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MSBenko
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I'm probably going to be shunned, but I kind of like that "FireGhia". 
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Keith
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| Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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| MSBenko wrote: |
| I'm probably going to be shunned, but I kind of like that "FireGhia". |
🚪⬅️ Here's the door, please see yourself out.
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MSBenko
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Location: Winter Haven, FL
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| Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 5:10 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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| Keith wrote: |
| MSBenko wrote: |
| I'm probably going to be shunned, but I kind of like that "FireGhia". |
🚪⬅️ Here's the door, please see yourself out. |
 lmao! They did do a pretty good job making the parts line up. Probably a lot of body filler though.
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Mid Engine Bug
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| Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 11:40 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Here's another photo I took with a better look at the engine, I think it would get awful hot and loud:
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Yes it is hot and loud. I am running mine with no engine compartment until the engine is broken in. My engine is half the size of that and still is really bad. Its like you go in to an instant sweat as soon as you stop. His other downside is that the radiator is back there. Mine is at least up in the nose to help keep some heat out. With the engine compartment on, it is 1000x better with heat and noise. Almost like driving a normal car.
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FullFender
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| Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2017 12:11 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Here's another photo I took with a better look at the engine, I think it would get awful hot and loud:
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Yes it is hot and loud. I am running mine with no engine compartment until the engine is broken in. My engine is half the size of that and still is really bad. Its like you go in to an instant sweat as soon as you stop. His other downside is that the radiator is back there. Mine is at least up in the nose to help keep some heat out. With the engine compartment on, it is 1000x better with heat and noise. Almost like driving a normal car. |
Shouldn't there be some sort of firewall? That might help with noise/heat... |
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cdennisg
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Location: Sandpoint, ID
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| Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2017 3:25 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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| hopkin wrote: |
| Here's another photo I took with a better look at the engine, I think it would get awful hot and loud: |
Yes it is hot and loud. I am running mine with no engine compartment until the engine is broken in. My engine is half the size of that and still is really bad. Its like you go in to an instant sweat as soon as you stop. His other downside is that the radiator is back there. Mine is at least up in the nose to help keep some heat out. With the engine compartment on, it is 1000x better with heat and noise. Almost like driving a normal car. |
Shouldn't there be some sort of firewall? That might help with noise/heat... |
The fact that it is a trailer queen show car that will NEVER BE DRIVEN will help with the noise and heat.
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Lidpainter
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| Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 4:45 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Ok. We can end the thread now. I found the King of All Abortions.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/markham-york-...pp_android
**EDIT** Ok, maybe not he King. I just saw the Fire Ghia
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FullFender
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| Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:25 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Wait wtf? There is a bug in there??? |
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hopkin 
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| Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:39 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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The photos won't be on kijiji forever so....
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 8:54 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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A repost from two pages back, but worthwhile. I am guessing the back section is a VW Polo or something?
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Lidpainter
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| Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 3:30 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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A repost from two pages back, but worthwhile. I am guessing the back section is a VW Polo or something? |
Well that's embarrassing. I just can't keep up. I think the ass end is from a Chevy Sprint.
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Lidpainter
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| Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 3:49 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Keith
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| Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:57 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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This is actually kind of cool:
https://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/d/vw-bus-now-veep/6196950772.html
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ach60
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2017 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Can you imagine running down the road in that thing at 70MPH and having radiator hose blow!
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MSBenko
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2017 2:13 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Can you imagine running down the road in that thing at 70MPH and having radiator hose blow! |
Or an oil leak, exhaust leak, or the belt flies off. No firewall = big fireball
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whozawhat
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| Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 8:59 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Can you imagine running down the road in that thing at 70MPH and having radiator hose blow! |
Or an oil leak, exhaust leak, or the belt flies off. No firewall = big fireball |
no problem, it will most likely be in a trailer anyway. |
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 9:14 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Can you imagine running down the road in that thing at 70MPH and having radiator hose blow! |
Or an oil leak, exhaust leak, or the belt flies off. No firewall = big fireball |
no problem, it will most likely be in a trailer anyway. |
YEP!
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| hopkin wrote: |
| Here's another photo I took with a better look at the engine, I think it would get awful hot and loud: |
Yes it is hot and loud. I am running mine with no engine compartment until the engine is broken in. My engine is half the size of that and still is really bad. Its like you go in to an instant sweat as soon as you stop. His other downside is that the radiator is back there. Mine is at least up in the nose to help keep some heat out. With the engine compartment on, it is 1000x better with heat and noise. Almost like driving a normal car. |
Shouldn't there be some sort of firewall? That might help with noise/heat... |
The fact that it is a trailer queen show car that will NEVER BE DRIVEN will help with the noise and heat. |
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sovereignsamba
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| Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 8:58 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Can you imagine running down the road in that thing at 70MPH and having radiator hose blow! |
I dont think they'll be running ratty hoses if they did run it on the street. |
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smokey503
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| Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:51 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Local Craigslist. Lol
$27,500
Custom show stopper, if you like attention this car does just that, 1915 engine, convertible. Best to call and see for all info
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 5:07 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Hmmm...., there's less to hate on that one than many of the others here, and at least it's finished, shiny and on the road apparently.
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