Greetings people 

Lovely to see the old Kyote out and about 

I replaced it with one of these, by the way...



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Hugh the 2nd

Quote from: Dipsy Deb on December 22, 2021, 04:18:31 PM
That is a really fab looking buggy, Deb

Thank you

Quote from: Dave DND on December 22, 2021, 04:44:50 PM
Better start looking for the next one then   

Might be some time I'm afraid, but I will hang around

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Hugh the 2nd

This must be a sight most of you fear, a buggy on a recovery vehicle, but in this case I drove it on...



Delivery to the new owner is tomorrow.

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Hugh the 2nd

SOLD, thanks Richard

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Hugh the 2nd

Not sure I'm allowed to comment, but thank you both

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Hugh the 2nd

Hello everyone, I am selling my Kyote LWB buggy due to a change in my circumstances.

As I said, it's a Kyote long wheel base, built on an original Beetle chassis from 1968.
The engine is a T1 dual port 1600cc, and I don't know the true mileage because until I bought it 3 years ago the speedo wasn't working (it is now and accuracy has been checked against GPS).

The V5, which is in my name, shows the buggy as a VW Convertible (ideal description), and it's classed as a Historic Vehicle which makes road tax free.

As of 4th November 2021 it has a fresh MOT, passed with no advisories.

Please note it is not MOT Exempt because has not remained substantially unchanged for 30 years or more due to the body change to a buggy in (I think) 2001.
Even so, I always count an MOT as an annual safety check and would recommend it to anyone running a mature vehicle.

The car drives very well with no known faults, will get up to 70mph with no problems, and corners like a go kart on the wide tyres.
Everything works as it should - engine / brakes / lights / steering / wipers etc.
The seats are vintage bucket in the front and I have fitted new seats to the rear along with lap belts.
Steering wheel is a Mountney which gives you plenty of comfort.

As you can see from the photos, I have recently added white alloy wheels, which set the body off nicely, with new tyres all round. There is also a spare white alloy which carries a used tyre.

The paintwork is a little crazed at the nearside quarter, but the colour change is superb as you walk around the car.
Unfortunately it has been so difficult to get a proper match that any (very small) touched up places show when close up as the colour change is slightly different.

The exhaust is a so called quiet pack, stainless steel, and gives a great VW Beetle sound without being too intrusive. The previous exhaust was a pair of cannons, and far too loud for my tastes in that you couldn't hear yourself talking at 60mph.

There are some spares and tools to go with this car - plugs / HT leads / points (although it has electronic ignition fitted) / coil plus original jack and wheel brace, can of engine oil and oil strainer + anything else I've forgotten.

All round, a brilliant car with bags of fun to be had, lots of head turning and waves from passers by.

Priced at £4,500 I feel this would be a great buy for a new or experienced buggy owner.

I will be donating a small amount of the price to this forum towards running costs as they have been so friendly and helpful during my membership here.

I am based in a village just north of the Medway Towns in Kent, ME3 postcode.

























Any questions, just ask me.

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Hugh the 2nd

So what happens if you go on a long journey? Are you going to have to take fuel cans of E5 along just in case?

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Hugh the 2nd

Quote from: Steveyc on August 30, 2021, 03:05:24 PM
Still for sale ?

Unlikely, this thread was from 2013

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Hugh the 2nd

The stuff I bought is Codan branded R9 from Volksbolts, so hopefully is the real thing.

A little research revealed that the Chinese knock-off fuel lines are branded as 'W=SAE J30' etc.

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Hugh the 2nd

Thanks all, just ordered some R9

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Hugh the 2nd

I've just had a look at my fuel lines - they are 6.3mm (1/4") SAE J30 R6 and in good condition visually.
They were apparently new when I bought the buggy in November 2018.



However does anyone know if they are considered safe with E5 fuel, or should I replace with R9 lines?

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Hugh the 2nd

I think the general consensus was that Super (97 RON) would be OK to use as it only contains E5?

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Hugh the 2nd

You might find it safer to wire up the bolt part of the shackle so it can't vibrate undone

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Hugh the 2nd

Well, family problems have put any major work on hold, but what really put the lid on it was when I placed a board over the buggy, and found the roof would be too low to enable me to get in and out properly.

With a lot of my time spent visiting my wife in a care home (she has dementia and it has all got too much for me to be able to look after her safely), I am putting any big projects on hold.

I managed to change the cheap Chinese mirrors for some proper chrome ones, and a little titivating around the buggy, but I may end up selling it.

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Hugh the 2nd

Quote from: Doon L001 on June 25, 2021, 02:33:50 PM
I see there is no bracing between your screen and the hoop.
Good in that you won't need to pad it, but does mean the roof will need to be pretty stiff. If you go for ally may be worth a little bit of cross bracing. Will also stop any drumming.

Worth a look on Peter's great site http://www.manxmaniac.co.uk/RoofsNStuff.php

Also have a look at the recent bikini roofs I think in What Did You Do thread before you rule them out. Huge benefit is they come off and stow in the buggy and refit quickly. I have a full mohair roof, consists of a front section I always carry, a rear section I use in monsoon conditions and side panels when it's parked overnight. Always dry (ish)

Excellent, I'll have a look thanks 

Quote from: Doon L001 on June 25, 2021, 02:49:05 PM
Should add I mentioned bracing on an aluminium roof as it would let you use a lighter grade and keep weight down.

Agreed, thanks 

Quote from: Manxdavid on June 25, 2021, 02:37:04 PM
Two piece hardtops were originally available for Kyote buggies but the moulds have unfortunately been 'lost'

Yeah, I've seen photos of them, very good for carrying coffins

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Hugh the 2nd