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Location: OB. It's beside the point.
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gr8cobbler
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Nothing short of impressive. An exceptional vision expertly realized. Read the thread.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=644402
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slave1pilot
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while I applaud his imagination, fabrication, and determination, I cannot say that I like it at all.
I'm sure that I'll be chastised and am in the minority here, but that is just hideous.
Ian Malcolm sums up my thoughts on this car.
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nshaddox
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| Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:55 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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I was wondering when I'd finally make the abortions thread. kinda true that it was a massive waste of time if you are going for functionality, dependability, comfort, and things of that nature. but then i could just buy a honda...
its a blast to drive, very weird feeling being in a bubble like that. Still not done yet, not 100% sure I like the light setup so might try something that flows better if I can think of how to improve it. |
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slave1pilot
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| Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:12 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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I also applaud you on taking criticism well.
some here would have lost their shit.
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wcfvw69 
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| Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:45 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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I was wondering when I'd finally make the abortions thread. kinda true that it was a massive waste of time if you are going for functionality, dependability, comfort, and things of that nature. but then i could just buy a honda...
its a blast to drive, very weird feeling being in a bubble like that. Still not done yet, not 100% sure I like the light setup so might try something that flows better if I can think of how to improve it. |
It's certainly cool and kudo's for taking all the time to fabricate it. 
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chickengeorge
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| Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2017 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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I was wondering when I'd finally make the abortions thread. kinda true that it was a massive waste of time if you are going for functionality, dependability, comfort, and things of that nature. but then i could just buy a honda...
its a blast to drive, very weird feeling being in a bubble like that. Still not done yet, not 100% sure I like the light setup so might try something that flows better if I can think of how to improve it. |
I love it. I'd like to see the front wheels sit more forward with a smaller tire mounted to them. Maybe a little wider track up front too.
That's my armchair fabricator two cents. 
And I hope to goodness it makes noises like the Jetson's car when It goes down the road... |
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ach60
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| Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2017 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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I like it!
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List of Worst car mods
6” Narrowed beams
Excessive Chamber
Clear Paint over rust, come on man, fix that rust & spot, CLR surface rust, then clear coat.
Ridiculously Lowered Cars
Ridiculously Raised Trucks
Hydraulic “Suspensions”
Early Bumpers or lights on Fat Chicks
Off road cars or trucks built like a Bridge Truss
Maita Karts
Wheels bigger that 17” on cars
Wheels bigger that 20” on trucks
Narrow tires on fat rims
“Rubberband” Sidewall
White wall tires, and Porta Walls
Wire wheels on anything other than British Cars, or cars older than 1960 that came with them
Cutting the top off of a Sedan
Carson Tops
Cycle Fenders on cars
Gold plating rather than Chrome
Icon Shops “Hand Made in Los Angles”
Most of the Barris Cars
Most of the Boyd Coddington Cars
Engines, Blowers, or Turbos that clearly block the front view of the driver
“Styling trends” like Pink Paint, Billet Parts, Carbon fiber laminates, etc. they will make the car look dated in a few years |
So, custom cars ain't your thing, eh? |
And I'll still like it even if he shoots Clear Paint over rust
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pondervwmike
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Upside down Chop found it for sale they want like 10,000 or something 
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FullFender
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| Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 4:40 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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| Bomb can it black and it would be a perfect mad max car ^ |
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EVfun
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Upside down Chop found it for sale they want like 10,000 or something |
This is one of very few sectioned ("chopped" in the body instead of window area) Bugs I've seen, and the only one with fenders. I think it's ugly, but to each their own. I know some think my Berry Mini-T is ugly too, but :fist:
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Pez
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Upside down Chop found it for sale they want like 10,000 or something |
f@ck replacing those rusted heater channels!
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shano63
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Don't think that counts as being sectioned, they just cut the bottom of the car off
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FullFender
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Upside down Chop found it for sale they want like 10,000 or something |
f@ck replacing those rusted heater channels! |
...this gives me an idea.... |
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babysnakes
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| Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 11:57 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Upside down Chop found it for sale they want like 10,000 or something |
f@ck replacing those rusted heater channels! |
...this gives me an idea.... |
What's that? Roll into the ocean to create an artificial reef? |
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FullFender
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| Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:06 pm Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Upside down Chop found it for sale they want like 10,000 or something |
f@ck replacing those rusted heater channels! |
...this gives me an idea.... |
What's that? Roll into the ocean to create an artificial reef? |
This just popped up, looks like might be on a late pan
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/vw-bug-truck/6281789796.html |
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beetlenut
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Who Knew?
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Keith
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| Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:33 am Post subject: Re: VW abortions, homemade bastards, post em..... |
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Nobody, the link is dead, LOL!
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