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How to Build A Dune Buggy by Earl Duty
cryoman1965 - 10/7/06 at 11:09 AM

Hi, looking for self build plans for an on road type buggy sva,able.
Not the beach buggy type that used to be used by the Monkees. (Showing my age i think.)
Found this book on Amazon.
Peoples views on this would be good, and any other plans available be helpful.

Thanks in advance
Nige


spunky - 10/7/06 at 12:34 PM

I have a copy of the Pirhana plans from http://www.edge.au.com/

Very comprehensive plans but buggy is not intended for road use. But if you follow the rules I guess it can be done. Rescued attachment piranha_2.jpg
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Alan B - 10/7/06 at 12:48 PM

I have this book.

It is very comprehensive, almost too much for anyone who is not a complete beginner.

IIRC it focuses more on a build using a pre-bought frame rather than welding your own chassis.

If you have a pile of parts (including a chassis) than this could be for you.
If you have a pile of tubing, then maybe not.

All IMO of course.


JAG - 10/7/06 at 01:59 PM

Don't Haynes do a book on building your own off-road buggy??

Written by a certain well known Se7en style car designer/builder.









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