Check out these build pics.

UncleBob · Post by **UncleBob** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 4:42 pm

He's doing a phenominal job. Where's the seam on the pans? Great pictures. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=143816

newmanx59 · Post by **newmanx59** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 5:03 pm

How'd he do dat? I'm sure there was entirely to much work involved to get the seam to Disappear. It looks like it will be a show stopper when it's complete.

fubar · Post by **fubar** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 6:10 pm

Very nicely done..Is that a liquid or powder finish?

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 6:48 pm

That's disgusting, danged over achievers.

Looks like the shifter has been moved back also, good idea. Wish there were some more pictures of the body. Maybe he would like to go to Ocala forest with us. Bet not.

Mvovr · Post by **Mvovr** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 1:36 am

WOW!! The pan has a better finish than my body!!

:drool: Is it me or is that a bit of a body lift? Also there are bolts on the floor of the pan under the seat area which do not show under the car?

jr_vw2 · Post by **jr_vw2** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 2:20 am

I thought I was a perfectionist. It almost make me want to rip my buggy back apart and start over...yeah right!! I dont think its a body lift but I DO think it was home made. My wife walked in as i was oooing and aawwwing. SHe said "whats that thing" I just said "honey its a thing of beauty" she roller her eyes and walked out. Said " I will leave you too alone then" LOL

5150bossman · Post by **5150bossman** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 2:25 am

The only problem with doing THAT NICE of a job is that you cry

the first day it's on the road and you hear the first in a long line of rocks hitting the bottom of the pan. It will never be that nice again. :laugh1:

jr_vw2 · Post by **jr_vw2** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 2:31 am

my guess is that it will be a trailer queen

manxdavid · Post by **manxdavid** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 7:50 pm

I hate to be picky but he's gone to so much trouble with the pans and left the seam at the tunnel??? I can't really see the point of spending so much time and/or money on bits that are seldom seen; if it looks OK at 20 feet it'll do for me!!! Its a Dune Buggy after all, remember those inexpensive, easy and fun little kit-cars!!! Don't get too disheartened guys!!! :rock:

Mvovr · Post by **Mvovr** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 7:08 am

Heck i never knew what a pan was until 2 weeks after I bought it....i dropped the keys.

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 12:02 am

Major lens filters:eat: But WOW! If I had that I wouldn't drive it. Oh well show or go you decide.

newmanx59 · Post by **newmanx59** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 2:58 am

If it's not driven, it's not worth having.

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:17 am

Trick is to have 2 buggies.... One for SHOW & One for GO!!

newmanx59 · Post by **newmanx59** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 1:51 pm

I disagree. The trick is to have 2 buggys, 1 for show and go and the other one for show and go. I don't care how nice the car is, if you don't drive it, it's not worth having. If it's not driven to the shows, it's just a toy and shouldn't be in with the REAL buggys. You might as well build a Manx model and enter it in model car shows. You wouldn't have to tow it to the shows. I think you may have noticed, you hit a nerve.

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:09 pm

There is nothing saying that he won't drive his car. His pan could be powdercoated???? I must say, I was very proud of my work on my car until I saw that masterpiece. Made me want to start all over!!!! Tominator, has to be and should be very proud of his craftmanship. It takes tons of talent to make a piece like that. I can't wait to see his finished car!!!