TheSamba.com :: View topic - Anyone make there Super look more like and older Bug ?

Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:47 pm

MoparFreak69 wrote: Actually I didnt really care what I got to start with. Aside from the ragtop roof ($500-1K) range there really is no expense to me but time. I will do all the work myself including paint. I have a complete car here than after spending $650 on parts today to slam it I am into it $1k. I am in no way afraid of getting my hands dirty/cut/bruised/etc. to save a dime! You're saying you have a complete parts car?

Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:52 pm

Aside from locating a roof and lights, I have no need for a parts car. Its just a matter of fill a few holes here and there. If I decide to do the headlight swap I'll locate some, cut my buckets out, mock up the replacements into the fenders and graft them in. Its a simple matter of cutting the right spot and welding the right spot. I have no rust to deal with, only a few dents here and there and basically its all just mod body work. The outhouse vents are going to be a piece of cake to remove. Just shape a piece of sheet metal to fit the spot, weld it on, grind it down and blend with filler as needed. Its not rocket science, its metal. If you remove too much just put more back on!

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:00 pm

MoparFreak69 wrote: Aside from locating a roof and lights, I have no need for a parts car. Its just a matter of fill a few holes here and there. If I decide to do the headlight swap I'll locate some, cut my buckets out, mock up the replacements into the fenders and graft them in.
...except that there's more to early headlights than just having different buckets. You're going to be into the fronts for new fenders.
MoparFreak69 wrote: Its a simple matter of cutting the right spot and welding the right spot.
Wow. I never would've been able to figure that out. Thank you, Captain Obvious.
MoparFreak69 wrote: I have no rust to deal with, only a few dents here and there and basically its all just mod body work. The outhouse vents are going to be a piece of cake to remove. Just shape a piece of sheet metal to fit the spot, weld it on, grind it down and blend with filler as needed. Its not rocket science, its metal. If you remove too much just put more back on!

No matter how cleanly you do it, no matter how mad yer skillz are, it'll still be a hack. As I mentioned before, by the time you get done buying fenders, lights, turn signals, bumpers, brackets, etc. to make your late model reminiscient of an early, you could've just bought an early model.

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:22 pm

Hows about this. Welcome to the forum and GO FUCK YOURSELF!
Why do you have to be such a dick? The OP asked for opinions about removing some of the super look of a super beetle. You disagree with his and my thoughts. SO WHAT! Guess this forum was a waste of my time.

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:23 pm

MoparFreak69 wrote: I picked up a super simply because it was the only beetle I could find around here for less than $3k. You must have been smoking something good then. There are several early beetles in the Treasure Valley for under $3K.

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:28 pm

MoparFreak69 wrote: Why do you have to be such a dick?
Just comes naturally...
MoparFreak69 wrote: The OP asked for opinions about removing some of the super look of a super beetle. You disagree with his and my thoughts.
I disagree with the concept, and that's just opinion. I disagree with your assessment of the situation, vis-a-vis cost, finished product, etc., and that's FACT.
MoparFreak69 wrote: Guess this forum was a waste of my time.

Probably so. Let notchback know when your FrankenBug comes up for sale.

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:30 pm

notchback wrote: MoparFreak69 wrote: I picked up a super simply because it was the only beetle I could find around here for less than $3k. You must have been smoking something good then. There are several early beetles in the Treasure Valley for under $3K.

True, there are quite a few driver cars around here for about $3k. I didn't, and still don't want a driver. I have plenty of other cars to drive right now. I wanted something to work on. I picked mine up for $350. I have seen as of lately that there are quite a few others around now for even that price range, but I got mine about a year ago and just got the chance to get started on it. At the time that was what was available so its what I got. I'm happy with it and look forward to making the mods I have listed.

And by the way yellowbeard, im not talking about the bucket that the headlights sits in that you use to adjust the beam direction, im talking about cutting a big ol hole in the fender around where the headlight goes and grafting that whole thing into MY fender. Stop being a dick!

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:33 pm

Yellowbeard wrote: I disagree with the concept, and that's just opinion. I disagree with your assessment of the situation, vis-a-vis cost, finished product, etc., and that's FACT.

How do you say anything is FACT when I havent even given the cost of the car previously? You will sure look like the idiot you are when I am finished with it and have a DAMN nice car and have only $3k into it, including new interior and paint and wheels/tires.
Wait a minute, you already look like an idiot!

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:36 pm

MoparFreak69 wrote: And by the way yellowbeard, im not talking about the bucket that the headlights sits in that you use to adjust the beam direction, im talking about cutting a big ol hole in the fender around where the headlight goes and grafting that whole thing into MY fender.
I know what you were talking about doing. but you forgot you'll need the sloping area between the headlight bucket & the turn signal. And the turn signal 'hole'. And the horn grille. And the bumper bracket hole. Might as well just pick up a complete fender.
MoparFreak69 wrote: Stop being a dick!
[magic 8-ball]all signs point to...no[/magic 8-ball]

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:40 pm

If you are so proficient at everything you would know that anybody who would take on such a task would be able to fabricate anything they need to get the job done and have it look nice. I dont need anything but the bucket. END OF STORY. I can and will make subtle curves and shaping if/when necessary.
Why the hell would I need the turn signal hole from an old fender? Is it really that difficult to place the light on top of the fender, see that mount holes go here, wire hole goes here and just drill them after I have filled the super hole? Guess you cant think that far ahead with that pea brain you are working (I use the term working loosely) with.

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:41 pm

MoparFreak69 wrote: If you are so proficient at everything you would know that anybody who would take on such a task would be able to fabricate anything they need to get the job done and have it look nice. I dont need anything but the bucket. END OF STORY. I can and will make subtle curves and shaping if/when necessary.
Why the hell would I need the turn signal hole from an old fender? Is it really that difficult to place the light on top of the fender, see that mount holes go here, wire hole goes here and just drill them after I have filled the super hole? Guess you cant think that far ahead with that pea brain you are working (I use the term working loosely) with.

You've never seen an early fender, have you?

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:41 pm

Oh and way to read too far into something that wasnt said. I said nothing about bumpers and horns. I said HEADLIGHTS. Do you know what a headlight is? I dont recall a bumper or horn ever being a headlight.
Way to show your smarts there dipshit!

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:43 pm

MoparFreak69 wrote: Oh and way to read too far into something that wasnt said. I said nothing about bumpers and horns. I said HEADLIGHTS. Do you know what a headlight is? I dont recall a bumper or horn ever being a headlight.
Way to show your smarts there dipshit!

Oh, I get it. You're going to add early headlights and turn signals and keep the late bumpers. Gotcha.

It'll be a worse hack than I thought...

Hey! While you're at it, how 'bout painting it off-white and adding some Herbie decals to it?

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:43 pm

Yellowbeard wrote: You've never seen an early fender, have you?

Nope, those headlights on those cars were just FLOATING in the air in front of it!
Dipshit

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:44 pm

Yellowbeard wrote:

Oh, I get it. You're going to add early headlights and turn signals and keep the late bumpers. Gotcha.

It'll be a worse hack than I thought...

Hey! While you're at it, how 'bout painting it off-white and adding some Herbie decals to it?

You really are that stupid huh? Too busy tooting your own horn to see the part about "away goes the bumpers" as in NO BUMPERS.

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:46 pm

MoparFreak69 wrote: Yellowbeard wrote:

Oh, I get it. You're going to add early headlights and turn signals and keep the late bumpers. Gotcha.

It'll be a worse hack than I thought...

Hey! While you're at it, how 'bout painting it off-white and adding some Herbie decals to it?

You really are that stupid huh? Too busy tooting your own horn to see the part about "away goes the bumpers" as in NO BUMPERS.

Running it without bumpers will only serve to highlight how much of a hack it is. Don't say you weren't warned.

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:47 pm

MoparFreak69 wrote: Yellowbeard wrote: You've never seen an early fender, have you?

Nope, those headlights on those cars were just FLOATING in the air in front of it!
Dipshit

Look at an early bumper. Preferably at some point when you're sober. You'll see just how much of the early fender you need to accomplish what you're trying to pull off.

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:49 pm

Yellowbeard wrote: MoparFreak69 wrote: Yellowbeard wrote: You've never seen an early fender, have you?

Nope, those headlights on those cars were just FLOATING in the air in front of it!
Dipshit

Look at an early bumper. Preferably at some point when you're sober. You'll see just how much of the early fender you need to accomplish what you're trying to pull off.

Guess the part about no bumpers didnt sink in. Its not by any means a daily or long trip driver. I see plenty of bugs around with no bumpers. Looks nice and if you think those flimsy pieces of 16 gauge steel are going to protect anything you are the drunk one.

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:49 pm

BTW, making threats, etc. in PMs is generally considered a bitch move...

MoparFreak69 in a PM wrote: You gonna cut the personal attack on me or do I have to do this all day? I can and will pick apart every single comment you say anywhere and everywhere. You started it by being an ass about my opinion that was in line with the original posters question/topic. I will not hold a grudge but I don't want to see any more of that stupid crap picking apart something you dont know all the details about.

Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:50 pm

ha ha lets everybody laugh at the guy trying to be civil to the DOUCHEBAG. You made your decision, hope you like it!