It usually has no roof and has a motor in the back. X-0033 may be a buggy manufactured by Bermoco. his image on the sales brochure. Someone I work with was listening in on a conversation about a newly acquired pipe bender and the buggy I might just build for my 140 HP corvair engine. The dash panel is removable, simplifying the process of wiring, and features integrated tubes to house the harness. A tachometer pod is molded into the dash. This car today only has 1600 original miles since it was built back in 1969. The buggy is currently owned by Thor and Kay Coole in Apex, NC, Front wheels are Cragar SS mags, they are a little pitted and could use some clean up, It has a swing axle that appears to be in good condition, Thor Coole (919) 924-8936 or tcoole@nc.rr.com. Apal (See The Dune Buggy Handbook for a full description). The square windshield frame and scoop look like a Sand Rover T buggy. Sure nuf underneath on what looks like apc. There is also a step in the side just in front of the rear wheels. Kellison Sandpiper XP1 looks like a bug hood on a Lido body. Going Retro here Too.Slotted Dish Mags! Barris built and designed Hollywood show cars and the flashy Barris T buggy took the cover of HotRod and other magazines by storm. Thanks to David H. Irwin for the following information. Vopard Enterprises of Sui sun City California created this aerodynamic roadster. John McCabe. looks like a meyers manx without hood emblem. Genom likes to call this a "Spanx" Terra Buggy Coyote. The Humbug resembles a Can-Am Group 7 race car. The kit was kind of plain beyond that and the tail looked like a Brute. Offered to a gentleman that helped build it and then passed along to my father that also helped build it. The tail is relatively flat with a unique profile. Six struts triangulate the body rim and make it rigid. Flying across the sand like a four-wheel rocket, the first fiberglass dune buggy was sleek, stylish and a little whimsical, a small car with big wheels and a tangerine-red paint job.. if i can find one half way close, email me if you know of one normal hood with 1 ridge down the center. Intend to do a full restoration. It was debuted to the public at a car show near Thanksgiving the year it was developed. The buggy looks a lot like a Manx from the side. . Complete kits were available. Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:46 am USA - Akron, Ohio Map Seller: Nicholas Wm. Needs to be pressure washed and re-gel coated. has a 019 dist. Looking to buy this DB. The front of the fenders look like they are plumb with the ground. Wife then girlfriend loved it and we saved and save to build it. It also looks like the hood can be removed while leaving the dash attached to the body. "Spy versus Spy" buggy - it has an Ocelot front but a lot pointier and the tail is a lot more cut off. Dave said there were a total of 4 buggies built: A yellow one (shortened), red - full length, gold - full length (Dave's buggy used for racing), and another built for Dave's friend - unknown color and unknown length. The windshield was fiberglass enclosed just like the option on the Sand Shark they made if so chosen. It has a Hood Ornament that resembles a Ford Model A hood ornament and a Ford metal grill. It is an Action Roadster and it was made by Action Fiberglass out of Santa Ana, CA. This summer, while at The VW Classic, my wife saw a Manx and said "a buggy would be really fun to have for nice days". A number of buggies are similar, but it looks closest to a Kellison Sandpiper Roadste. The pickup bed was higher up and at an angle vs. the Berry design. It has two hood ridges and a 2 seater pickup rear. This could be a feature of the buggy or something the original owner decided to do. Lots still to do. Dont know what it is but its a nice buggy Ive had for 2 years now. The only opening is a rear lid over the engine cover. Currently a swing, may convert to an IRS?? He said the guy he got it from made it, it was the 2nd one they built, and they built it extra thick for racing. Fargo A Dune Buggy INC product out of Englewood, Co. The Buggy Masters Buggy is a classic style buggy with low cut sides. This may be somebody's version of an Ocelot. in late 1970, It was on shortend pan that was scrap I streched it back to full size so far to make it four seat and am building a tube frame with irs bug susspention, not started yet it came with a 1600 dp in parts, well lets put it this way we gave it a name Rusty and last name pieces, http://www.vvwc.ca/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=5293, 1500 VW single port with EMPI stinger exhaust (no silencer), 205/70-15 Cooper Cobra RWL on flat black US wheel steelies, Bought in East Greenwich RI. You can contact Alfredo at +521-333-1000-444 or alfredo_gomez@me.com. Manufactured in Durham, NC. The body's only really distinguishing feature is the enormous gauge pod on the hood. 14x6 chrome Smoothie Cooper Cobra 215 60 R14, 15x10 chrome Smoothie Cooper Cobra 295 50 R15, I saw it online for sale in northern VT I took the drive with a few friends and did it 1 day. (There is also a "Hummer" knock off called a Humbug that causes confusion). The design is usually a topless vehicle with a rear-mounted engine.A dune buggy can be created by modifying an existing vehicle or custom-building a new vehicle. The under fender supports are very unique and look to be the sturdiest I have ever seen. It may be called a Kansas City Clipper, but we do not have confirmation on that. shortened pan buggy. The keys to look at on this body are the seat bottom area. According to the Meyers Manx website, the buggy kit presently . A Western Mountaineering buggy resembles a tow'd with the exposed wheels and narrow front and lack of engine coverage. Full resto in progress. A classic buggy here with a single ridge on the hood, a license plate area down below, flat fenders, and a tail box. The 1200cc Volkswagen motor is equipped with a Judson . Trans is out of a Square back (IRS low gear ratio). From Genom, "I keep on seeing threads on ID that speak of the Desert Fox and California Clipper (sometimes a Sandwinder II according to one article) where people claim the tail section is the same, which cannot be further from the truth. They were located in Clatskanie Oregon according to dune buggy guru Pilot Ricky. Bart Hoffman, hoffmanbtss@gmail.com, 310-371-6809. The Single Ridge hood and the rounded edge tail box, is a match to a Glitterbug but, the Dash is the key here. Hood opens, uses original (as far as I can tell) Beetle hardware, lights, etc. was they were sold on the East coast. It as a single hood ridge and 2 recesses. The fenders are missing the standard headlight stand offs. Just built a 1651 with bugpack heads and some hipo stuff, tri mil exh duel solex, runs like a champ, still breaking in. Built up on a 1961 Beetle frame with 14 inches chopped out of the middle. Manufactured by Sand Pounders 514 N. Milwaukee Ave. Wheeling IL. Story By. Added to the Allied body is a triangular diamond shape on the hood. Ser # 1495. The 68-69 EMPI Imp has a bump on the hood below the scoop. This is the Id Trait thats separates this body from a very similar SandWinder body. The Jackal was designed by a former employee of Deserter. One project at a time. just got back together so i can drive it for the summer. The tail has a very slight tail box while the dash is all fiberglass and it is integral with the hood. Unfortunately, the rear has been cut too far to know what the tail details are. 15"x 7" A/P wheels with caps running Goodyear Radial T/As, 15" x 10" A/P wheels with El Tigre caps running Goodyear Radial T/As. Vw Fiberglass Dune Buggy Manx 69 Camaro Body. There are 10 new and used classic Volkswagen Dune Buggies listed for sale near you on ClassicCars.com with prices starting as low as $4,995. Later versions were molded with tube under fender for wiring harness. body from Bandit Dune Buggies! It has a unique square custom made fuel tank and the area under the hood reflects this (as opposed to a standard VW tank opening). Aluminum diamondplate sides over and supporting the fiberglass to give about a 5" body lift. buying stock piles of stuff for it before i really start to tinker with it. This example has yet to be cut for a gas tank even. Sons took it to California then returned years later. Click the X-0052 Topic to discuss this X-File. an exact duplicate. $42.99. ACE Industries Pickup. BJ. The tail is very similar to a BCBee with the flat, slightly curved apron around the engine and the wide flat area between the back seat and the apron. For the Fiber Jet Rough Terrain, see The Dune Buggy Handbook pages 56-57 for details. Fiberglass body found in a friends back yard for 200 dollars. Mantaray II Kyote. I believe that third owner may also be responsible for a lot of the chrome trimmings that are now outfitted on the engine. It could be called a double box as there is a faint outline of a second box. Body ready for paint. 110cam, It gets the job done. When he told me he was selling it, I just had to buy it! It is the only example of the T buggy they sold in Indiana and Michigan to compete with Citation that we have found. To add an entry or update your entry, click here to login, Grandpa Crotch Rocket PhotoBucket Gallery. Same owner throughout. The rest of the hood is smooth. It has a tail box, the engine covered for Euro-requirements, headlights in the fenders, and a hood scoop. Apache was based in Geneva Ohio. I have completely rewired it, the wiring when I purchased it was not in the best condition. If anyone has the literature by Fun Products, please let us know. Had '68 Camaro lights. Both were built for shortened chassis. My neighbors dad had been working on this for a few years. It could be called a double box as there is a faint outline of a second box. I am told the these really are sleeker and more stylish in person. This buggy looks like it may have some current styling queues. Sport T was made by T&T Custom of Jacksonville, FL. Automotive of San Diego, CA. Restoration in Progress.I am Going to Shorten the Bed. Title in hand. The tail looks like a "Lincoln Continental" kit with a place for the rear tire to mounted on the engine lid. Baja GT (See The Dune Buggy Handbook for a full description). Tore it a part and rebuilt it to make it right and exactly what we wanted. I bought this car from a friend of mine of mine 2 years ago. I started this group so that people who share the same passion for old dune buggy's could get together and share pointer's and tip's or sale and trade vw part's for these old buggy's. Vintage Fiberglass Volkswagen Club Follow this link to discuss the X-0045 buggy . I think they may have been an option. The body is sort of a Manx type clone with some noteable differences. Good condition, currently not running and in storage. $35.99. Headlight buckets are sunk into the fenders. the tail is the strange part. The back seat of a series one could be cut out and replaced with an engine cover to go over the mid-engine chassis. These were sold by Montgomery Wards through the catalog. Our fiberglass line includes accessories and Trike bodies. Previously, this was a X-file (X-44). with spokes painted yellow 14" look like porche type styleing. The main reason for this purchase was the wheels. This t-buggy has high front fenders, a huge grill opening and a slight ridge running up the hood. Square/flat fenders. I have done a few little things since I have owned it. number 0231-129-019 i believe from 1955!?? Aluminum block, Welded counterbalanced crank, Lightened flywheel, Dual Solex 40/44's, 009 dis. The body lines are appear to be derived from the 1928 Stutz Model BB (Blackhawk Boat tail). Top is one piece and the Tub is Seperate. Custom flames with 1990 chevy yellow paint. Click the X-0053 Topic to discuss this X-File. It is a shortened pan dune buggy. They are flat through the center section and then kick up to the rear fenders. Been sitting in the same place for 42 years. If you don't know the manufacturer of your buggy, add it to the "New X-Files" registry with some identification thumbnails. The Bandito is often confused or mislabeld the Bandido. Update: 7-2-12: Pan complete. We have only one ad to reference and a few photos. (even Sears produced a fiberglass buggy-like body, the Rascal . He put a new clip on the front end with disc brakes but never did much else. Also back of buggy body comes down very low and has a door to gain access to the engine . We don't have any good pictures except the Ad for this one. I BECAME THE NEW OWNER. Stored in a crate for many years before being built. Only one change to body from stock is removing gas tank hatch from hood area for cleaner look. And now I love it. X-0007 has a unique hood with a rib that goes halfway up but then flares out into a big V shaped "scoop" but it's not a scoop. Claiming any 1948-1977 Beetle -or- Karman Ghia could be used to build the Veep in about 40 hours. The only difference This body is a Late Tail Box Sears Rascal. No placs or serial #'s visable that Ive ever found. blue plates # 425 BDQ. It was offeren in solid and metalflake colors. powder coatedngine s. Location: Saginaw, MI 48624 $3,500.00 VW dune buggy fl titled 1600 dual port motor Pensacola, FL 32413, USA The trip was about 35-40 miles or so mostly on the Expressway at speeds upwards of 65MPH. Frequently driven in the dunes, when running it's my primary vehicle but currently is undergoing some upgrades (new pedals, new clutch, new motor, new suspension.). About Berrien Buggy by Acme Berrien Buggy by Acme manufactures sand rail frames in any configuration from "knocked down" weld it yourself kits to fully welded frames. Free Shipping from Motobuys.com, Dune Buggys. The guys who built this had the beetle, rolled it, and decided to make a buggy out of it (only the roof was crushed). Sand Hopper was made by Fiber Jet Company of Roseville, CA. Dean allowed them to use The designed a Clone body that would easily stack inside each other 20 at a time for cross country shipping. Dune Runner TBird was the original Dune Runner was first built and called the Road Runner. My buddy has one and we need to get it photographed for reference. Molded in fiberglass with a durable "gel coat" finish, the NOSTALGIA needs no painting. Well done electricals and such. Raised chassis ground clearance can be as much as 12 inches front and rear using stock VW front and rear suspensions, and is still drive-able on the street. Something they would have for racing, for the quick access. No, there is no evidence of them being cut off, either. For the X-0035, the hood looks like a Spatz but the rest is way different. Kawalski's Fiberglass made an Empi Imp style body with a bigger tail box and the unusual option of having a T hood style box up on the front hood. Meyers Manx designs and sells high-quality fiberglass dune buggies for the off-road market. "ACE" is molded into the tailgate. this buggie has a ridge or scoop in the hood that starts at the front a little bit up the hood and then splits to a y at the windshield.and hood dash molded together also has battery box flat fenders a boss for the headlamps no raised area in hood for embelm or sticker. 10 vehicles matched Looks like a big open mouth in the hood, but not Cobra like - square instead. Rebuilt everything that could be and bought new that could not. Update: Completed 5-30-13 or so. 1200 stock? Hood scoop and side pods were not molded in. FIBERGLASS BUGGY FRONT BUMPER / BALL-JOINT FRONT 0 No Reviews $ 160.95 SKU: 12-MIDSIDE MID-TRAVEL MANX BODY FLAT SIDE PANELS, PAIR 0 No Reviews $ 475.00 SKU: 12-MIDMANX MID-TRAVEL MANX STYLE BODY WITH WINDSHIELD 0 No Reviews $ 2,700.00 SKU: 12-STDBODY MANX STYLE LONG BODY w/ HOOD, DASH & WINDSHIELD 0 No Reviews $ 2,200.00 SKU: 12-SIDE This buggy turned up on the sand dunes over here in Australia - Any one have any idear what this might be The story goes that the original owner built the buggy for his son, then serving in Vietnam, but upon his arrival stateside the son was not interest in the buggy and headed for the west coast. Opens in a new window or tab. Autocraft manufactured several different buggy models. It has a unique pair of hood scoops with a raised ridge between the scoops that extends past the rest of the hood. Click the X-0055 Topic to discuss this buggy. Reinforcment tubes from front rear fender to beginning of rear fender on each side. He drove the car daily there as well. Any history on this body? Engine lid for access to the engine. . He found it on Ebay and drove out to Michigan to buy it. See pages 52-53 of the Dune Buggy Handbook for a complete description of the Fiber Jet Cobra. It has one well under the rear seat for the battery. 15" tires on 5 lug Chevy wagon wheels on vw 4 lug drums with adapter plates, http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af333/ben512v/buggy%202012%20this%20is%20a%201969%20Kar%20Touring%20T/Dscf1190.jpg, i have had a few buggys over the years and this one rides like a cadilac it has a long wheel base i think it is 96", no clubs in this area closet one is 3 hrs away. The X-0020 looks a lot like a Dunbar Mini-Volks. It was really up to the owner. Mike's red GT-GS pictured below has been highly customized with a flip up engine cover and tilt hood. It was made for a shortened chassis. Dune Buggy Kits. 10/1966 Vw 1500cc single port, Headers, 009 dist; Just Bought 9/12 it is Ruff and Rusty but a complete turn key Runs & Drives Great, 14" mag wheel there are wheel adapters on there now 5 wide to 5 chevy, 14" 60 wide mag wheel there are wheel adapters on there now 5 wide to 5 chevy, My wife as been wanting a buggy for a long time, I Started looking Back in 7/12 on Craigslist and found Are first Fiberglass buggy this one i like because of the Unique Model T Style / and the Hot Rod Look, No Clubs at this time maybe in near future. Classic Volkswagen Dune Buggy for Sale. 42" Wide Custom Windshield, Compatible With Vw Manx Dune Buggy. http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/onesmoothhead/media/image6_zps21917d7e.jpeg.html?sort=3&o=6, http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/onesmoothhead/media/image-2_zpsb1d4ea11.jpeg.html?sort=3&o=4, http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/onesmoothhead/media/image-1_zps089285fb.jpeg.html?sort=3&o=5, Two piece body also not the "running boards". The car is built in Sweden. The rear is a box style and the dash is molded in Fiberglas as part of the hood. Desert Fox Spoiler. Yama Buggy 250cc Yamaha Big Bear Engine. Restored and shortened. The bodies were built in NJ where motor vehicle laws were tougher. I'll send pictures as soon as I can. 1965 Volkswagen Dune Buggy, one of a kind, Custom fiberglass body, custom pearl orange paint, nice interior, mag wheels, dual port, 4cyl 4 speed headers, dare to be different, runs and drives Dune Buggy fun in Palm Harbor, FL . Was gold/orange metalic originally. 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