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PostPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:52 am    Post subject: What kind of buggy have we got #59,451! Reply with quote

Well I’m positive you see that title name a lot...so bear with me guys!

Got a customer who has this buggy he wants me to get on the road for him. I have very little buggy knowledge (most bay and vanagons and a couple other models) and would love some help identifying where it came from.

I can get more pics if needed:
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Sits on a bug pan but not sure what year.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:02 am    Post subject: Re: What kind of buggy have we got #59,451! Reply with quote

Not sure what 59xxx number is unless it is a "state issued" (Washington) VIN number.... Actual VW chassis number (VIN) should be a few inches ahead of shift coupler access plate... Should be a 7 digit number....

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php

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As for body... Never seen it before.... Might check DuneBuggy Archives...

http://dunebuggyarchives.com

Underneath its all VW no matter what body is...

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:10 am    Post subject: Re: What kind of buggy have we got #59,451! Reply with quote

I believe you have a George Barris Tbuggy. Most seem to be the C-cab style, but I think you have the open top version. Here is a link to an old ad for sale.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:15 am    Post subject: Re: What kind of buggy have we got #59,451! Reply with quote

oops, beat me to it
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 12:30 pm    Post subject: Re: What kind of buggy have we got #59,451! Reply with quote

Dale M. wrote:
Not sure what 59xxx number is unless it is a "state issued" (Washington) VIN number.... Actual VW chassis number (VIN) should be a few inches ahead of shift coupler access plate... Should be a 7 digit number....

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php

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As for body... Never seen it before.... Might check DuneBuggy Archives...

http://dunebuggyarchives.com

Underneath its all VW no matter what body is...

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Dan, just my sense of humor. I’m betting the question gets asked here all the time about “what’s this buggy I have” so it was just a non important random number for effect. Nothing to do with the buggy. Smile

Thanks guys! This gives a model to start investigating, I’ll dig in and find out what I can! Much appreciated!
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 1:17 pm    Post subject: Re: What kind of buggy have we got #59,451! Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:16 am    Post subject: Re: What kind of buggy have we got #59,451! Reply with quote

That's a Barris "T" Buggy Very Happy




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PostPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:11 pm    Post subject: Re: What kind of buggy have we got #59,451! Reply with quote

Got it fired up! 10-12 years since last fire and she’s purring real smooth Very Happy

Next up is a full new pedal assembly, with a “big boy” kit to widen the clutch a bit for the bigger owner, new accelerator and clutch cables, new plugs either cap and wires, and fresh fuel lines Smile

All it took was spinning the motor a bit with plugs out to cycle the oil, then new Condenser and points and coil and she cranked right up.

Thanks for all the help guys! I’ll see if I can’t keep this updated a bit as it appears to be a tough to find model so may as well document what I find for the next guy Wink

Pics to come, video likely too!
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 11:11 am    Post subject: Re: What kind of buggy have we got #59,451! Reply with quote

Body looks like the Barris we have. Headlights, roll cage, and a few other things don't appear to be original. Looks like a lot of fun!!!!
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:02 pm    Post subject: Re: What kind of buggy have we got #59,451! Reply with quote

Rick/Teresa wrote:
Body looks like the Barris we have. Headlights, roll cage, and a few other things don't appear to be original. Looks like a lot of fun!!!!



Funny, your right around the corner from it too...! Laughing


this one got running, put a new motor top end on it, and plop it in to find a major leak (i didnt build the motor so no clue) and then a brake nd steering issues resulted in it getting parked inside for the winter. maybe soon it will hit the road again.... but it did drive!
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