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ErikTande Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2015 Posts: 156 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 12:17 pm Post subject: 1972 Beetle build thread - Project Bugford |
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I finally got this thing running, so I'm starting my build thread. If you like the video, share it (facebook, twitter, etc), that helps me a ton!
I'll be posting lots of pics and info in this thread as well as the car gets built. I'm planning a body off restoration late in the summer, and there are a lot of other things that will be done before then as well.
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Tim Donahoe Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2012 Posts: 11739 Location: Redding, CA
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Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like you're having a blast already.
Just don't Snorklestang it.
By the way, open up that trunk and post a picture. I've always wondered if you could fit a ton of stuff in those kit-car front ends.
Tim _________________ Let's do the Time Warp again!
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ErikTande Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2015 Posts: 156 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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I had no idea what Snorklestang is, so I just googled it. Yikes.
I actually really like how the car looks right now, there won't be a ton of visual changes to it other than paint and some other minor things. Here's some schemes I've been toying around with:
There isn't a ton of room in the trunk actually, you'd think there would be but it's about the same.
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gt1953 Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2002 Posts: 13842 Location: White Mountains Arizona
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Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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Look for the continental kit for the rear. Just do it right for sure. _________________ Volkswagen: We tune what we drive.
Numbers Matching VW's are getting harder to find. Source out the most Stock vehicle and keep that way. You will be glad you did.
72 type 1
72 Squareback
({59 Euro bug, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, 73 type ones 68 & 69 type two, 68 Ghia all sold}) |
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ErikTande Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2015 Posts: 156 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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Added some baffled exhaust tips from EMPI to quiet it down while I assemble my build plan.
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Tim Donahoe Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2012 Posts: 11739 Location: Redding, CA
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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The red and black combination looks good. But why not check out some custom Fords from the thirties and see what they came up with.
I recently went to the Kool April Nights car show here in Redding, CA. There were close to two thousand classic cars. I saw a great many Fords from the thirties. Some where painted two-tone, some not. The metallic paints were my personal favorites.
Tim _________________ Let's do the Time Warp again!
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ErikTande Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2015 Posts: 156 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 10:21 am Post subject: |
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I'm definitely going to chop it, here's a photoshop of what I'm going to be doing visually with the car. I'm still trying to figure out how to upgrade the suspension without spending $5K, if anyone has any advice let me know!
Bonus gif.
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houseofboyd Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2014 Posts: 613 Location: Flatwoods, Ky
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Bob Brugge Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 721 Location: Missoula, MT
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Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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Cool project.
I vote for the brown insert as it reminds me of the old Woodie look as well. |
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ErikTande Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2015 Posts: 156 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Sun May 31, 2015 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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Got some more videos shot, one of them is replacing the steering wheel with a different OEM wheel out of a mitsubishi. I'll have more pics later, here's a teaser gif for now.
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ErikTande Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2015 Posts: 156 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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houseofboyd wrote: |
I vote for this:
Looking forward to your progress...! |
I'm going for more of a hot rod look, I do love those whitewalls though. I think I'll whitewall my current tires for the time being.
A quick photoshop for reference:
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ralexward Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2009 Posts: 61 Location: Cedar Lake, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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How do you find having speakers in the foot wells, I'm a big guy 6'4 280lbs and I've always felt they would be in the way. |
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ErikTande Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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ralexward wrote: |
How do you find having speakers in the foot wells, I'm a big guy 6'4 280lbs and I've always felt they would be in the way. |
They're not too bad, I definitely notice them though and I'm 6'1" 210. I don't think they'll stay there though once I get around to doing my build, I'll probably relocate or modify them to give myself a bit more room. _________________ http://www.youtube.com/velocitylabs |
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ErikTande Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 9:11 am Post subject: |
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I just finished a new video, installing a custom steering wheel in my 1972 Standard Beetle. If you like it, share it! (facebook, twitter, etc) Thanks!
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ErikTande Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2015 Posts: 156 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:30 am Post subject: |
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Went to the Bandimere Bug-In in Denver yesterday and got a sunburn. TONS of cool bugs there too.
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ErikTande Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 8:46 am Post subject: |
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I got a call from Bandimere yesterday saying Bugford took runner up in show class. I got a spiffy trophy! Funny thing is, I didn't even wash it. The windows were dirty. There's surface rust and cracked paint everywhere. Not exactly "Show Class" but I'll take it!
The only logical explanation is that a bunch of people who actually WANTED to win show class picked the ugliest bug there and voted for it. Jokes on them!
My car is now an award winning bug!
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TX-73 Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2013 Posts: 1133 Location: Texas
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Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 9:14 am Post subject: |
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Nice going I liked the steering wheel video, good job on that. I was mulling over going to a more retro look on mine, but may save that for after the car is done. It can be a "later" project. _________________ My 1973 Standard Beetle Build SOLD
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ErikTande Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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I replaced all my ball joints and tie rod ends last week and installed drop spindles as well.
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ErikTande Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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Picked up some front seats from the junkyard today. They're from a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. If the rear bench seat fits I might go back and grab that too.
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ErikTande Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2015 Posts: 156 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 12:24 pm Post subject: Re: 1972 Beetle build thread - Project Bugford |
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Picked up the donor car for the engine this weekend. 1993 Subaru Legacy Turbo. I'm going to use it as a commuter car this winter and tear the engine out in the spring. EJ22T
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