could this be a nice potential project? (dunebuggy!!!!!)

ribbingrider31 · 06-22-2009, 07:57 PM

Found this frame in my neighbors back yard... (he lets me drive back there) and was wondering if this could be a sweet new project? ik it would take alot of work but I'd be up for it (with the help of you of course lol)

I'm pretty sure he'll sell it by seeing all the weeds around it and how neglected it is.

pizzamaker · 06-22-2009, 08:03 PM

nice

if you got a place to drive it? do it,, there fun and kinda cheap to build. is the transaxle still in it

ribbingrider31 · 06-22-2009, 08:05 PM

Yeah I'm pretty sure its still there.
Looks like it was built with tractor tires too
I was thinking about doing a project like this but seeing as i couldn't weld I wouldn't of been able to make a frame

kymike · 06-22-2009, 09:18 PM

all you need is a stock 1600 motor and a 3rib bus tranny and you can have some fun the a reasonable to build unless you want big power if that one is not good enough i have one i will sell you for 7500

ribbingrider31 · 06-22-2009, 09:43 PM

how much do you think the engine would be?

4RE KLR · 08-05-2009, 12:39 PM

I once had one very similar to that one.

Mine was a 'Walco' long back frame. Not being satisfied with the status quo, I out a 190HP Corvair Spyder engine with four Weber's. That thing would rock your world in a great big hurry. Man it was fun to drive.

I put Mitchel aluminum wheels and Cepek paddles on it and went to the sand. The fun in those things is hard to describe.

Cost, well it is like a cart. You can spend as much, or as little as you like. There is not set.... You have to spend $$$ in order to make it go _____MPH. Those things will haul with very little effort and or cost.

As for VW parts, you can get them over the counter, or online.

The thing you will want to make sure of, is if the torsion bar is still in the car. That is the "wishbone' looking piece that would be behind the seat and down along the bottom of the rail. The transmission will sit in and bolt to it. So, if it has a transmission is it, it should have a torsion bar as well.

I'd get it if you have a place to rebuild it. Make sure the welds on the frame are good.

BTW:
If you do decide to put a Corvair engine in it be sure to turn the axle over. It runs opposite of a VW, or you will have 4 reverse gears and one forward gear. LOL, don't ask me how I know that. :) A Ford Pinto engine will also bolt right up to the transaxle.

06-22-2009, 07:57 PM	#1
ribbingrider31 Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 190	could this be a nice potential project? (dunebuggy!!!!!) Found this frame in my neighbors back yard... (he lets me drive back there) and was wondering if this could be a sweet new project? ik it would take alot of work but I'd be up for it (with the help of you of course lol) I'm pretty sure he'll sell it by seeing all the weeds around it and how neglected it is.

06-22-2009, 08:03 PM	#2
pizzamaker ****tard supreme Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: waldo,wisconsin Posts: 5,401	Re: could this be a nice potential project? (dunebuggy!!!!!) nice if you got a place to drive it? do it,, there fun and kinda cheap to build. is the transaxle still in it

06-22-2009, 08:05 PM	#3
ribbingrider31 Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 190	Re: could this be a nice potential project? (dunebuggy!!!!!) Yeah I'm pretty sure its still there. Looks like it was built with tractor tires too I was thinking about doing a project like this but seeing as i couldn't weld I wouldn't of been able to make a frame

06-22-2009, 09:18 PM	#4
kymike Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 155	Re: could this be a nice potential project? (dunebuggy!!!!!) all you need is a stock 1600 motor and a 3rib bus tranny and you can have some fun the a reasonable to build unless you want big power if that one is not good enough i have one i will sell you for 7500
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ribbingrider31 Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 190	Re: could this be a nice potential project? (dunebuggy!!!!!) how much do you think the engine would be?

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08-05-2009, 12:39 PM	#6
4RE KLR Whats that clicking noise Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 914	Re: could this be a nice potential project? (dunebuggy!!!!!) I once had one very similar to that one. Mine was a 'Walco' long back frame. Not being satisfied with the status quo, I out a 190HP Corvair Spyder engine with four Weber's. That thing would rock your world in a great big hurry. Man it was fun to drive. I put Mitchel aluminum wheels and Cepek paddles on it and went to the sand. The fun in those things is hard to describe. Cost, well it is like a cart. You can spend as much, or as little as you like. There is not set.... You have to spend $$$ in order to make it go _____MPH. Those things will haul with very little effort and or cost. As for VW parts, you can get them over the counter, or online. The thing you will want to make sure of, is if the torsion bar is still in the car. That is the "wishbone' looking piece that would be behind the seat and down along the bottom of the rail. The transmission will sit in and bolt to it. So, if it has a transmission is it, it should have a torsion bar as well. I'd get it if you have a place to rebuild it. Make sure the welds on the frame are good. BTW: If you do decide to put a Corvair engine in it be sure to turn the axle over. It runs opposite of a VW, or you will have 4 reverse gears and one forward gear. LOL, don't ask me how I know that. :) A Ford Pinto engine will also bolt right up to the transaxle.

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