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Shoyrtt Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010 Posts: 1009 Location: Redlands, CA
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Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 12:42 pm Post subject: Smisek Stark (NEW Kit!) |
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Built in Oregon by Brandon Smisek on A FULL LENGTH VW PAN, this new car has some nice lines. From reading the posts, it's not available yet, but will be soon.
Here is a link to the build on the FB page: https://www.facebook.com/smisekstark
And some pics:
From a 1/4 "foam idea":
to a 3d model:
to foam:
to clay:
and a mold:
There is even a video of it from a few days ago:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1015159190453...mp;theater
Brandon has some serious skills.
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bim55 Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2005 Posts: 438 Location: Dennis Port, MA
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Dan_Lorenze Samba Member
Joined: February 23, 2012 Posts: 61 Location: Ventura County
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Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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Very cool... |
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SBD Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2012 Posts: 3269 Location: SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 8:29 am Post subject: |
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I like it! |
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SiggyManx#33 Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2005 Posts: 877 Location: Southeast PA
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Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 8:32 am Post subject: |
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Great looking kit....THe only thing I don't like about it is the way you have to get in and out. |
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Tom_Kathleen Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2004 Posts: 919 Location: Vernon, CT
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Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 8:35 am Post subject: |
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Yes, that side window looks small and the back window doesn't look to easy either. LOL Tom _________________ Manxter #16, 1968 Meyers Manx & Kick-Out SS #16 (WIP)
Manx Club & CVA |
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Shoyrtt Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010 Posts: 1009 Location: Redlands, CA
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Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 11:28 am Post subject: |
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SiggyManx#33 wrote: |
Great looking kit....THe only thing I don't like about it is the way you have to get in and out. |
I believe the plan is for the doors to be functional.
Here is an artist rendering of different set ups the builder just posted today:
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donbarnes Samba Member
Joined: February 28, 2011 Posts: 731 Location: Wilmington,NC
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Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 11:57 am Post subject: |
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Well, he doesn't look 5'2 like whoever must have designed a lot of the kits back in the day , Is it on a full length pan? _________________ Hater of cheap parts and poor workmanship.. |
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Shoyrtt Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010 Posts: 1009 Location: Redlands, CA
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Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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donbarnes wrote: |
Well, he doesn't look 5'2 like whoever must have designed a lot of the kits back in the day , Is it on a full length pan? |
Here is the response from the FB page:
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I just thought the baja bug could use a fresh look. It fits a stock type 1 pan so no worries.
Mission
to produce a kit car body for the stock vw type 1 pan as an alternative to the meyers manx or the baja bug. |
And you are right, the builder doesn't look 5'2" and it looks roomy inside:
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EVfun Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2012 Posts: 5475 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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I really like this, if the doors work. One glaring thing I see missing is provisions for windshield wipers. It's got a roof, it needs working wipers for all season fun in the Pacific Northwest. 'Cause guess what -- it really does rain a lot of days of the year up here. _________________
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As a general rule, cheap parts are the most expensive parts you can buy. |
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Guz Motorsports Samba Member
Joined: April 20, 2004 Posts: 76 Location: Tampico, Mexico
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Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like an interesting option...
I see a VW engine fitted to the car and looks like a two seater roadster configuration, but do you know if it is based on a shortened VW type 1 platform or it needs a custom built chassis? _________________ '59 VW Baja Bug
'63 VW Beetle Rag Top "Herbie"
'66 VW Beetle
'73 Fugitive 2 Seater Sand Rail
'75 VW Type 181
'91 Corsair Dune Buggy
'95 VW Class 11 Look-a-Like
'75 VW Type 181 Safari
'03 VW Beetle "Ultima Edicion"
Bunderson Class 1 Off-Road Race Car
And a few other VWs Toys & Projects... |
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ElijahTurtle Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2009 Posts: 86 Location: Watauga, TX
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Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Guz Motorsports wrote: |
Looks like an interesting option...
I see a VW engine fitted to the car and looks like a two seater roadster configuration, but do you know if it is based on a shortened VW type 1 platform or it needs a custom built chassis? |
From what I can tell based on fb info, looks like a full length pan. |
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Shoyrtt Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010 Posts: 1009 Location: Redlands, CA
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Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 8:27 am Post subject: |
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Guz Motorsports wrote: |
Looks like an interesting option...
I see a VW engine fitted to the car and looks like a two seater roadster configuration, but do you know if it is based on a shortened VW type 1 platform or it needs a custom built chassis? |
I edited the first post, to reflect that yes, it is built on a full length VW pan. |
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Shoyrtt Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010 Posts: 1009 Location: Redlands, CA
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Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 8:34 am Post subject: |
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Here is a shot of the rear seat/storage area:
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MANXXMAN Samba Member
Joined: July 26, 2004 Posts: 207
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Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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I spoke with him a few years ago about maybe producing his kits, but hadn't heard anything about it until now. It looks like he's doing a good job. Hopfully its a popular kit. |
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Thunderbuggy Samba Member
Joined: April 02, 2013 Posts: 7 Location: Katy Texas
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Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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This is cool. How ever it does kinda look like a scaled down Honda Ridgeline. |
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didget69 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2004 Posts: 4927 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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The body has some decent lines to it & could do well - target price will be key...
bryan _________________ I never found the need to impress people with any mechanic certifications, trophies or track wins... unless it was for Mom to post on the refrigerator door.
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bigtonkakid Samba Member
Joined: April 23, 2007 Posts: 250 Location: USA HOME OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE
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Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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Is it custom glass? or is it out of something? _________________ YES, I drove a hardtop Buggy!!! |
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Guz Motorsports Samba Member
Joined: April 20, 2004 Posts: 76 Location: Tampico, Mexico
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Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 10:07 am Post subject: |
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Shoyrtt wrote: |
Guz Motorsports wrote: |
Looks like an interesting option...
I see a VW engine fitted to the car and looks like a two seater roadster configuration, but do you know if it is based on a shortened VW type 1 platform or it needs a custom built chassis? |
I edited the first post, to reflect that yes, it is built on a full length VW pan. |
Thanks for the answer ElijahTurtler and the first post edit Shoyrtt!!
Can't miss it now and I guess I need glasses bacause I didn't see it the first time. _________________ '59 VW Baja Bug
'63 VW Beetle Rag Top "Herbie"
'66 VW Beetle
'73 Fugitive 2 Seater Sand Rail
'75 VW Type 181
'91 Corsair Dune Buggy
'95 VW Class 11 Look-a-Like
'75 VW Type 181 Safari
'03 VW Beetle "Ultima Edicion"
Bunderson Class 1 Off-Road Race Car
And a few other VWs Toys & Projects... |
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Shoyrtt Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010 Posts: 1009 Location: Redlands, CA
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 10:25 am Post subject: |
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Wheel closeouts under construction:
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