Building a Dune Buggy: Everything You Need to Know to Build Any VW-based Dune Bu

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Dune Buggies (or Beach Buggies), are kit cars based on the chassis and running gear of fatally corroded VW Beetles.This is the complete step by step guide to the equipment and building techniques needed to build a Buggy, helping you to create a superb, roadworthy multi-purpose vehicle.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

There has been a huge resurgence of interest in Dune Buggies (Beach Buggies), kit cars based on the chassis and running gear of fatally corroded VW Beetles. Here is the complete step by step practical guide to the equipment and building techniques needed to build a Buggy, as well as sound guidance on the choice of donor car and new components. With this manual in your workshop, you can build any VW-based Dune Buggy avoiding all the common pitfalls and money sapping mistakes, and ending up with a superb, roadworthy multi-purpose vehicle.

Table of Contents

Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction Part One: The Big Plan Our approach Optional approach Somewhere to Work Sourcing Parts Donor vehicles the Options Suspension and Brakes Wheels stud configurations and their implications Styling Part Two: Getting Started Tools and Techniques Safety Jacking Using stands Rear hub nut Cutting, tools, safety equipment Removing rusty components safely and efficiently Drive shaft CV joint tools Fibre-glass Repair Materials Wiring joints Rust removal paint prep Materials The processes and options Rust prevention Removing the body stripping the necessary parts Lifting Removing the engine Removing the gearbox Cleaning repairing the chassis Bolster burning Preparing the chassis Floorpans Shortening options Three methods: straight cut chevron volkswagenworks Measuring/marking out, alignment Supporting Cutting Alignment Handbrake options and tip Cable routing: Checking and making the join Welding processes Filling saddle gap Finished floor Strengthening Fitting master cylinder Front suspension Front beams Lowering front suspension Removing leaves Lowered ball joints Camber compensation Castor shims Camber compensation Bump steer kit Steering tie rods Rear suspension Rear lowering sequences Spring plates Wide 5 discs Extra struts What else is needed Cable shortening methods Master cylinder pedal assy Brake pipes and hoses Gear linkage Gear change options Transmission mtgs Brake-clutch master cylinder Anti roll bar CV s gaiters Steering Shock absorbers Frame head change Irs brackets The build Mounting the body Lowering body Drilling holes Mounting points Stainless plates. Fitting the dashboard Fitting the nosecone Fitting the screen Steering column Wiper assembly and options Seat belt mounting Roll cage Seat mounting Lights front Rear lights Turn signals (indicators) Fuel system/options Tank, filler Pump Filter Fuel lines Wiring diagram Wiring process and options Battery Instrumentation Nudge bars fitting Front Rear Engine A look at those areas that are specific to a dune buggy. Carburettors and air cleaners Fan and belt guards. Remote filter Transmission Strengthening for off-road and competition Completing the project (what it takes to see the project through to the finish) Getting it on the road Anecdotes There are a huge and fascinating variety of stories from people who have successfully built a buggy. Interviews, advice, timescale, hindsight, 10 pages - 10 interviewees

Review

Volks World magazine, March 2007, UKVeloce Publishing is proud to announce the publication of this superb new title, Building A Dune Buggy, giving really down-to-earth advice on every aspect of building a VW-based Buggy. With a stylish layout and 144 information packed pages, this really is The Essential Manual, as the subtitle says: a book that will give you the confidence to build your very own buggy.Who knows, you might be able to build a buggy as good as the one gracing our cover! detailed and insightful Auto Express

Long Description

There has been a huge resurgence of interest in Dune Buggies (Beach Buggies) - kit cars based on the chassis and running gear of fatally corroded VW Beetles. Here is the complete step-by-step practical guide to the equipment and building techniques needed to build a Buggy, as well as sound guidance on the choice of donor car and new components. With this manual in your workshop, you can build any VW-based Dune Buggy avoiding all the common pitfalls and money-sapping mistakes, and end up with a superb, roadworthy multi-purpose vehicle.

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Volks World magazine, March 2007, UK Veloce Publishing is proud to announce the publication of this superb new title,Building A Dune Buggy, giving really down-to-earth advice on every aspect of building a VW-based Buggy. With a stylish layout and 144 information packed pages, this really is The Essential Manual, as the subtitle says: a book that will give you the confidence to build your very own buggy. Who knows, you might be able to build a buggy as good as the one gracing our cover!

Details ISBN1904788734 Author Paul Shakespeare Short Title BUILDING A DUNE BUGGY N Edition Description New Language English ISBN-10 1904788734 ISBN-13 9781904788737 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 629.222 Year 2006 Series Essential Manual Series Subtitle Everything You Need to Know to Build Any VW-based Dune Buggy Yourself! Place of Publication Dorset Country of Publication United Kingdom Imprint Veloce Publishing Ltd DOI 10.1604/9781904788737 UK Release Date 2006-07-13 AU Release Date 2006-07-13 NZ Release Date 2006-07-13 Pages 144 Publisher Veloce Publishing Ltd Publication Date 2006-07-13 Illustrations col. Illustrations Audience General We've got this

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