correctly registered as a GP beach buggy in 1974 using a 1957 floor pan, now with a 72 transmission and brakes, front axle has 65-66 wider brakes fitted. all new brake hydraulics fitted and shoes n clips etc are as new, new correctly shortened brake cables fitted.
brand new Nankang 205/60 X 14 front tyres and 225/60 X 15 rears also has a set of banded rims 7 X 15 with tyres with it.
1300 twin port motor with progressive twin choke weber and silenced dual cannons.
Mazda mx5 seats and new seat belts, rear bench seat.
All new wiring looms and blade fuse boxes, the new fuel sender fitted is erratic at best so it has a calibrated dipstick.
drives well with a bit of noise transmission due to a solid front gearbox mounting.
a solid buggy that could be improved and personalised or used as it is. starts and runs well I have done a couple of hundred miles in it. MOT tested in june but now mot exempt if you want.
no weather gear.
loads of spares for the rear lights
indicator self cancel is inop with the steering wheel boss but is has a audible warning fitted along side the light so you know they are on.
DVLA say they have processed the change from PLG to historic today so the log book is on it's way.
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more photos in the members buggy section under the GP flinstone buggy so £4000 for a drive away buggy all correctly registered and legal
If anyone thinking of buying this you will not be disappointed well worth the money and has been meticulous put together I was looking for a Buggy but decided on a Buggy a little more expensive or this would have come to my house to stay
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Totally agree Oojamflip. If I was starting again I'd love to be sure I was buying a buggy you know is 'correct', honest, solid and a classic.
Sadly some northerner might buy it and spray if Orange....
No, purple 👍💋
Keith... cannot believe you are selling it. £4K a steal.. Look at what the "dreamers" ask on ebay.. ;D
Quote from: Paul1953 on July 14, 2018, 09:04:35 AM
Keith... cannot believe you are selling it. £4K a steal.. Look at what the "dreamers" ask on ebay.. ;D
Paul, buy it, rebody it, sell the GP shell, job done!
Yes thats a logical solution ;-)up ;-)up
A rebody was tempting to make it a shiny buggy but it would then be a 6K sale not the cheap way into buggying.
I'm a complete newbie and looking for a buggy to start me off... not really mechanically minded so wanted something the I can drive away
Would you recommend this buggy for a newbie?
Also was thinking I would need a buggy with wet weather gear, how much would that be to add afterwards?
Quote from: WozDvilla on July 15, 2018, 01:04:42 PM
I'm a complete newbie and looking for a buggy to start me off... not really mechanically minded so wanted something the I can drive away
Would you recommend this buggy for a newbie?
Snoopy is very meticulous when it comes to mechanics, and this would be an excellent one to start out with ;-)up
Pretty well any buggy you get will require tweaks and repairs at not infrequent intervals. So if you're not mechanically minded try and live near some of the many other fantastically able buggy owners and find a small 'traditional' local garage that you can use to fix issues.
Snoopys GP is the genuine article and has been put together by someone with exemplary sound buggy skills and understanding. It's got inherent personality and correct paperwork. You're going to want to make your own changes to any buggy you get so this GP is a great starting point.
Others will know better on wet weather gear costs and options but I'd guess you'd not get much change out of £1k for a customised hand crafted top that worked properly ?
whats this meticulous and exemplary stuff it was screwed together out of a pile of old parts with loads of new bits fitted, meticulous and exemplary buggies cost a lot more :D ;-)(-;
Snoopy you're a class act when it comes to mechanics but you're not expected to understand the words used to describe you. Stick to the screwing old bits together etc and leave the marketing and branding to Dave and I !
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;-)up
Quote from: WozDvilla on July 15, 2018, 01:04:42 PM
I'm a complete newbie and looking for a buggy to start me off... not really mechanically minded so wanted something the I can drive away
Would you recommend this buggy for a newbie?
Also was thinking I would need a buggy with wet weather gear, how much would that be to add afterwards?
I always said this when I bought mine - Drive it like a motor Bike- get yourself an one piece waterproof suit and off you go ;-)up
As Hudge says + I have a full roof and only use the front bit, they can be made pretty reasonable Depending on complexity and materials
I have been interested for a while now and have finally managed to persuade the wife we need one in our life.... I live in the midlands
I also have a friend who has a classic car and does a lot of the work himself in his garage so sure he would help out
Ask Snoopy if he'll give you a spin in it and Mrs Snoopy's JAS at their Evesham home.
Quote from: Hugh on July 15, 2018, 07:04:24 PM
Ask Snoopy if he'll give you a spin in it and Mrs Snoopy's JAS at their Evesham home.
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on the road and ready to drive away, steering box top seal is now leaking a bit now after driving it around and Jk have them on back order but with a lithium grease and oil fill it will be fine for ages.
Got one punter who wants it but not for a few weeks and I need the space £3,600 for a quick sale no offers, also comes with a set of banded wheels and tyres of which 2 are perishing, front bumper, spares for the rear lights and a bag of hood studs somebody took off.
Not available this Saturday as Manchester Hospital outing.
If it's the top gasket I can make and send you the if you want Snoops?
Then you can top it up with 00 grade.
I've got a shed load of the right thickness gasket paper and plenty of boxes stripped to template it.
If it is the worm seal I may have 1.
Hi Flags, it is the column seal leaking after adjusting the play and driving it as been stored since 1994, pre 61 box stuff is scarce on the net and most firms stock 61 on parts only. if you have one can supply beer tokens to suit. Cheers.
Sorry I didn't realise it was an early box with the link pin style adjuster on the column side.
Just checked and only have the bottom seal but you can get them from here:
https://www.bearing-king.co.uk/bearing/16x24x7mm-r23-tc-double-lip-nitrile-rotary-shaft-oil-seal-with-garter-spring/8661
It should be 90wt oil in them.
Cheers for the seal info getting specific size and design is hard without stripping down.
Thanks for the forum approval Keith, see you in the morning.
Andy
Now sold to Andy from Cambridge. He is interested in meeting other buggy owners in the area.
Great news - lucky man.
Quote from: snoopy on August 02, 2018, 02:28:09 PM
Now sold to Andy from Cambridge. He is interested in meeting other buggy owners in the area.
Point him in my direction and I'll see if we can give him a welcome
Quote from: Roadrunner on August 03, 2018, 06:42:06 PM
Quote from: snoopy on August 02, 2018, 02:28:09 PM
Now sold to Andy from Cambridge. He is interested in meeting other buggy owners in the area.
Point him in my direction and I'll see if we can give him a welcome
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Hey roadrunner - thanks for the welcome. Getting to Hitchin sometime sounds good and I'm hoping to make the Ace Cafe meet in early September...
I won't be at the Ace, I'm trading at VW Action.