VW bugs are prime candidates for converting to dune buggies. Not only is it easy to do, the relatively steep gearing on a VW bug is well suited for off roading or steep ground.

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The steep gearing is shown by a bug's ability to beat just about any car in a race (for the first 10 feet). Gearing will make it happen!

A buggy traditionally has bigger tires, a louder exhaust, no bumpers and higher fenders. Usually, there's a full fiberglass body swap involved for that full tilt buggy look. You can add any number of refinements to this soup. The best thing is that you'll wind up with a buggy that is uniquely yours.

This does not even consider all the engine modifications that are possible. A very short list of possible engine modifications include remote oil coolers, more aggressive cams, polished heads, progressive carburetor(s), bigger pistons and electronic ignition systems.

There are many interior changes you can make. These include snazzy stereos, steering wheels, shifters and seats.

Definitely not to be forgotten are engine parts that are chrome. A shiny engine is of particular importance since the engine will be 'on display'. The engine is definitely where everyone can see it. And
for these cars, a clean engine is a cooler running engine.

There are many 'how to' books on the subject for step-by-step guides.

Strictly speaking, you can get that dune buggy feel with just a few modifications to an older bug. The older bugs are going to have more a more self contained suspension system, so changing only the fenders is a possibility.

The newer beetles had a suspension that was much more tied in to the fenders, so swapping out the fenders is a lot more complicated. The techno speak behind all this was the introduction in 1971 of MacPherson struts.

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Even know some dune buggys are made with corvair engines and parts, the adapation of the vw bug is what I like to focus on.   Just dreaming about using on a sandy beach is what got me interested many years ago, even know there's not a sandy beach anywhere near my place.

A good read about Bruce Meyers will get you up to date on the original. So when you're out looking for a vw bug for sale, it should would be nice to use if for a buggy mod at a later date.

Chances are you're already a vw beetle fan.  What I love about the beetle is it's the most versatile car ever sold on the North American continent.  With it's air cooled nature, it needed no radiator;  partly because it's body style is so simple, it practically invites restoration and modification.

This car is not sold new in this market today for various reasons.  No airbags, lots of air pollution from the unique motor for starters.  But you can still find restoration parts at various places online.

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Volkswagen Beetle Classic 1967 Volkswagen Beetle Type 1    US $6,500.00

Separating the VW body from it's chassis was a simple affair. There were a few items that tied the car's bottom to it's top. Things like the electrical wiring, the steering wheel and assorted odds and ends on the dashboard. But aside from these items, that was about it.

If you want more fun, the motor is removed with only four (4) bolts.  Since the motor is  air cooled,  it's self contained.

There were many 'kit car' replacement bodies offered for sale.   For the most part, you  unbolt and remove the VW bug body leaving the motor and running gear and bolt on the new body.

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The VW squareback was the world's first production car to have electronic fuel injection as standard equipment. In 1968, no less. Yes, there were several other cars that had fuel injection, a few even had electronic fuel injection. But no manufacturer had the confidence to offer it as standard equipment.

And finding parts for a VW squareback is relatively simple these days, I usually look at online auction sites first to get an idea on prices.  I do enjoy sites that show step by step rebuilds, it's fun to watch their progress especially when details are given.

And there's nothing like a decent ragtop restore job:

There are several vw resources that have been on the net for years. Making it easy to get the info you need to make sure the volkswagen rebuild part you are buying is the correct one. A lot of vw enthusiasts explain procedures in detail which makes the job a whole lot easier. Finding a VW Bug for sale at the right price is a great feeling.

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