When did the sand rail buggy get started?
I got started with sand rails in 2016 after moving from Alaska to Arizona. We needed a second vehicle but also wanted some kind of ATV for off-road fun. This is information about the original buggy that we started with, prior to making any changes to ensure that we documented everything from the beginning.
What kind of parts does the buggy shop carry?
The Buggy Shop is a world renown premiere sandrail manufacturer, service center and supplier. We carry a full selection of O.E. and aftermarket parts for your sand car or VW powered street car.
Do you need pole for sand rail buggy?
We needed a second vehicle but also wanted some kind of ATV for off-road fun. This is information about the original buggy that we started with, prior to making any changes to ensure that we documented everything from the beginning. A whip (pole) with a flag is an important safety precaution, especially when off-roading or riding the dunes.
Is there a way to kill a rail buggy?
Fire is one of the fastest ways to kill your rail buggy and yet one of the easiest things to protect against. Invest in a great extinguisher and mounting system. The original transmission was extremely difficult to shift, had stock gearing so I had no power at all in 4th gear and just couldn’t push the large tires.
Can you paint a sand rail buggy by hand?
Sanding by hand and painting by brush is time-consuming but allows me to go slow. I can mask as I go and paint small portions of the buggy at any given time. I completed hand-sanding and painting the remaining (rear) section of the buggy by brush, including the recent suspension work and tubing around the engine.
Do you need machining for a slip in VW engine?
“Slip in” sets do not require any machining, since they use the stock VW case and head hole sizes and increase piston size by “thinning” the walls of the cylinder. 36-40 HP engines are small, and you should not attempt to build a performance engine from these starting points.
Is the aircooled VW performance engine removable?
Once you have familiarized yourself with and upgraded your ride with these, you will be ready to apply more advanced and extensive performance oriented engine modifications. The aircooled VW engine uses cylinder sets that are removable; they are not cast into the block like most engines. This makes them fairly easy to replace.