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Manxxman · 11-10-2011, 07:24 PM

Well, I love the classics, but my first passion has always been the sand.
Here are a few of the toys I have built over the years.
Who else has a dirt fetish??

Manxxman · 11-10-2011, 07:27 PM

some more

Solego · 11-10-2011, 09:26 PM

I've never been in one. Is four wheel drive not necessary for those?

Manxxman · 11-11-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Solego

I've never been in one. Is four wheel drive not necessary for those?

No, not necessary. There light enough, that float on the sand pretty good, and 300 to 500hp in a 2000 lb vehicle with 18 to 26" of wheel travel makes them handle the bumps pretty good as well.

muddstir · 11-13-2011, 10:09 PM

Them dune buggies are sweet. I never got to ride/drive one but its on my list of things to do in my life.

Manxxman · 11-14-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by muddstir

Them dune buggies are sweet. I never got to ride/drive one but its on my list of things to do in my life.

If you ever get to so cal, I can probably get that one checked off your list.

propanemudtruck · 11-14-2011, 06:55 AM

I imagine you've got a bit more land than us in Michigan, but there's about 2-3 on any given day at Silver Lake Sand Dunes... It's only 450 acres of sand open to the public, not quite a desert. Sweet rides you built all of those?? Props to you!

I've got a Raptor and we've taken plenty of our trucks to the dunes, usually once or twice a year. But I'm with ya, off road is a passion that I'm not sure if classics can ever surpass.

Manxxman · 11-14-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

I imagine you've got a bit more land than us in Michigan, but there's about 2-3 on any given day at Silver Lake Sand Dunes... It's only 450 acres of sand open to the public, not quite a desert. Sweet rides you built all of those?? Props to you!

I've got a Raptor and we've taken plenty of our trucks to the dunes, usually once or twice a year. But I'm with ya, off road is a passion that I'm not sure if classics can ever surpass.

I've heard Silver lake was pretty cool. Seen some pictures of some pretty nice buggys over there.
I assembled most of them, but the frames were built by several different builders. This is only a handfull, I owned about 35 long travel cars and I build the fiberglass bodys for a few different styles of manx buggys. Here are some examples.

Manxxman · 11-14-2011, 12:49 PM

I also make the standard style manx bodys as well

**Clyde65** · 12-02-2011, 11:29 AM

Those would be most cool with a fat 6.2l LS in them!

What motor do you throw in there? Vdubs only?

Manxxman · 12-03-2011, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Those would be most cool with a fat 6.2l LS in them!

What motor do you throw in there? Vdubs only?

I have ran everything from stock VW to 800 HP Whipple supercharged LS motors.
Most of the Manx buggys run VW or Subaru.

jetrench · 12-22-2011, 02:01 PM

Very cool buggies. I recently purchased a Redline Revolt Xl, turbo'd it and have been riding in Waynoka, Oklahoma. Most fun I've ever had. I wish that I lived closer to the dunes so I could warrant buying an LS buggy but I don't ever see that happening. I may try to head to Glamis in the fall and if I make it out there I'll let you know and maybe we could meet up. Mike

Redline Revolts Waynoka Trails - YouTube

Manxxman · 12-23-2011, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jetrench

Very cool buggies. I recently purchased a Redline Revolt Xl, turbo'd it and have been riding in Waynoka, Oklahoma. Most fun I've ever had. I wish that I lived closer to the dunes so I could warrant buying an LS buggy but I don't ever see that happening. I may try to head to Glamis in the fall and if I make it out there I'll let you know and maybe we could meet up. Mike
Redline Revolts Waynoka Trails - YouTube

I know the guys that created the original motor for the red line. It was originally for a long travel snowmobile, but the guys burned thru millions of investers money and only produced mayby 50 units. The minibugys came when the investers took the company back and tryed to recoop there investment. It eventually went under as well. They are super cool little cars. I wish they were still around.

powerdriver 1958 · 12-22-2011, 08:08 PM

Guy I work with has this one

Dunenutt · 12-22-2011, 08:49 PM

Spent a huge portion of my life at Glamis! Had a nice duneable jeep for a while, then switched to quads. Built a golf cart with a 660 Raptor motor, still have it. Always wanted to build a car, but there is enough with us I always have a ride.

Those high fender Manx you have got me thinking again, looks like I will possibly fit in it.

lofly'a · 12-26-2011, 03:27 PM

that looks like a blast......wish we had sand here.

68C15 · 12-27-2011, 07:38 AM

powerdriver, I'd like more pics of that. I see the starter is up high making me wonder what kind of trans it has.
wouldn't be too hard to fab one up at home. I wonder if I really need a new boat, maybe I should build one of these.

Manxxman · 12-27-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

powerdriver, I'd like more pics of that. I see the starter is up high making me wonder what kind of trans it has.
wouldn't be too hard to fab one up at home. I wonder if I really need a new boat, maybe I should build one of these.

Looks like an 091 vw bus trans with a high torque starter. You can build the trans to handle 300 hp, but it will cost you upwards of $4000. I have use that trans setup on a couple dozen builds and they work well.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-27-2011, 03:18 PM

Diggin that orange 4 seater very nice...

68C15 · 12-27-2011, 09:04 PM

oh, I see now. for a minute there I thought the engine was transverse. it is feasible to use the trans from the donor Bonneville?

Manxxman · 12-28-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

oh, I see now. for a minute there I thought the engine was transverse. it is feasible to use the trans from the donor Bonneville?

Not feasible for the sand. The gearing isn't low enough. It would probably work for the street and some dirt applications.

derail · 01-08-2012, 01:14 AM

This is seriously the baddest buggy I've ever seen!

jhwkns · 01-08-2012, 04:35 AM

My little buggy

HeavyD · 01-08-2012, 02:54 PM

Another really cool thread. All of these machines loo like a total blast to drive.

CharlesUFarley · 02-22-2012, 12:01 PM

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11-10-2011, 07:24 PM	#1
Manxxman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 95	my off road passion Well, I love the classics, but my first passion has always been the sand. Here are a few of the toys I have built over the years. Who else has a dirt fetish?? Attached Images

11-10-2011, 07:27 PM	#2
Manxxman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 95	Re: my off road passion some more Attached Images

11-10-2011, 09:26 PM	#3
Solego Dr. Frankentruck's Monster Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 147	Re: my off road passion I've never been in one. Is four wheel drive not necessary for those? __________________ I'm not prejudiced, I hate everyone. Project SLOMO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430494

11-13-2011, 10:09 PM	#5
muddstir Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Transfer, Pa Posts: 110	Re: my off road passion Them dune buggies are sweet. I never got to ride/drive one but its on my list of things to do in my life.

11-14-2011, 06:55 AM	#7
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: my off road passion I imagine you've got a bit more land than us in Michigan, but there's about 2-3 on any given day at Silver Lake Sand Dunes... It's only 450 acres of sand open to the public, not quite a desert. Sweet rides you built all of those?? Props to you! I've got a Raptor and we've taken plenty of our trucks to the dunes, usually once or twice a year. But I'm with ya, off road is a passion that I'm not sure if classics can ever surpass. __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

11-14-2011, 12:49 PM	#9
Manxxman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 95	Re: my off road passion I also make the standard style manx bodys as well Attached Images

12-02-2011, 11:29 AM	#10
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: my off road passion Those would be most cool with a fat 6.2l LS in them! What motor do you throw in there? Vdubs only? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-22-2011, 08:08 PM	#14
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: my off road passion Guy I work with has this one Attached Images

12-22-2011, 08:49 PM	#15
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: my off road passion Spent a huge portion of my life at Glamis! Had a nice duneable jeep for a while, then switched to quads. Built a golf cart with a 660 Raptor motor, still have it. Always wanted to build a car, but there is enough with us I always have a ride. Those high fender Manx you have got me thinking again, looks like I will possibly fit in it. __________________ My Build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post4464158

12-26-2011, 03:27 PM	#16
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: my off road passion that looks like a blast......wish we had sand here. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

12-27-2011, 07:38 AM	#17
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: my off road passion powerdriver, I'd like more pics of that. I see the starter is up high making me wonder what kind of trans it has. wouldn't be too hard to fab one up at home. I wonder if I really need a new boat, maybe I should build one of these. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

12-27-2011, 03:18 PM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: my off road passion Diggin that orange 4 seater very nice... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-27-2011, 09:04 PM	#20
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: my off road passion oh, I see now. for a minute there I thought the engine was transverse. it is feasible to use the trans from the donor Bonneville? __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

01-08-2012, 01:14 AM	#22
derail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: redding,ca. Posts: 182	Re: my off road passion This is seriously the baddest buggy I've ever seen! Attached Images

01-08-2012, 04:35 AM	#23
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: my off road passion My little buggy __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.



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01-08-2012, 02:54 PM	#24
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,176	Re: my off road passion Another really cool thread. All of these machines loo like a total blast to drive. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

02-22-2012, 12:01 PM	#25
CharlesUFarley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca. Posts: 78	Re: my off road passion I've had this for a couple of years. Only had it out 4 times.

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