I bought a new buggy

bigtonkakid · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:40 am Post subject: I bought a new buggy

A few weeks ago a buggy that Tom and I had built for a customer a little over a year ago became available. The owner spared no expense when it came to building this car. It started with a buggy he bought on eBay and drove it TJ kustoms to be worked on. He wanted the redo the whole car, then it happened! "The might as wells" started in with the engine, transmission, brakes, chassis, and the list goes on and on. Yes the owner is a nice guy but not a VW guy which you need to be to really appreciate this car. A few weeks ago the car was at Toms shop and he mentioned to me it was for sale and my wheels started turning in my head, not having that type of cash in my hands I had to make some calls. Now with everything in place I was able to make and offer and he accepted, wow here we go! I'm getting one hell of a sweet ride that I had a good part in putting together with a good friend. This buggy is now in the hands of some how will bring it where in needs to be..........out and about for all to see!!

What did I pay? Enough, however I saved thousands on the big picture! Yes I did barrow against my own 401k which I have to pay back myself with interest (that's good) The guys that are out there with cars that are on the "next level" will tell you if they sell it, they will not get it back.

What are my plans for it? Some small tweaking for my liking. I would like to do the front seats over. The last owner was a very short guy and you sit real high in it and Tom and I were against them but he wanted them. and the shifter, I like button press for reverse.

Here are a few links on some of what the car has in it
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4611389&highlight=#4611389

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=446207&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

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73SpeedBuggy · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:27 am Post subject:

Sweet, congrats! Bringing it to Carlisle?
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Mosquitobug · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:02 am Post subject:

Awesome looking buggy! Lucky you! I saw one of these pics recently ... maybe in a thread on DBA ? Love the sparkle - is that the original gelcoat or a redo or paint?
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bigtonkakid · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:18 pm Post subject:

It's paint
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Mosquitobug · Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:14 am Post subject:

Looks awesome!
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Yessong · Samba Member Joined: August 13, 2006 Posts: 245

Yes - that is one sweet ride. I saw it come together....quality build

bigtonkakid · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:48 pm Post subject:

I was taking it out for a quick test drive after some small tuning... it's coming around

http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkak...308a9e.mp4
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Tom_Kathleen · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:23 am Post subject:

Are we going to see it at Carlisle? Tom
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bigtonkakid · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 12:43 pm Post subject:

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greg mgm · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 1:43 pm Post subject:

Very cool.....Really liked that it's at night.

73SpeedBuggy · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 1:48 pm Post subject:

bigtonkakid · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:13 pm Post subject:

FarmerJohn · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:48 pm Post subject:

Inquiring minds need to know Laughing

kellison · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:37 pm Post subject:

You should have left out the music so we could hear the buggy run. Sweet buggy though.

Buggycollector · Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:22 am Post subject:

Looks very nice! Very Happy

I have a question about the exhaust. Is it also possible to get it for a type 4 engine? Who's the maker?
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bigtonkakid · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:44 am Post subject: Re: I bought a new buggy

bigtonkakid · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:23 pm Post subject:

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wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 1684

Very nice car. You are going to love that shifter. With a fresh transmission and shift rod bushings my car with the same piece shifts like an Indy car.

bigtonkakid · Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 9:36 pm Post subject:

Oh yeah this buggy chirps the tires going down the street!
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bigtonkakid · Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 8:58 pm Post subject:

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