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Dbazzett Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2018 Posts: 16 Location: Grandville michigan
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2018 4:20 pm Post subject: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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Long time lurker on the forum. Just not a poster. Ive begun my buggy build from scratch. Im using vw type suspension front and rear but the buggy will be front engine v8, 4 speed and an irs 8.8 diff from a t bird. Im a ford guy. If its welcome on the forum ill keep updating here showing the build. |
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nelson845 Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2014 Posts: 59 Location: WASHINGTONVILLE NY 10992
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2018 4:21 pm Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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Likey! |
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nelson845 Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2014 Posts: 59 Location: WASHINGTONVILLE NY 10992
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2018 4:21 pm Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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Likey! |
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Dbazzett Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2018 Posts: 16 Location: Grandville michigan
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2018 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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2.500x.120 wall dom. Mid travel plates, sway away spline in the center. |
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heywebonya Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2010 Posts: 823 Location: Portage, MI
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:00 am Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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For ideas, look at Burro Buggies - simple and rugged and also the Berrian tube frames.
- Jeff _________________ If I knew what I was doing; I wouldn't be building a buggy! |
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veeweeman Samba Member
Joined: December 20, 2009 Posts: 940 Location: New Port Richey, FL
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 7:46 pm Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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Gonna need a lot of _________________ Never be a follower...Do your own thing, make it your own! |
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earthquake Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2008 Posts: 3984 Location: SANDY VALLEY, NEVADA
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 12:56 pm Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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Soon as I can get my bender bolted down I want to build a SWB frame like a UTV but it will be pretty much square, I have a 8" over front beam I am going to use and a set of old used 3x3 rear trailing arms for it and it will have a pretty much stock 1600SP and trans, I figure the WB to be about a foot longer then it is wide. I don't plan for it to be a speed demon, just something to tulle around in the desert with and check the mail.
Casey _________________ 74 CLASS 11 LOOK-A-LIKE
69 DUNE BUGGY
79 INTERNATIONAL SCOUT II
05 SCION XB SERIES RELEASE 2[#437]
95 Chevy C3500 dually
98 Ford E150
Link to Kelly J. Nolte 3/20/53 - 11/6/08
https://time-zonelabs.blogspot.com/p/about-kelly.html
DEATH TO CHINGERS!
[From a military recruitment poster in the novel "The Stainless Steel Rat" By Harry Harrison] |
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heywebonya Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2010 Posts: 823 Location: Portage, MI
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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:29 am Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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Ensure that you are comfortable getting in and out as well, that is where the UTVs and Burros shine - easy access. _________________ If I knew what I was doing; I wouldn't be building a buggy! |
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Dbazzett Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2018 Posts: 16 Location: Grandville michigan
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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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If you look at it long enough you can probably figure it out. Im making the arms to utilize the aluminum bearing knuckles. Dom tube. Using the stock cv axles. Should have my tubing bender in a few days so i can start on the lower rail and arms.
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earthquake Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2008 Posts: 3984 Location: SANDY VALLEY, NEVADA
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2018 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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Nice thing about a 8.8 is limitedslip diffs are a dime a dozen at the wrecking yards in Mustangs.
If I was going to do some thing like that I would use a R200 rear diff out of a Z car, I had a couple floating around until I moved.
Casey _________________ 74 CLASS 11 LOOK-A-LIKE
69 DUNE BUGGY
79 INTERNATIONAL SCOUT II
05 SCION XB SERIES RELEASE 2[#437]
95 Chevy C3500 dually
98 Ford E150
Link to Kelly J. Nolte 3/20/53 - 11/6/08
https://time-zonelabs.blogspot.com/p/about-kelly.html
DEATH TO CHINGERS!
[From a military recruitment poster in the novel "The Stainless Steel Rat" By Harry Harrison] |
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Mad Maxx Samba Member
Joined: August 14, 2007 Posts: 39
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 9:15 pm Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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It's going to be awesome. What V8 do you have in mind? |
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Dbazzett Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2018 Posts: 16 Location: Grandville michigan
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Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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Made some more headway on the arms. Had to order the bushings for the torsion. Just got them yesterday. Alot of time invested. Not an easy task. Its going to work out well. Sbf and a toploader manual trans. Should be fun. It has a good usable 10" travel in the rear. |
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Dbazzett Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2018 Posts: 16 Location: Grandville michigan
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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Update. Been some time since the last one. Tubing bender finally showed up. Also got my lite weight spindles finished welded. These where custom made by ORA to my specs. Bent up the lower chassis rail. Starting to look like something. Using race trim seats. |
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Vanapplebomb Samba Member
Joined: November 03, 2010 Posts: 5417 Location: Holland, MI
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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Looks like this could be one heck of a buggy. Looking forward to following this. Nice to see another Michigan buggy around. _________________ 1800 Type 4 Berrien 295
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=487021 |
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pickuptrucker Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2018 Posts: 16 Location: WA
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:38 am Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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This is going to be cool can't wait to see it! |
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Mr. Unpopular Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2005 Posts: 3715 Location: Tampa Florida
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:09 am Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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Where did those front spindles come from? _________________ "In any racing engine, the nearer you are to it disintegrating, the better it's performance will be"
-Keith Duckworth, creator of the Ford/Cosworth DFV |
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Dbazzett Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2018 Posts: 16 Location: Grandville michigan
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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The spindles where custom made to my liking from Off Road Anonymous. Off road and fab shop out of traverse city Michigan. Chris is the guy you need to talk with. They have a Facebook page as well. I wanted a custom spindle closer to design of a mazzone and not a long travel. He designed and cut them. I welded them up. 3.5lbs each. |
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Dbazzett Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2018 Posts: 16 Location: Grandville michigan
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 9:08 pm Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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Vanapplebomb Samba Member
Joined: November 03, 2010 Posts: 5417 Location: Holland, MI
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 9:56 pm Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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Dbazzett wrote: |
The spindles where custom made to my liking from Off Road Anonymous. Off road and fab shop out of traverse city Michigan. |
I will have to check that place out. _________________ 1800 Type 4 Berrien 295
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=487021 |
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Dbazzett Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2018 Posts: 16 Location: Grandville michigan
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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: Vw based buggy build from scratch. |
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