My Berry Mini-T 2 build (lots of pics)

johncollins · Last edited by johncollins on Mon Aug 19, 2024 6:43 am; edited 1 time in total

I wanted to start my own build tread. Here is what it looked like when I got it. Very Happy

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This is my progress so far

I plan on using 2x2 down the sides and using aluminum diamond plate on the floors. I'm going to make a center console to cover the tunnel and wiring and I am changing it to bucket seats instead of the bench. You can see in the pics that I moved the E-brake mount back.
Thanks for looking Exclamation

Baja68 · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 6:37 am Post subject:

looking good.

Some custome paint there on your car. You did a good job cleaning upi your engine I need to that to mine Very Happy

touchdowntodd · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 8:48 am Post subject:

please tell me thats all new chrome, otherwise I officially know I suck at getting rust off chrome

johncollins · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 9:07 am Post subject:

Yes it is all new chrome, I did a complete rebuild over the winter on the motor, I still need a new coil and wire it, but other than that, it is ready to fire up Very Happy

As to the paint job, I do plan on keeping it for a little while, I really like it. It is chipped up and a run here and there. Here is a close up of the front

donmac · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 10:13 am Post subject:

You moved the e-brake handle back, I guess you are going with bucket seats?
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johncollins · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:11 am Post subject: UPdate

I got the rest for the frame welded and started makeing the lip for the floor to set on. Since most of the time I am working alone I made a way to rotate the frame using 2 engine stands, man it works great.

Thanks for looking.
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hcallaway · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:31 am Post subject:

That is a lot of work and it is looking great. I think body will look great with the original patina and art work. It will give it a real period look. You can always bling out the wheels.
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tinnocker · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:16 pm Post subject:

That is a great idea of using two engine stands to flip the engine. I worked by myself also and just flipped it over on the concrete floor. That may be why I am having back trouble now. Laughing

brgnascar · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:50 pm Post subject:

just an opion but, i would lose the clear distributor cap it will leave you stranded one day

johncollins · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:49 am Post subject: Update

I got the lip done and cut the aluminum diamond plate for the floor, I think it is looking great, still have a long way to go.

Thanks for looking Smile

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BL3Manx · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:45 am Post subject:

You mounted the parking brake on the chassis serial #. Will Ohio put a new assigned number on a modified chassis?

johncollins · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:51 am Post subject:

I still have the piece with the number, I just plan on welding it back on behind the parking brake mount. I hope it will not be a problem.
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jspbtown · Samba Member Joined: January 27, 2004 Posts: 5207

John,
Floors look great.....I like the diamondplate:

Are you going to cut the old lip down? You don't want to have that sharp edge.

vwracerdave · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:38 pm Post subject:

BL3Manx · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 1:30 pm Post subject:

johncollins · Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:57 am Post subject:

rbenson0803 · Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:47 pm Post subject: I belive I have a Min T

I purchased a buggy the other day ... I am a 1st time owner of a VW. I believe it to be a Min t.

The previous owner was building a rat rod out of it ... so he hacked the front fenders off of it ... did a terrible job ... not enough material to put them back.

The bigger problem is the IRS frame is also missing the VIN number ... what can be done?

I figured that the fenders would have to be replaced with "Plymouth Prowler Like" fenders. Only since I can not reattach the original fenders ... to bad.

Also are windshoelds available?

66 Shorty · Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 5:08 am Post subject:

WOW! The frame is coming out Great! Very nice Score with that Buggy! The motor looks Sweet! Is it a stock rebuild or did you add some "go fast goodies"? I like the look of the diamond plate floor too.

rbenson, Does it still have the metal where the VIN was? Reason I ask is because I bought a Buggy & I couldn't read the numbers. A buddy of mine tried "raising the numbers" by using some type of acid & he could read them. Maybe someone here can tell you the process, or acid to use, or I could ask him. He's a member here & I can send him your info or vise versa...

Sorry for the Hijack, just wanted to try helpin him out!

Back to the regularly schedualed program...
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johncollins · Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 5:19 am Post subject:

joescoolcustoms · Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:22 am Post subject:

I saw one of these for sale at Larry's Off Road drag/show/swap event 2 years ago and should have bought it. I have wanted this body style every since.

Nice work on the pan. I think I would have to raise the body a little too to allow room for my legs, 6'2".
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