dune buggy

Liteitup · 07-04-2012, 01:48 PM

sold

**Texas T** · 07-04-2012, 02:25 PM

Hmmmm.... more photos? Different angles?

Liteitup · 07-04-2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas T

Hmmmm.... more photos? Different angles?

sure, if these aren't what you need, let me know.

Ayers Garage · 07-04-2012, 04:47 PM

Frame looks like an old Johnny's Speed and Chrome frame. I also see kingpin front end, IRS rear end, dual port engine with dual Kadron carbs.

That's a pretty solid collection of good parts there.

prhaussies · 07-04-2012, 05:41 PM

How many $ ?

woodsguy · 07-04-2012, 05:59 PM

Original post said 3500 obo.

MaxxTraxx · 07-04-2012, 06:45 PM

Wish I had the cash....that's awesome.

**Texas T** · 07-04-2012, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liteitup

To settle estate. Full disclosure, my best friend bought this and wrecked it the next day, killing him.

Excuse me for being morbid, but it doesn't look wrecked in any of the photos so I don't understand the statement.

Liteitup · 07-04-2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas T

Excuse me for being morbid, but it doesn't look wrecked in any of the photos so I don't understand the statement.

No one knows for sure, but we think he rolled it and was thrown out.

It's at his dad's shop. He (the dad) is a tinkerer and has replaced the lights and added the brake light and speedometer, as well as straightening one of the roll cage tubes and repainting the affected areas. All superficial damage.
Doubt I could have worked on it, but he did.

japako · 07-04-2012, 09:41 PM

My condolences to you and the family. It must be very hard losing your best friend.

Liteitup · 07-08-2012, 02:26 PM

$3200

Liteitup · 07-11-2012, 07:39 PM

This thing needs to go away. $3000 OBO

Annhl8rX · 07-11-2012, 11:31 PM

Just a thought, but these things usually sell better if they're streetable. If there ever was a title for it, it may be worth your time to chase it down or file for a lost title. Getting it fully street legal and registered would be the best, but just having a title would go a long way for a lot of folks.

Of course, it's entirely possible that none of that is an option. Good luck with the sale. It's definitely a cool buggy.

Prothos · 07-12-2012, 01:14 PM

i grew up in Alabama driving one that looked like that one. You title them as home built. takes a bit more work but can be done.
http://www.dmv.org/tx-texas/custom-built-cars.php

**Texas T** · 07-12-2012, 02:55 PM

Mine was the same color and close to the same frame, but mine had downtubes that wrapped under the engine. I also had to weld in a support plate where the shocks mount due to cracks in the main tube. It was also a slightly longer wheelbase model as I had room behind the front seats to mount a footlocker to store ropes and spare oil and whatnot.

Mine was street legal (in AZ) and I drove it to work as my commuter vehicle. A pair of ski goggles for most of the year was all I needed, and then I bundled up for Dec/Jan. Mine had cutting brakes which made it a lot more fun in the desert. Unfortunately it was stolen back in 1982. I paid $2100 for it in 1981, insured it for $2500, drove the heck out of it for a year and still made money on it.

That's also why I originally had asked to see more photos because it was strikingly similar to my stolen buggy.

wanabeguru · 07-12-2012, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japako

My condolences to you and the family. It must be very hard losing your best friend.

+1

Liteitup · 07-12-2012, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japako

My condolences to you and the family. It must be very hard losing your best friend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanabeguru

+1

Thanks, extremely hard. He was the first of our "group" to go...and at 42, way before his time.

Liteitup · 07-22-2012, 07:16 PM

$2600

07-04-2012, 01:48 PM	#1
Liteitup Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Waco TX Posts: 426	dune buggy sold __________________ Phil 05 FZ1 Last edited by Liteitup; 08-10-2012 at 06:21 AM. Reason: sold

07-04-2012, 02:25 PM	#2
Texas T Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 10,820	Re: dune buggy Hmmmm.... more photos? Different angles? __________________ Brian & Brenda * IBA 50053 & 50354 * 2002 Goldwing * 2001 Concours Want to ride a SaddleSore 1000? Read the Archive Of Wisdom See where I've ridden this year * AMA Champion Member * Patriot Guard Rider "I'm a motorcyclist and motorcycling is all about riding on the TT course". Conrad Harrison at the 2012 Isle Of Man TT.

07-04-2012, 04:47 PM	#4
Ayers Garage TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Springtown Texas (west of DFW) Posts: 230	Re: dune buggy Frame looks like an old Johnny's Speed and Chrome frame. I also see kingpin front end, IRS rear end, dual port engine with dual Kadron carbs. That's a pretty solid collection of good parts there. __________________ Ayers Garage- Custom Powdercoating Current bikes : Royal Enfield and a TW200

07-04-2012, 05:41 PM	#5
prhaussies Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: between richards and montgomery Posts: 738	Re: dune buggy How many $ ?

07-04-2012, 05:59 PM	#6
woodsguy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huntsville Posts: 1,070	Re: dune buggy Original post said 3500 obo. __________________ Pops TORCS #70 2011 KTM 350 XC-F 2010 KTM 530 XC-W=e-start! 2012 BMW 650 Sertao

07-04-2012, 06:45 PM	#7
MaxxTraxx Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sachse, Tx Posts: 990	Re: dune buggy Wish I had the cash....that's awesome. __________________ Bryan If you really want to know what's going on, watch what's happening at least five cars ahead CMA Saints On Steel 1985 Honda XL350R Back in the dirt!! 2003 Honda Shadow 750 ACE daily rider 2006 suzuki DRZ400 gone.

07-04-2012, 09:41 PM	#10
japako Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Texas Posts: 353	Re: dune buggy My condolences to you and the family. It must be very hard losing your best friend.

07-08-2012, 02:26 PM	#11
Liteitup Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Waco TX Posts: 426	Re: dune buggy $3200 __________________ Phil 05 FZ1

07-11-2012, 07:39 PM	#12
Liteitup Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Waco TX Posts: 426	Re: dune buggy This thing needs to go away. $3000 OBO __________________ Phil 05 FZ1

07-11-2012, 11:31 PM	#13
Annhl8rX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aubrey, TX Posts: 498	Re: dune buggy Just a thought, but these things usually sell better if they're streetable. If there ever was a title for it, it may be worth your time to chase it down or file for a lost title. Getting it fully street legal and registered would be the best, but just having a title would go a long way for a lot of folks. Of course, it's entirely possible that none of that is an option. Good luck with the sale. It's definitely a cool buggy.

07-12-2012, 01:14 PM	#14
Prothos Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Humble, Tx Posts: 550	Re: dune buggy i grew up in Alabama driving one that looked like that one. You title them as home built. takes a bit more work but can be done. http://www.dmv.org/tx-texas/custom-built-cars.php __________________ 2008 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom 1997 KTM 250 EXC (Street Legal)

07-12-2012, 02:55 PM	#15
Texas T Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 10,820	Re: dune buggy Mine was the same color and close to the same frame, but mine had downtubes that wrapped under the engine. I also had to weld in a support plate where the shocks mount due to cracks in the main tube. It was also a slightly longer wheelbase model as I had room behind the front seats to mount a footlocker to store ropes and spare oil and whatnot. Mine was street legal (in AZ) and I drove it to work as my commuter vehicle. A pair of ski goggles for most of the year was all I needed, and then I bundled up for Dec/Jan. Mine had cutting brakes which made it a lot more fun in the desert. Unfortunately it was stolen back in 1982. I paid $2100 for it in 1981, insured it for $2500, drove the heck out of it for a year and still made money on it. That's also why I originally had asked to see more photos because it was strikingly similar to my stolen buggy. __________________ Brian & Brenda * IBA 50053 & 50354 * 2002 Goldwing * 2001 Concours Want to ride a SaddleSore 1000? Read the Archive Of Wisdom See where I've ridden this year * AMA Champion Member * Patriot Guard Rider "I'm a motorcyclist and motorcycling is all about riding on the TT course". Conrad Harrison at the 2012 Isle Of Man TT. Last edited by Texas T; 07-12-2012 at 02:56 PM.

07-22-2012, 07:16 PM	#18
Liteitup Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Waco TX Posts: 426	Re: dune buggy $2600 __________________ Phil 05 FZ1

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