Well, just had confirmation from Mark at Dream Shack that production has started on my Sand Rail 

I have started this so he can update the early build process and add photos, then I can carry on. It will be based on a standard Beetle chassis (once I find one) and I won't be opting for IRS. This may change in the future, but initially I want less complicated. Also not sure on Engine and Gearbox yet so I am researching which would make the perfect pair 

No pics yet as it would just be a pile of Scaffy tubes 

Pics to follow...   yes they are just tubes, but they all got bent to shape today for the batch we are doing next week, three frames for customers, one is a full build.

This one left for Ireland today, making room for the next three frame builds and two full builds.   Busy busy busy.    We got the main tubes bent up ready to go onto the jigs...   One of them will be yours Mark   

Looking Good so far 

you may find a 1303s pan with irs then just fit a beam head stock to it. irs will give the rear a lift for the tough off road look.

this is our 1303 version, it uses the standartd front struts etc

I don't think the IRS chassis is as nice looking, to me anywho 

Beautifully built but must have a beam front end   

Yes, my thoughts exactly. This is what is mine will look like when Mark has finished (well, mine has some extras  )

Beautifully built but must have a beam front end   

Im wondering what kind of panel job would look good on that chassis.... it has a sleek looking nose and wide back end i think

Beautifully built but must have a beam front end   

I am with you there, and not just because the 1303 version is massively more work!   

Im wondering what kind of panel job would look good on that chassis.... it has a sleek looking nose and wide back end i think

Steve's LWB buggy has basically the same frame jammed underneath          
We are developing our body now, its a bit more sports than buggy, when I get it right I will post pics

cant wait to see it mate...I just know its going to look different and very sleek 

wow 

I spent have years honing the design to get it as comprehensive and cheap to build as possible.   It uses all standard VW parts now, including the tank, unmodified steering column etc.    You can bolt the frame down, fit the tank and steering in under an hour.  Battery remains in standard position etc.   
We have got the price down to somewhere more realistic for the current climate, and following recent customer feedback, we will be able to offer powder coating frames from our new workshop.   Outscourcing  Powder coating a frame was costing us 350 + VAT, and being as we are selling the frames on offer at the moment for 795 all in, it was simply too much.  It didnt fit in with the budget build concept. 
The whole ethos of these things is cheap fun in a buggy-like style, and a fast simple build.  It is gratifying after years of struggle that they are starting to catch on.