Here my build thread. I have been working on this buggy on and off for 2 years.


















I bought about a 1\8 of a knock down kit for a local guy. 95% of this buggy I have built. I had to drop the floor down to give me some head room. I built a custom center console. All sheet metal. Wided my petals out so i can drive it easier . I braced it up real good from what i have seen and read on this site . I modified my drum to accept 280zx rosters that I drilled to Match my pattern and I used 88 Nissan sentra calipers. Boxed stock trailing arms heavily reinforced due to the carnage pictures I have seen on here. My junk yard score moter , transmission . 100.00$ Fresh rebuild had a small engine fire. Unknown size but it runs like a raped ape !!! That was a good day !!!! I got almost everything to build me a nice stroker put up. I'm looking for a 3 rib transmission and axles. And a set of dual carbs. A set of front wheels and tires. Like 3 rib tractor tires And some rear terra tires and rims for the rear. If anyone one has anything near me please let me know. Thanks. P.s. do you all see anything I should change or modify before I tear it down and paint it. Besides the engine cage and front bumper.

Sorry I forgot to resize my pictures will fix the next go around

not to sidetrack or highjack the thread but whats that old car/truck in background of the trailer pic, im thinking its a early fairlane style ranchero but without the whole pic i aint exactly 100% sure?

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Chris

You're 100% correct ! Big block 390 car. It's a customers . We are painting and putting interior in. Mecand dad build hot rods and restore cars. Between me and dad we have 7 hot rods the newest one is a 66 oldest is a 23 .

sounds like you need to start another thread (with pics)

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Chris

Haha. Alright I will have to get some pictures on my new phone for ya. Where would I start said thread on this forum ?

Just got done reindexing my rear torsion bars. Went up one click on the outer side. Sits up nice. Hope it doesn't bottom out all the time like it did. I tell you what. That was a total pain in the butt tho !!! All original never been touched before. It was the hardest thing I have done so far on this build. I should have bought new bushings for my swing plates. I think that would have made it a cake walk ! The old ones are wore slap out. Think that's what caused me so much head ache

thanks man

members rides section, its for showing of our other "toys"

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Chris

Nice buggy . Keep them pics coming for us !

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Thank you . And I will as soon as I do something else to it. I want to get you alls opinions on it. Good or bad. Or anything I have not done that I should do as far as safety before I tear it down and paint it all. Haha. My father has gave me a lot of info and i learned alot on this site ! so Thank yall for that . I'm thinking lime green thus far. I want it bright !!

Looks good man. The only thing I see that would help out is mount your oil cooler a little higher so it will catch more air. I have the same setup and it works good. I also have some terra tires on steel wheels if hare still looking.

I have been considering that. When I installed the cooler I had a smaller fuel tank. Yes I'm interested in them. You have a pm

Payed a visit to a freinds with a tubing bender . Got the engine cage bent up , and bent up a front bumper . Here's the engine cage. I need to get or make a skid plate . And Im going to add some diamond plate to the back of it too. Slowly but surely getting there. Haveing some serious carb issues so no rideing anytime soon.

is that a progressive weber?? JUNK on a buggy, best bet is a two barrel weber or dellorto

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Well I'd get you a better air cleaner for sure.at least a two stage or wrap on that one.oil air and gas,keep these three things as clean as possible cause it's the life of a vw.also the windshield lays quite far back maybe put the post brace back and farther up on the windshield.also I'd get some bolt on valve covers or put a wire or something on the clip ons so if you knock one off you don't lose your cover.if you ride like most of us it will be a matter of time before you will lose a valve cover with the clip ons.Chad

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Yes I hate the progressive Carborator !!its garbage ! And leaks no mater what I do . Thanks for the tips . I got bolt on valve covers on my list as well as some duel carbs. This is a little unknow junk yard moter on it now. Im building a 1914 or a small stroker for it. Just need more money. I'm looking for a 3 rib tranny and a carb setups for it still. As well as wheels and tires . Buggy parts are hard to find in my area ... I tryed to build a front bumper. My first attempt is a total failure !!!! I don't have easy access to a bender tho. any ideas ?? I appreciate all the help fellas







This is what I was trying to do . I need a tighter bender.

Here's my front bumper. I like it much better.
Think I'm going to add a few braces maybe a small top hoop. And or a skid plate ..

wow! is that a '57 Ford ranchero in the back ground?

Yes sir it is ! It's a customers car. New rear quarters etc. paint bodywork interior. Almost a full build . I got 100 plus hours in just sheet metal repair and replaceing ..



Me and my boy

Hi Nathan,
I like the bumper.
It looks like it should protect the front end.
Norm

Thanks norm. I appreciate the help figuring it out sir ! Here's the finished product. I might slit plate it with diamond plate in the future. I need to get this carb to quiet leaking from the accelerator pump. I will be good to go ride some Before winter sets in. Nothing I have done will stop it ..

For you're viewing pleasure ....

Got a sweet deal today on a three rib pulled from a bus and two sets of type 2 bus axles . Never been in a buggy . Took 3 hours of pressure washing to get it this clean. Still needs more cleaning.

Three hours seems intense. Try to spray it down with degreaser first then power wash. Nice find.

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Nice work... keep it up. Thanks for the pic's.

Hey.

Nice built. How thick is your skid plate?

Pat