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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:58 am    Post subject: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

Recently acquired this Dolphin Industries buggy, it’s in pretty good shape so hopefully will be a nice little summer project. This will be my first buggy resto so I will probably be asking a lot of questions from all of you as I dig into this thing.

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:49 am    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

What an awesome buggy! I would keep it the same, just restore it. What a great find.
Enjoy the project.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:21 am    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

Ya just restore that thing it is awesome as is! buff it out and enjoy
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:16 pm    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

That is a reeeaaaalllly cool buggy! I usually hate tops on buggies but I love this top on this buggy, the lines are fantastic. Congratulations on this find, drive it like you stole it all summer long. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:52 pm    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

A Dolphin Peanut! I have a full length bodied Mod-T Dolphin.

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 6:06 pm    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

Started the clean up and assessment of what will need addressed tonight. So far it looks like a complete rewire will be needed, the engine will turn by hand, so I think it will not be much to get up and running. The last time it was on the road was 96 and it was just parked and has sat covered since then. Brakes, wheels, all rubber will need replaced. The fiberglass body is pretty good, with a few nicks and dings. The worst of the body is the battery box that will need some attention. Here are some pics from tonight:

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:11 pm    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

Sweet find! Enjoy!
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:39 am    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

You could clean up the battery area some, and shoot it with a 2K can of Raptor lining. Kind of hides the ugly patch job.
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PostPosted: Sun May 01, 2022 12:02 pm    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

joemama wrote:
You could clean up the battery area some, and shoot it with a 2K can of Raptor lining. Kind of hides the ugly patch job.


The bottom is pretty much gone, I was thinking about removing what’s left of the old patch and glass in some new material, then mask it off and spray some under coating on it. I think your idea about the bed lining would be better than undercoat spray. Thanks!
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 14, 2022 3:02 pm    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

Finally got some time to tear into this thing. The wiring was a huge mess, so I decide it was best to remove it all and start from scratch. The pans look pretty good tho.

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Gas tank will probably need replacing.

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Thought the seats were Beetle seats, but they are obviously something else. Any idea what the are?

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:06 am    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

Very nice find! That Buggy is very complete. I have no idea about the seats though. The first thing I would check on the engine is the crankshaft end play. Push and pull on the pulley and if you have anymore than a very slight tick, tick then don’t even bother starting it up. It’s rebuild time.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:06 am    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

Can anyone ID the year of this tank? I was looking at the Wolfsburg West tanks to find one to modify but didn’t see a match.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 10:00 am    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

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Can anyone ID the year of this tank? I was looking at the Wolfsburg West tanks to find one to modify but didn’t see a match.

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Probably 68 and later....
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 12:39 pm    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

Looks like early 1968. If I am remembering correctly it was only used for a few months, then they eliminated that front vent pipe. Anything from mid 60s to late model tank should work.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:29 pm    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

Q-Dog wrote:
Looks like early 1968. If I am remembering correctly it was only used for a few months, then they eliminated that front vent pipe. Anything from mid 60s to late model tank should work.
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I think you are right! The front vent is what was throwing me. I put one of the Wolfsburg West tanks in my 63. I'm thinking about pulling it out to check the fit in the buggy and if everything looks good, get one and relocate the filler neck to the middle.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:38 pm    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

Originally the MANX and most copies were made around a 61 to 67 tank....
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 11:07 am    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

Nice find! You get a tank?
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 1:26 pm    Post subject: Re: New Project! First buggy build Reply with quote

SteveM. wrote:
Nice find! You get a tank?


Going to pull the tank from my 63 and if it looks like it will fit with no problem, I will order another one from WW and relocate the filler.
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