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Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

Wingnut

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What do you guys think of this: Dune buggy.

 

I am not concerned about the blown engine. I would probably drop a motor out of a Corvair in it anyway. (More power, still air cooled, not to mention a Chevy product.)

 

The seller is a stupid sh!t, "Not being mechanically inclined I purchased this vehicle....".....What kind of retard that's not mechanically inclined buys a dune buggy?

 

I'm thinking that I can get a cheap toy out of his misfortune.

 

Let me know what you guys think.

clk7711 Enthusiast

clk7711

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Looks to be in pretty good shape. With a new engine and probably some rewiring it may be worth it. My brother started with a frame and ended up with this..........

 

 

dune-01.jpg

 

All it takes is time and money. Being a good mechanic helps also.

 

Good Luck.

watz Enthusiast

watz

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Sand rails are awesome!

 

Only things I hate racing in the dunes :thumbs:

 

Go for it! :thumbs:

 

Whooaa wait you had the OU sign up didn't you wingnut??? Do you go to little sahara? We are trying to plan another trip this spring. Either their or St. Anthony's... If I get the crew to go back down south, we should meet up !

Jersey Tahoe LT Enthusiast

Jersey Tahoe LT

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I say buy it. There are so many good parts on there. And you could rebuild that motor for about $200 and sell it for $600. I would suggest just buying a 1800 or 2000cc VW motor for it. And get an external Oil Cooler. The VW motors and trans are bullet proof when properly taken car of. I used to have a 67 Beetle and what a fun car it was. I was able to blow Mustangs camaros and Vetts of the line. It was so quick. But after 2nd gear they were so far ahead of me it wasn't funny. You will have no regrets. And the moron selilng it didn't even put a reserve. So you might get it close to the price now. Wait to bid until the last minuet and put your highst offer. You will most likely get it. I am gutsy and wait until the last 30 seconds. Good luck and let us know how you make out.

 

Later,

Brandon

Truckman031 Senior Enthusiast

Truckman031

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I would say buy it, especially if you know enough to fix it up nice. Good luck with the buy. You might even be able to get some money out of the existing engine.

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

Wingnut

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No, thats the current owner that did that. After the previous owner sold him a buggy with "engine issues".

 

My money says that it's something along the lines of the previous owner probably had the oil drained for storage, and this guy didn't put any in before driving it because he doesn't know d!ck about "dem der mechanical thingies."

 

I'm not sure if I'm gonna buy it though. I'm just kicking around the idea, and thought I would axe yous guys.

 

I wouldn't be able to park the truck in the garage anymore. :thumbs: Not sure I like that.

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