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Volkswagen - VW - Sand Rail - Dune Buggy - Street Legal

$ 4488

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Street Legal: Yes
  • Condition: Used

    Description

    1979 VW Volkswagen sand rail dune buggy - Street Legal
    After 15+ years of ownership. I've finally outgrown one of my toys
    One of the first frame buggy's. (about 6-10" shorter than what they make now)
    4 cly VW engine. Dual Delotto carbs. Approx. 1830 cc = 122 hp (mid-range power = fast enough)
    Engine was built by Dowker's Engine shop of Charlotte MI - Known for VW and sprint car racing engines.
    This engine starts to come alive around 3000 rpm
    Logo on the top and sides: The Tick. aka. Sand tick
    In the last 3 years. I have rebuilt most of this buggy again.
    2019 upgrades:
    Tore buggy down to frame
    Sandblasted frame
    Power coated frame and rims (All 4 rims are alum. CenterLine = very light weight)
    New shocks on rear
    Trans was rebuilt in full
    New tie rods and tie rod ends
    2020 upgrades:
    Replaced battery (used from salvage yard)
    2021 upgrades:
    Fixed oil pan leak on extended oil pan (gasket)
    Changed the oil
    Fixed oil leak on pass. rear axle (gasket) and topped off trans gear oil
    Repacked front wheel bearings
    Purchased 4 new CenterLine "center caps" 0.00
    Rims: 4" wide on the front, 10" wide on the rear (00.00 in rims and center caps alone)
    CNC turn brake - for taking the corners fast or to help you turn in the sand
    CNC clutch and brake pedal
    Road and good fun ready
    Located in Battle Creek MI
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    Shipping could be arranged for a fee  (within reason to Mid - Michigan)
    Serious inquiries only - NO TRADES wanted.
    David