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Postby Faron » 31 Tue Aug, 2010 11:37 pm

Could something like this be built into a cool Off-Road Dune Buggy? Think large Mickey Thompson tires in the back, some nice off road tires up front, and a really wicked roll cage. I know I am out there a lot, just thinking outside the box. Kinda, sorta,..... perhaps to much outside the box?

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Re: Hummmmm

Postby Aquabuggy » 01 Wed Sep, 2010 7:08 am

Ive seen pics of a baja bradley. I think on thesamba, it was the best looking bradley Id ever seen but that's not saying much.
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Re: Hummmmm

Postby jspbtown » 01 Wed Sep, 2010 8:08 am

The windshield area would need some beefing as it got alot of strength from the roof itself. Someone has clearly cut the roof structure away. How that windshield area is bonded to the rest of the body is important as they were originally 2 pieces.

I restored a Bradley. They are kinda long. The seating position is rather laid back. Fun little street car. I referred it to a dunebuggy/street car marriage. Simple as a buggy to build, but clearly meant for the street.

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Re: Hummmmm

Postby Faron » 01 Wed Sep, 2010 10:32 am

I am totally on the fence, as the guy is not asking a low price if you will. I think if I took my time and really messe with it I could make a very different looking Bradley/Dune Buggy. I would have to add a few things as well as remove some. I agree that the windshield needs some help. Perhaps a build a top of somesort or bolt it to a roll cage. I may go look at why he has to offer this weekend. I will be in the town it is at anyway so.... I will take photos and post them up.



Never can tell perhaps this could be cool it all in the time and thought......
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Re: Hummmmm

Postby KIM-P » 01 Wed Sep, 2010 8:11 pm

Thinking outside the box is how the MANX came about. Go for it! What have you got to loose? I think I'd spend a little time with a sketch pad and a tape measure before I started cutting and adding glass.
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Re: Hummmmm

Postby Faron » 01 Wed Sep, 2010 11:05 pm

Uggghhhhh What a bummer, the guy will not be in town this weekend. So its a no go on the Lookie Lou!
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