03.02.2020
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How To Build A Dune BuggyAre you looking to build a dune buggy? But not sure where to start? If so, then you have come to the right place. Here at dunebuggyplans.com we will show you how to build a buggy from start to finish. We will show you how to harvest a vw rear torsion, clean it up and prep it for your dune buggy build. To assist with the plans and the step by step instructions we will also show you how we did it using short video’s for each step of the project.From the dune buggy dolly used to build the frame to the frame itself we take each step and break it down into an easy to follow work instruction. For each frame component we give the necessary cut length, bend info and tube notch angle.
The goal is to keep it simple to increase build time and eliminate the need for complex tools. Starting a project can be an overwhelming task if you’re not sure where to start. Our plans will save you valuable time and money by eliminating the guess work and the trial and error. Let us help you build it right the first time.Be sure to join our new community on facebook & YouTube. We are a group of garage enthusiasts that love to build and create. We will keep you up to date on new projects and step by step build coverage as we complete our dune buggy build.
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Frame dolly plans included. Detailed tube bend info provided. Step by step pictures. Converted to adobe. Cut length info provided.
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This was a project my son and I started when he was five. We spent almost every Saturday and many evenings working together, and it still took almost 12 months to complete. The buggy was built to specifications provided by, based on an older model Trax II build. Our goal was to build something a child or adult could ride safely, but was tough, powerful and fast enough to be heaps of fun.
Dune Buggy Frame Blueprints
We wanted to fabricate as many parts as possible ourselves, but be able purchase those that proved beyond us.The plans from Edge Products are comprehensive and provided details on the fabrication and assembly of every part required to build the machine, with the exception the engine, clutch, steering wheel, disk brakes and calliper, seat and wheel rims; this still leaves a long list of parts to be made. The Trax relies solely on its ATV's to smooth out the bumps, and let me tell you, smooth ain't the word for it.
That said, doing 60kph, you could slam on the anchors, spin the steering wheel and turn her about-face without going on two wheels; very stable and heaps of fun in the mud puddles. Anyone wanting to build a go cart or off-road buggy might find some pointers from this article: Tools and Equipment Required. Welder. Cut off Saw. Drill Press (various sized twist drills and hole saws). One Metre rule. Protractor bevel.
Tape measure. Spanners. Pliers. Screwdrivers.
Hand drill. Angle grinder. Hand files. Bench with Bench vice (not essential but very handy). LatheI didn't have a lathe, so parts like bushes, rear wheel hubs, drive hubs and keyways I either bought or got a local machine shop to fabricate.
Enjoy the photos and if you have any questions, I'm happy to answer as best I can.