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adriaan pienaar
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 Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 2:44 pm Post subject: Walking in Memphis - the Elvis buggy(ies?) |
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I have found these pics, taken by KM Hahn, of the Elvis buggy at Graceland - I always assumed it was the yellow one he used in the movie 'Live a little, love a little?'. Does anyone have any better pics of this black buggy?
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MOON BUGGY
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| Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 3:40 pm Post subject: Elvis buggy |
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I think the buggy the movie 'Live a little, love a little.
is orange 
here is a video of the Movie Buggy.
http://youtu.be/X6m5KM4Zl64 |
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BL3Manx
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The yellow/orange one in the movie had a smooth hood. The black one in the museum has a ridge down the center of the hood.
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GS guy
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What kind of wheels are those?? I like 'em! 
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BL3Manx
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Looks like a Halibrand or a copy, maybe a Magster. Course he had the money, they might actually be Halibrands
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Hey BL3,
I didn't recall any Halibrand model that looked like these? Not that I'm an expert on vintage Halibrands or anything - so Google search...
Yes the Magster you showed is pretty close, with a modern version available from Cragar - the Eliminator:
Not quite the same wheel, but after browsing some vintage hot-rod wheel sites I found it. Has to be one of the following wheels, either the Indy 500 Speed Wheel:
Or the Drag Mag:
Both cool looking wheels - perfect for a buggy! Now I want me some! LOL
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I have a pair of Drag Mags for sale if you are interested.
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| In one picture, it looks like the spokes are cut out on the Elvis car. Also there is very little "step" between the rim and the center. I'm going to guess its the Drag Mag. |
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I have seen the buggy in the photos, it has a set of "Drag Mags" on it.
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I have a pair of Drag Mags for sale if you are interested.
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Wish I had a project for them Jerry, but the Deserter is taking all my resources! (and it already has wheels) Any specs on your Drag Mag wheels? From reading it looks like they only made a limited number of sizes in that style?
Jeff
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| By the front bumper and the hood ridge it seems this body may be a Glitterbug |
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I have a pair of Drag Mags for sale if you are interested.
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Wish I had a project for them Jerry, but the Deserter is taking all my resources! (and it already has wheels) Any specs on your Drag Mag wheels? From reading it looks like they only made a limited number of sizes in that style?
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The wheels have a 5" x 4 1/2" bolt circle and are 7" x 14". They have a set of L60-14 Mickey Thompson tires mounted on them.
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