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PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 12:43 pm    Post subject: Firebuggy's buggy. Reply with quote

Hi all,

new here, but glad to have found this site. Very Happy

I just picked up a Fiberglass buggy back in September. From what I have found on the net, it is a Hunter. It is a 1964 car with a 1973 engine. A little more info here... http://hunterdunebuggy.com/default.htm

I have two young daughters and recently sold our snowmobile that we used to all enjoy. My girls are getting too big and I can't take all 3 of us on a snowmobile anymore and I wanted something that we could all have fun with as a family. I had a '72 beetle back in the early 90's, but sold it after 2 years of use and I thought a buggy would be a good project/hobby for us today. So I bought one with the $$$ from the sale of the snowmobile. Wink

Here are some pics. It is filthy and needs a new paintjob. I am in the process of putting on new king-spindle assemblies and front shocks. I also have to clean up the wiring, fix the gas gauge, clean/chrome up the engine, replace all the brakes and a whole bunch of other minor things.

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Thanks for looking! Smile
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 1:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like the bugy, would you like to sell it?

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 1:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

isnt that the same body style as McQueens?
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 1:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

McQueen's was a highly modified Manx.

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

With that air cleaner - it looks like there's a V8 hanging off the back.

Pair of snow machine skis on the front/chains on the back .. and you're back in the snow, eh?

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Have fun.

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, cool buggy!

When I saw the thread, I initially thought it is a 'fire engine' buggy, like the old GP Whizzwheels by Corgi Cool

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

crack monkey wrote:
isnt that the same body style as McQueens?


You really should have looked at Firebuggy's link Rolling Eyes
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... A little more info here... http://hunterdunebuggy.com/default.htm ...

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Firebuggy
This is great research! I had no idea these buggies existed "in real life" and found the website http://hunterdunebuggy.com very interesting. The pictures of the "behind the scenes" with the camera mounted to the buggy was cool.
You'll have to compile this info into a book that you can display with your buggy at shows.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 4:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

In my opinion that is the best looking buggy bodies ever made. Some of my friends owned them back in the 80s. A friend of mine who passed away has one sitting in his basement with a stroked GTI engine in it.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 4:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Come to think of it, another friend made a hard top complete with gull wing doors. He drove it all winter long. We used to go everywhere in that thing.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 8:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is there still that big Cart track in Whitby? I've been away for 20 years. Sad
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Come to think of it, another friend made a hard top complete with gull wing doors. He drove it all winter long. We used to go everywhere in that thing.

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 12:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

SiggyManx#33 wrote:
I like the bugy, would you like to sell it?

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Well if the offer is right?! Razz I think my daughters wouldn't be to happy though. Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 12:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

BuggyMeister wrote:
Firebuggy
This is great research! I had no idea these buggies existed "in real life" and found the website http://hunterdunebuggy.com very interesting. The pictures of the "behind the scenes" with the camera mounted to the buggy was cool.
You'll have to compile this info into a book that you can display with your buggy at shows.


Yes, once I get it fixed up nice enough to display. Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 12:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I saw that one for sale on kijiji. I was thinking about it but in the end went with a baja bug. Its a very nice buggy.

I am in whitby, the cart place (family kartways closed going on like 10 years now) It burnt down, insurance fraud I heard.

Firebuggy what deptartment are you on? I am with Pickering fire.

Tim
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 12:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Firebuggy what deptartment are you on? I am with Pickering fire.

Tim


I'm a Volunteer with Beckwith FD and in the hiring process for Full-time with Ottawa FD.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 4:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

GTBRADLEY wrote:
Is there still that big Cart track in Whitby? I've been away for 20 years. Sad
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Come to think of it, another friend made a hard top complete with gull wing doors. He drove it all winter long. We used to go everywhere in that thing.


Cart track is gone. My neighbour used to own it before his business went bankrupt. It is now covered in ugly houses instead.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 4:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tim083,
Did you know Frank Williamson? Do you know Paul / Spud Carvalho or Francouis Rousseau?
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 1:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

One of the coolest buggies here. I really love the body especially the hood.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks Carlos! There are actually black plexiglass covers that go over the headlights, but the cops will stop you everytime they see you as it is illegal here to have any kind of covering over your headlights.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 11:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Finally starting to warm up here enough to work on my buggy. So far I've removed the front K/L Spindle assemblies, tie rods and front shocks. Removed entire front end drum brake assemblies. Removed engine which has a couple of oil leaks here and there but nothing major. Probably from the silicone the PO put inbetween the valve covers and other places. Rolling Eyes Removed rear shocks and had one snap into 2 pieces. Shocked Cleaned out rear of tranny where the clutch release bearing is...man it was filthy in there. Sand and tree needles. PO must have done lots of off roading.

So far this is my list of things to do...
1) Replace single master brake cylinder with a dual.
2) Replace all brake parts on all 4 wheels (cylinders, shoes, adjusters, springs, etc...)
3) Replace all rubber brake lines with SS ones.
4) Carb kit
5) Engine Seal kit including Fly Wheel Seal
6) Drain/Refill tranny with oil
7) Replace oil filter screen
Cool Find problem with gas gauge not working and replace bad parts
9) Replace Emergency Brake handle (Current one is UGLY)
10) Replace seat belts
11) Replace all 4 shocks
12) Replace electric fuel pump and use the mechanical one.
13) Replace Gland nut
14) Replace Clutch Bearing (The one in there is kind of rusty)
15) Replace Alternator belt
16) Replace all wheel bearings
17) Replace Clutch arm assembly (arm, bushing, cross shaft, etc)
1Cool Replace tie rods and tie rod ends.
19) Replace swingaxle seals and boots (again PO siliconed the boots to tranny and they leak!)
20) Remove fuel filter from rear of buggy and replace with new one at the front.
21) Replace rubber fuel lines.


And a few other odds and ends including some cosmetic stuff. Debating whether or not to replace the oil cooler and I should really redo all the wiring, but I think I'll leave the wiring for next winter. I have most of the stuff sitting in boxes that I ordered over the winter. Just need some more warmth and time to get at 'er! Smile

If anyone thinks I forgot something, please chime in. Very Happy
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