Barris T Buggy "the Project"

Coolshoo · Samba Member Joined: July 14, 2008 Posts: 3

Hi Bill,

Thank you so much, those are the exact door latches I needed! I'd spent a few hours searching two-point latches and hadn't come up with anything. You just saved me a bunch of time!!

It looks like you have a black spacer under the top part of the side door hinges in your resto pics. Is that correct?

If you don't mind measuring your bumpers, that would be a big help. Length and width of the bars, please. I think your reso pics are good, don't need more there. They are chrome plated, not Stainless Steel, right?

Thanks again for your help!

Cheers!
Dave

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barrist · Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 1:02 pm Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

Good deal Dave, Glad that helped.

On the side hinges, yes to the spacer, just made out of some scrap plastic.

For the measurements, I'll have to get with You next week, Working this afternoon and two shows this weekend.

Thanks for the Pictures, and Good Luck,

Bill
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barrist · Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 5:16 am Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

OK Dave, finally got to it.

Front

Rear

And dimensions.

Hope that Helps. Let me know if you need anything else.

Have a Great Day,

Bill
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barrist · Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2018 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

Well, no interest on My request for Help. Sad

So, I just kept searching, until I found things that "might" help.

I'll let You people know what happens, when parts come in.

Have a Great Day,

Bill
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Jacks · Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2018 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

Sorry

Back when Bruce Meyers created the Manx, he found that the stock VW seats were far to high to be comfortable, (I agree) so he cut the fames down several inches to use the VW seats. He never published plans afik, just a diy deal. When I worked for Barris building these cars, we had low fiberglass bucket seats with tuck and roll with the "Barris" logo heat molded in to the upper seat back. Pretty cool. These seats were made to fit on the bare unmodified VW seat frames/sliders, after all the original upholstery and spring boxes were removed. They were quite comfortable. On a non Barris buggy I built for myself, I used Austin Healy 3000 bucket seats on VW frames. They fit so well, it looked factory.
I'm sure you can find buggy seats for a low price here on the samba.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php...lass+seats

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?submit=yes&type=text&keywords=Buggy+seats
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Coolshoo · Samba Member Joined: July 14, 2008 Posts: 3

Bill,

Thank you, those pics and drawings were EXACTLY what I needed. I really appreciate you taking the time to do that!!

Cheers!
Dave

Manx1173 · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 12:56 pm Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

barrist · Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2018 3:13 pm Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

Thanks Jack and Manx1173. Looking at some seats at this time, and I did order the pedal extenders.
Anyone know if I can gain more room between the Gas and Brake pedals, (as in heating and bending) ?

And Dave, glad that worked for You.

Thanks Again, and have a Great Day,

Bill
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Jacks · Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2018 8:10 pm Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

Big boy pedal does just that.
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barrist · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2018 7:59 am Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

Jack, I thought the "Big Foot" kit, just moved the clutch pedal over.
Guess, I still need too research that more.

Thanks Again,

Bill
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Jacks · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2018 9:05 am Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

Yeah, I think you are right, but gives more room to shift your braking foot to the left. Very Happy

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barrist · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 4:03 pm Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

Well, Parts are finding their way Here .

Thanks to CassicBugParts.com

Fast Shipping from there.

Minor "Tweaks" of my Own.

Did I mention, I hate installing pedals ?

Finish the brake stop, and get the carpet back in place,,,,,Soon.

Have a Great Day,

Bill
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barrist · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

And the New Seats, from PRP......

I had to supply the center material, they didn't have anything close.

Test fit, too see the difference.

Now, the Only issue is, there were Not to be shoulder harness hole in the seats. Hope We can work something out.

Have a Great Day,

Bill
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barrist · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 4:24 pm Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

And the Seat Tracks made it here also.

Looks like enough ROOM Now. Even the Wood Wheel gets to go back home. Very Happy

Still need to finish removing the old seat tracks, and seam the carpet that was cut around them. Then install these Seats....and Hope to drive comfortably Soon. Dancing

Have a Great Day,

Bill
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barrist · Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 10:23 pm Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

Well, the Seats are Bolted down. And fire extinguisher Moved.

Came out good, I think. (note, the PRP Roadster Mounts are only 3 1/2 inches tall)

Lots more ROOM. Applause

More room for the Feet Too.

And I can see Under the rearview. Applause

Also PRP is working with me on fixing the seats. ( I'll let Ya know what happens )

Have a Great Day,

Bill
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barrist · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:14 pm Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

HOLY CRAP !!!!!!!!

Why didn't I change these seats out 5 years ago ? Crying or Very sad

Now I can understand how Vincent does it !

120 miles since conception, until last Friday. Two shows this weekend, 60 miles, and I can still WALK. Very Happy

And showing off my new George Barris GOLD Legacy Jacket .

Have a Great Day,

Bill
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57BLITZ · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 3:28 pm Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

barrist · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:58 pm Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

No price break, just ruined My material with the shoulder harness holes. I am still "working" on a solution. (They admitted to the screw-up, that's half the battle.)

My thoughts on the material and cost to ship it to them is, That is what I wanted, and PRP worked with me to make it happen. Then a Mistake, That can happen to anyone.

I'll let You Guys know what the final solution is.

Except for those Holes, I Love the PRP Seats..............

Have a Great Day,

Bill
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Jacks · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 12:13 am Post subject: Re: Barris T Buggy "the Project"

Well done Bill. George would be proud (if that's possible)!? Very Happy

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