any way to build a single seat rail with vw?

[Sm0k3d]

I know it is possible.. but has any one made a longtravel single seat rail and put a vw in it? I see all those sites with motorcycle powered bikes but i dont want that.. I can build and weld the frame, a-arm front end, rear end, etc.. but im not sure what to do when it comes to having the tranny right behind the seat. Can u have a hydralic shifter on a vdub??! Thanks a lot, pictures would be appreciated, or sites..

~ joe
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[UncleBob]

Check out my single seater in the 'readers rides' section of this site. Uses regular bug rear torsion and vw front end. Shifting is accomplished by a standard 'side shifter' available at many vw parts houses. It's no long travel buggy, but loads of fun!
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OG JHC

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[Kubel Nick]

They do have cable and hydraulic setups you can use with VW trannies and pedal setups. Also (just an FYI) most VW rails uses swingaxle (early) trannies.
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[Sm0k3d]

your crazy right?.... 1 out of 100 rails i see when i go out have IRS with later bus tranny's... So when i build mine it will have irs with a 002 tranny, i think i'll have mid engine to make the weight more centered
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[Butters]

Actually, most of the buggies I see use swing axles.I live close to the dunes on Lake Michigan and I see tons of buggies in the summer. Most people use them because they are so durable. IRS suspensions bend under stress. I prefer IRS in my baja but I do a lot of work to keep it staight.

[vicsvw]

The cheapest way is to save up your money and buy a proven frame or plan on building 5 or 6 frames for practice. They look pretty simple but it takes a lot of know how to build a desent one. If you don't plan on racing it, you can get one that is several years old and no longer competive for a lot less. Vic. See -> http://www.1800vw.bizhosting.com/jiggletesting.htm

[UncleBob]

Yep. I picked mine up for $100 out of some guys yard. It had a poly seat, good swingaxle, rack-and-pinion steering, detachable steering wheel, turning brakes, aluminum fuel tank, aluminum floors. I dissassembled it completely, spray bombed the frame, repaired and painted the fiberglass, replaced the brakes, re-wired it, cleaned the fuel tank, added some rims and tires and an old spare 1600 I had laying around, and I was ready to go. About $600 invested, but $400 of that's in the tires.
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OG JHC

don't worry, the ciggaret is fake.

[Sm0k3d]

unclebob any pictures?
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[UncleBob]

Here's my profile, there's a picture of the Funco there.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43
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OG JHC

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[Sm0k3d]

how do you know its a funco?? or did u just name it that? heh nice single seater by the way.
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[UncleBob]

Funco is a very well respected Buggy builder. Mine is a vintage SS1 racer, just like this one for sale here:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index.php?photo+200308010834596687

Here's Funco history:

http://www.funco-motorsports.com/let's_talk_history.htm

Thanks.
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[UncleBob]

Here's a nice one. Wow.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index.php?photo+200307312108297536
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