Vaughn Bros Fenderless Bug Build

[vaughn bros.]

Decide on 3 rows or 4 rows.

[vaughn bros.]

[eyetzr]

Personally I would have taken the louvers from the inside & put them on the outside. Kind of repurposing.
I like the 3 row.
Thanks for the great work & inspiration.
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I think he meant "rare", as in "not well-done"

[vaughn bros.]

3 rows of 3 it will be.

[vaughn bros.]

Cutting out a panel to fit with all the curves, before louvers.

[vaughn bros.]

[vaughn bros.]

[VOLKSWAGNUT]

Ohhhh.. louvers.. HELL YEAH>> !!!
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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
Usually and often edited

[vaughn bros.]

[vaughn bros.]

The center row will be about 1/2" higher than the outers. Staggered.

[vaughn bros.]

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[eyetzr]

Looks great. I like the tab to hold it in place, very clever. Great build guys. I look here first every day to see the updates.
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I think he meant "rare", as in "not well-done"

[vaughn bros.]

We look here everyday to see if we've done anything too.

[vaughn bros.]

[vaughn bros.]

Starting on the front park/turn lights. Thinking inner fender, front qtr, wiper holes, roof. Have to figure out where to put them.

[Tha Driver]

Absolutely fabulous build! Fantastic fabrication work. I build custom cars for a living (& hobby) & I know how much time & work goes into this type of build.
There is one thing that concerns me. I hate that all the fenderless builds always leave the God-awful massive indention where the front fender was is left open. IMHO it ruins the look of the car. In your case especially, you really need to fill that in for a smooth rod look.
You could then put the turn signals/park lights inside the wheels on the new filler panel.
Anyway, that's my take on on Volksrods...
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~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

[eyetzr]

What are you doing for headlamps?
Maybe a turn lamp in the headlamp bucket.
I like the cowl mount, just concerned that people will not see it & well you know.
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I think he meant "rare", as in "not well-done"

[vaughn bros.]

Thanks again y'all. The park/turn lights for front will be be simple. The headlight/hood latch is a complicated assembly. Can't wait to show it.
We are currently making our own ice pick door handles to match the hood latches. Want to see some sneak peeks?

[eyetzr]

ummmm.... yeah. Love a little peep show!
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I think he meant "rare", as in "not well-done"