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PostPosted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 4:47 pm    Post subject: Barrien Nostalgia Buggy build progress Reply with quote
Got some more work done on my Buggy rebuild this weekend.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
so thats just a brace that holds the steering column up right? i need one of those!
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 6:01 pm    Post subject: Yes sir Reply with quote
It holds the steering column and the wiper assembly.

I got mine at the same time I ordered the Berrien Body.

This is the kit from Berrien Buggy:
http://www.berrienbuggy.com/id86_steering_column_support___windshield.htm
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like, I like. and I am copying the plexiglass shelf deal for the next one too!!!!
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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I am copying the plexiglass shelf deal for the next one too!!!!
What would you use the shelf for?
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
To make a sano shelf for wiring, relays, speakers, etc.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 5:19 pm    Post subject: Berrien Reply with quote
Looks good. I am picking my body up this week. Are you happy with the quality? Keep the pics coming.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 7:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Quality is excellent! I only wish I could find someone local to clear coat the gel coat.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:18 am    Post subject: Project update Reply with quote
Battery box created and windshield mounted

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Got the shifter and new steering wheel installed this weekend.

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PostPosted: Sun May 04, 2008 5:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Got some more stuff crossed off the list:

Tail light installed
Front turn signal installed
Carbs installed
Dash installed

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PostPosted: Sun May 04, 2008 6:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice buggy..why did VW make their taillights bigger and bigger every few years? I'd go with 65-67 style taillights
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PostPosted: Sun May 04, 2008 6:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
EMPIImp69 wrote:
Nice buggy..why did VW make their taillights bigger and bigger every few years?


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PostPosted: Sun May 04, 2008 6:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks great! But I can't love the elephant feet. Sorry.

The white plastic strip is a really cool idea though!
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PostPosted: Sun May 04, 2008 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
How did you like squeezing that windshield in on the pass side. Nerve racking huh??

Post some more(bigger) pics of the plexiglass, fuse box. I am definitely digging that!!! Slick!!

Looking Good!!!
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PostPosted: Sun May 04, 2008 6:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
MURZI wrote:
How did you like squeezing that windshield in on the pass side. Nerve racking huh??


You are refering to sliding the frame over the hidden bolts? It was a sweaty moment! It started with bending the passenger side, that was something... Next, I decided to use oversize carrige bolts that I machined to fit snug inside the groove. It could go down a little on the passenger side a little more.

As for the fuse box, I still need to mount it. The plan is to use a GM glovebox latch and a piano hinge to hide the box inside the hood.

I'm planning to use the passenger side to have a glove box.

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:06 pm    Post subject: Finaly took it for a drive Reply with quote
About 200 miles. Apart from having forgotten to tighten the steering wheel, and checking why the fuel and volt gauge read zero, I can say I'm happy!

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looking good! I love the gauge lay out!
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