VOLKSWAGEN VW MANX STYLE DUNE BUGGY RESTORED

This a Manx style dune buggy on a VW swing axle pan with link pin beam.   Pink says originally built in 1969.   it was disassembled throughout the last year and repainted in Ford Candy apple Red.

Engine is a 1600 rebuilt by AL's VW in Downey CA  with over 40 years of experience.   Pulleys are new Scat and alternator kit was installed.   Ignition is new 009. Bosch wires and a Compufire chrome high output coil.   The exhaust was replaced with Bugpack chrome dune buggy model.   Pressure plate clutch and throw-out bearing were also replaced.   Engine tin is new and was painted to match the body color.   Carburetors are also new and are dual 40mm single barrel from Scat with Scat push pull style linkage.

Interior was done in gray removable carpet with vinyl sides along front seats.   The seats are Beard style suspension seats.   Passenger seat has a hole approximately one inch around.   Steering wheel is a new Mooneyes California metal flake with steering column painted to match.   Has billet knob for lights and red anodized bezel for the ignition switch.   The pedal assembly and emergency brake handle were painted gray to match with a new black roller gas pedal and heavy duty accelerator cable installed.   New t handle billet shifter was also installed.

The brakes were gone through with all new drums custom made to fit the US Dish Mag style wheels. No wheel adapters were used.   All brake lines hard and soft were replaced.   Master cylinder is a new bus style with round reservoir on top. Shoes. wheel cylinders and hardware were also replaced.   New shocks on all 4 corners and pan was painted in a semi gloss black.   The fuel line was replaced from front to back with a new gas tank and sealed by Macs Radiator in Bellflower.   The emergency brake is non functional.

Electrically was replaced with a new harness front to rear with new ignition switch and headlight switch.   Turn signal switch is a chrome universal style with working hazard switch.   Front head lights are chrome Empi style buggy lights. front turn signals are reproduction early Bug lights and the tail lights are 39 Ford tear drop with blue dots from Mooneyes.   License plate light is chrome with a Mooneyes frame.   There is no horn or wipers installed. Also a new starter was installed.

I've described the buggy to the best of my knowledge. It is a very clean car and mechanically sound. I am happy to answer any questions by email or phone.   Happy bidding.  

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