Don's Type III-Powered Buggy
The story of Don's Buggy:
1970 Autodynamics Deserter DUNE BUGGY Owner: D. Joseph Sweet; Second Owner; Since 1977 Manufacturer: Autodynamics, Marblehead, Mass Paint Scheme: Medium Blue with Black and Chrome Accenting Chassis: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle Wheels: c1976 ET Aluminum Alloy Slotted - 14" Front/15" Rear Tires: BF Goodrich All-Terrain Steel Belted Radials Shocks: Front - Gas Charged HD w/Springs; Rear - Gabriel Air Shocks & Gas Charged HD w/Springs Engine: Stock 1970 Fuel Injected 1600cc Type III Volkswagen Transaxle: 1964 Transporter (Bus) with Gear Reduction Electrical System: 12V 60 Amp Dual Generators, Regulators and Batteries Halogen Lighting: 80/100w Headlamps, 2-100w Floods, 2-130w Pencil Beam Driving, 2-100w Amber Fog, 2-50w Back-Up Instrumentation: 0-80 MPH Speedometer, Dual Charging Indicators, Sun Tach, Oil Pressure, Fuel Level, Oil Temperature, Voltmeter, Head Temperature, Fuel Pressure Additional Features: Full Padded Roll Cage Removable Engine Cage Custom Rear Seat w/ Belts Forced Air Oil Cooler Heater Class I Trailer Hitch Rear Anti-Camber Bar Dual Chromed Exhaust Automatic Electric Antenna Alpine AM/FM Cassette Player 100 Amp 6 Speaker Audio 3-Point Shoulder Harnesses Interior Lighting w/Map Lites Full Custom Carpeting Hurst Shifter Dual Hydraulic Steering Brakes 15 Button Lighted Switch Panel Low-Back Bucket Seats Cancelling Wiper/Washer Fiberglass Water Deflectors 2,000 Pound 3-Way Winch Custom Front Tube Bumper Dual Air Horns Dual Baby Turbo Mirrors Heavy Duty Wiring Throughout Braided Stainless Steel Fuel Loop Braided Stainless Steel Brake Hoses Non-Corrosive and Stainless Steel Hardware Throughout Future Additions: Full Custom Top with Side Curtains Bimini Sun Top Dual Pressure Fuel Pump/Regulator Color Matched Utility Trailer Removable Undercarriage Neon Lites Engine Oil Sump Roll Cage Pad Covers Alarm System Custom Fiberglass Rear Seat Storage