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by mel hubbard
Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:24 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Towd for Sale
Replies: 4
Views: 811

[QUOTE="SandTrap;15492"]I hope someone buys this it is really tempting me. LOL like I need 1 more but ya never know[/QUOTE] Wes, with two sons, your going to need a third buggy sooner or later, or there could be arguments, so what better time than Christmas to treat yourself!! :)
by mel hubbard
Sun Dec 13, 2009 6:53 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: New to this Site
Replies: 11
Views: 1405

Hi Wes, from a wet & cold England!. What part of USA are you from?,, So Cal is a good bet I reckon.
by mel hubbard
Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Towd prices
Replies: 14
Views: 1868

[QUOTE="CairoManx;15437"]Gene, I didn't realize it was for sale. I'll pass Dennis' contact info on to Mel.[/QUOTE] OK, I'll pass it onto Sam, not too sure if he's ready to move yet though,, having said that, Dave might be.
by mel hubbard
Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:21 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Towd prices
Replies: 14
Views: 1868

[QUOTE="CairoManx;15433"]There's one that looks like a runner on the Samba for $2K now in Idaho(has a hideous roll cage). That's probably about average. The problem I think he might have with a Tow'd is that the section on the tunnel that had the serial numbers is often cut off and even if...
by mel hubbard
Thu Dec 10, 2009 6:49 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Towd prices
Replies: 14
Views: 1868

Dave, I think Sam had something in mind that needs working on. I remember Nelson posting one on here a while back, that he found someplace, it looked ripe for restoration. I never go on the samba, too many forums confuses the head!
by mel hubbard
Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Towd prices
Replies: 14
Views: 1868

Towd prices

Guys, I've just been talking to a buggy guy in england who would like to get hold of a Towd for his next project, maybe for full restoration or one needing a little work. Anyone know what the going rate is for these? ,, just a rough idea will do, also, whats the score with the title on these? ... I'...
by mel hubbard
Wed Dec 09, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: TC replica buggy
Replies: 9
Views: 1021

[QUOTE="TC Replica;15403"]Hi Mel Thanks for the quiet word about the sudden name change, and many apologies to Nelson. martin[/QUOTE] Hi Martin, glad you made it here. You could try http://www.automobiletrim.com/edge-trim-plastic.html I think they say up it will go to 3.5mm but may be wort...
by mel hubbard
Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: TC replica buggy
Replies: 9
Views: 1021

TC replica buggy

For anyone interested, there's some new pics of the project updated 5th Dec now on http://corvairdunebuggy.com/ Martin just phoned to say his after some chrome trim to go around the windshield, if anyone knows of anything. Nelson, I was in a rush and forgot to tell Martin about the name mistake, so ...
by mel hubbard
Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:24 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: I passed the 1,000 post mark...
Replies: 10
Views: 1339

[QUOTE="Manxdavid;15387"] it's way to cold in Merrie England today!!! .[/QUOTE] Thats why I'm lip flappin more than normal Dave, its been practically non stop pissing it down with rain here for the past 3 weeks. To hell with all that laying on a cold damp shop floor at our age!!
by mel hubbard
Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:18 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Baja Trips
Replies: 38
Views: 4310

[QUOTE="Manxdavid;15385"]I found just the Chenowth Buggy for the job Mel...fun and security... http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq299/manxdavid/chenworth3seatfrontview466ace_1.jpg I think it was one of Dave Fisher's builds... I typed in that airbourne-combat web address and this cutie gr...
by mel hubbard
Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Baja Trips
Replies: 38
Views: 4310

[QUOTE="gene c;15376"] Ken T and I were looking down the barrels of M-16's when we got stopped down there Gene C[/QUOTE] Now that would scare the $hit out of me. Dave & Pete, if your looking cancel that hire truck, we need an upgrade > http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/large_image.php?...
by mel hubbard
Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:26 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Mel Hubbard's Veep...
Replies: 59
Views: 8243

[QUOTE="theManiac;15373"]Hey Mel... all of the Veeps I helped build & I believe all that I've seen, have those little fender flares on the rear wheel openings. Some were fiberglass & some were metal. A friend had a Veep with a swingaxle/Bus gear reduction boxes & a Johnny's No-...
by mel hubbard
Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Flying buggy
Replies: 4
Views: 2015

[QUOTE="tim morgan;15354"]Now thats cool,,So who well be the first to build a flying Manx ????[/QUOTE] I think Bruce Meyers is working on it,,,, he reckons its the only way he can get the gringos to join him on a Baja trip LOL!! To hell with border control,, we can bomb the bandits from ab...
by mel hubbard
Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:34 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Flying buggy
Replies: 4
Views: 2015

Got it sorted now folks & changed the link
by mel hubbard
Sun Dec 06, 2009 11:54 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Baja Trips
Replies: 38
Views: 4310

[QUOTE="Manxdavid;15342"] After reading Bruce's piece in the latest newsletter I was all fired up for a return visit and thought I may be able to count you in, you've pissed on my chips now though...[/QUOTE] NO NO NO NO Dave, don't let me put you off,, its not much better in London now day...