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HeidelbergJohn4.0 Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 1199 Location: Havre de Grace, MD
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Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 4:14 am Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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That just looks like there should be flames coming out of the fan intake.
Have you already worked on your George jetson costume for next Halloween ? _________________ 71 LWB Manx style dunebuggy
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2012 Passat TDI SE (sadly sitting in a buyback parking lot somewhere waiting for it's heart to be ripped out.) |
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nshaddox Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2005 Posts: 612 Location: Hammatramma, MI
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Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 8:57 am Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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i hope flames never come out of there, but it does look like they should.
2/4 rooms complete in house per gf's new living standards guidelines. I don't really understand them, and rule following doesn't come naturally to me, but I've discovered it is so much easier to just do what she wants...no more drawing on the walls. Completed rooms were the hard ones too. at this rate i should be all finished up with house stuff by the darkest coldest time of winter. Also putting together a wintertime commuting bicycle right now. So its unlikely any major progress will take place until the thaw next year unless we get another mild winter. there's a few things i can do in the spare bedroom/vw workshop/motorcycle room in winter, so we will see...
haven't assembled a proper driving motley for this vehicle yet, was thinking alien/cosmonaut costumes would be appropriate... |
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eyetzr Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2013 Posts: 1423 Location: Toronto, Ontario. Canada
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Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 2:06 pm Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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Well I'm still waiting, go ahead and finish the house. I thought a Mork and Mindy type outfit/jump suit. Helmet may be a bit much, maybe just some goggles. _________________ I think he meant "rare", as in "not well-done" |
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nshaddox Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2005 Posts: 612 Location: Hammatramma, MI
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 11:32 am Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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rolled the car out of the garage so I could weld up a roof rack for my buddy's 750$ chevy spark. first time the bubble car has left its cradle. unfortunately still no closer to completion. house projects closer, but haven't done a thing to the car. looks good out in the alley though! |
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EVfun Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2012 Posts: 5446 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 11:58 am Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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Cool spaceship! _________________
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jwp67 Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2012 Posts: 652
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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That puts an ear to ear grin on my face. I can only imagine how you feel sitting in it! NICE JOB!!!! |
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eyetzr Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2013 Posts: 1423 Location: Toronto, Ontario. Canada
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Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 5:54 am Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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That looks great. Very well done. A little dry ice under it & it would look like it just landed. _________________ I think he meant "rare", as in "not well-done" |
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gr8cobbler Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006 Posts: 916 Location: Midlife Crisis, Midwest
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Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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Super cool. I think you totally hit your mark, you've got to be really happy with that. The bubble proportions are spot on.
I can't decide which view I like the best. The rear 3/4 highlighting your inspired trick rear treatment? Front 3/4 that shows more of your amazing metal work? That sleek low profile short wheelbase shot? That rear view with that fan centered in the rear and custom shroud work that is going to keep a lot of folks guessing about the power plant? I could probably wear myself out walking around this car appreciating the work....
What's planned for an exhaust? Wait don't tell me, I'm having fun thinking of the possibilities. I can wait... _________________ Gary
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Jacks Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2006 Posts: 2344 Location: San Clemente, Ca.
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Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 7:22 pm Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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Neil, earlier you said that you were worried about the headlights. I was too. They look perfect. Well done _________________ Jack Staggs
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Keith Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2005 Posts: 3635 Location: Brodheadsville, PA
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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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I love it!! The only issue I have is those huge, olive shaped, headlights. The proportions are all way off compared to the rest of the car with where they are now. I personally think they make the font end look heavy, almost like a set of accessory plow lights dangling off of it or the eyes of Spongebob's pet snail, Gary. It just disrupts the flow for me. Maybe if they were lower and pulled back so you only see like half the horizontal profile of the light housing sticking out from behind the front of the tires or there was something smaller, lower and set back more , it would clean up the lines. Anyway, that's just my own personal take on it, you really are doing an awesome job on this! _________________ Formerly known in the forums as "OVALTEEN"
"I firmly believe that some villagers from Botswana could probably build a better road than PennDot."- Splitty
"If you do anything to your car someone will hate on you for it. People absolutely love to complain and find fault with others. Don't let it bother you. Just live and have fun."- Lind |
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HeidelbergJohn4.0 Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 1199 Location: Havre de Grace, MD
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 6:37 am Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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nshaddox wrote: |
rolled the car out of the garage so I could weld up a roof rack for my buddy's 750$ chevy spark. first time the bubble car has left its cradle. unfortunately still no closer to completion. house projects closer, but haven't done a thing to the car. looks good out in the alley though! |
OH HELL YEAH! That is just freaking Awesome! _________________ 71 LWB Manx style dunebuggy
71 Beetle
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 7:36 am Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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Keith wrote: |
I love it!! The only issue I have is those huge, olive shaped, headlights. The proportions are all way off compared to the rest of the car with where they are now. I personally think they make the font end look heavy, almost like a set of accessory plow lights dangling off of it or the eyes of Spongebob's pet snail, Gary. It just disrupts the flow for me. Maybe if they were lower and pulled back so you only see like half the horizontal profile of the light housing sticking out from behind the front of the tires or there was something smaller, lower and set back more , it would clean up the lines. Anyway, that's just my own personal take on it, you really are doing an awesome job on this! |
^ Agreed.. and ditto on every point..
but... At certain picture angles.. I cant help but smile..and giggle (in a good admiring way) from the cartoonish appearance that includes the big protruding bug eye olive headlights. I agree they disrupt the continuity body line flow some.
Certainly.. an awesome creation from the envision..
. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
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heywebonya Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2010 Posts: 823 Location: Portage, MI
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2016 6:17 am Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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So awesome, I cannot express the incredible fabrication and vision you have. The only thing that comes close is your smile sitting in the roadster!
Wow! _________________ If I knew what I was doing; I wouldn't be building a buggy! |
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20233 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2016 1:33 pm Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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This shot, and that car are 100% awesome!
Keep it up ,we're loving it. _________________ nothing |
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styroman Samba Member
Joined: March 15, 2014 Posts: 131 Location: Snohomish, WA
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Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:31 pm Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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Too cool! |
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1jarhead2 Samba Member
Joined: September 09, 2010 Posts: 50 Location: North Pekin,IL
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Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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WOW, that is really cool. hopefully it will be slathered in tons of flake and miles deep Kandy |
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2011 Posts: 1593 Location: Louisville, ky
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Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:11 pm Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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I love the headlights. They look like small rockets to allow the thing to back up.
The dry ice thing at a show would really set the scene. |
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20233 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:37 pm Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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nshaddox wrote: |
My dad sent me this link today
http://jalopnik.com/1788103372
So now I'm thinking 'Parkplatzhundkocher' is another potential name for this build, if I ever finish up my house projects and get to work on it. |
I just saw this. Perfect! _________________ nothing |
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nshaddox Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2005 Posts: 612 Location: Hammatramma, MI
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 7:50 am Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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new photos added. did a bit more mockup work over the weekend. its clear now that the top tin over the engine needs to be clearanced a bit more to get the carbs to seat proberly. still no time to actually do anything productive, but wanted to get some better pictures before the weather gets super shitty. built up a winter commuter bike in the meantime and still working on house stuff.
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 8:00 am Post subject: Re: Neil's bubbletop volksrod build |
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So kewl..
. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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