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Wed Sep 28, 2011 2:29 pm

First, Let me say Hello !

This has been an ongoing project of mine for the last 10 years.

I found it at a used car lot, $350, in 2002

Had no idea what it was, just liked it.

so now that I'm back at it, I decided to start a build thead

I Hope everyone enjoys,

Bill

Wed Sep 28, 2011 4:22 pm

Great find for the money! I love C cabs - can't wait to see what you do with it! And welcome to the board!

Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:34 pm

Here's the first problem I found

Don't believe anyone thought this was safe

There was one on the bottom also, I didn't bother with a pic

I Just hope someone learns from this :shock:

The bad part is, the pan was actually in good shape,exept for the torch cut

Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:00 pm

Looks like they may have drilled holes through the chassis number. I'm sure they actually thought that would suffice in place of welding the shortened chassis back together? Sadly, work like that really isn't that unusual on dune buggies. It probably has something to do with getting it for $300. Have you considered a Berrien or Barrett chassis?

Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:22 pm

:shock: WOW!!!!!!!!! thats scary as hell.......

Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:10 am

Yes BL3Manx, I did think of getting a frame.

But in my mind, is that the way it was ? 8) 1970ish?

This buggy was a kit, not "built" by George Barris, but something people could buy. And then build themselves.

So.......I rescued this. I needed a frame, and title.

YES, Juckyard, Police check, DMV,to get title. That old owner was great! He never knew what happen to it. He gave it to a guy for some house painting.

I did tell him it still be Yellow. :D

Bill

Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:25 am

Glad you got a new frame. Lookin forward to this build. I dig those T's.

Thu Sep 29, 2011 1:17 pm

I can't see from the picture, is that a Beetle or a Super Beetle?

Thu Sep 29, 2011 6:09 pm

Yes Standard, but in a lot worse shape than I had hoped for.
New floor pans, that I did count on.

Only saving grace, the tunnel was solid.

But frame head had to be salvaged from the butcherd frame.

Parts RUST :evil:

Bill

Thu Sep 29, 2011 6:28 pm

Looks like you have it under control.

Fri Sep 30, 2011 3:06 pm

Far from perfect, but I like it better than the bumper brackets. :)

I did found out that I have lost all my pics of the frame build. :x
I will say that i boxed in the pan with 1 1/4" including welded in nuts.
As I said, I had to reuse the frame head from the original frame.
Then off to the sand blaster.......
Primer, paint, and bed liner on the bottom.

4" drop and discs all the way around

And OLD cragars, from E-Bay

Almost caught up to date, some more to come.

Bill

Fri Sep 30, 2011 3:12 pm

I was going to say...wow, you work quick!

Looks good! Keep the updates coming!

Fri Sep 30, 2011 3:50 pm

Cragaaaaaaaars! =D>

Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:41 pm

the pan looks good enough to drive around,, who needs the body :lol: Love the wheels!!

Sat Oct 01, 2011 12:44 am

Thank You Guys,

Yes I am excited to be working on this again. It's just been too long.

My wish is to put it back at least as near as I can to the look of 1970.

Still need help with the gas cap :?:

My hope, is it will be done by this time, next year.

Again Thanks for Looking, it does help.

Bill

Mon Oct 03, 2011 6:58 am

I really like the body shape, what does it look like inside the box? Are there shelves, seats, or nothing?

Mon Oct 03, 2011 8:29 am

I have the modal of the "T" one of these days I might just put it together 8)

Mon Oct 03, 2011 8:53 am

I'd like to see what it looks like inside the back too. Nice job.

Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:57 am

I am sure it has Shag carpet and a waterbed along with state of the art 8Track surround sound. Maybe a disco ball to attract more ladies as well :lol:
Just foolin, looks like a great project.

Mon Oct 03, 2011 1:58 pm

Good questions about the back. Let me bounce these ideas around out there.
Yes, it is just a square box in the back. I'm thinking stained wood floor, (i.e., old pickup) and just doing headliner material on the rest.
Also, just for thought, I’m thinking of glassing some steel in the sides. Just enough, to hold a magnetic sign. Just incase I would like to whore it out on the weekends.It might look nice sitting in front of a new restaurant or liquor store :lol:
And YES there will be an 8-track,,,,anyone have some Beach boy tapes?

Thanks Again for any, and all ideas,

Bill

(shag would be nice, but the vacuming, I don't think so)