Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project

[retrovan]

Thats my guess, but why the front wheel drive then.

Sorry, but no...

As you have asked the right question, all you need now is to find the answer.....

Whhaaaat?
Front wheel drive ?
Haans

To be able to make this project work, the only way it will work is to have FWD. So here is a clue

Sand Rail or Sand Master or Deserd Racer

Sorry No...No...No

Mid engined so that he can fiddle with the twin 34 Ict Webbers while driving

You like this one hey Paul... But for personal heath, playing with carbs by means of a grinder, during driving, is highly unsafe.



Herman

[Terry Phillips]

What ever it is the size of those rectangular tubing you can build a Monster Truck out of them. Thats some serious stuff there Herman.

[lowlight]

More space at the back

[buggyfan]

That transporter thingy they used to use in the old Vw factories??

[buggyfan]

VW EA489 aka Hormiga aka Teijo

[Tony Z]

this thing?

[retrovan]

More space at the back

Thats right, need a flatbed.

That transporter thingy they used to use in the old Vw factories??

No But you have the right concept

Now you getting hot.

You have the jest of it.

this thing?

Well done Tony,

Yes it going to be a Flatbed Truck, but not a Tempo Matador

Any idea where I am going with this... Need to look at the parts list again....

Herman

[buggyfan]

https://jalopnik.com/another-weird-air- ... 1335706069

[Dawie]

Herman said: "Need to look at the parts list again...)

So part of the beetle body would also be used.

[Dawie]

Another clue: "Half of which I had to dump."

[retrovan]

Herman said: "Need to look at the parts list again...)

So part of the beetle body would also be used.

Another clue: "Half of which I had to dump."

Dawie, you cooking with gas now, think you onto it.......

Here is photo of the basic chassis, welded and ready for front and back wheel assembly's,

before stiffening the chassis can begin.









You guys should be close now...

Herman

[Dawie]

Parts list also mentions: "type 4 gearbox". Wich have hypoid offset, so diff cannot be flipped for reverse rotation. (And engine too long to fit forwards under beetle bonnet?)
Meaning engine still facing backwards, although mounted in front.
Maybe something like this?

Or this:

Although "Mc Fearsome" struts upper may interfere with seats.

[Tony Z]

maybe its a palletenwagen with rear wheel steering?

[Haans]

What have I done ????????".........to open this can ???
Haans

[brianj]

Like this with flat back?