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byronbus dsk

4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#105416
I know of a buggy forsale, $3000 with 12 mths NSW rego...

Looked pretty tidy and well looked after, I think it had a Type 4 2 litre engine...
Not sure of the body kit type or what to look for?

Can anyone help?
What do I need to know before I consider such a purchase?
Can you register them on Club Rego and just use them for recreation?
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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#105469
If it is a complete buggy with a type 4 2L and rego for $3000 I would be buying it if it looked jalf way descent....

Yes you can put them on Club rego and use them for recreation !!! at least in QLD anyway.
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

byronbus dsk

4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#105474
Apparently gets used once or twice a year and then gets serviced for rego...it is complete, may have a fiberglass roof...

I saw it briefly...did look neat
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Andy42 Insano Dub Head

709 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·

#105482
Mate just check for the normal stuff but make sure you give the floor a good look over as they love to rust if not looked after. Check to see that all is legal with the rego in the way of approvals etc. Sounds like it could be a fair buy if it is reasonable condition.
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twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#105484
if it is a short wheel base and you dont buy it. i want to have first choice. i will buy it happily. let me know.
i paid 5k for mine... and would love another with nsw rego to add to the 'man shed'.:bounce

let me know if you dont buy it. but i would suggest if you want one then get it.
Simply Cruzin'...

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#105487
here is a pic of mine.

do you know what type it is?

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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#105503
It's a J&S.

No offense to you personally, but the generally consensous is that the J&S is the ugliest of all buggies. Not that there's anything wrong with that :thumb

I can feel a flaming coming on...
Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.

byronbus dsk

4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#105525
Do you know the buggy wes or are you speaking from my description...?
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byronbus dsk

4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#105528
Does anyone have a pic of a J&S, I will see if i can get some pics up today...
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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#105538
byronbus wrote:Do you know the buggy wes or are you speaking from my description...?
No, I am saying twoguns' buggy is a J&S. Look at his pictures right there. /\
Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#105546
i was wanting to know waht the buggy is in byron? i know what mine is.....

and wes you can hold that opinion. i am not worried about what your thought is. you wont get a flaming. you are fortunate that in qld you guys can just rego something anytime you like. we do not have that luxury in nsw, so you take what you can get. i still get to buggy around and go to stockton (which i hear you are not, bummer). if you are happy to donate a manx body or supa body... i would be more than happy to accept it. then we would all be happy, huh.😀
happily awaiting your generosity in consideration of my position.😀😀😎😀😀
Simply Cruzin'...

Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#105558
twoguns wrote:you are fortunate that in qld you guys can just rego something anytime you like
Well actually you would be hard pressed getting a newly built SWB buggy approved in QLD. That's why everyone buys already approved buggies. So, Byronbus, if it has papers it's worth it. :thumb

I'm disappointed I can't make Stockton, I'm sitting around waiting to hear if I will be able to make it to Fraser 🙁
Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.

byronbus dsk

4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#105664
OK, got all the details...a bit different to what i 1st heard (always the way)

Its a Mantra on a '70 or '73 pan SWB
New brake lines and disks
New carby
Engine is 1600 bored out to 1840
No rust, floor clean as a wistle

He wants 4k with 12 months NSW rego

I might be able to get the pink slip and try and get it on club rego...but not sure how to do that in NSW...

What do you off road nuts think?
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Hbbear Seriously Crusin Dubber

171 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#105670
byronbus wrote:Does anyone have a pic of a J&S, I will see if i can get some pics up today...
Got pics of my "lownose" in member rides and in buying and swapping.

Personally I like the J&S "lownose" also partial to a Manx.

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#105682
ok! what about this baby then....

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twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#105684
another angle...

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#105685
Byronbus, make sure the chassis number on the rego papers match the one on the buggy. I would also check engine numbers as well. You then need to see what it is registered as, eg sedan,on the papers, this is VERY important.
The big problem is that people buy registered beetles, convert to buggies, and think this means its registered !!


twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#105688
thats a good point craig.

you have to look at the papers and check the tare weight. should be around 510kgs or so. where as a beetle is like 900 and something.
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Boozer Demented But Determined

1,999 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#105717
Wes i'm not flaming ya but i reckon that twoguns buggy looks cool! the nose gives it a 1930's look, love it.😀:thumb

wadd Seriously Crusin Dubber

179 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#105776
i`m sorry guys but i`m in loove .that buggie that twoguns posted is great ..what is it a manx ? sign me up wife can go to hell i want it
:bounce

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#105783
wadd wrote:i ..what is it a manx ?

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Futue te ipsum!!!

wadd Seriously Crusin Dubber

179 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#105791
hey you got one too! ........unfair .....cool but unfair 😉

byronbus dsk

4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#105809
byronbus wrote:OK, got all the details...a bit different to what i 1st heard (always the way)

Its a Mantra on a '70 or '73 pan SWB
New brake lines and disks
New carby
Engine is 1600 bored out to 1840
No rust, floor clean as a wistle

He wants 4k with 12 months NSW rego

I might be able to get the pink slip and try and get it on club rego...but not sure how to do that in NSW...

What do you off road nuts think?
www.dsk.com.au

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#105830
byronbus, keep it fully registered ,you never know what rules may change in the future ! Also on club rego you can only drive to club events.

Any vehicle that is registered should be purchased with a pink slip:thumb although that never happens:o

As for it being a mantra, never seen one

P.S I know of several buggies that get pink slips every year, but on the rego papers they are still beetles, please check carefully:jesus


twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#105839
have seen mantras , and contrary to baja wes i think they are further down the looks trail. but for 4k it is a good buy still. besides if it is a true rego'd buggy you can always change the body later.

as for the pic i posted, yellow wiht red flames, this is a proto-type of a new one being designed and getting ready for sale in the states.

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byronbus dsk

4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#105848
I like the look of you'res twoguns, I will have a think for a day or so, You will be the 1st to know if i dont want it...
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Black_math Blaupunkt

1,111 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#105855
2guns, you a very lucky man😀:thumb or woman(never met you:P)