Well with the baby on the way, I've got the wife talked into possibly shopping for a new frame to start building. Obviously I won't need the extra seats for some time but it will allow me to take it slow to build it right and not rush anything (I hope). So what I'm pondering is what kind of frame. I was leaning towards some of the belines in the 105+/-" to try and keep it a bit smaller to tote through the woods. So whos running a four seater, what frame, and pros, cons?

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I've always be partial to the Sandfox 4 seater by Berrien.
Have sold several. Lot's of room and look good too.

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Turbo VW Sand Racer
Polaris Ranger



"If you don't run into the Devil every once in awhile, you must be going in the same direction!"

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i have the berrien 4105 which is a 105" i think the sandfox is the same except for the sides are taller. i got the 4105 so that i could use berrien fiberglass sides and hood

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Gees Bill it sure dosent look that nice anymore. You must actually drive it!

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pic #1 is before wellsville, pic #2 is after. the mud is so crosive that it completely ate the fiberglass sides and top.

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**********"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity."
- Sigmund Freud **********
**********"The problem is not the availability of guns, it is the availability of morons."
- Antonio Meloni **********

[quote='plumberbill']pic #1 is before wellsville, pic #2 is after. the mud is so crosive that it completely ate the fiberglass sides and top. [/quote]

I always liked the looks of the pick up option.
Is it harder to work on with that?
Leaning in over the top would be a bitch for a short guy it appears......

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Turbo VW Sand Racer
Polaris Ranger



"If you don't run into the Devil every once in awhile, you must be going in the same direction!"

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Hey Steve, you took the words right out of my mouth. It sure looked good before Wellsville.

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[quote='turboblue'][quote='plumberbill']pic #1 is before wellsville, pic #2 is after. the mud is so crosive that it completely ate the fiberglass sides and top. [/quote]

I always liked the looks of the pick up option.
Is it harder to work on with that?
Leaning in over the top would be a bitch for a short guy it appears...... [/quote]
the hinged platform makes access easy. i think it also makes the buggy look shorter in length.(the pick-up option)

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- Sigmund Freud **********
**********"The problem is not the availability of guns, it is the availability of morons."
- Antonio Meloni **********

Who has to work on there buggy?

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[quote='A. Cole']

Who has to work on there buggy? [/quote]

Not me, just asking for the poor slobs that do have to wrench on theirs.......

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Turbo VW Sand Racer
Polaris Ranger



"If you don't run into the Devil every once in awhile, you must be going in the same direction!"

Davis Motorsports FaceBook Page

I didn't think so!

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I'VE GOT A 120" wheelbase not sure the what the frame is. It does turn wider in the turns but going up hills i can't complane. But It does handle good on the street though.

I'm new here, but have been on Shoptalk for a little while. I've saved my nickles and dimes all summer and now it is time to get this thing mobile. (Or at least to the point that all I need is a motor) The wheelbase is about 118". I want to go 2x3 rear with bus axles and from what I have read here, Vanagon tranny. Any better ideas?

Is that a cordoba?

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'Fraid so.

cooordoooba! whoooooo (you gotta sing it just like in the commericals)
what state are you from? what kind of riding you gonna be doing?

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**********"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity."
- Sigmund Freud **********
**********"The problem is not the availability of guns, it is the availability of morons."
- Antonio Meloni **********

nothin to be 'fraid of I think those cars rock. you dont see them around here anymore.

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"YOU CAN MAKE THINGS HAPPEN, WATCH THINGS HAPPEN OR WONDER WHAT THE F$$K HAPPEND...WE'RE MAKING THINGS HAPPEN" The strong words of Captain Phil! Rest in peice!

Now that song is stuck in my head!!!
I live in Wv, mining roads and right-of-ways are mostly what I have to ride on, with some tight trails here and there. I'm really interested in that vanagon tranny conversion, what years to look for, shifters, tranny mounts? What can I expect to pay for one? I'm going to go buy 4 seats, wheels and tires, pedal assembly, gas tank in a day or two. I also have to scrounge up some bus axles and c/vs, stub axles too, that stuff is kinda scarce around here. Any recomendations on where to get reasonable 2x3 arms?

You can buy your arms right here! Send a message to Dean and he will hook you right up.

Roy

Cool. Who's Dean?

If you will look on the home page he has some pictures of the arms. There is also a contact tab that will give you phone # and email address

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Life is like a jar of Jalapeno's.What you do today,Might Burn Your Ass Tomorrow

Thanks. (stupid me! )

You will not find any stronger arms for the money.

I called and left a message earlier, those are some serious arms! I'm pretty much sold.