NON-VW Based Buggy
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I received the tubular bumper that I got on ebay for next to nothing.
It is from an ATV and fits pretty well.
I was just test fitting it until I figure out how to mount it.
Imagine two off road lights in the center hoop.
I am now done with the mods on the hood and I glassed the hood and the fenders together.
The fiberglass is now one piece that I can remove in 2 minutes.
I pulled the body off to work on finishing.
It is from an ATV and fits pretty well.
I was just test fitting it until I figure out how to mount it.
Imagine two off road lights in the center hoop.
I am now done with the mods on the hood and I glassed the hood and the fenders together.
The fiberglass is now one piece that I can remove in 2 minutes.
I pulled the body off to work on finishing.
New ideas do not scare me, old ones do.
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That looks like a monster it's definitely doing to go like one
It's not how fast you get there it's how you look when you arrive.
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Opening this thread feels like Christmas morning, every time!
This is turning into something very unique, and something VERY special
This is turning into something very unique, and something VERY special
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I agree Pine
"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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It really does belong on this forum... It's even got an oil leak...
Yeah, I agree, I follow this very closely too... I'm in awe...
Yeah, I agree, I follow this very closely too... I'm in awe...
1964 T34 - The Razor: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10290
1956 T2 1b - Gill's bus: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10948
1967 T316 - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10931 & viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15977
2000 beach buggy - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10915
1956 T2 1b - Gill's bus: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10948
1967 T316 - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10931 & viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15977
2000 beach buggy - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10915
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Thanks,Ron&Gill wrote:It really does belong on this forum... It's even got an oil leak...
Yeah, I agree, I follow this very closely too... I'm in awe...
My old mechanic back in France used to say: "Don't fix oil leaks, Its good against rusted floors."
Quick Photoshop(from Dan):
New ideas do not scare me, old ones do.
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You can't put smiley faces on the front......doesn't go. You need to replace with a few of these
"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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It it a hell of a project, and you certainly are brave to take it on. Is there not a way that you can cut the exhaust manifold and reweld it to rotate that waste gate out of the way? It kinda stands out like a sore thumb... excuse the pun.
1964 T34 - The Razor: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10290
1956 T2 1b - Gill's bus: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10948
1967 T316 - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10931 & viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15977
2000 beach buggy - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10915
1956 T2 1b - Gill's bus: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10948
1967 T316 - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10931 & viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15977
2000 beach buggy - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10915
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I am thinking about it.Ron&Gill wrote:It it a hell of a project, and you certainly are brave to take it on. Is there not a way that you can cut the exhaust manifold and reweld it to rotate that waste gate out of the way? It kinda stands out like a sore thumb... excuse the pun.
Got my wheels:
Got my tires:
My friend Tango came yesterday and help me with some fiberglass grinding.
Did I mention that he is a great photographer?
I really like the spare on the roof look.
I will be mounting the new wheels on Saturday.
More pictures to come...
New ideas do not scare me, old ones do.
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Also can't get enough of this thread. Some great things happening. Wish I had the guts and talent to build something like this ! Hats off to you.
Love the car's "fake" smile on the hood. That would probably be the last thing you see in your rearview before being eaten alive.
You should call it "Keiko" after the killer whale in Free Willy:
Spot the resemblance ?
and besides, the buggy already has a blow hole
Love the car's "fake" smile on the hood. That would probably be the last thing you see in your rearview before being eaten alive.
You should call it "Keiko" after the killer whale in Free Willy:
Spot the resemblance ?
and besides, the buggy already has a blow hole
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Love the "Keiko" idea...
Fabrication.... I love fabrication.
Yesterday I started the body hinges.
I started with rear strut tower bar brackets.
Then place a tube on top of them.
Weld.
Cut.
Voila two bottom brackets.
Next the top brackets.
I used old Mini cooper shocks brackets that I had laying around.
Cut, drill and sand blasted.
Here you go
Fabrication.... I love fabrication.
Yesterday I started the body hinges.
I started with rear strut tower bar brackets.
Then place a tube on top of them.
Weld.
Cut.
Voila two bottom brackets.
Next the top brackets.
I used old Mini cooper shocks brackets that I had laying around.
Cut, drill and sand blasted.
Here you go
New ideas do not scare me, old ones do.
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Some more pictures from today.
Finished hinge.
Both hinges on the chassis.
The body is back on.
Notice the new stance.
Finished hinge.
Both hinges on the chassis.
The body is back on.
Notice the new stance.
New ideas do not scare me, old ones do.
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Great project and enjoying your progress. Any reason why you raised the body?