Can You Make your own Dune Buggy chassis?

Can You Make your own Dune Buggy chassis?

DIY Chassis: If you have enough time, tools, a workshop large enough, a welder and mechanical experience, you can build your own chassis from a VW Beetle pan. The fiberglass dune buggy chassis is based on a standard VW Beetle pan which has been shortened 14½” and welded back together.

What kind of car is a Volkswagen dune buggy?

1964 Volkswagen-based Manx-style fiberglass dune buggy (California Clipper body style). 1641cc fully-chromed engine with stinger exhaust, over $2000 in recent engine/clutch work. New wiring throughout the car. Have some of the receipts from previous owners dating back to the 70’s, it appears to have been an LA area car its entire life.

Where was the Volkswagen dune buggy Manx built?

Manxter #63 Originally built in Ca. Shipped to the east coast and totally rebuilt. (color change ,interior, wheels tires, engine dress up items) Chassis is rino lined from end to end. Adjustable front beam with dropped spindles and chevy pattern disc brakes. Rears are disc. also with chevy pattern both have drilled rotors.

Where can I get dune buggy parts air cooled?

At Dune Buggy Warehouse our passion is fueling your dune buggy, woods buggy or air-cooled VW habit with great parts and expert service. We have been a dune buggy and air cooled VW shop for 30 years.

Where can I Find my dune buggy ID?

With a forum, wiki, buggy registry, historical buggy ads, product info and identification services, Dune Buggy Archives is a one stop shop for fiberglass buggy information by buggy owners for buggy owners. Login Home Account Buggy ID Forum Registry DBA Shop

Where did the dune buggy get its name?

It was primarily sold around the Michigan and Indian border area. Berrien Buggy even sold this body style in 1968. It has been nick named the Fish mouth buggy for it’s different nose. See more about the Akers Plastics Model by the following links…

Where to buy dune buggy and sand rail parts?

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