Arthur's street buggy build

1966dunebuggy · Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 2:02 pm Post subject:

Nice Work! I've got the same mirrors with the built in blinkers.

streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 5:11 pm Post subject:

Wheels are 17x7 in the front and 18 x 10 rear. I believe they have a 35 mm off set on rear. Wish I would went a little bigger on back though. Thanks guys for all the kind words. Can't wait to see how it handles. Now if I could just get my brother in law to follow through on his commitment to build my dad and my roll cage

streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 5:27 pm Post subject:

Wheels are 17x7 in the front and 18 x 10 rear. I believe they have a 35 mm off set on rear. Wish I would went a little bigger on back though. Thanks guys for all the kind words. Can't wait to see how it handles. Now if I could just get my brother in law to follow through on his commitment to build my dad and my roll cage

Raketemensch · Samba Member Joined: March 28, 2010 Posts: 107

Any updates? This has got to be my favorite buggy build on the Samba.

streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:56 pm Post subject:

Thanks man. Just got it running. Need to adjust the shift rod so that I can find first gear and then I'm off and running. Hopefully I can get this roll cage built soon also.

streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 2:26 pm Post subject:

Taking it for a spin
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getting yelled at by the neighbor. Buggy was scaring his kids, pipes are super loud
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BuggyFaron · Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 8:46 pm Post subject:

How did that talk with your neighbor go?

This is such a great looking Buggy, did you get your rollcage underway yet? Please keep us up to date.
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new-n-old-vdubs · Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:24 pm Post subject:

tell him his kids scare you and their to loud Laughing

your buggy is awesome good job
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streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 8:32 am Post subject:

My brother in law is going to do my roll cage and he is in no hurry. I'm thinking of buying all the material and just showing up over there. I first need a bumper to mount my plate too

rus_hunt · Samba Member Joined: July 12, 2010 Posts: 33 Location: tx

i have an empi tube bumper im not gonna use you pay the shipping and ill give it to you Cool

BuggyFaron · Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 9:20 pm Post subject:

I just got to looking...Are you gonna use that White Fiberglass Top?
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streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 7:56 pm Post subject:

streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 7:58 pm Post subject:

My manxter inspried bumper. After powdercoating, I will put a chrome piece with "777" cut out over the flat stock.

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streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:22 am Post subject:

I figured it was time to update my own build thread.
This is what she looked like "finish," we all know that word never has any truth.
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Still gotta switch over to some lights that do my buggy justice.
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Out with the old
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In with the new. 002 tranny and Subaru ej25
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All the modifications begin.
Supporting the extra weight
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First shot at engine support/ tranny mount
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streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:38 am Post subject:

Test fit

Wasn't happy with heights. Had to lower it back down
Decided on a solution to radiator placement
Had to cut a hole for air flow to get to the radiator
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Fabbed a grill to make it solid
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Perfect size radiator 12x24 for a corrado. Had do grind off some tabs
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Decided to reverse the intake manifold
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Test fitting fans
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Imi high torque starter
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Didn't really plan for it space wise when creating my supports. Barely fit. Glad it did.
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streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:51 am Post subject:

Radiator got its second fan
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Most expensive piece of the puzzle. Even more than the engine
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In place

Lowering the rear back down
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Gabbed up an alternator bracket based on out front motorsports design. Cost me $16 instead of the $60 they charge.
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Trying to work out throttle issue
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Not retracting on its own. To much drag on the cable. Still gotta get this one figured out
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Reverse water outlet
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Got some rimary tubes from the junker on half off day. Need modifying.
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After almost two damn months this company finally managed to get the scoop to me. This is the plan to get air to the radiator. Will eventually get a 4" carbon fiber one. This will work for now.
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I was worried with the air flow but it looks like the air will flow over the windshield and into the scoop nicely.
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streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 10:27 am Post subject:

Finally got this piece
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streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:20 pm Post subject:

Put in anther pillow block bearing. Getting the steering ready for the u joints. Everything ordered except for the 7 degree reamer. Anyone wanna get rid of one?
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BuggyFaron · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:02 pm Post subject:

I have been following your build for a long time. In fact your is what gave me the idea to to use large wheels. How much did you have your Buggy lowered when you had the VW Engine in it? That way I can make a educated guess about mine. I have 18" in the rear and 16" for the front.
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streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:01 pm Post subject:

Think I had the spring plates at about 15 degrees. Not quite sure. I have since lifted it since the Subi motor is heavier. I put adjustable spring plates on it but have not been able to get the ride height right yet. To be honest the first time I lowered it, I think I just got lucky. Sorry that probably didn't help much.

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