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Mon May 06, 2013 12:42 pm

Built in Oregon by Brandon Smisek on A FULL LENGTH VW PAN, this new car has some nice lines. 8) From reading the posts, it's not available yet, but will be soon. :D

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. :)

Mon May 06, 2013 2:12 pm

I want to keep an eye on this project, this looks practical for daily use!

Mon May 06, 2013 5:49 pm

Very cool...

Tue May 07, 2013 8:29 am

I like it! :D

Tue May 07, 2013 8:32 am

Great looking kit....THe only thing I don't like about it is the way you have to get in and out.

Tue May 07, 2013 8:35 am

Yes, that side window looks small and the back window doesn't look to easy either. LOL Tom

Tue May 07, 2013 11:28 am

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. :wink:

Here is an artist rendering of different set ups the builder just posted today:

Tue May 07, 2013 11:57 am

Well, he doesn't look 5'2 like whoever must have designed a lot of the kits back in the day :roll: , Is it on a full length pan?

Tue May 07, 2013 4:09 pm

donbarnes wrote: Well, he doesn't look 5'2 like whoever must have designed a lot of the kits back in the day :roll: , Is it on a full length pan?

Here is the response from the FB page:

Quote: About
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:

Tue May 07, 2013 6:42 pm

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. :shock:

Tue May 07, 2013 6:50 pm

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?

Tue May 07, 2013 7:40 pm

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.

Wed May 08, 2013 8:27 am

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. :wink:

Wed May 08, 2013 8:34 am

Here is a shot of the rear seat/storage area:

Wed May 08, 2013 4:46 pm

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.

Wed May 08, 2013 6:02 pm

This is cool. How ever it does kinda look like a scaled down Honda Ridgeline.

Wed May 08, 2013 6:15 pm

The body has some decent lines to it & could do well - target price will be key...

bryan

Wed May 08, 2013 8:00 pm

Is it custom glass? or is it out of something?

Thu May 09, 2013 10:07 am

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. :wink:

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.

Tue May 14, 2013 10:25 am

Wheel closeouts under construction: