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andk5591
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D-Dubya Manx clone - 63 Short pan,1914.
Rosie 65 bug - My mostly stock daily driver.
Woodie 69 VW woodie (Hot VWs 7/12).
"John's car" 64 VW woodie - The first ever
Maxine 61 Cal-look bug - Cindy's daily driver.
Max - 73 standard Beetle hearse project - For sale
66 bug project - Real patina & Suby conversion
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andk5591
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Location: State College, PA
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 4:20 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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I LIKE that! |
I agree! I'd paint it all black, including the grill, and put a LS Motor in it. |
I got interested in the "gasser" thing by a buddy of mine who is gradually turning his 71 bug into a "gasser look". I have a Super in the storage garage sitting on a set of baja wheels and tires that put me so much in mind of a 40 Willys.........Still letting that one rattle around....Will be sure post it here if I end up doing it....
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D-Dubya Manx clone - 63 Short pan,1914.
Rosie 65 bug - My mostly stock daily driver.
Woodie 69 VW woodie (Hot VWs 7/12).
"John's car" 64 VW woodie - The first ever
Maxine 61 Cal-look bug - Cindy's daily driver.
Max - 73 standard Beetle hearse project - For sale
66 bug project - Real patina & Suby conversion
There's more, but not keeping them... |
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Bashr52
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Joined: July 16, 2006
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Location: On an island in VA
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 5:12 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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| Bunglebus wrote: |
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Me too!
Wondering two things:
First, how are they handling getting the power to the rear wheels
Second, wtf is this gear and chain for?
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chickengeorge
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 8:43 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Gear and chain are for steering.
An adapter plate could just as easily be machined to go from VW to some other bell housing as KEP does to go from VW bell housing to Subaru, Honda, Ecotec, etc, etc...
I've seen a VW motor in front of a 5-speed trans in a tube frame hot rod before.
Biggest question for me is why, if you're going to go through all that work would you waste your time putting a pile of shit VW motor in it? Could have just as easily mounted something that will run without exploding at the most inopportune moment. |
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slagathor
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chickengeorge
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| Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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"These bugs" he says. Like all of them go for that. I own a bug that's rarer than a 21 window and I can tell you that nobody is going to give me $25,000 for it.  |
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Bashr52
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| Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:38 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/5757189007.html
Someone grab these pictures before they disappear! I'm at work and craigs is blocked or I'd do it! |
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Junkyardjockey
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I just threw up in my mouth after seeing that pile  
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EverettB 
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awreed
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| Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 9:46 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Gear and chain are for steering.
Biggest question for me is why, if you're going to go through all that work would you waste your time putting a pile of shit VW motor in it? Could have just as easily mounted something that will run without exploding at the most inopportune moment. |
Looks like whoever built this car probably knew what they were doing. I don't see what you're seeing here. |
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GeorgeL
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| Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 1:09 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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The major photos
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OMG, Snorklestang has a dark side! |
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RidinRetro1973
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:01 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Gear and chain are for steering.
Biggest question for me is why, if you're going to go through all that work would you waste your time putting a pile of shit VW motor in it? Could have just as easily mounted something that will run without exploding at the most inopportune moment. |
Looks like whoever built this car probably knew what they were doing. I don't see what you're seeing here. |
The problem is not with the overall build, it is with the choice of motivation. What he is saying is, in his opinion, just about any other engine choice would have been better than an air cooled VW.
In this particular car and build, I tend to agree. Hell, even a hopped up 22R might have been a better choice.
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chrisarnt
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| Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 9:26 pm Post subject: Oh no you didn't.... Take a close look at the rim centercap |
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is this supposed to be a Targa?
Check out the centercaps. Good thing they have that locking nut or I'd have stolen them already
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chrisarnt
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| Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 9:30 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Someone posted this in one of the VW Facebook pages. Apparently from Cuba.
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I'm sorry, I see nothing wrong with this ride at all.
I think it looks great.
Also... Whats that orange thing in the background of the second shot??
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chrisarnt
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| Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 9:35 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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I just...wow 
Rubber Cobra?
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Schwing!!! |
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chrisarnt
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| Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 9:37 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Is that a fire hydrant cap just to the left of the tent pole? Forgive my ignorance.
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 10:48 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Is that a fire hydrant cap just to the left of the tent pole? Forgive my ignorance.
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Looks like a turbo wastegate to me.
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chrisarnt
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| Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 12:28 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Looks like a turbo wastegate to me.
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Like I said... I'm ignorant.
Only turbos I've ever owned are on old diesel Mercedes-es. |
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 9:28 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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I gotta bring this photo up again. This looks like an excellent build. Anyone have any more photos?
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