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NJ John
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Well executed. But being white, it kinda reminds me of a refrigerator.
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sportin-wood
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:01 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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I was impressed with the extra cab door, but can't get past the pieced together running board. They could have done a better job there. Overall very nice.
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vwuberalles
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:42 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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| vwuberalles wrote: |
| too bad they didn't use a type 3 or 4 engine so that it had an actually usable bed. |
I knew you'd show up with that comment.
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Jacks
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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| cdennisg wrote: |
| vwuberalles wrote: |
| too bad they didn't use a type 3 or 4 engine so that it had an actually usable bed. |
I knew you'd show up with that comment. |
Yeah, but he’s right ya know
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:59 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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| Jacks wrote: |
| cdennisg wrote: |
| vwuberalles wrote: |
| too bad they didn't use a type 3 or 4 engine so that it had an actually usable bed. |
I knew you'd show up with that comment. |
Yeah, but he’s right ya know |
Nah. A custom truck like that was never intended for functionality, just like all of the other times he has pointed this out.
Want a truck that can do work and has a low load deck? Find an old 2wd Toyota. Wanna build a fun custom to drive the grandkids to the ice cream store on Sundays? build a bug truck with a tiny little bed out back. You can throw some picnic stuff back there and go to the park.
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Jacks
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 1:47 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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| cdennisg wrote: |
| Jacks wrote: |
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| vwuberalles wrote: |
| too bad they didn't use a type 3 or 4 engine so that it had an actually usable bed. |
I knew you'd show up with that comment. |
Yeah, but he’s right ya know |
Nah. A custom truck like that was never intended for functionality, just like all of the other times he has pointed this out.
Want a truck that can do work and has a low load deck? Find an old 2wd Toyota. Wanna build a fun custom to drive the grandkids to the ice cream store on Sundays? build a bug truck with a tiny little bed out back. You can throw some picnic stuff back there and go to the park. |
You can’t even put a grandkids bicycle back there 
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KTPhil 
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:16 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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If it had a Corvair-like side folding loading ramp, it would be more practical.
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bsairhead
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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If it had a Corvair-like side folding loading ramp, it would be more practical.
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I thought the same thing but the fender design is prohibitive. How about a lift off stake side? |
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Bunglebus
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| Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:27 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Some think that if your beetle has a padded dash, it's an engine donor. Some think that if it has push button door handles, it's a boat anchor.
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BSQUARE
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| Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2023 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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babysnakes
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| Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:38 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Yep from Florida, That explains it. Surf board assbackwards and upside down too...Oh crap...I'm a Floridiot too.  |
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:53 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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| Yep from Florida, That explains it. Surf board assbackwards and upside down too...Oh crap...I'm a Floridiot too. |
I like it. It's just dumb enough to be entertaining. Who doesn't need a welding mask, a pogo stick, and a boat winch bolted to their buggy?
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babysnakes
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| Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 1:35 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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| babysnakes wrote: |
| Yep from Florida, That explains it. Surf board assbackwards and upside down too...Oh crap...I'm a Floridiot too. |
I like it. It's just dumb enough to be entertaining. Who doesn't need a welding mask, a pogo stick, and a boat winch bolted to their buggy? |
Since it’s from Florida, is that a Miami Vice on the rear deck? |
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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| babysnakes wrote: |
| Yep from Florida, That explains it. Surf board assbackwards and upside down too...Oh crap...I'm a Floridiot too. |
I like it. It's just dumb enough to be entertaining. Who doesn't need a welding mask, a pogo stick, and a boat winch bolted to their buggy? |
Since it’s from Florida, is that a Miami Vice on the rear deck? |
Not pastel enough.
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finster
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| Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:28 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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another pick-up, this one was made by ken berry in dunedin, nz - nice roofline
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scottyrocks
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| Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:07 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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another pick-up, this one was made by ken berry in dunedin, nz - nice roofline
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I like that a lot.
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 11:41 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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another pick-up, this one was made by ken berry in dunedin, nz - nice roofline
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I like that a lot. |
Same here. Nice proportions. Anyone know what wheels those might be?
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VeeDubWolf
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| Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:40 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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I'd call those rose-center wheels, but I have no idea their actual name.
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| Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 3:18 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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