOTB - www.manxonthebanx.com
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: powdercoat or paint?

Author: mutantfab
Posted: Yesterday 11:24 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

Use a bed liner coating like joe recommended for the pan. Powder coat all the smaller suspension items. If something powder coated gets damaged it's easier to have it redone. The pan would be the most expensive part to powder coat and the hardest to fix if damaged. Powder coating is much more durable than paint.

Brian

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: powdercoat or paint?

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: powdercoat or paint?

Author: mark tucker
Posted: Yesterday 10:58 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

and salt spray!!!.it kinda depends on you&your pocket.paint is a good bit cheeper.

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: powdercoat or paint?

Author: joescoolcustoms
Posted: Yesterday 10:39 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

My last buggy had a powder coated pan and suspension pieces. It did look nice, but I will go back to paint and bed liner on my next buggy.

In the powder coating process, the pan has to be sand blasted for proper prep. Sand was in my accel and clutch tubes, along with transmission mounting forks and althrough the tunnel. It was a bitch to get out fo the tubes. If it gets scratched, chipped to the metal, it is a pain to repair. The powder coat was gloss black and showed every grind mark and imperfection in the pan. The tunnel looked super sharp.

Where as the paint is a easy repair and the bedliner I spray on without the rubber so I can vary the thickness and have a smooth texture. It comes out semi gloss and hides a lot of imperfections. Bed liner makes it hard for major repairs, but if I have a major repair on a buggy, will I be keeping that buggy anyway?
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: powdercoat or paint?

Author: herkster
Subject: powdercoat or paint?
Posted: Yesterday 10:27 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

Hi all,

I'd like to powdercoat the parts (pan, suspension parts, rtc) but all of them will likely be black. To that end I'm wondering if I should just clean them up, kill off any rust and prime and paint. The car won't be outside in the elements at all and will live in Florida...so the worst it would see is rain if caught in it.

Thoughts?

Herk

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Disassemble and replace IRS pivot bushings?

Author: jspbtown
Posted: Yesterday 9:48 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

Quote:

really that easy?

Yup...I just did mine on my Deserter. I didn't touch the loaded arms though. I had no reason to. I just left them alone and they rested on the stops.

It is a little bit of a paint to get both washers aligned and the bolts started with the plates on (they apply pressure to the arms as yo manipulate them) but that might be easier with the plates off.

Its a 17mm allen wrench you need. Like I said it fits the IRS bolts as well as the tranny drain plug. its a good tool to have. I have the one that attaches to the 3/8" ratchet.

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Sandpiper XP 1 Build

Author: joescoolcustoms
Posted: Yesterday 9:01 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Well, that is unfair. You have another buggy you can drive while building this one. I usually build in the winter, stupidly sell in the spring and wish I had a buggy all summer.

I like that body design too. Nice work.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Disassemble and replace IRS pivot bushings?

Author: herkster
Posted: Yesterday 8:51 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

I have to do the whole thing anyways...its nice and rusty and needs stripping and paint. I am afraid of the torsion under load. So I'll be real careful. (maybe powdercoat if the budget allows!)

I'll be mindful of the locations though. I'll be either getting the Atomwerk plates or just moving a spline up on the inner and down on the outer. I think that will lower 1 inch or so from what I have read. I just want to make sure it rides well.

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Help with a Tow'd build please

Author: joescoolcustoms
Posted: Yesterday 8:45 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Here is a '65 pan in my garage now that will get hacked up for a buggy:

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The accel tube in the one on the inside.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: 1776 carb and dizzy...

Author: drsuess2cool
Posted: Yesterday 8:44 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 13

thanks guys! I'll let you know how everything goes, had to repair my roof last weekend after a storm we had so the dub got put on hold for a little while. it's ok though because it runs with the progressive, just not how i'd like it to

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Disassemble and replace IRS pivot bushings?

Author: joescoolcustoms
Posted: Yesterday 8:39 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

You can pull the arms without unloading the plates. It is usually easier that way because it does not put the arms in a strain position.

Once the arm is off, loosen the 4 bolts for the torsion bar cap leaving about 3 to 4 threads in, pop the arm off the stop with a slight hammer blow from inside out, keep hands/fingers/legs/kids/pets away from the plate during this step. Measure the angle of the spring plate before removing from the torsion bar so you have a starting point when putting back together.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: turn signal switch ?

Author: drs1023
Posted: Yesterday 8:18 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

x2 on donbarnes for my woods buggy.

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Disassemble and replace IRS pivot bushings?

Author: herkster
Posted: Yesterday 8:17 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

really that easy? if so i'll unload the plates then pull the arm...

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Disassemble and replace IRS pivot bushings?

Author: jspbtown
Posted: Yesterday 8:15 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

One big old allen bolt at the pivot point. Its the same one that fits the tranny drain plug if that helps.

The bolt pulls out and the arms come out.

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: Disassemble and replace IRS pivot bushings?

Author: herkster
Subject: Disassemble and replace IRS pivot bushings?
Posted: Yesterday 8:12 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

Samba Crew,

Anyone have ideas on how to disassemble the rear suspension of an IRS? I did search it but didn't come up with much. I'm going to need to replace the pivot bushings for starters. Also blast and repaint the rest of it. I know how to dissable the torsion plates and such but the pivots have me baffled.

Pretty rusty right now...

Thanks,

herk

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Help with a Tow'd build please

Author: Vealmonkey
Posted: Yesterday 7:12 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

O Dog, thanks for those pics. That's the clutch and acc cable tube assembly that I have to put on my 68 chassis. The acc cable that exits the auto stick chassis looks different, but hopefully won't be that big of a deal to replace. My main computer is down and I'm on my backup and don't have any pics on here to post to explain what I'm talking about. Behind that over plate where the end of the 2 tubes are, there is a place where the tubes pass into the shifter tunnel areal. I was trying to see that are as I know it's slightly different for 2 tubes than 1 tube, but I might be overcomplicating things just a litlle. LOL Thanks for the input everyone, keep it up please.

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Help with a Tow'd build please

Author: Vealmonkey
Posted: Yesterday 7:03 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

I did alot of reading on several sites and talked to other Tow'd owners and picked up alot of good info. Most people are very happy to answer questions and be very helpful, so I've just tried to use the best bits of the info they have given me. My Tow'd was in rough shape when I bought it and it had naver been registered on road and had years of rough use. The original ABS plastic body was trashed, as well as having been riveted to the Tow'd frame, barely wired, shot trans, barely running engine, but it was the only Tow'd available close to me and you have to start somewhere. I've been my own worst enemy throughout the build. LOL Like I had to have IRS and 68 title, since my Tow'd had a build tag of 10/68, so I just made it tough on myself. The nnly 68 pan with a title, I found in Rhode Island, so had to go get that and cut it up before I brought it back to MD. The build has been a long, slow, but interesting journey. Hang in there and get your Hopper going. Post some pics.

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Carlisle2013

Author: Roys_Big_Toys
Posted: Yesterday 6:56 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 69

Nice T-Shirts. You must be getting excited about October.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: title issues....

Author: herkster
Posted: Yesterday 6:43 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

thanks to all...Couple of thoughts...

I don't wish to break samba rules but with a car like mine...a kit car/ dune buggy I just want to be able to get a plate easily and insure easily. The car was previously insured as a bug even when a dune buggy.

The PO is unfortunately dead. He was very old when I bought the chassis for 150 bucks. His property has been sold and developed too.

I'm thinking the best way is to take the chassis number and try. Then if all else fails retitle to a manufactured or kit car. The state has an allowance for that.

I know what the title looks like and it was old looking when he gave it to me. I should have just retitled right then....but life got in the way. The good news is that I have the chassis completely stripped of old tar board, the pans are ready to go in and I'm awaiting a narrowed beam to assemble.

I have been very fortunate to find many parts that I have needed though Samba and appreciate all the help!

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Carlisle2013

Author: bruces
Posted: Yesterday 6:30 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 69

The evidence is pretty clear ,what Vincent owns is Vincents ,and what France owns is also Vincents .Must be an only child .

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: looking for this buggy exhaust

Author: joescoolcustoms
Posted: Yesterday 6:23 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 12

Paul,

I have these and have taken stock that after several years of looking at them, I am not going to use them. If you are interested, shoot me a PM.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1476264
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Carlisle2013

Author: joescoolcustoms
Posted: Yesterday 6:02 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 69

Wait a minute. I thought this was France's buggy. Why is Vincent bogarting the drivers seat?
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Sandpiper XP 1 Build

Author: jtime101
Posted: Yesterday 4:50 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Finally have a roller, now on to the steering and body supports.

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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Evolver

Author: biVWacked
Posted: Yesterday 2:08 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 184

That thing is insane. One hell of a build. I would love to see it do a couple laps a Sebring. Congrats on a awesome job.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: title issues....

Author: crsmp5
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 10:57 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

can i just suggest a dumb idea... goto title office act like you want a duplicate title for vin number yada yada and see what happens... act like 15 years ago you got a title...

few things happewn...

they say no you did not...

well we need a insurance card with the vin number as we no longer have copies of stuff from before yada yada date... here is 98ish...

if title ran thru after comps this no work.. but i own cars from back in those days.. had a friend tell me that.. so "tested" it and he sadly right.. my cars now current in system.. but you have had it 15 years.. i say try me

in 98 they still no comp.. filing cabnets... in 2000s went comp... those cabnets no longer exist... win win for issue like that..

shady way... bill of sale from ga...

but goto tilte office for duplicate 1st.. one of 2 things happen.. hope 2nd..

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: El Lobo? - Roll Cage Build

Author: vwracerdave
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 10:28 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

I personally think that (El Lobo???) is the best looking Dunebuggy body style of all of them.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: title issues....

Author: vwracerdave
Subject: Re: title issues....
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 10:22 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

herkster wrote:

One thought is that I buy a title to apply to the car. Anyone have a title I can buy?

Buying & selling titles only and changing the numbers is a violation of TheSamba rules and also against the law.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: looking for this buggy exhaust

Author: Paul Maher
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 8:40 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 12

Jet-hot said they would strip and re-coat the merged header, and dual QP mufflers for $340. I spend about an hour going through mufflers at my local parts store today looking for a couple I could use to re-create what I have, But there isn't much out there with 1 5/8 inlet.

Murzi, Yes I finished my buggy in the 99 / 2000 time frame. Still got it. where did you see it ? I"ll post some photos of it.

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Help with a Tow'd build please

Author: ceedee
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 8:27 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Wow! Your job is tougher than mine, but it sounds like you're really going to have something special in the end. I didn't mean to suggest you might overlook something as obvious as correctly aligning the rear section with the cable feeds and shift tube. But the fella who originally built mine did precisely that. He managed to install it at an angle of somewhere between 12 and 15 degrees high in the rear and then welded everything in place. My guess is he never understood why it didn't shift properly because the shift tube was at an acute angle and the clutch cable dragged on the edge of the trimmed clutch tube. Or why when the dipstick showed correct level it was actually overfilled by almost a quart. Its been a mess to correct, but all is good now and hope to be on the road soon. Of course if you were dealing with a regular pan, none of that couldn't happen. You obviously think further ahead than that fella. I like my Sandhopper, but really appreciate a well done Tow'd and it sounds like that's what you have!
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: title issues....

Author: jspbtown
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 8:01 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

Has ITS titles straightened things out? I used them before but I heard they ran into some issues. They are in the buyer/seller feedback section. Do a search.

You can always go the VT route. I did last year..or the year before.

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: looking for this buggy exhaust

Author: MURZI
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 7:50 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 12

Off topic but Paul your buggy was one of the driving forces for me to build my buggy. The stance and the wheels were definite carryovers for my build. LUST!!! Post up some more pics!!! That was what 1999-2000???
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Help with a Tow'd build please

Author: Vealmonkey
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 7:33 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

ceedee, I've done a lot to the car. Switching from swingaxle to IRS for one. Finding a new fiberglass body for another. Adding larger U-bolts for help hold on the rear section for another. Sourced a hand built aluminum fuel tank built to Tow'd specs also fitted with a fuel sender. rebuilt 77 IRS trans built to a beefed up spec, with super diff and welded gears and VW thing axle spools and hubs to the freeway flier gear ratio. Built and all new 2076 or thereabouts engine with rebuilt by ACE Italian weber 44 carbs and vw thing engine tin. CB Heads. Scat Chromoly crank and balanced Chromoly flywheel and a whole bunch of other things. Now looking into installing the 4 speed clutch and throttle cable rear section in place of the auto stick tube. It's been educational and it wouldn't have been possible without the help of several friends. Geno Boyd. Jim Sidun. And a couple of friends of mine down here in Maryland. Lots of crazy little stories and adventures and new friends along the way. Hope to have it running and moving this year. The engine is already finished and test run and videos posted on you tube. New king and link pin bushings with the help of Geno also as well as Jim and all of his welding skills. Now mainly need to get those cable tubes in place and get my shifter/footwell mounted in place and get my shifter tube and brake m/cyl and all lines ran to my disc brakes. Have to make sure I can stop this freak too, you know! LOL

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Carlisle2013

Author: vincent9993
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 7:03 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 69

If no one objects, we'll add our daily recap to this event here.

We left our apartment around 5:30am this morning, it was 50 degrees Fahrenheit and the sun rose on the horizon. We decided to do not put the top. Obviously the heater was on max on my seat (you know that you could get the kit via my good friend T. J. Kustoms). One hour later we were at the border in Lacolle. Nobody was in line but we decided to take the Nexus line. When the custom agent asked us where we were going and we told her Carlisle PA, she lifted her eyes and wished us a warm trip.

We stopped at the gas station that is located at the first exit after the borders....it is here that we picked, almost two years ago the body .....nice souvenirs.

The sun was with us all day and it got warmer the further we drove. For those who followed us since few years, you will probably remember the day we drove to Jasper, Alberta....where thousands of mousses that tickled our faces but especially the nose. So today, for at least 3 hours it was the same thing...it is really not pleasant.

551 miles later, we arrived at our hotel in Carlisle (the same as the one from last year) around 4:00pm. One hour later we went back to do the ride that we will do on Saturday with our friends...WOW, really nice road, hopefully the sun will be with us. For dinner we stopped at the Bonanza Steakhouse....oh deception, no beer....don't be worry, when we came back to the hotel, Vincent took one....only for the picture.

Okay it is time to say goodnight (or good day) and talk to you soon.

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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: title issues....

Author: Wolfgangdieter
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 6:52 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

YES - If PO is still around and you can locate him, he can get a duplicate title and sign it over to you again. FL has electronic title option now -- but its fairly recent.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: title issues....

Author: bornred62
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 6:34 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

This might be a long shot if you have any contact info from the person you bought it from he or she can get a duplicate title. You may even contact the dmv from the state you bought it in they won't give you his info but they MIGHT send a letter on yor behalf. Worth a try all they can say is no. good luck

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: Carlisle2013

Author: frizzardking
Subject: siggy manx 05
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 6:32 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 69

Well leaving in the am ,hope it doesnt rain because there isnt a top on my Buggy, see everybody there if your able save me a space for camping!
thanks Marc

Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: title issues....

Author: Wolfgangdieter
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 5:35 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

I recently moved to Florida with cars registered/titled in VA. FL is only state I'm aware of that actually walks out to the vehicle and carefully checks both the Odo and the VIN. They surely won't give you a new title and plates if the title doesn't match the VW chassis number. They are not law enforcement - but they have telephones. You need more than just any old titl - it needs to match and even be filled out correctly.
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Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy :: RE: title issues....

Author: Kreelak
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 5:10 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

you could use International Title Service http://www.its-titles.com/ I used them to get a title for a 1972 Toyota Celica and it worked out great
Im going to use them again to title my 65 pan for my buggy
I don't know if anyone else has used them and what their experience was like.