challenger wrote:Is rego going to be a problem (NSW)?
yep unless you can find one that has been previously regoed,and preferably has the old papers to go with it:o
VWCOOL ·
pod wrote:
challenger wrote:Is rego going to be a problem (NSW)?
yep unless you can find one that has been previously regoed,and preferably has the old papers to go with it:o
Baja, not buggy...
Rego should be no problem but many mods will be subject to engineers cert
Can you afford to go 'all out' or do you have a budget of say, 10K? I take it you wish to go off-road, but not go stupid?
challenger ·
I am looking to build something that will get me to Stockton Beach - have some fun - and back home to Sydney.
Will be taking some kids from our scout group so cannot go 'all out'.
So I will purchase a late 60's or early 70's beetle with registration, and add a basic Baja kit, a lift (I guess), and some off-road tyres (for starters).
Or have I over simplifyed the whole thing?
VWCOOL ·
Nah, you haven't, little more than big wheels and tyres on a standard Beetle will allow it to 'do' Stockton!
If that's teh case, buy just about anything . It's only when you need/want long-travel suspension etc etc that certain chassis and components are better than others
DubCrazy ·
mate if u have the money buggy brad had a bloody fantastic baja for sale a little while back, ej 20t, a/c big lift, rims everything u could ever want and for the price a steal.. cost a heap more to make on your self..
ahh the journey starts ,how exciting :bounce:bounce
VWCOOL ·
I paid $2500 for a Pathfinder - you sure 4WDs are too expensive?
challenger ·
Bloody good value for what's been done, but over the top for me.
Will look around for a basic beetle and a Cheetah kit for starters, and see where I go from there.
Now to find a good reliable beetle with no/little rust. Help appreciated.
DubCrazy wrote:mate if u have the money buggy brad had a bloody fantastic baja for sale a little while back, ej 20t, a/c big lift, rims everything u could ever want and for the price a steal.. cost a heap more to make on your self..
My only suggestion is to make sure that you get a torsion bar front end Beetle. The MacPherson strut front ends don't suit Bajas for two reasons. The kits don't fit unless you get a special one and the front end is too poking out the front so you can't get a good approach angle for creek crossings etc.
11CAB ·
Check out what Bronze has done with his Drop Bear....71 Baja....nice and simple, and has a heap of fun at Stockton
challenger ·
Yeah - this is what I want. Hi Bronze, if you see this note, couild you please let me know the full specs of Drop Bear (if you don't mind me learning from your expertise), and approximate budget.
Cheers
Dave
11CAB wrote:Check out what Bronze has done with his Drop Bear....71 Baja....nice and simple, and has a heap of fun at Stockton
Baja Wes ·
You may find my rebuild diary of some use for ideas...
hi challenger there's a kit on ebay but it needs a little work
The_Bronze. ·
You have mail. Drop me your phone number and a time and I'll give you a call.
Wes and others here have been doing this much longer than I but I'm happy to help where I can. I can explain what I'm using at Stockton and throw some advice that has helped me out to get mine just right.