Pete Grandia
Costa Mesa, CA
Member #1669

I built my El Lobo Dune Buggy for exploring and camping in the deserts of Southern California. We call her "Old Sue".... She's like a Pack Mule that'll go anywhere. The pan is from 1963 with an IRS conversion and PRP suspension seats that make her a really comfortable ride. The adjusted front torsion springs give additional lift. The tires are BF Goodrich AT 31-10.5-15's in the rear and 225-70R-15 in the front, mounted on chrome spoke wheels with KYB gas-adjust shock absorbers on all 4 corners. A complete roll cage and 4-point seat restraints were added to protect my family if she ever decides to roll over and scratch her back in the sand. The body has the original white gel coat and the rear was customized with teardrop tail lenses to give her that "real sporty look". The motor is a 1915 cc, with a 500 cfm Edelbrock, carburetor mounted on a Johnnies 4-Play intake manifold and a Sidewinder Exhaust manifold from Meyers Manx. This combination gives Old Sue, One-Hell-of-a-Kick. My family and I have really enjoyed the fun, adventure, and new friends that this little car has brought to us. Thanks for looking.