Hello! Log in or Register   |  Help  |  Donate  |  Buy Shirts See all banner ads | Advertise on TheSamba.com  
TheSamba.com
 
New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy
Forum Index -> Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy/356 Replica Share: Facebook Twitter
Reply to topic
Print View
Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
DoggyB22
Samba Member


Joined: August 23, 2016
Posts: 10
Location: Bay Area, Ca
DoggyB22 is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 12:05 am    Post subject: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

This is my 1964 dune buggy. It has been in our family since 1964. My grandpa was the original owner. Then my dad owned it. Then my uncle. Now me! Its got a 1200cc in it right now with a whopping 70 mph top speed with a good draft of wind lol. Then the other engine I got for it is a bored out 1600cc. I'm planning on swapping that engine in & throw some mods on it! Its got 54,xxx miles on it & its a 4 speed! The original color was a metallic purple. From what I'm told this is a Myers Minx fiberglass replica? What do you guys think??

When I first got it
Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.



Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


Last edited by DoggyB22 on Wed Aug 24, 2016 2:08 pm; edited 1 time in total
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
jspbtown
Samba Member


Joined: January 27, 2004
Posts: 5152

jspbtown is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 5:01 am    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

Not a Manx...but something better.... A buggy with a great family story.

You can always go over to www.dunebuggyarchives.com and use the section to help identify what it is if you want.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Letterman7
Samba Member


Joined: March 14, 2004
Posts: 3198
Location: Downingtown, PA
Letterman7 is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 5:36 am    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

^ That. Drive it and enjoy it!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Dale M.
Samba Member


Joined: April 12, 2006
Posts: 20365
Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
Dale M. is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 6:11 am    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

A MANX replica is not even close in dune buggy world... Maybe inspired by MANX design but there is so much different in your buggy than what a MANX is... NOT IN A BAD WAY THOUGH, your is unique as it may have been inspired by Bruce's MANX design but enough different the it is not really "just another copy"...

Its a good looking buggy of good design, great family history, enjoy it...

Dale
_________________
“Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.

"Kellison Sand Piper Roadster" For Street & Show.
"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
============================================================
All suggestions and advice are purely my own opinion. You are free to ignore them if you wish ...
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
irvanm
Samba Member


Joined: January 09, 2008
Posts: 609
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
irvanm is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 6:43 am    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

That's a really pretty buggy.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
BL3Manx
Samba Member


Joined: August 29, 2006
Posts: 6767
Location: Northern California
BL3Manx is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 3:18 pm    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

The location of this shot looks familiar

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.
[/img]
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
DoggyB22
Samba Member


Joined: August 23, 2016
Posts: 10
Location: Bay Area, Ca
DoggyB22 is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 1:25 pm    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

Thanks guys for the complements! Yea don't know exactly what "type" of replica it is but imo one of the better looking ones! Wink but lol yea yep looks like the exact same spot off hwy 1. Gotta love that drive
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Dale M.
Samba Member


Joined: April 12, 2006
Posts: 20365
Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
Dale M. is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:58 pm    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

Was going to say, between Davenport and Half Moon Bay...

Dale
_________________
“Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.

"Kellison Sand Piper Roadster" For Street & Show.
"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
============================================================
All suggestions and advice are purely my own opinion. You are free to ignore them if you wish ...
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Cali_Army_Guy
Samba Member


Joined: March 19, 2015
Posts: 2094
Location: Stockton, CA
Cali_Army_Guy is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 4:49 pm    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

Looks like fun. Seen your post on Norcal-lsx last year when when you got it. Good to see you finally made it over here.
_________________
2015 VW Passat Wolfsburg Edition
1966 VW Beetle - Sold
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Manxdude
Samba Member


Joined: November 02, 2002
Posts: 258
Location: The peach state
Manxdude is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 6:23 pm    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

I really like your side pods
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
DoggyB22
Samba Member


Joined: August 23, 2016
Posts: 10
Location: Bay Area, Ca
DoggyB22 is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 5:41 pm    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

Cali_Army_Guy wrote:
Looks like fun. Seen your post on Norcal-lsx last year when when you got it. Good to see you finally made it over here.


Lol oh hey whatsup didn't know you were on here.. Funny. But yea thought I'd introduce myself & see if I can find anyone else with one like mine haha


Manxdude wrote:
I really like your side pods


Thanks yea sets it off a little bit
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
DoggyB22
Samba Member


Joined: August 23, 2016
Posts: 10
Location: Bay Area, Ca
DoggyB22 is offline 

PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 11:32 pm    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

Any recommendations on what would be the best oil to use for this 1200cc?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
tgodber
Samba Member


Joined: May 02, 2004
Posts: 410
Location: Okanagan Falls B.C. Canada
tgodber is offline 

PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 11:54 pm    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

I use Penzoil 20w50. I do not run my buggies in the winter.


http://www.vw-resource.com/engine_oil.html
_________________
My wife said I never listen to her.
Or something like that!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
DoggyB22
Samba Member


Joined: August 23, 2016
Posts: 10
Location: Bay Area, Ca
DoggyB22 is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:50 pm    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

tgodber wrote:
I use Penzoil 20w50. I do not run my buggies in the winter.


http://www.vw-resource.com/engine_oil.html


Hmm alright thanks for the info! I heard 15w-40 works to?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
DoggyB22
Samba Member


Joined: August 23, 2016
Posts: 10
Location: Bay Area, Ca
DoggyB22 is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 12:15 pm    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

So unfortunately while in my storage unit where I was keeping this during winter I had some items fall & crack the windshield beyond repair... Does anyone happen to know what kind of car this windshield came off of? It is a 1964 so I'm assuming a 64' Beetle? Idk if anyone able to tell based off the pics. Thanks!
_________________
2001 Camaro Z28 H/C/I Nitrous (My race car)
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Soon to be my 4x4 rig)
1964 VW Dune Buggy (Original owners)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
slalombuggy
Samba Member


Joined: July 17, 2010
Posts: 9131
Location: Canada
slalombuggy is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 2:06 pm    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

The windshield will be a piece of custom cut, flat safety glass. Take it out, the ut to a glass shop and have a new one cut. Be careful handling them. Because of their composition windshields will crack fairly easily
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
oprn
Samba Member


Joined: November 13, 2016
Posts: 12632
Location: Western Canada
oprn is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 2:09 pm    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

Most likely it's just a piece of flat safety glass and any glass shop can cut you one.

Nice Buggy and it's so refreshing to see someone of the younger generation pick up the torch and carry it on but you being third generation is remarkable!

On thing you will find out very quickly is that oil choices here is a hot subject, causes much push and shove so read the thread dedicated to oil and make up your own mind or this thread will get shut own.

If the 1200 is running well, use it for the summer while you check out the bigger one thoroughly. It looks to be messed with which could be good, could be bad!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
BL3Manx
Samba Member


Joined: August 29, 2006
Posts: 6767
Location: Northern California
BL3Manx is offline 

PostPosted: Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:04 pm    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

Windshield glass has to be laminated safety glass. Pretty much any auto glass shop should be able to replace it for about $100
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
DoggyB22
Samba Member


Joined: August 23, 2016
Posts: 10
Location: Bay Area, Ca
DoggyB22 is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 11:13 am    Post subject: Re: New Here: My 1964 VW Dune Buggy Reply with quote

Thank you guys for the replies! Much appreciated Ill have to hit up my local shops around here. Unfortunately a lot of places are closed or closing up shop! But yea I thought out about selling it but quickly shut it down since there's so much history behind it. This a long with my Camaro will probably always be in my family! Will keep this post updated once I start to work on this. Will definitely have the other engine professionally looked at & have the clutch worked on
_________________
2001 Camaro Z28 H/C/I Nitrous (My race car)
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Soon to be my 4x4 rig)
1964 VW Dune Buggy (Original owners)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Display posts from previous:   
Reply to topic    Forum Index -> Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy/356 Replica All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

About | Help! | Advertise | Donate | Premium Membership | Privacy/Terms of Use | Contact Us | Site Map
Copyright © 1996-2023, Everett Barnes. All Rights Reserved.
Not affiliated with or sponsored by Volkswagen of America | Forum powered by phpBB
Links to eBay or other vendor sites may be affiliate links where the site receives compensation.