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Mechchief
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PostPosted: Sun May 14, 2017 11:29 am    Post subject: Buggy project Reply with quote

New to buggies not new to vw's. picked this poor thing up locally guy says just haul it off it's yours. So seams like a good project to let my son learn mechanics on.
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PostPosted: Sun May 14, 2017 12:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Buggy project Reply with quote

Looks like an excellent start to the addiction of Buggies.

Many of us have started with a buggy body in poor condition and made great drivers out of them.
Have Fun and start a build page with lots of pics....we love pics and builds.....
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PostPosted: Sun May 14, 2017 1:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Buggy project Reply with quote

ill definitely see about starting a build thread. for being neglected so far it seems in pretty fair shape. Floor pans and a gas tank are the major things so far. My son and I went through a quick once over of the engine (which appears to be a type 3) if i'm not mistaken. rolled it through checked all the valve settings, plugs quick oil change, put together a test wire harness cranked it over and it started right up and sounds pretty strong. You have never seen a happier kid than when he turned the key after all that work this morning and it started. From some looking around and comparing pictures it appears this may be a corsair body, anybody know any different or how to tell for sure I cant find any sort of id tag on it.
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PostPosted: Sun May 14, 2017 1:58 pm    Post subject: Re: Buggy project Reply with quote

Great find! Lots of good stuff to work with there.
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PostPosted: Sun May 14, 2017 7:24 pm    Post subject: Re: Buggy project Reply with quote

That cleaned up nicely. That looks more to me like a California Clipper. Same hood bumps, low center shield bump and tail spoiler detail. Dash matches too.

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PostPosted: Sun May 14, 2017 7:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Buggy project Reply with quote

Thank you after seeing those in the link you posted this is definitely a California clipper. Cool stuff progress already
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PostPosted: Sun May 14, 2017 8:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Buggy project Reply with quote

I do love those wheels!
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PostPosted: Mon May 15, 2017 2:50 am    Post subject: Re: Buggy project Reply with quote

Yes the wheels are classic! Always wanted a set of those.

Are you going to reinstall the lawnmower too?
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PostPosted: Mon May 15, 2017 5:36 am    Post subject: Re: Buggy project Reply with quote

I am also a fan of the slot mags. Looks like a nice project.
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PostPosted: Mon May 15, 2017 9:13 am    Post subject: Re: Buggy project Reply with quote

Sure wish I had an old man who found 'good C'hit' like this! Good for both of you.

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 11:42 am    Post subject: Re: Buggy project Reply with quote

Great find. It really cleaned up nice. Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 12:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Buggy project Reply with quote

great wheels, and a shit load better of a deal than I got.
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