Sand rail off of the floor pan?

[AustinBaja12342]

I have seen plenty of sand rails but my dad had one that he said was built off of the floor pan, unlike the ones you see today. I was wondering if any one has done this or has a picture of one like this. I have been thinking about making one off the floor pan what are the pros and cons of this and not a kit like the Warrior? Thank you

[ZARJDR]

Here is one that originated in my home town, it has been in national publications. It retained the center tunnel and rear set, not really
any pan left, but you get the idea.

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[AustinBaja12342]

Thanks that helpful but I was looking for something that has the original wheel base and a roll cage.

[pafree]

this is one of the better ones i have seen:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=457699&start=0

here is another. really basic but it grows on you:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=461879&start=0

cons: weight, limited on wheel base, and the tubes that make up the floor in a rail (unless you use heavier plate(more weight)) help the strength of the cage.

[AustinBaja12342]

thanks that was very helpful but why do people rarely do this, it seems easier than making a full on sand rail.

[pafree]

[nomis]

You might find this interesting:

http://www.powersliderides.com/index.htm

probably not available by mail order though....

[AustinBaja12342]

so is the actual sand rail better or is it just because it nicer looking and is easier to work on? And what are some pros/cons

[PacificBaja]

[AustinBaja12342]

i thought it would be fine with the roll cage or are you just talking about the first one?

[AustinBaja12342]

does any one have some other pictures or videos of them?