TRP.... BugTruck!

Yustrn · Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:42 pm Post subject: TRP.... BugTruck!

I figured I'd show everyone what Jason and I have been working on in our spare time...lol. It's a 1970's Hill Engineering T Buggy. I've been doing a bunch of research and can only find a hand full of these that still exist..this one sits on a full lenght bug pan and has the option hard top as well..the goal was just to build a cool retro look and feel dune buggy....I've known about this one for about 3 or 4 years now, it was sitting behind a friend of mine's house and I knew he was never going to do anything with it....well after years of buggin him (no pun intended) I finally got him to sell it to me, it was more than I wanted to pay...but I knew this was going to be a stand out vehicle. I came up on a runner driver 76 bug for cheap to grab the needed running gear from and the transformation started....

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This is how it looked the day we picked it up!

Some new shoes, a 3 inch body lift and 3 heavy coats of clear after giving the original gel coat a good sanding to make it smooth

If you are ever thinking about putting bug seats in a Dune Buggy....what a PITA, super lucky to have Jason around with his mad fabrication skills, these seats got chopped, cut, rebuilt all custom fitted..lots of hours.

The seat covers are custom made by Premier Auto Upholstery here in town...we used some 77-79 Westy plaid with the fat biscuit design and 65 Mustang Vinyl on the outside to give it that real retro flavor.

You know how it is, can't show you all the details till it hit the shows...ok well here is one from last night...after 3 very late nights working on it this week we will have the car crusing around BOR 70..come on by the TRP Swap Spot and check it out in person...we will also be having a HUGE parts blow out sale too!!!

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TequilaSunSet · Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:46 pm Post subject:

NOT FAIR you two have some of the best toys!! *insert stomping feet here

Laughing

Skim · Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:55 pm Post subject:

oval window
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Yustrn · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:07 pm Post subject:

BOR 70

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KombiMonster · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:12 pm Post subject:

I'm pretty sure I seen a yellow body for sale on here not too long ago.
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Yustrn · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:26 am Post subject:

Yeah there was a mess of one for sale in the Classifieds a while back, but I think it was a clone without the "Ford" pressing on the rear of the bed.
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Erik G · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 5:02 pm Post subject:

Mo pics! And how about that horn?
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Jamies74sb · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:16 pm Post subject:

I seen it Sunday it's a cool truck . Hope that guys back is better poor guy was in a lot of pain .

Westys' Dad · Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:43 am Post subject: what's it worth??

Hey man,, I found one of these, and have no idea what to ask for it! What are they going for? No motor, but it does have a tranny..

Yustrn · Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:35 am Post subject:

Yustrn · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:22 am Post subject:

This past weekend we loaded up BugTruck and headed down to the Solvang Vintage Treffen...of course we had to stop at the world famous Pismo beach for a little fun in the Sand.

(For those of you who might try and get all crazy about the Buggy Whip Flag...simmer down I'm a huge Dukes of Hazzard Fan/Collector and we have installed a airhorn that plays the General Lee Horn Sound...it's all part of the Theme)

Went out by the Neverland Ranch

Then off to some have some fun in the hills.

Great weekend, cruising down in SoCal.

Oh and you never know who you're going to run into at the Neverland.......

LOL...
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Rich's 50 · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 11:23 am Post subject:

Looks like a good time...LMAO at the last photo, fucking splitdog Laughing

Yustrn · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:38 pm Post subject:

Yustrn · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:47 pm Post subject:

Since we know some folks get fiesty when we post all the things we find on Samba, we started up a Facebook page for BugTruck, if you're on FB and want to see what were up to in real time check out

www.facebook.com/trpbugtruck
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Yustrn · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 5:06 pm Post subject:

BugTruck has been killin it with the small finds lately..here is one of his bigger finds from this weekend.

Bought and Sold!!

Watch ALL of our finds at www.facebook.com/TRPBugtruck
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Yustrn · Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 5:19 pm Post subject:

A few more finds in the last few weeks...

1967-912

1957 Lowlight Ghia- Real Rust free car all things considered

1967 Sunroof Squareback found at Pick N Pull of all places

1962 Chevy Truck- Yeah we buy those too.

and as fast as they come in they leave!

These are just some of the big items...wanna watch real time..check out www.facebook.com/Trpbugtruck

Coming soon.....

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Yustrn · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:37 am Post subject:

Good bye! Have fun at your new homes!!
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Yustrn · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:16 pm Post subject:

It is amazing what u can still find at Pick N Pull

Og EMPI vent wing locks and Copper Hurst shifter...plus some other odds and ends...

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Yustrn · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:09 pm Post subject:

Found this today....true pickin!
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Yustrn · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 5:25 pm Post subject:

Some stuff we r always pickin that is not car related.

Ribbed door and a caddy tailgate..ribbed.doors are shot but the guts and glass are available for sale...gettin hard to find if u need them...and while not a pick we got this the other night..not sure if anyone else digs old arcade games..

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