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Laughingmoose
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 26, 2023 1:46 pm    Post subject: Help Identify this Fiberglass Body Reply with quote

It's not a EMPI or a Stevens. But I've researched and cannot find what it is.

Please help identify! Thank you so much!


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Help Identify this Fiberglass Body Reply with quote

I don't think I've ever seen that particular styled body but it is very cool. I see a real steering column mount (rare in a buggy body) and an unusual choice of where to split the body design to make a buggy that could be pulled out of its molds. I would encourage you to build it up and enjoy your unique buggy!
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Help Identify this Fiberglass Body Reply with quote

It's a fiberglass Dune Buggy. There were literally hundreds of different types and variations made. It doesn't matter who made it or what it is called. Make up any name that sounds cool and nobody will know any different.

Build it, enjoy it, and cruise it. Wave at the girls as you drive it.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:01 am    Post subject: Re: Help Identify this Fiberglass Body Reply with quote

^^^This^^^

In my view the only time identifying make is of any real value is if it is an actual Manx. Then it effects what the finished car is worth. The thousands of copies that are out there are worth much less. The manufactures of all of these Buggies are long gone too so it's not like you need to know what it is to order parts.

It is interesting to know of course...
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:06 am    Post subject: Re: Help Identify this Fiberglass Body Reply with quote

Let’s call it “Pugly”.
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