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Original Deserter Build Manuals
Caution:- Old Deserter Print Stuff - Most is no longer available in original paper and some of the text and photo's are not as
clear as we might wish, but still an invaluable resource for those without. (It's free, don't bitch.) Some of these suffer from
being a scan-of-a-copy-of-a-copy but are the best I have available. Feel free to provide me with a better image and I'll gladly
post them for all to enjoy. All liturature are Adobe PDF files, click here if you need a free Adobe reader download.
Thanks for any contributions to this community - Bob E. email me at bimelliott(emailat)comcast.net
clear as we might wish, but still an invaluable resource for those without. (It's free, don't bitch.) Some of these suffer from
being a scan-of-a-copy-of-a-copy but are the best I have available. Feel free to provide me with a better image and I'll gladly
post them for all to enjoy. All liturature are Adobe PDF files, click here if you need a free Adobe reader download.
Thanks for any contributions to this community - Bob E. email me at bimelliott(emailat)comcast.net
Original Sales Brochures
GT Assembly Manual - Original GT manual with general instructions including pan shortening. Much of this manual would be
appropriate for other buggies, including the series 1 Manx clone. (19 pages, 1.7meg file)
GS Assembly Manual - Original GS manual with lots of information specific to building the GS. This manual depicts the S-1 body in
many photographs, but much is the same when using the GT body. Great resource, great hand drawn artwork of the chassis and
electrical systems. Answers many questions but leaves plenty unanswered also. (21 pages, 2.2meg file)
GT Gull Wing Hardtop Installation - Original very cool Autodynamics and Dearborn artwork on the gull wing assembly, not a lot of
step-by-step instruction but rich with information. (3 pages total in PDF)
Soft Top Installation - I'm still looking for one of these, if you have one to share, please contact me!!
Z-Bar Installation Instructions - Another original AD artwork on the unique rear Z-bar for the GS cars. Like others I've found,
not a step-by-step procedure, but informative. (1 page)
appropriate for other buggies, including the series 1 Manx clone. (19 pages, 1.7meg file)
GS Assembly Manual - Original GS manual with lots of information specific to building the GS. This manual depicts the S-1 body in
many photographs, but much is the same when using the GT body. Great resource, great hand drawn artwork of the chassis and
electrical systems. Answers many questions but leaves plenty unanswered also. (21 pages, 2.2meg file)
GT Gull Wing Hardtop Installation - Original very cool Autodynamics and Dearborn artwork on the gull wing assembly, not a lot of
step-by-step instruction but rich with information. (3 pages total in PDF)
Soft Top Installation - I'm still looking for one of these, if you have one to share, please contact me!!
Z-Bar Installation Instructions - Another original AD artwork on the unique rear Z-bar for the GS cars. Like others I've found,
not a step-by-step procedure, but informative. (1 page)
Deserter GT - Mar71 Dune Buggies Hot VWs
- The magazine cover plus a 4-page spread on the new at the time Deserter GT. This is magazine every
Deserter fan wants!
GS Road Test Impressions - DBM
- Discussions center around Alex's prep and race day at a SCCA Autocross in Orange, MA, sorry about the quality!
The Anti-Car, by Denise McCluggage
- Mar68 Town & Country Magazine - A very well written, single page coverage by one of the most renowned
authors in the auto industry.
Buggin'Out, by Jerry Malicort - Sep69 Car Craft
- Good coverage of the GS car when new in 69, driving impresions and specifications are covered in two pages.
AutoX your Buggy, Alex Dearborn
- May71 Dune Buggys & Hot VWs - A very informative article at the time from an experienced Autocrosser. 3
pages
The Deserter, Imported Cars, May 1971
- A very brief single page article almost, but not quite as it reads like an advertisement, color photos.
Car & Driver, 1969
- 3 pages, Another cover shot of the Deserter (the silver buggy) with specifications and comparison of the
Deserter GS #1 demonstrator car and the Cloddhopper buggy, another Manx clone.
Corsa Communique, April 2005
- 4 pages, Dune Buggy Done Right, by DOG member, Joe Kraus, decent, recent write up on the Deserter.
Ultra VW Magazine, Sept 05, Jim Hale
- Nice 3-pge look at old Deserter images and stories. Not much new here, but good quality and informative.
Salem News Article, Jan 2007, Mike Stucka
- A neat look back with a mention of the current cars, owners and the Deserter Owners Group.
40 40 Years in the Making, Sep2007, Kit Car Builder
- Coverage of the 40th Anniversiary Deserter Owners Get-Together & VolksVair Fair in Shrewsbury, MA.
- The magazine cover plus a 4-page spread on the new at the time Deserter GT. This is magazine every
Deserter fan wants!
GS Road Test Impressions - DBM
- Discussions center around Alex's prep and race day at a SCCA Autocross in Orange, MA, sorry about the quality!
The Anti-Car, by Denise McCluggage
- Mar68 Town & Country Magazine - A very well written, single page coverage by one of the most renowned
authors in the auto industry.
Buggin'Out, by Jerry Malicort - Sep69 Car Craft
- Good coverage of the GS car when new in 69, driving impresions and specifications are covered in two pages.
AutoX your Buggy, Alex Dearborn
- May71 Dune Buggys & Hot VWs - A very informative article at the time from an experienced Autocrosser. 3
pages
The Deserter, Imported Cars, May 1971
- A very brief single page article almost, but not quite as it reads like an advertisement, color photos.
Car & Driver, 1969
- 3 pages, Another cover shot of the Deserter (the silver buggy) with specifications and comparison of the
Deserter GS #1 demonstrator car and the Cloddhopper buggy, another Manx clone.
Corsa Communique, April 2005
- 4 pages, Dune Buggy Done Right, by DOG member, Joe Kraus, decent, recent write up on the Deserter.
Ultra VW Magazine, Sept 05, Jim Hale
- Nice 3-pge look at old Deserter images and stories. Not much new here, but good quality and informative.
Salem News Article, Jan 2007, Mike Stucka
- A neat look back with a mention of the current cars, owners and the Deserter Owners Group.
40 40 Years in the Making, Sep2007, Kit Car Builder
- Coverage of the 40th Anniversiary Deserter Owners Get-Together & VolksVair Fair in Shrewsbury, MA.
The Deserter Owners Group
Deserter Literature Page
(some old stuff from the past along with some new)
Deserter Literature Page
(some old stuff from the past along with some new)
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