No new Sand car for me

[BigBlockTank]

today, at least.

We went to Phoenix this morning to look at a 4 seat sand car. It's just a bit too small for me to fit, I'm 6'1 and 250lbs. This kid that owns it is 5'8 and all of 160lbs. wet. My wife wants another one that has better equipment, and fits both of us a bit better. She's not a big ole girl, only 5'4 and 130lbs. but it was a bit difficult in and out for her too.

Oh well, the saga and quest continues.........................................................:skeptic:

 

[mrvette]

SAND car?? you mean a dune buggy??

 

[Yellow73SB]

If hes talking about what I think he is this would be it

 

[mrvette]

If hes talking about what I think he is this would be it

:lol: Them front tires look weird, and the only thing I remember about them is the ever popular old VW bug adaptation....

 

[BigBlockTank]

Yellow, that's it. We went and looked at another today, but he didn't meet my price, thinks he's gonna get his price. I tried to tell that kid. He'll call me next week, and my price will have dropped by then. His "buggy" will be another week older, depreciation, ya know.

The older ones are called dune buggies, or similar names. The new cars, not all have VW based engines. I've looked at a few that have LS1 engines. Damn, them things are quick on the sand. Some of them are now called sand limos. I'm trying to find a low budget, low dollar car that somebody has to sell due to the economy. I'm just a poor redneck trying to have fun.

 

[big2bird]

I built a hard rock buggy years ago, and sometimes miss it. I would LOVE to find an old REAL Myers Manx to rebuild. Then you can use it on/off road anytime. They are a BLAST.:nuts:

 

[BigBlockTank]

I built a hard rock buggy years ago, and sometimes miss it. I would LOVE to find an old REAL Myers Manx to rebuild. Then you can use it on/off road anytime. They are a BLAST.:nuts:

If you want one, let me know, I've seen a few around this area.

Tank

 

[mrvette]

I built a hard rock buggy years ago, and sometimes miss it. I would LOVE to find an old REAL Myers Manx to rebuild. Then you can use it on/off road anytime. They are a BLAST from the past.:nuts:

:shocking::1st:

 

[Yellow73SB]

I built a hard rock buggy years ago, and sometimes miss it. I would LOVE to find an old REAL Myers Manx to rebuild. Then you can use it on/off road anytime. They are a BLAST.:nuts:

That was the plan for my suburban lol

I think it's too big though



I'm going to start looking for a willy's now though

 

[BigBlockTank]

Hey B2B.............


http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/1438013725.html

Check that out

 

[mrvette]

Hey B2B.............


http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/1438013725.html

Check that out

THAT is beautiful.....something I wish I had done when the fancy struck me some decades ago....:drink::drink::devil:

 

[big2bird]

Hey B2B.............


http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/1438013725.html

Check that out

NOT a Manx.

 

[elevatordude]

Hey B2B.............


http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/1438013725.html

Check that out

When ever I see a dune buggy I think of these guys. Now tell me that the creators weren't stoned.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1RFRoleEd0[/ame]

 

[BigBlockTank]

I built a hard rock buggy years ago, and sometimes miss it. I would LOVE to find an old REAL Myers Manx to rebuild. Then you can use it on/off road anytime. They are a BLAST.:nuts:

But you said Myers Manx. Now what?:noworry:

 

[saudivette]

That's cool :thumbs:

When ever I see a dune buggy I think of these guys. Now tell me that the creators weren't stoned.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1RFRoleEd0

Thanks for the childhood flash back Ray - I used to love that show as a young tacker

 

[010752]

I built a hard rock buggy years ago, and sometimes miss it. I would LOVE to find an old REAL Myers Manx to rebuild. Then you can use it on/off road anytime. They are a BLAST.:nuts:

WOW memories.

Back in the late 60's in high school, had a summer job making these bodies.
2 guys copied a Manx body and hardtop and were making them in some sheds on a farm. It was all hand layup, no chopper guns. Learned what was possible with glass. Also made scoops, flairs and fenders for the old beetles, plenty of them around at the time to build the buggies.

All the upholstered furniture in their house was too itchy.

 

[big2bird]

I built a hard rock buggy years ago, and sometimes miss it. I would LOVE to find an old REAL Myers Manx to rebuild. Then you can use it on/off road anytime. They are a BLAST.:nuts:

But you said Myers Manx. Now what?:noworry:

The ad you posted was for an "imitation" Manx. NOT the real deal.
http://www.meyersmanx.com/history.shtml

 

[BigBlockTank]

I built a hard rock buggy years ago, and sometimes miss it. I would LOVE to find an old REAL Myers Manx to rebuild. Then you can use it on/off road anytime. They are a BLAST.:nuts:

But you said Myers Manx. Now what?:noworry:

The ad you posted was for an "imitation" Manx. NOT the real deal.
http://www.meyersmanx.com/history.shtml

OK, now I'm clear, you want a real deal Manx. Well, I'll keep my eyes open then.

I still haven't found anything that I can afford to buy for cash in hand.