Vw Fiberglass Dune Buggy Body Kits 9 out of 10 based on 391 ratings. It deserves to be saved and restored to former glory. It was very hard to let it go as it was in beautiful shape but It just sat there for years on end. Both of these chassis required a specific body that looked similar to the Manx, but allowed the Corvair's coil springs to fit under the fenders. I saw it and had to have it. $50. The version they often advertised was called the Roadster. This 1975 fiber glass body sits on a 1963 Volkswagen chassis. Find your dream car today. The front fenders are flat. These bodies have a hood that is exactly like a real Manx. Offered to a gentleman that helped build it and then passed along to my father that also helped build it. This one John calls a wide recess Lido. (was X-0029). On the dash it has "White Wind" molded on the top Center on the Dash. The previous owner was under the impression it was a Welch Fun Car, which makes sense since the company was in town (I'm in Salt Lake City). Save. Also the rear seat back area above the tail. Originally going to sell it. It spent 12 years on a Mexican beach (what a life eh!) Stock 74' engine with dual webber 32/36 carbs. View Images. Oil Sump Screen and Gasket Kit for 1300-1600cc VW Type 1 - Kit 8012. Meyers saw an opportunity to use his fiberglass skills, gleaned from the years of boat-building. The under fender supports are very unique and look to be the sturdiest I have ever seen. The tail section has a small raised box for the rear plate. This may be somebody's version of an Ocelot. It has been nick named the Fish mouth buggy for it's different nose. Body was metallic blue with metal flake. Bought in a good deal. This buggy has a distinctive hood (single ridge, pointed in the front) and unique tail box that raises up above the back end. It was, and still is, a free-spirited vehicle, ditching the unsafe, odd bug-shaped metal body of the Beetle in favor of an even less safe, stranger-looking lightweight fiberglass tub. Only $3000. The key IdTrait here is the shield shapes bump on the nose of the T buggy hood. Might be a Marcus Scorpion? Dads friend built the car in the San Fernando valley sometime in the 60's. It also has a badge location in the center of these that carried the company logo sticker. 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars (5) $529.95 $ 529. The GT-GS is identical to the GT. It has a very wide and shallow tail box. One other LTD I saw online also did not have the splashguards. Type 1 swing soon to be upgraded to 009 bus. Built and designed for low handling in an autocross situation just as the other models Autocraft desighned. Dolphin Industries out of Florida. The fronts are Smart Car tires pre 08 (In 08 they now have wider tires front and back). The rear fenders are very distinctive and lack any kind of ridge between the fender and the inner body. The X-0046 looks like a turtle. Message. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to . from three different markings on the body: a raised bump with a badge saying "EMPI Imp" on the nose of the hood, an "EMPI" logo modeled into the front of main body under the hood (this is not visible unless the hood is removed), and a . I don't know if these were common on a lot of buggys but if not, would be good evidence to support my theory. Wife then girlfriend loved it and we saved and save to build it. Click the X-0042 Topic to discuss this X-File. Runs a fiberglass fuel tank in the front (it leaks now) Fiberglass body hood and dash panel. got it almost done just to find i dont like how it turned out so i am going to build a new irs frame for it this winter. The hood has a raised strip down the center which ends at an oval. The back seat area is flat (no spare tire or battery area) and the dash has a wide rectangular center drop section. They decided to built that style into a buggy body kit. It was made by Linton Corporation of Sidney, Montana. The EAST COAST laws required full engine coverage after 1970. It has a hood very similar to an EMPI Imp. If you know more about Arabian dune buggy bodies. This was a Father's Day gift about 4 years ago. I bought it from them in 2006(it had last run in '84). It is the only 3 seater I can find. Vopard Enterprises of Sui sun City California created this aerodynamic roadster. email deereater@comcast.net if you know the company and name of the buggy that made this one. The body is sort of a Manx type clone with some noteable differences. Also, the Finally! I cant find any info on this type of car. Same owner throughout. There seem to be some slight changes in the examples we have on file. In fact, they were the first to create a fiberglass dune buggy in 1964 which set off their tradition of breaking new ground in the industry. This looks very similar to a BCBee, but the hood is of a different style. The roll bar is also large chrome tube. It has a tail box, the engine covered for Euro-requirements, headlights in the fenders, and a hood scoop. Paint is yellow but has a metalflake blue under it, It look some what like a BERTRAM but the hood is differant DMV sticker states 1970 special construction. The mounts for the headlights may be of Dunbar design. purchased from a friend in Oregon. Apache Fiberglass in Springfield Ohio made a version fo the Sand Shark buggy that was also built elsewhere. Bushmaster out of Texas made several different models. The sides very low, flat and wide. The mounts for the headlights may be of Dunbar design. Also back of buggy body comes down very low and has a door to gain access to the engine . Co. East. . These were built by a company called VW GT Conversions Inc. in Connecticut verified by the builder's son in law. Write Review and Win $200 + + Review + Sell Car. It was found in a barn in the New York area. 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. Tailbox was raised for more clearance. Clamshell fenders like an Imp on the front. Thunder Bug was Custom Built mold made by Clay Diekmann and Tony Vierra of Manx House (a dune buggy shop) in 1968 in Sunnyvale California. Boss Bug was made by Perfect Plastcis of PA. Manx style buggy with bubble side pods and fastback hardtop. Top is one piece and the Tub is Seperate. Warner brother sued them for the use of the name Road Runner. Click "X-0036 Topic" to see the discussion on this X-File. His more. 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. Previously, this was a X-file (X-44). Classic Volkswagen Dune Buggy for Sale. 1974 VW Beetle Type 1, AK Engine, 1600 dual port, 46hp. So, his company faced competitors with buggies of their own that, in . "Spy versus Spy" buggy - it has an Ocelot front but a lot pointier and the tail is a lot more cut off. The tail is a single box. heavy duty fiberglass body. Not a '56. Dad never could figure out the body on it though. This could be a feature of the buggy or something the original owner decided to do. Dune buggy that my Grandfather owned before he passed , it was sold as part of his estate. Another unique feature of the body is the rear deck/shelf area behind the rear seat. The hood has a one off license plate box that is a curved recess. The pointed nose, high rear engine cover, and Datusun 280Z like headlight recesses are very easy to pick out of a crowd. For the longest time, in the designer fiberglass dune buggy world, there was a mythological car of legend and folklore. Sand Flea Dune Buggy resembles a typical dune buggy. Turned out to be a 1956. The only opening is a rear lid over the engine cover. Terra was located on Lebanon Rd. Almost all of these dune buggies were sold as kit cars and one of their biggest draw cards was just how cheap they were to build. Very wide like a Spatz rear. He interjected that he "had one of those". I am also wondering how much I could possibly sell this car completely restored? Allied dune buggy. Wonder if anyone has the scoop on this manufacturer and body style. Interesting buggy with homogulous features. They were handlaid fiberglass construction with chopper gun re-inforcements. I fell in love with it. Under the hood is an EMPI logo. A similar design is the Enos "500". The tail box raises up above the rest of the tail. http://homepage.mac.com/threeringfarm/apache/Personal72.html. Runs great, lots of fun, very fast, climbs anything. The Allied 30 30 was very similar to the 20 2, only the this model is unique in that it has opening doors. The Vokaro is really more of a sports car kit body but I have seen so many of them raised and off roaded it has to also be included in our dune buggy files. The car will now drive daily in Huntington Beach CA. As one of the most respected names in the business, Manx dune buggy parts all feature high-quality construction and durable materials for a long-lasting solution for your favorite off-road or street buggy. wagnerimprovall@hughes.net ,please let me know if you have any ideas what make it is. in Monson, Ma. just got back together so i can drive it for the summer. The trike was taken apart, all the parts were cleaned and or painted. 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. 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 . I would greatly appreciate any answers as to what this is. high arches and the rear box section is round. Headlight buckets are sunk into the fenders. I have not seen or heard of too many of these. Square Fenders and a box back. The body has two raised sections on the hood to facilitate the installation of later wipers. I have completely rewired it, the wiring when I purchased it was not in the best condition. The Tarantula was made by B&N Fiberglass in Ohio. The EMPI Imp 1970 model differs from the 68/69 in a number of ways. Drives on nice days. 1969 Volkswagen *VW* Beetle Dune Buggy 2-seater fiberglass body bug. In our research the Balboa Lido is the genetic orrgin of this style. VW based 2054cc with duel 44 carbs,120cam,and a lot more!! Son made a bad joke, this is how it got the name refuge shopping Kart! Rebuilt everything that could be and bought new that could not. Built for John Amsley in 69 or 70. AlbarES (See The Dune Buggy Handbook for a full description), Abar S (See The Dune Buggy Handbook for a full description). I got it from a guy who was a shop teacher in Monterey Ca. See pages 52-53 of the Dune Buggy Handbook for a complete description of the Fiber Jet Cobra. Engine lid for access to the engine. Just built a 1651 with bugpack heads and some hipo stuff, tri mil exh duel solex, runs like a champ, still breaking in. The most unique one was called the SideWinder. looks like a meyers manx without hood emblem. Intend to do a full restoration. Stock 1500 Single port from the 67' bug it was built from. This buggy has an offset hood scoop pattern and a stepped dash with a radio plate area. The Apache Roadster had the same bump. Bandit Dune Buggies. Its pretty rusted up but the body is in great shape. A dune buggy is a vehicle that has large tires designed for traveling on sand. Thanks to Bart for the ID on this one. With so many fiberglass buggies on the web its hard for me to figure out the company that made this one. We also manufacture a series of fiberglass Dune Buggy bodies and frames. The X-0032 is most likely a European buggy body. The tail is a Manx style tail. I have done a few little things since I have owned it. Baja GT (See The Dune Buggy Handbook for a full description). It may be called a Kansas City Clipper, but we do not have confirmation on that. powder coatedngine s. Location: Saginaw, MI 48624 $3,500.00 VW dune buggy fl titled 1600 dual port motor Pensacola, FL 32413, USA A prop would be right at home on the engine cover. DAC laid up a lightweight fiberglass body and designed it to fit a short VW floorpan and running gear. An all-new Meyers Manx Remastered Kit uses modern technology to make a fiberglass body that is more precise than the original's and includes a couple of updates for easier assembly. The most noteable difference between other T models is the size of this kit. Any history on this body? Built 1600 CC. 68 Volkswagon Beetle. The rear cargo area is flat with a recessed battery box on the passenger side. All new paint on everything.that's a whole lot of sandblasting. September 23, 2013. The grille area is not straight. Our example here comes from Ohio and was modified for the rear to tilt for engine access. in Crawfordsville, Ind 47933. Box gussets make the front fenders rollproof. It is an Action Roadster and it was made by Action Fiberglass out of Santa Ana, CA. Not much is know about the Arabian Fiberglass dune buggy kits that were sold. Son and I build it ina weeks time fresh out of paint shop. If you don't know the manufacturer of your buggy, add it to the "New X-Files" registry with some identification thumbnails. They took a different approach to top design and made the only Manx style hardtop I know of that had gull wing doors. I BECAME THE NEW OWNER. local junk yard had this for his wife and I worked him for 2 years to sell it to me. . We never knew exactly what kit the friend bought / built (dad never asked). Apache - Apache Automotive Plastics of Geneva, OH. Wife and I have drive all over including all the way to Key West Flordia and back twice. Plans for future Corvair (140 HP Corsa) power. Built in New Smyrna Beach Florida. Save. Reinforcment tubes from front rear fender to beginning of rear fender on each side. Or trade it for a baja buggie :), Its all mine, event the bits that fall off LOL. I own 2 of these buggies, two buddies each own one and I know of 3 more.I've heard they were either made in Lethbridge or Winnipeg, Canada. $42.99. Also check for more dune buggies, sand rails and specialty dune buggy kits . One of the most complete and original pickup kits offered. He lost interest and I turned around and bought it from him for a little of nothing. Has diamond bump on hood. body and Aluminum alloy body skin . We were on Craig's list looking for parts and found this 1962 buggy for sale, so we called took a 320 mile round trip to look at the car and ended up bringing it home. He did all of the hard work all I really had to do was put it together. It is pretty much 100% a clone of the Sand Rover body sold by Joe Poty East. For X-0041, the hood, dash, and tub are one piece. Period PURPLE METAL FLAKE. I need to fab a top!!! Everything is in pieces. A key IDTrait is the triangle shape in the rear fender area. . of masking tape #0002. The bump is round on the bottom with straight sides and a point on the top where it meets the ridge. Full resto in progress. Fiberglass with gold flake paint. Identified over at The Samba by numerous members. The tail is a classic box. The buggy looks a lot like a Manx from the side. Designed for either a regular shortened pan or Corvair use. For the X-0035, the hood looks like a Spatz but the rest is way different. Modified rear lights. This buggy has "Dolphin Industries" molded into the fiberglass. Modeled after the Corvette front slope the dune buggy still had classic features that were just abnormally exaggerated. This buggy comes out of the Washington state area. Joe Poty MFG. The body is a classic 2 piece fiberglass kit. If we get a positive ID, the entries will move to the appropriate mfg registry. Also the rear seat back area above the tail. One piece body, clamshell fenders and lights in fenders. The rear seat has a battery box and front to back trough. A C cab model was also available. There were only 5 Beaujangle Can Am made in the UK, although they were first made in the U.S and called a "Humbug". looks a bit like a Lido or a Bertram Fiberglass with the curved fenders and mouth part to the hood, but the top hood patterns are both different than Unknown Yellow Buggy. This buggy has square fenders and a flip up tail. Looks like a big open mouth in the hood, but not Cobra like - square instead. Trucker from Victoria Canada bought it while in California in the late 1960's early 1970's. The front license plate area has EMPI molded into it and goes almost straight down instead of diving under the front beam. The German Imp was manufactured under license from EMPI by both AHS and Karmann. A 2 seat buggy with room for a jump seat or storage. Was advertisied from 68-93. He found it on Ebay and drove out to Michigan to buy it. I think they may have been an option. But body of beetle was wrecked in front so a new project emerged. Fiberglass Buggies by Berrien Buggy - Acme Car Company Fiberglass Buggies by Berrien Buggy Home / Fiberglass Buggies by Berrien Buggy 34 COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM: -18 Metalflake -16 Solid Colors Color representations are a close approximation. Fun Products Stutz. Click X-0038 Topic" to discuss this buggy. Molded in fiberglass with a durable "gel coat" finish, the NOSTALGIA needs no painting. Traded a pair of woofers to another kid in exchange in the mid-80s, then placed it behind my parents house for 20 years. In the photo album we have a vintage photo of the store front. . The tail has a wide horizontal area with a cut out for a US license plate. The Deserter GS is a Series 1 Deserter with the GS chassis under it to convert the buggy to a mid engine layout. Stored in a crate for many years before being built. Manx-Vair Designed for the Corvair motor, this Manx was available with two different chassis variants. But for a street car a solid bar will work best. The Apache kits also had an optional fiberglass wrapped windshield area unlike any other kit of the day. Many makers copied the mini T style. Automotive of San Diego, CA. It was a true T buggy four seater and was introduced by Hot VW magazine in April 1970. See Deserter GT for more info. The body is a tradidtional Manx Style, with a box on the tail. Fenders are standard flat in the front and the tail has a large box with rounded sides. The guys who built this put Chevy adapter plates on, and the wheels are from an old Corvette (not sure the exact vintage - late 60's I think). It was built by JC Fiberglass in California. Buggy Masters Buggy was distributed by Buggy Masters Industries out of Gardenia Ca. The molded fiberglass dash is often found on cheaper bodies as they just pulled a copy of the ABS dash but couldn't make one of ABS in the boat shop they. California Clippers have the same Tail as Spoiler made by Desert Fox Dune Buggies. You can contact Alfredo at +521-333-1000-444 or alfredo_gomez@me.com. It is a 2 pc. It is running a 1600 single carb VW engine. The main reason for this purchase was the wheels. He retired to a vacation home in Mexico. It has a very wide and shallow tail box. . The Boss GT looks like a typical kit car. Classifieds for Classic Volkswagen Dune Buggy. Some like our example here had a cut away area for the light to show through. shortened 62 pan looks like 14 1/2 inches cut out. (There is also a "Hummer" knock off called a Humbug that causes confusion). 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. Built up on a 1961 Beetle frame with 14 inches chopped out of the middle. It has Ca. Flat fenders. Hood opens, uses original (as far as I can tell) Beetle hardware, lights, etc. Has no ID tag. Protected with a gel coat. Belly Pan Body Gasket Fits VW Fiberglass Dune Buggy 1949-1977 # CPR701100-DB. livc.net. I have pictures of 2 unbuilt bodies I have since purchased, and one complete car that another Samba member owns. Concept One was a very unique model designed to be a more modern buggy. This buggy looks a lot like a Sand Dancer Brougham T, but it has a double tail box. He purchased the body, upholstery, windshield, etc. We are a club in PA. We are always looking for new members and there are never any membership dues! This one piece buggy has a smooth hood that flares up into the rounded fenders. 4-Seater Dune Buggy Style: The 4-seater style fiberglass dune buggy body fits a standard size VW Beetle chassi without modification. Exhuast Headers With Stinger Pipe And Spark Arrestor. Login Home Account Buggy ID Forum Registry DBA Shop Clubs History How To Square/flat fenders. Some are labeled with Kellison in circle molded into the tailgate area of the bed. The X-0032 is most likely a European buggy body. It was a pedigree Dune Buggy from 1968. The car was originally titled in AZ before moving to CA where it lost it's pan and was retitled before moving to NV. There is also a step in the side just in front of the rear wheels. The fenders are missing the standard headlight stand offs. Worked out the accelleration flat spot. It has been converted back to a single PICT 34 carb and has a pointless distributor. Has full sides and a T roof, lost the hatches, rear engine valence. Rear wheels locked up completely about a mile from the house. Unknown. Dune Buggy has 1965 vw chasis with a manx fiberglass body. It has one well under the rear seat for the battery. front left cylinder not carrying well carb was dumping fuel when I fired it up probly rings washed out the cylinder. This is the full tilt dune buggy from Allied. 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. I'm the third owner (the second owner only stored it for most of its life). Fiber Jet Indy Enos 500 takes its design from the Lido, but has rounded fenders and an abruptly truncated front hood. SKU: 00-4212-. more pictures go to www.cerealcitytubclub.com. number I guess the highway patrol stamped there, 4607245. Seperate hood and dash. Up 4 sale or trade 1 nice fiberglass body dune buggy with canvas top,& zip n windows, stereo,wire wheels,dual port. The hood has a single ridge while the tail appears slightly rounded. Hand Made Structure Our body shells are hand made to order, they come in an outstanding smooth finish. Super Safari was a second generation buggy made by Safari. The hood has a single ridge. The body comes standard with the hood fitted and mounted. To add an entry or update your entry, click here to login, Grandpa Crotch Rocket PhotoBucket Gallery. Dune Buggy Kits. It is similar to the Bushwacker buggy. The bump is round on the bottom with straight sides and a point on the top where it meets the ridge. Sport T was made by T&T Custom of Jacksonville, FL. The step in the side is very unique. Vw 1600 , solex carburetor , high flow air filter , bosch components. 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