I've attempted to compile a list of where all the parts on the buggy originated from. I have taken parts from 6 other cars, some i still own and some i don't. i consider this collection of parts to be the best i've had on one vehicle. it took 6 cars with few good parts to make one off road car with all the good stuff.
Parts from 61 camo baja:
4 Bilstein shocks, 1 bilstein steering damperVDO oil pressure and temperature and senders
"poly-baja" seat (passenger side)
"perma-cool" 4 pass oil cooler, the best.
master cylinder and wheel cylinders
Parts from 65 parts bug:
front wiring harnessbrake pedal pushrod
Parts from 68 parts bug:
pan (used as jig)rear torsion assembly (converted to irs)
shift rod
rear wiring harness
steering wheel
pedal cluster
Parts from 69 vw van:
tranny 3 rib, 1:5.38 ring & pinion gear. the best off road gearing from O.E.two cv joints
front skid plate
parts from 69 baja:
CNC turning brakesJackman wheels
shifter
oil filter
type 3 rear brakes
1835cc motor
driving lights
Parts from 74 baja (Frank's old baja):
oil cooler fanprogressive weber carb, fuel pump, 009 distributor
driving lights
spare tire
Misc parts:
irs box-in kitkyb gas adjust shocks (front)
BFGoodrich A/T 31" rear tires
K.C. lights
front suspension out of junk yard
VDO voltage meter
drivers seat
four-point harnesses
battery
6.6 gal. fuel tank
3500# Superwinch
steel tubing and misc.
other misc parts (paint, nuts & bolts, etc...)
the total estimated value for all the parts and materials in my buggy = $3000
the total man hours going into the construction is unknown. from design to first drive took two years of my life. i am more than happy with the "finished" product.
