Heres my "new" project. An old fiberglass body dune buggy. Had it for bout 8 years now. Started as a complete buggy, stripped it and bought a bug with IRS. Now i decided to go with a custom tube chassis. The ol man i bought it from is gettin old so i want to get it done before he passes. It was his son's until he took his own life when he was about 20... He wouldnt sell it to anyone until i asked him and he said he would sell it to me as long as i dont sell it or let it just sit up and rot. THis has been a long time comin and im ready to finish it for Mr. Bill. Heres a couple of pics of the frame so far. I'l post more as we make more progress. hope to have the frame in paint by monday.BODY MATED WITH CHASSIS.jpgFRONT END BUGGY.jpgBUGGY CHASSIS.jpg

looking good man keep at it ....

I remembers them fiberglass bodys runnin' 'round !!! Thats gonna be cool when you git it goin' and along the way of buildin' it !!!!

thanks guys. Its been a long time comin.

looks like you are doing a super job on the frame construction.

That looks cool. What you gunna power it with???

hope to get a VW stroker motor.

Eastex what type of tubing bender you using? I'm in the market for one. Thinking about building one or getting one of those J2 benders. Any thoughts? I'm bending alum tube.
Nice buggy by the way. They were very popular aound here in SoIndiana.
Randy

Thanks, and i cant take any credit for the fab. I just got ideas Im workin with a guy in Hawkins Tx. He is doin all the fab. He has a small one man shop and does excellent work. He does true Custom work. No jigs, just time and patience lol. his site is www.hawkeyebuggies.com

I'll ask him next time i call him.

Here are some more pics of the frame in paint. along with the inner cage and front bumper.

more..

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Woody

Lookin good brotha!!!

We'll have to get a 30 pack and go piss off all the cops in longview when that sucker gets done!!!

Goin to pick it up tomorow mornin. post some more pics then

Got it home saturday mornin. now for the drum to disc conversion and suspension..

one more of the interior. This thing is tiny lol

well, been hard to come up with extra cash these days, but finally got around to puttin the disc brake conversion on the front . still havent put on the calipers and stuff. Im going to wait until i have all my brake system in line before that so they dont get rusty and chit.
This is going to be quite the project, as i have to come up with every single piece on the whole damn thing. Every nut, bolt, hose. But, in the end it will be just what i want.
Did also manage to pick up and install new shocks on all four wheels.
here's a couple pics of the front, havent put the rear on yet, been workin a few extra jobs to move this thing along.

looks awesome keep da pics commin

Gonna be nice when you get er done.