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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Northwest Buggy Build.

Author: xirxious
Posted: Today 12:04 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

Is that perimeter frame a kit or did you base it off the tub? I wanted to make a street legal rail, but WA can be strict about them. I see lots of titled buggies here, but you never know what a PIA cop will have a burr about on any given day.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Northwest Buggy Build.

Author: clonebug
Posted: Yesterday 11:29 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

If I may ask.... How do you plan on getting a title for that....And after that hurdle getting an Insurance Company to cover it...

It would be in your best interest to keep the tunnel of the bug so you have a legal VIN number.

Oh yeah, I suppose you could weld the VIN number on the new frame somewhere but........... and this is a big but!!!!..... I myself would not be willing to put all that work into something that the State Patrol or any officer for that matter could impound immediately.

Do your research and keep all your receipts for every tiny piece you put on that frame..

Clonebug

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: new member, winter project

Author: 916pat
Posted: Yesterday 10:39 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

thats all I need, more oil on the floor of my garage.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: new member, winter project

Author: BL3Manx
Posted: Yesterday 10:26 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

How come the buggy isn't Corvair powered too?

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: new member, winter project

Author: 916pat
Posted: Yesterday 10:24 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

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here it is, just about done converting it to 12v, and rewiring the whole thing.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: Northwest Buggy Build.

Author: tigatfo
Subject: Northwest Buggy Build.
Posted: Yesterday 9:52 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

Thought I'd share my buggy rebuild with you guy's. The original builder did an absolute crap job of building this buggy. If I knew then what I know now I would have walked away. So I'm going to try and do this buggy some justice and rebuild it the rite way. Or at least the best I can. The plan is to rebuild from the ground up, going for an off-road buggy, with adjusters to lower for street use. Full cage, and so on. So I'll try and keep you all updated with pics. If you see a flaw in my build design, please let me know. I'm making most of this up as I go along.

What I started with:
750){ this.height = Math.round((750/this.width)*this.height); this.width = 750; }" onclick="javascript:window.open('http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii11/tigatfo/Dune%20Buggy/DSC_0235.jpg','','scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,resizable=1,menubar=0,directories=0,status=0')" alt="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." title="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." />
750){ this.height = Math.round((750/this.width)*this.height); this.width = 750; }" onclick="javascript:window.open('http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii11/tigatfo/Buggy%20Rebuild/DSC_0232.jpg','','scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,resizable=1,menubar=0,directories=0,status=0')" alt="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." title="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." />

Hacked shock tower:
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Use your imagination:
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New frame:
750){ this.height = Math.round((750/this.width)*this.height); this.width = 750; }" onclick="javascript:window.open('http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii11/tigatfo/Buggy%20Rebuild/DSC_0282.jpg','','scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,resizable=1,menubar=0,directories=0,status=0')" alt="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." title="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." />
750){ this.height = Math.round((750/this.width)*this.height); this.width = 750; }" onclick="javascript:window.open('http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii11/tigatfo/Buggy%20Rebuild/DSC_0285.jpg','','scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,resizable=1,menubar=0,directories=0,status=0')" alt="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." title="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." />

So I'll probably be asking a million question between now and the time I'm done, which I'm using the Spring Fling in Olympia, Wa. as my target date for finishing. I have this posted also at Bugswest.com. Later Scott W.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: new member, winter project

Author: perrib
Posted: Yesterday 9:47 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Photobucket works well.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: BCG Industries project Tow'd

Author: Vealmonkey
Posted: Yesterday 9:37 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 54

I wish you were closer so I could have you build the reinforcements for my Tow'd. I want to keep mine the stock wheel base though. Too bad you can't make some kind of knockdown kit that would be easily shippable and be welded in place here.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Here we go again...

Author: MURZI
Posted: Yesterday 8:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

Man!!! I am gonna watch this one. I too have always lusted after that car. Something about it.....Gonna look nasty lowered down. SWEEEEEET!!
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: new member, winter project

Author: Dinubadave
Posted: Yesterday 8:10 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Join a site like "Photobucket" upload (not download) your pictures to that site. Under each picture is four links, copy the bottom link and paste it here.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: new member, winter project

Author: 916pat
Posted: Yesterday 8:06 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

ok, I give up. how do I post pics?

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Kyote body on Berrien Chassis?

Author: lostinbaja
Posted: Yesterday 7:37 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

The carpet came from Tom @ Tijuana Customs out of New York. It is a top notch carpet set.
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Kyote body on Berrien Chassis?

Author: wvmedic
Posted: Yesterday 7:27 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

247vws... Where did you get your tan carpet? It looks to be one piece and molded to the floor.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Here we go again...

Author: Mongo63
Posted: Yesterday 7:24 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

Yeah, the rear engine cover will be challenging. I can see some 9 inch stacks sticking through the back glass.
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Here we go again...

Author: Glasser
Posted: Yesterday 6:22 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

The front reminds me of a........ Studebaker.?

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Look how wide your rear fenders are and how much room there is to drop it some more, Wicked potential!

I don't envy you though with the back engine cover. Looks cool though.
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Kyote resurection

Author: Elwood
Posted: Yesterday 5:55 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 43

Aluminum foil over cardboard. Spray adhesive it down and squeegee it flt. It won't stick however it can bind mechanically if resin locks into the fold. thn its a matter of peeling it off by hand or it will sand very easily. You'll be sanding it anyway.
Aluinum foil tape is the best for backing up holes making forms and repairing broken sections of glass.

By the way Ryan I will be able to mold the side pods soon. I should have some left over material form this Job i am doing right now.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: modifying s/b windshield

Author: Elwood
Posted: Yesterday 5:43 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 21

Another option is to sand blast away the glass you don't want.
Get some of the rubber masking material form a sign shop, they use it for sanblasted sign...
Anyway use it to mask off what you wanna keep and SLOWLY blast away the rest.
It will take some time but it's a sure thing.

Others have had success with using a Tile Saw and a lot of water, overfill it and go slowy taking of bits at a time for curves and grinding away the rest.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: BCG Industries project Tow'd

Author: BCG Industries
Posted: Yesterday 5:08 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 54

Thanks alot you guys.I am studied class 9 cars and am trying to make it look like a current style offroad car.I do like sprint buggy though it does have the ol'Ascot look huh. I keep it going and adding pics. Darrin

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: BCG Industries project Tow'd

Author: Dinubadave
Posted: Yesterday 4:56 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 54

I'll add my two cents, the tow'd is looking great! Makes me want to do one myself.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Here we go again...

Author: Dinubadave
Posted: Yesterday 4:52 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

I'm going to enjoy watching this build...nice body!

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Here we go again...

Author: Mongo63
Posted: Yesterday 4:01 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

So here's the body I'll be using for this project, many of you will recognize it as Genom's Ocelot II. He's had it for sale here in the classifieds for some time and I've lusted after it since I first saw it. This particular body is n.o.s. never drilled or hacked so that'll be nice to work with. I'll be building another full cage for this ride as well, going for a "drag car on the street" look. Just need to make a run out to Long Island to pick it up...

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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: BCG Industries project Tow'd

Author: GS guy
Posted: Yesterday 3:23 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 54

Ditto - the toad is looking great. It sure looks like a sprint car from some angles! Kind'a like a sprint buggy, or like the old Ascot buggies from years ago. Add some wide, grooved slicks on trick sprint car wheels to complete the look!

I like it!

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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Roll Bar in a T-Bucket buggy?

Author: frodin1
Posted: Yesterday 3:19 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

This is one after I shot it with Raptor Liner. Great product, easy to shoot, $99 bucks with the gun. Urethane based 2 part, mix and shoot.
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Roll Bar in a T-Bucket buggy?

Author: frodin1
Posted: Yesterday 3:16 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

More pics: Here's a couple of the pan work.
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750){ this.height = Math.round((750/this.width)*this.height); this.width = 750; }" onclick="javascript:window.open('http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x86/frodin1/floor002.jpg','','scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,resizable=1,menubar=0,directories=0,status=0')" alt="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." title="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." />

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Roll Bar in a T-Bucket buggy?

Author: frodin1
Posted: Yesterday 3:13 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

Jeee thanks! I think DETHTRAP would be a good license plate! Unfortunately, I think a lot of people would get mad if I just gave it away! except the person who got it of course.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Gas Tank Alternatives?

Author: tinnocker
Posted: Yesterday 2:50 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 26

The company that I retired from can make the gas tank if you draw up a sketch of what you need. It would be a piece of cake for them. Aluminum or stainless steel or brass for that matter. Polished or mill finish. They can do it. I made such tanks in my 29 years working there. But they won't be cheap. The company is RF Knox Co. ....Smyrna,Georgia...770-434-7401
Google them and you can see some of their work.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: 68 vw beetle type 1 head light switch

Author: clonebug
Posted: Yesterday 1:48 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

Check out this page.

http://www.vintagebus.com/

It has a link on the left to wiring diagrams. Open thqat up and go down to the 68-69 bug diagram.. Then click on the green dot on the right and it will load a page of a color wiring diagram.

Trace the wire to the switch position that is the same as your buggy and you will figure it out.

It is not too difficult as long as you take time to study the diagram and figure out what they were doing.

S seems to be on the dimmer and would be momentary ground to switch hi/lo beam.

There is no 57/57b so I would assume that it would be 58/58b

58- looks to be taillight
58b-looks to me like it is illumination for the speedo. The pic shows that it is for backup light but there is no backup light in a speedo ...they might have meant Backlighting..

30-one is for power in
30-one is for power out thru fusebox and then powers the black box that does all the turn signals and flashers.

Hope this helps.

Clonebug

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: BCG Industries project Tow'd

Author: BCG Industries
Posted: Yesterday 1:32 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 54

66 Shorty wrote:

WOW! You MUST be good to get Cardboard to hold Fuel!

Seriously though,. that Tow'd is looking Really Nice! Keep up teh good work! If I were closer I'd have you fab a Cage for my buggy when it comes time.

I wrap the cardboard in duct tape LOL seen it on mythbusters. Thanks very much I apprciate it very much

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: pan shorten alignment question

Author: clonebug
Posted: Yesterday 1:19 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

So Baja,

How did this ever turn out??

Clonebug

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Gas Tank Alternatives?

Author: Hank22
Posted: Yesterday 1:17 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 26

TC/TeamEvil wrote:

Doesn't seem to be worth it . . .

http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/may2009/bw20090514_058678.htm

Especially if it wrecks engines.

Great!, our government at work

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Gas Tank Alternatives?

Author: TC/TeamEvil
Posted: Yesterday 12:52 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 26

Doesn't seem to be worth it . . .

http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/may2009/bw20090514_058678.htm

Especially if it wrecks engines.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: modifying s/b windshield

Author: 66 Shorty
Posted: Yesterday 12:41 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 21

Sweet! I can't wait to see it. My Buddy TC was suggesting to do something like you are doing, but, I didn't want to try taking on the project. It all came about when I bought the Buggy I have, & I didn't have a windshield for it. It actually took me a while before I could find one in my price range... So, I found a w/s so, I don't have to do what you are doing... But, I like the curved glass buggies!
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: modifying s/b windshield

Author: bob cook
Subject: w/s
Posted: Yesterday 12:30 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 21

did not get to work on it this week except I made a mock up w/s out of tempered peg board and curved it to match my cut w/s so I won't break the glass one.I hope to work on the dash this weekend and if so then I can post pics

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Gas Tank Alternatives?

Author: 66 Shorty
Posted: Yesterday 12:20 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 26

TC, I found that TAP Plastics claims they have a fuel resistant Resin...

But, I would do more research, seeing I read a bunch of other sites that did testing on Boat fiberglass fuel tanks & they all degraded from the ethanol.
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Gas Tank Alternatives?

Author: TC/TeamEvil
Posted: Yesterday 11:51 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 26

Is there any sort of resin and hardener that can be used with fiberglass mat that's fuel proof? That can withstand today's weird gas mixtures?

That cardboard model is really nicely made, I was wondering if a similar piece might be made out of card board and foam core, covered in fiberglass, then cut in half, the cardboard melted and removed (water, gas, carb cleaner, whatever) and the tank glassed back together with an aluminum mounting band/lip around it and some support strapping in addition.

Wouldn't take a lot of coin and could be fabricated to fit any confine, but the fuel VS fiberglass issue might make it a bust.

Any info on resins/hardeners/mat?

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Gas Tank Alternatives?

Author: Tom_Kathleen
Posted: Yesterday 11:23 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 26

The vendor that made Ollies tank for his Manxter is no longer in business. I have the b/p's for that tank, and we had a similar one made out of stainless steel made for Kathleen's Manxter. That company was Rock Valley Antique Auto Parts http://www.rockvalleyantiqueautoparts.com/ndex.htm . If someone wants the b/p's, send me a PM with your e-mail and I will e-mail them back. The guy who makes the resonably priced aluminum tanks would be a much better deal. Tom
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Gas Tank Alternatives?

Author: Rick Iverson
Posted: Yesterday 10:41 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 26

Does anyone have Ollie's email address. I would like to contact the vendor.

GS guy wrote:

Lo Cash John wrote:

That'll work great if you don't mind stopping for gas every 50 miles or so. That looks to be about a 3 gallon tank. That aluminum Manxter tank looks very nice from above. I wonder what the underside looks like as far as tie rod clearance? And I'm sure that's a pricey unit...

Made to work with a VW front end John! When I asked Ollie about it he said IIRC it was about $6 bills - not too bad for a custom cell, but not cheap.

Here's a couple more pics, rolling off the fabrication line next to the cardboard mock-up he sent them:

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Under the front end:

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It doesn't look all that complicated though, and I think the guy that made jspbtown's tank could crank out something like this. Maybe we could get him to make a bunch of them and get a group buy deal!

Jeff

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: The official Dune Buggy Toy thread

Author: BL3Manx
Posted: Yesterday 10:36 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 147

I just found this Japanese tin wind up on ebay for $8. It was made by T.P.S.

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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: The official Dune Buggy Toy thread

Author: adriaan pienaar
Posted: Yesterday 10:34 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 147

MDmanx wrote:

Parma has now released a dune buggy body for RC cars.

http://www.shopatron.com/products/productdetail/Du....17991.0.0

Thanks for the link! Wish they added more curves and less lines, though...

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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: The official Dune Buggy Toy thread

Author: Florida_Buggy
Posted: Yesterday 10:20 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 147

SWEET!

I also found out that Revell I think is re-releasing the Meyers Manx 1/15th scale plastic kit this year. This is GREAT news because that kit is selling for over $100 on Ebay.
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: The official Dune Buggy Toy thread

Author: MDmanx
Posted: Yesterday 10:17 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 147

Parma has now released a dune buggy body for RC cars.

http://www.shopatron.com/products/productdetail/Du....17991.0.0
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: The official Dune Buggy Toy thread

Author: adriaan pienaar
Posted: Yesterday 10:11 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 147

Florida_Buggy wrote:

all that work and he can't even put the steering wheel on the correct side?

Perhaps the beer in the cans was a bit warm?
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: The official Dune Buggy Toy thread

Author: Florida_Buggy
Posted: Yesterday 10:01 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 147

all that work and he can't even put the steering wheel on the correct side?
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: pan shorten alignment question

Author: Glasser
Posted: Yesterday 8:42 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

One of my customers made that for me. He actually did two. I used one and my neighbor used the other (shown in this picture).

You are looking for a fabrication shop that has CNC punching machines. The offset work is done by a rolling tool. The cost of getting this done is in the programing. I asked my customer if he was interested in selling them he said because his software didn't support the tool he had to program it manually which makes it WAY to expensive. The actual part only took about 7 minutes to make. It's the darn programing

I should add that every shop is different. If the software did support the tool it would have taken minutes to program, not hours.

Amada, Strippit, Finn-Power are the type of machines you are looking for. The tool used was made by Wilson tools.
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: New Manx II Project

Author: LouisB
Posted: Yesterday 8:02 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 22

Couple of update shots. Got the windshield and mirrors mounted last night. I used a Berrien kit to mount the windshield and it worked great. I also mounted the steering column support but didn't get any pics. The mirrors are repos I think from a 1970s Honda motorcycle. They fit the period theme perfect. You can also see the standard VW steering wheel I picked up as well. I like it because it doesn't have the horn ring. This weekend I am going to pick up my new hard top.

Its almost starting to look like a real buggy. In the foreground is the rebuilt tranny from Locash Racing waiting to be installed.

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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: pan shorten alignment question

Author: Rick Iverson
Posted: Yesterday 7:53 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

Fellas;

In the background is a strengthened belly pan. Are these commercially available?

Iverson

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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Kafer Bar

Author: Rick Iverson
Posted: Yesterday 7:26 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

Fellas;

I see here the trans support is GB-641. Now with a 914 T4 and a s function of torque, rigidity is needed. But I am sure the down side is noise and vibration. Is there an aftermarket compromise to give the unyielding support as well as a 'dream ride'?

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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: BCG Industries project Tow'd

Author: 66 Shorty
Posted: Yesterday 5:55 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 54

WOW! You MUST be good to get Cardboard to hold Fuel!

Seriously though,. that Tow'd is looking Really Nice! Keep up teh good work! If I were closer I'd have you fab a Cage for my buggy when it comes time.
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Scorpion LT windshield attachment?

Author: 66 Shorty
Posted: Yesterday 5:51 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

That's one sharp looking Buggy!
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: modifying s/b windshield

Author: 66 Shorty
Posted: Yesterday 5:41 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 21

OK, it's been almost a week not & STILL No pics... Come on Bob! We're all Waiting!!!

How far have you come with the entire project? You must be almost done by now... That is if you don't work as slowly as me...

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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: New 44 IDF just came in

Author: 66 Shorty
Posted: Yesterday 5:36 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

I was told to JB weld them in once the Manifold was on & in place.
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: BCG Industries project Tow'd

Author: BCG Industries
Subject: update
Posted: Yesterday 3:09 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 54

Hey all here is a new update on the build.I got the tail section complete.I got a cardboard gas tank made that holds 18.2 gallons of fuel.I figured out the start headlight hi/low beam,ign kill,turn signal dilema.We got a roof template made got a bitchin overkill oil cooler coming we have -8 fire resistant areoquip oil cooler hoses from a commander aircraft(totally bitchin') and a lot more to go.I am looking for a pair of 10" stroke resi shock if someone has some for sale.There is alot more to go still so check back.I can build and fab up work for you if your looking for someone to help you with your project.I have over 15 years of metal fabrication,design and welding exp.Thanks for looking is a really fun car to be building and we can't wait to have it done.
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I have a new work bench..
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thanks again for looking bcgindustries.webs.com

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: The official Dune Buggy Toy thread

Author: adriaan pienaar
Posted: Yesterday 1:44 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 147

Got these pics in an e-mail, dunno who made it but WHAT AN ARTIST!

...anyone knows where I can get one? (I'll even help emptying a few cans as well )

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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Scorpion LT windshield attachment?

Author: manxdavid
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:53 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

Nice find!!! You may like to get in touch with this guy, I belive he's using an MGB Roadster screen which has got to be easier to find than a Datsun one.

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://ww...jAeM3cTfCw

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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: 68 vw beetle type 1 head light switch

Author: Mongo63
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:28 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

I would recommend picking up a Bentley manual, or using the search function.
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: 68 vw beetle type 1 head light switch

Author: hardyb
Subject: 68 vw beetle type 1 head light switch
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:00 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

need to know what the #s mean on the switch
have a dune buggie so god knows if the wire colors are right
Need to know #30 is that the main power feed
57 57b ect ect.. thanks Hardy B

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: new member, winter project

Author: perrib
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:58 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Welcome. Your post is boring without pictures.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: Scorpion LT windshield attachment?

Author: manxbuggy
Subject: Scorpion LT windshield attachment?
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:43 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

I brought home another project the other day. It�s an un-built Scorpion LT by Desert Fox Buggies in Phoenix Arizona. The business card/tag laminated into the rear deck says copyright 1969.

It is only the bronze metalflake body. The clearcoat is weather worn from outside storage. I hope it will restore with a good cleaning and re-spray with modern clear. I had to drill the first holes in it to attach it to the pan to tow it home!

I�ve heard that they were built to use a 1960�s Datsun Fairlady roadster windshield. Does anybody have a Scorpion that could supply some detail pictures of the windshield attachment? I imagine it fastens to some sort of dash brace, which I�m also missing. A copy of build instructions would be cool too!

Here are some pictures:
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Rob

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Empi back on the road.

Author: BL3Manx
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:28 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Yep, me too.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: new member, winter project

Author: 916pat
Subject: new member, winter project
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:23 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

I have discovered it is a fun buggy, looking foward to the build and the summer. gonna do a rat rod street buggy style.[img][/img][/list]

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Empi back on the road.

Author: kitb
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:22 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

that is my favorite sportster to date, it's perfect!

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: So what's a good shifter?

Author: 916pat
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 22

I have that bug pack shifter in my buggy and like it quite well. in fact I have another standard length one that is like new I'll let go for $25 + shipping.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Roll Bar in a T-Bucket buggy?

Author: joescoolcustoms
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:03 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

I think, from and engineering background, that any cage incorporated into this style buggy would be unsafe to ride in.

Since I am a stunt double, I will take it off your hands to help a fellow man be safe.

These have become my favorite style of buggy. Keep on posting pictures!
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Original Meyers Manx camping moduels

Author: nightmanx11
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:37 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 15

The basket is part of an old Yakima Load Warrior that was buried in my garage. I did use a lot or the Dave Helland version fir the mounting parts. His design is simple, and easy to build & install

For more information look in:www.manxclub.com/http://www.meyersmanx.com/garage/garage_rack.htm

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Original Meyers Manx camping moduels

Author: caseydenise
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:21 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 15

It looks like a Thule Basket
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Original Meyers Manx camping moduels

Author: BL3Manx
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:18 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 15

nightmanx11 wrote:

Here is one of my old MANX. The pod was unbelieveable. A lot of protected storage on trips.

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I like your roof rack. It mounts Dave Helland style but the bent tube "basket" part looks real slick.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: modifying s/b windshield

Author: bob cook
Subject: s/b
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:06 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 21

yes years ago I chopped the top on 55 chevy truck no one would touch the w/s so I sandblasted it my self took all day and 2 w/s before I got one done curved glass is no fun but grinding is one way to do it.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: modifying s/b windshield

Author: jspbtown
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:51 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 21

I had to modify the windshield on my old Speedster. Because it was curved, and a custom, cut no glass place would touch it. They said you had to scribe both sides in the exact same spot, then use the alcohol to light on fire and break the laminate.

They said any error in the alignment of the two cuts (front & back) would result in a crack.

Now that was on a curved speedster windshield and an irregular cut. I did bring it to a car glass shop and they were able to grind it for me perfectly. I had about 1" to cut (or grind) off.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: modifying s/b windshield

Author: GS guy
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:09 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 21

Hmmm.... just watched those videos. The grinding method - sheesh, that would take days! Sounds like it's very tricky to wind up with a good part too, opposed to a junk windshield!

The scribe and break method - he's definitely using something to "melt" or dissolve the laminate, but it's in that small bottle. I seriously doubt it is the alcohol shown in the big can. Likely a special product they're trying to sell you in the "kit". Also it's easy to scribe a straight line - quite a bit more difficult to go around corners and get a good finish break.

If I were doing this I'd seek out a custom shop that has experience modifying windshields, and pay them to do it. Could save you a few broken windshields trying to learn the technique!

Jeff
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Roll Bar in a T-Bucket buggy?

Author: frodin1
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:04 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

I'm not sure yet, the problem is the fender are all that really holds it all together. Now that I have the rubber on, my motivation came back. I need to keep pushing to get this down the road. I have the motor built already. I went with a 1600 just for reliability and cost. I need all the help I can get keeping the prices down with this. There's quite a few things that are gonna cost me. Rubber, gauges, upholstery, etc etc. I'm sure you all know what I'm saying. Peace!

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: New 44 IDF just came in

Author: hottarod
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:04 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

These tubes just slide up in the holes and they are snug but not tight like the ones on the stock manifold. I will probably have to seal them with something.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: modifying s/b windshield

Author: GS guy
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:56 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 21

Sometimes alcohol is used to "propagate" the crack when you scribe glass to cut it. Something about the alcohol causes the glass to "break" the rest of the way through when it is freshly scribed. It most likely won't do anything to the plastic laminate inside the glass.

However, they my be "lighting" the alcohol in order to melt the plastic, enabling the laminate the be completely cut.

Jeff
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: modifying s/b windshield

Author: Hank22
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:45 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 21

Denatured alcohol ?, I wouldn't think that would melt plastic. IF it did, I think it would also seep into the windsheild via capillary action and melt the plastic there also. But then again, I ain't no chemist. I thought the alcohol was to lubrucate the glass cutter

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: These just had to have their own thread....

Author: GS guy
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:44 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 38

Might consider having Motorweek do some testing??? They periodically have a segment where they "road test" something different - motorcycles, scooters, demo-derby cars, all kinds of crazy stuff! They do full acceleration, braking, slalom and general road testing of most vehicles. One of your pro-build Manxters would seem a natural fit for them to test - and they occasionally do West coast tests on new vehicles. Seems like with a little coordination they could do some "side bar" testing on one of your beautiful creations!

Sure would be fun to watch on TV too!

Jeff
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: New 44 IDF just came in

Author: GS guy
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:36 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Hey Hotrod - do the heat tubes simply slide into the casting? My old manifold was more like a mild press fit - and I had no idea how you would hold the tubes and get them in there!

I would think they'd have to be fairly tight, else have a good exhaust leak going on!

You might also consider painting the cast portion with some clear paint, make it much easier to keep clean later on. I've used VHT before, now trying out some Plasticoat "wheel" clear on some of my engine parts.

Jeff
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Roll Bar in a T-Bucket buggy?

Author: btonns
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:19 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

Here is a buggy with a regular buggy roll bar.

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ctd/1467642764.html

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Got myself (& family) a Spatz Buggy!

Author: Bugoff63
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:32 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 87

TC/TeamEvil wrote:

" . . . a Carb I cut off for Bugoff63"

You ALWAYS get just a little extra when you go to a Butcher . . .

The Master of "Sawzall Art"

Now its in pieces soaking in soloution

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: New 44 IDF just came in

Author: hottarod
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:44 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

It came with new heat tubes and my headers have the heat tube ports on them in the stock manifold locations. The manifold has holes cast into the bottom for the tubes to slide up into.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Got myself (& family) a Spatz Buggy!

Author: nybugguy
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:36 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 87

Hey buddy........looks like your making some progress on your project.Lookin good! I have been taking advantage of the nice weather we have been having for November and getting some miles in...about 500 to be exact. Everything seems to be holding up well except at acceleration I have a spit and sputter and then it goes away after the RPM's come up.No problem with down shifting or anything like that,just the first 2 seconds of take off in first gear only.I think its that shitty empi carb. I might try sodering the hole shut in the butterfly that a few guys recommended on here.Other that that....it's been a blast!! You have to drop me a line once in a while if you still have my e mail address.
Keep up the good work and keep posting pics too.....love to see the progress.Take care and hope you and the family have a nice Thanksgiving.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Empi back on the road.

Author: yankee1919
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:20 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Empi back on the road.

Author: yankee1919
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:19 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Empi back on the road.

Author: yankee1919
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:18 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: Empi back on the road.

Author: yankee1919
Subject: Empi back on the road.
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

After several months of taking care of other projects, I finally got around to work on my Sporty. She was in need of tlc and remove dust( which i did on the freeway!)

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: New 44 IDF just came in

Author: GS guy
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:45 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Agreed - looks real good!

I'm guessing good manifold heating would be mandatory with the center carb set-up....
Some years ago I had a single carb "high flow" manifold from CB for the OEM carb, ended up selling it and never did figure out how you were supposed to install the pre-heat tubes into the cast center section.

Also second the CB Weber technical manual. Well written and lots of good technical details for use on VW engines.

Jeff
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: New 44 IDF just came in

Author: mtnroads
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:49 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

man thats a real pretty carb you got there!
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Got myself (& family) a Spatz Buggy!

Author: new-n-old-vdubs
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:29 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 87

im about to cut my dash to weird!

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Got myself (& family) a Spatz Buggy!

Author: TC/TeamEvil
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:53 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 87

" . . . a Carb I cut off for Bugoff63"

You ALWAYS get just a little extra when you go to a Butcher . . .

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: New 44 IDF just came in

Author: hottarod
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:18 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

I took my new carb apart just to be sure anyway. It was totally clean inside but I did find a couple of places where there was some aluminum bits left around the edges of holes. Its like what you get when you drill through metal with a plain old drill bit. Sometimes the hole needs to be dressed up to get the ragged bits off. All I had to do was run a smaller drill bit through the holes and clean up the edges, blow the aluminum bits out and its fine.

My understanding is that there is fuel vapor or emulsion that can hover over the top of the carb so thats why the Webers are run with stacks. I put the stacks on inside the air cleaner and they fit perfectly but there were no instructions on that one way or the other. I'm not sure if I should use them or not but I did.

The linkage was a bit challenging to figure out but I got it done. The instructions seemed to indicate that the linkage rod collar went inside the ears on the intake manifold but I decided it should go on the left side. The pull lever locks down on the right side. This keeps the linkage rod from sliding back and forth. I took a couple of shots since pictures are so nice to look at.

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The little engine this is going on is a 1641 with some 40/35.5 heads, high rev springs, performance solid lifters, Engle 110 cam, 1.25 rockers which makes for .500 lift. It has a full counterweighted 8 dowel crank, moly I beam rods, moly push rods, lightened flywheel, rigid clutch, 1700 pound plate, 1 1/2" 4 into 1 headers and I had it all high speed balanced. It should run up to around 6000 rpms. I think this carb will be fine for my set up for just tooling around and going to the car parts store.

That table was thrown away and I restored it from what looked like a mangy piece of junk. It has oak slats and something I thought was very unusual is the feet are lion claws. My little baby pathos ivy that I've been nursing to get growing made a nice prop. It has put out almost a foot of new runner since I got it.

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Got myself (& family) a Spatz Buggy!

Author: 66 Shorty
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:41 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 87

Here's a couple of pics of the plain dash I have on my Buggy. Nothing has been done to it so far (other than some drawings on it).

I need some ideas... I have some now, but, I could always use more ideas!

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This one shows that the face is 30 degrees & I'm thinking of positioning the windshield at the opposite 30 degree. There's a line in there that doesn't belong...
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& here's a pic of my shifter, before I started polishing it & changed the bolt to a set screw.
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& a Carb I cut off for Bugoff63.
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Dune Buggy news magazines

Author: Florida_Buggy
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:48 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

yeah, I never knew about that magazine. I'll keep my eyes out and share the wealth.
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Dune Buggy news magazines

Author: Lo Cash John
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:47 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

Not sure about Sherman or Margo. I haven't been out to the beaches in quit a while now. I'll have to ask my buddy Perry how they are getting along. He talks to Sherm pretty often.

I'd love to find some old Florida buggy mags that mentions Sherman, S&S VW or Piggy Bennett. That would be kind of neat these days.
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Kafer Bar

Author: Glasser
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:14 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

Bugs are limited to what they car do back there. For us we can do pretty much what ever we want (we modify the crap out of them anyway).

I went my own route and tied everything into the cage. The back of my car is SOLID.

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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Original Meyers Manx camping moduels

Author: vpogv
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:49 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 15

66 Shorty wrote:

Does anyone have any "home made" ones that look good? The one above with squared off ones, doesn't look "that bad"... Not as good as real side pods, but, they do fit the bill! Looks like there would be enough room in them for some supplies & whatnot, even a tent would fit in there...

Haven't seen homemade side pod storage units, but Vincent made a nice back seat storage for his.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=353185&highlight=

Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: modifying s/b windshield

Author: 66 Shorty
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:56 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 21

No he squirted the denatured alcohol in the crack & I guess it melted the plastic. That's what I'm seeing anyway...
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Fiberglass Buggy/Kit Car :: RE: Got myself (& family) a Spatz Buggy!

Author: 66 Shorty
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:15 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 87

I can't wait either!

That'll be Great to meet up with you at some point. I'm sure our paths will cross!
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