Installing spun alloy tank in rear. X-0004 has a large oval opening in the front of the hood reminding us of a Cobra. Looks like a Manx with a scoop on the hood. Looks just like a Safari except for the slight ridge along the hood and the leading edge of the hood tucks back under the body. The Joe Poty Sand Rover has a unique hood ridge that is round at the bottom and widens near the windshield. The at the time were making fiberglass parts for Model T hot rod enthusists. Trucker from Victoria Canada bought it while in California in the late 1960's early 1970's. This example has yet to be cut for a gas tank even. in Monson, Ma. We just have front shots of X-0048. 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. Me, and my buddy that owns a Manx both think its a Bermoco Race HTV Buggy. They used Polylite 98-381 and a heavy layer of woven matting. A place to register your X-File Buggy. MiniVolks is completely flat. Nostalgia Dune Buggy Body - Standard Colors $2400.00 Nostalgia Dune Buggy Body - Metal Flake Colors $3450.00 Lancer Dune Buggy Body $2065.95 Roadster-T Dune Buggy Body $3109.95 Genesis 4-Seater Dune Buggy Body - Standard Colors $3350.00 Genesis 4-Seater Dune Buggy Body - Metal Flake $4120.00 Fiberglass Dune Buggy Hard Top $1130.00 The Apache kits also had an optional fiberglass wrapped windshield area unlike any other kit of the day. Body ready for paint. This 1975 fiber glass body sits on a 1963 Volkswagen chassis. fiberglass body, all curves, no straight lines on it, bought three weeks ago from a parents friend in southern ohio. email deereater@comcast.net if you know the company and name of the buggy that made this one. The need many small fiberglass repair. Eventually passed to my brother then on to me. These buggies were built by Dave McClien out of San Jose, CA. Co. East. Boonie Buggy mad by Fibe-Ron Manufacturing. Vw Fiberglass Dune Buggy Body Kits 9 out of 10 based on 391 ratings. Alameda Fiberglass built this style of pickup kit. According to the Meyers Manx website, the buggy kit presently . Includes Aluminum Frame With Glass And Rubber Seal. Son and I build it ina weeks time fresh out of paint shop. Built up on a 1961 Beetle frame with 14 inches chopped out of the middle. just got back together so i can drive it for the summer. The Surviver was made by B.M.B. 1971 thru 1973 1600 DP not the original if pan is 1974, engine serial number begins "AE". They were handlaid fiberglass construction with chopper gun re-inforcements. Al Menah Shrine Motor Corps Dune Buggy Unit, Fiberglass Green Metalflake Convertible top I am told that my buggy is a 1971 Sand Dancer built in Webberville Mi, Originally 1964 6 volt 40 hp currently 72 1600 dualport 60 HP, Ed. The wheel base is 94 1/2 which provides room for two adults in the front, two adults in the rear and a small bench seat suitable for small children or luggage. This buggy has built in head light buckets and a one piece body. They were one of the production facilities for the EMPI Imp kits. We have only one ad to reference and a few photos. You can contact Alfredo at +521-333-1000-444 or alfredo_gomez@me.com. 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. "ACE" is molded into the tailgate. This buggy turned up on the sand dunes over here in Australia - Any one have any idear what this might be Stored in a crate for many years before being built. Bought this from my uncles who had it in their barn for 20 years. X-0033 may be a buggy manufactured by Bermoco. Once we get two or more identical buggies, we will create a unique registry for those entries and add them to the ID process. Runs a fiberglass fuel tank in the front (it leaks now) 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. He did all of the hard work all I really had to do was put it together. The tail has a very slight tail box while the dash is all fiberglass and it is integral with the hood. just added the coil overs and exhaust for inspiration, lol. and I've bought it in Sweden. The original owner must have driven around for 4 years and then it sat with a buggered transaxle since 1974 (as evidenced by the registration stickers on the rear plate). purchased 25 or so years ago, & now its time to get on it. A prop would be right at home on the engine cover. 1600 stock VW with dual solex 30/32 carbs. Once she got over me buying a "car" without telling her (since when does 30 lbs of fiberglass constitute 'a car'?) The taillights are recessed as was the allied. 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. Wife and I have drive all over including all the way to Key West Flordia and back twice. It was previously listed as an X-0018 X-File. This Dune Buggy was built in 1969 and has remained all stock and in storage for the past 30 years. The car is still sporting it's original orange metal flake gelcoat! 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. The Shorette brothers (Dick and Leroy) started their business in The trike was taken apart, all the parts were cleaned and or painted. Also back of buggy body comes down very low and has a door to gain access to the engine. Look closely and you'll notice the sides are too low to be a exact clone. This buggy was made by Marcas Fiberglass, Atwater CA. 145/65/R15s mounted on a 5" rim on the front (pushing the limits a bit.) Dune Buggy Dash with cheats: increase your speed and bump up your health bar too! It was manufactured by Wind an Sea from Costa Mesa, CA. Probably bumping up to 1500cc when I get it rebuilt. BJ. Sport T was made by T&T Custom of Jacksonville, FL. Fenders are standard flat in the front and the tail has a large box with rounded sides. 10 vehicles matched John McCabe. (c)2016 - Acme Trailer Works, Inc. Its left hand drive and is a monoque design. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to . The grille has a slight taper from the center back slightly to the furthest edges of the sides. powder coatedngine s. Location: Saginaw, MI 48624 $3,500.00 VW dune buggy fl titled 1600 dual port motor Pensacola, FL 32413, USA Smooth fenders and hood. Check out the tail "Bustle" or as some called it, diaper. 1970 Clodhopper Project Ride: Dune Buggy with Heart. It has a hood very similar to an EMPI Imp. The first variant is the Manx-Vair CC. The previous owner lived in Ohio and had the buggy in Fripp Island, SC when I purchased it. For the X-0035, the hood looks like a Spatz but the rest is way different. shortened 62 pan looks like 14 1/2 inches cut out. We just have an ad to work off of. Type unknown. 1974 VW Beetle Type 1, AK Engine, 1600 dual port, 46hp. The Touring T is built on a 94" wheelbase. if any can tell me what style the body is please let me know. Vw 1600 , solex carburetor , high flow air filter , bosch components. In 2011, Dune Engines LLC started to produce the Dune Imp using the original 1970 molds to produce new Imp bodies, hoods, and side pods. Marauder was an authorized copy of the Deserter. The Safari has a unique rear fender area that slopes smoothly down to the vertical lip. Original crome wheels and rims from 68 beetle. buying stock piles of stuff for it before i really start to tinker with it. Plus the back of mine wraps around the back of the motor like none I've ever seen. These sand slingers have shown at the Petersen, crossed the RM Sotheby's auction block, and posted big wins at Baja and Pikes Peak. Currently in garage getting a disc brake conversion. I've looked at the ads on your site, I just took a fiberglass roof off of mine looks identical to the one on the ad. Click the X-0041 Topic to discuss this X-File. Refine. been in the family 25 years unknown origon. Free or royalty-free photos and images. The contracted Terra-Knife (now know as Terra-buggy) to build the buggy they called a "Cyote" and rename it as a Rascal. The fronts are Smart Car tires pre 08 (In 08 they now have wider tires front and back). A VW bug is a common model for turning into a dune buggy. Found a Hurst shifter and restored it to new. tight 1200cc vw engine. This buggy looks a lot like a Sand Dancer Brougham T, but it has a double tail box. It seems kind of far fetched especially because I can't find any images of the car online. Classic Volkswagen Dune Buggy for Sale. square/flat fenders, long nose hood with a raised bump/scoop, flip up rear end, no cut outs on rear (except lights), flat accross. 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 . The Sand Rover T buggy was a pickup styled dune buggy kit. Hood scoop and side pods were not molded in. This buggy has a distinctive hood (single ridge, pointed in the front) and unique tail box that raises up above the back end. The buggy looks a lot like a Manx from the side. This one is owned by the original owner and builder. Message. Two seater. Rounded front fenders. I have completely rewired it, the wiring when I purchased it was not in the best condition. The company's design style is an enhancement of the traditional body shape, offering quick body integrations in concert with vintage Volkswagen chassis. 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars (5) $529.95 $ 529. The Deserter was available in two kit-car configurations: the S1 and the GT. The tail looks like a "Lincoln Continental" kit with a place for the rear tire to mounted on the engine lid. They are often confused with a Kyote because of similarities in design. looking to join one in ohio. It has a Hood Ornament that resembles a Ford Model A hood ornament and a Ford metal grill. Any tips on what kind of buggy this would be appriciated! FF Buggy is nicely described in the "Dune Buggy Handbook" on pages 48 and 49. Performance Built 1600CC Flat 4 Engine, EMPI Intake With Rebuilt Weber Carburetor. have old 'ol school 4 bolt mags i am gonna mount after the disc conversion front and adapter for back. Under the hood is an EMPI logo. Write Review and Win $200 + + Review + Sell Car. He put a new clip on the front end with disc brakes but never did much else. not sure, never seen a nother one like it (until now on here) that's why i like it. ACE Industries Pickup. 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. Desert Fox Spoiler. The Deserter GS is a Series 1 Deserter with the GS chassis under it to convert the buggy to a mid engine layout. The legnth was designed to be on a full size VW chassis. The Meyers Manx Monocoque buggies were the first and original fiberglass dune buggy bodies to built. I haven't seen another buggy like mine and I would like to find one for sale asr a project car. Same owner throughout. Download Dune Buggy stock photos. The body, dash, hood, battery box, are all one piece. It has a new Predator engine, new cables and brake levers, and new rear tires. This body is similar to a classic style. Dolphin Industries out of Florida. Was gold/orange metalic originally. It may be misspelled "Survivor". VW Manx Clone Dune Buggy. The Glitterbug dash did not have the leg for the radio on the dash. 1962 VW pan cut 14-1/2 inches, adjustable front end, rear swing- Axel. No club at this time but would like to talk to a club if any in the central valley Modesto area. View car 30+ days ago 5 Pictures 1972 Volkswagen Dune Buggy $20,000 62269, O'Fallon, Saint Clair County, IL 1972 1 Miles 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. 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. I remember it was a four-seat, greenish,fiberglass, with a "Flintstones" like white top. I found this buggy under a tarp in the rain, u know how the story goes Now, i've been looking like crazy trying to ID this buggy. Members of Cumberland Valley Classics Car Club. Click "X-0036 Topic" to see the discussion on this X-File. A similar design is the Enos "500". Thank you. and the windsheild bolts to hood/dash. livc.net. The rest of the hood is smooth. Her fiberglass body was made in 1970 by . 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. It spent 12 years on a Mexican beach (what a life eh!) A tachometer pod is molded into the dash. 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). I beleive I have a Bermoco HTV buggy. It is a shortened pan dune buggy. The Bandido is one of the coolest dune buggy model ever built in my opinion. The body is in storage until engine is done. This looks a lot like an EMPI Imp, but the rear fenders are very different, its missing the hood bump for an Imp badge and the dash is different. Sand Dancer manufactured the 1979 Brougam "T" fiberglass body kit. One piece body, clamshell fenders and lights in fenders. A new guy at work was hurting for money, and I picked it up for $300. Were they all made in 1970? Its pretty rusted up but the body is in great shape. X-0034 has a unique hood with a ridge, a diamond and two spurs coming off the diamond. It's design started as the Lido and later the influence can be seen in the Le Tigre and the FF buggy in England. All the ones I've seen have used piano hinges and crate latches as hardware. Offset hood scoops on this buggys hood. I have only seen this leg on the Late Sears Rascal buggies that were made by Terra Buggy in Crawfordsville Ill. Another one I found for sale out in Jersey, what a deal! Found her on Craigslist. Bought it from a friend who found it and only had it for a month. The square windshield frame and scoop look like a Sand Rover T buggy. This buggy has "Dolphin Industries" molded into the fiberglass. The body has a pair of rear seats molded in. The Buggy Masters Buggy is a classic style buggy with low cut sides. It has a tail box, the engine covered for Euro-requirements, headlights in the fenders, and a hood scoop. It was primarily sold around the Michigan and Indian border area. Old American racing alloy rims(sand blasted and painted white). Allied dune buggy. The nose is flattened and very distinctive. I have done a few little things since I have owned it. 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. Been sitting in the same place for 42 years. shortened pan buggy. Click the X-0043 Topic to discuss this X-File. Save. the driver. Why am i reading this?? He retired to a vacation home in Mexico. It was built for a full legnth chassis with two chromed tube roll bars intergrated into the body desighn. Looks exactly like the Unique III LTD, but without the molded-in splashguards. Free Shipping from Motobuys.com, Dune Buggys. Joe Poty MFG. The Califonia Clipper is a classic style body. On a VW chassis. The dash is molded into the hood. 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 X-0011. 1966 VW Shortened Pan/w ball joint front end. I am also wondering how much I could possibly sell this car completely restored? My dad and his brothers all drove it in high school. If anyone has the literature by Fun Products, please let us know. The Tarantula was made by B&N Fiberglass in Ohio. I cant find any info on this type of car. Mr. Meyers took legal action to stop them but lost. i have a a lot of the same headaches when using the ID link. They manufactured this style and at least eight other fiberglass body styles. Flip up rear end, no cut outs on rear (except lights), and flat across. Will be road worthy in a couple of weeks. UPDATE, 2/20/2021: Bruce Meyers, creator of the Meyers Manx dune buggy, died on Friday at his home in California. 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.. Originally going to sell it. Also check for more dune buggies, sand rails and specialty dune buggy kits . Allison Fiberglass based in Daytona Beach Florida built the Allison Daytona. Everything below is BRAND NEW and no corners were cut when building this truly unique high end cart: - Admiral 8hp speed / torque motor - Curtis 500 amp programmable controller - Curtis Albright heavy duty solenoids - Brand new NAPA GOLF CART batteries - Throttle box The car featured a fiberglass bodyshell coupled with Volkswagen Beetle frame and engine. Sand Flee - Also check out the Sand Flea "Pull-It". It is in 100% perfect original condition, as found. The body comes standard with the hood fitted and mounted. It was very hard to let it go as it was in beautiful shape but It just sat there for years on end. "Spy versus Spy" buggy - it has an Ocelot front but a lot pointier and the tail is a lot more cut off. The emblem shows Starbucks Kustom of Denver, CO. Stephens Sandshark was produced by Stephens Engineering of Fort Lauderdale, FL. (was X-0029). It has Ca. 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