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 doonebuggy
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| posted on June 9th, 2004 at 09:28 PM |
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Dune buggy project
Hi all, I ma hoping to start real soon on my first VW project. I want a shortened buggy. I've been told that the 68-71 beetle is an ideal starting
point. I have a chance to buy a '68 model beetle thats been in the same family since new. It has some surface rust, leaky motor sagging suspension
etc... still rego'd.. what do i reckon its worth?
I guess i only need a chassis, electricals, windscreen and heater stuff the rest will be sold off, probably through here and the trading post. any
ideas?
any better suggestions?
I have spoken to a guy in Wollongong about the chassis shortening and also to Stan Pobjoy for an engine am i going the right way?
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VDUBXTC
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| posted on June 10th, 2004 at 02:59 PM |
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Buy one already done.
Getting harder to get passed rego these days.
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MikeM
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| posted on June 10th, 2004 at 03:07 PM |
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Do a search on the forum. Question has been answered already.
Here are a few Local manufacturers to help you out
http://www.whm.com.au
http://www.sharpbuilt.com.au
http://www.beachbuggy.com.au
Join the Australian Manx club too
http://www.manxclub.org
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MickH
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| posted on June 10th, 2004 at 03:39 PM |
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buy this one and modify to suit.....cheaper than building your own!!
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2030&item=2...
tssnq.com.au
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ducky
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| posted on June 14th, 2004 at 09:06 PM |
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Definately buy with mod papers a much easier option
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phatrat
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| posted on June 19th, 2004 at 08:47 PM |
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unlike QLD....were they pop rivet a blueplate for every mod...it is somewhat harder then this in NSW
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