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2type2
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 Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2025 6:42 am Post subject: Re: BGW Beast Gone Wild Sedan Delivery. |
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Engine prob was bad connection of ign wires so I swapped to another set which used the snap on top connections. Also had some headache with clutch adjustment. Now she's running like a top and a joy to drive.
Still figuring I must be the only guy out here with one of these still running around - been waiting, but no news from any owners after 23k views ?!
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2type2
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| Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2025 2:02 pm Post subject: Re: BGW Beast Gone Wild Sedan Delivery. |
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Third brake light. Mounted on a bar just 1/2 " inside vents, very bright and can't be missed!
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2type2
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| Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2025 7:26 am Post subject: Re: BGW Beast Gone Wild Sedan Delivery. |
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OK, over 25000 views. I'm officially claiming to be "the owner of "the only BGW Special Deivery on the road"--- until somebody proves me wrong.
So far-- not one response from anyone actually having one!
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vws-microcars4jim
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| Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2025 10:57 am Post subject: Re: BGW Beast Gone Wild Sedan Delivery. |
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| 2type2 wrote: |
| I'm officially claiming to be "the owner of "the only BGW Special Deivery on the road" |
The only one currently on Thesamba! Not everyone knows about this site, amazingly. Or they don't post here.
Another special delivery came up for sale on my local FB matketplace, this one has a Pinto engine! Pretty nice car! I think NJ John is right, its a regional thing. https://www.facebook.com/share/1XTwe5dBDA/?mibextid=kL3p88 |
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oprn
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| Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2025 4:00 am Post subject: Re: BGW Beast Gone Wild Sedan Delivery. |
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That's a nice looking one! I wonder if it's front or rear engine?
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vws-microcars4jim
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| Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2025 7:33 am Post subject: Re: BGW Beast Gone Wild Sedan Delivery. |
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| That's a nice looking one! I wonder if it's front or rear engine? |
I'm guessing rear, the "continental kit" probably covers the engine sticking out!
Another for sale in GA, "drive it anywhere" https://www.facebook.com/share/1D7yDLnjmy/?mibextid=kL3p88 |
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2type2
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| Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2025 7:46 am Post subject: Re: BGW Beast Gone Wild Sedan Delivery. |
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Still likely so, since no other Sambanista has claimed to be rolling one.
I've been all over fb and cl nationwide, trying to find my winter project--- but never saw that Pinto powered thing. Drives me crazy how ppl can be so bad at advertising/marketing--- whoever would consider that creation would surely like to know more about the drivetreain!
Anyway, my (vw)claim stands, please somebody prove me wrong,lol
Hunting for an unusual project--- kitcar, baja, pickup, one-off, diy, wierdness---- something entertaining and not completely ordinary.
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oprn
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| Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2025 10:54 am Post subject: Re: BGW Beast Gone Wild Sedan Delivery. |
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Ah yes! Sell it in black primer so it covers the janky bodywork! Hopefully the mechanical is better than the paint.
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vws-microcars4jim
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| Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2025 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: BGW Beast Gone Wild Sedan Delivery. |
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| 2type2 wrote: |
Hunting for an unusual project--- kitcar, baja, pickup, one-off, diy, wierdness---- something entertaining and not completely ordinary. |
I like this one: https://www.facebook.com/share/15jxGCpoY8/?mibextid=kL3p88
May be a BGW as well. I like the stance, big rear meats and unusual front end. If I didn't have a dozen cars I would be on it. |
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2type2
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| Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2025 7:40 am Post subject: Re: BGW Beast Gone Wild Sedan Delivery. |
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That's a good example- but no way I will ever own a car without a basic 1600. My '78 westy was too much frustration.I have lots of extra parts also.
Im seeking out of the ordinary: bug-based, kit or diy, not too crusty, nothing convertible or leaky, finished or not.
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2type2
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2025 12:09 pm Post subject: Re: BGW Beast Gone Wild Sedan Delivery. |
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I did end up putting in extra air vents at the wheel wells. The cover can be easily adjusted to whatever size vent is desired.
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2type2
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2025 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: BGW Beast Gone Wild Sedan Delivery. |
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Opm-- the black one went from 18k to 10k if u want it. On FB in GA.
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oprn
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2025 12:41 pm Post subject: Re: BGW Beast Gone Wild Sedan Delivery. |
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| 2type2 wrote: |
| Opm-- the black one went from 18k to 10k if u want it. On FB in GA. |
I do want it but that is 3900 km and 36 hours one way from here! There is also a possibility that on arrival I might find that it's a rust bucket full of Bondo!
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