Not shown in the picture are the curved side panels that
run from the waistline to the floor pan. You can go two ways with
these. Either have holes cut on the inside for big side pockets or
use them for bladder type fuel tanks to augment the 14 gal. fiberglass
tank built into the nose of the car. This gives you about nine skillion
miles of range with the good old VW type of fuel economy.
Two other panels still in the mold stage are the
front and rear sections. In the front there is a piece that runs
back under the nose for better aerodynamics. and in the rear there is a
section that fits on the back and opens for easy access to the engine to
say nothing of the spoiler effect it gives.
Eight bolts hold the panels on and eight nuts
removed will take them off and you are ready for the sand. The wide
rear fenders, and they are wider than they appear in the picture, will
cover a 12 in. tire for street legalness.
Up front the fenders house a pair of recessed
headlights that are due to be covered with plastic covers just like the
big GT cars.
The covers not only add class to the car but they make it the only buggy
with built in protection for the headlights-not a bad idea.
Tops are still on the drawing boards, but should
take shape soon. Jeffries plans three models-a coupe, a fastback
and an old touring car style like the top on the Monkees' car.
Most kit cars are offered in two kits, A and B.
The Kyote comes in three ways, A, B, and C. The A kit is just the
body. The B includes all the hardware for mounting and the windshield.
The C kit is all of the above, with the street panels included.
Jeffries' prices are competitive with most kit manufacturers and
the car is currently being laid up by hand.
Call it a STREET BUGGY or a DUNE ROD or whatever
you want, the Kyote sure looks like fun.
Original article submitted by KYOTEBOY