| Author |
Message |
A6ULdv8
Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2013
Posts: 108
Location: Florida
|
 Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:10 pm Post subject: Re: Box Windshield, etc. |
 |
|
| Webajeb wrote: |
| Hi all, my dad, Mike D Hansen, has said he believes the windshield came from a late 1960s American Motors family sedan |
While not being a "family sedan" my recollection of a 1968 AMC Javelin is a late 1960s American Motors automobile.
| A6ULdv8 wrote: |
| If I am not mistaken (and I am pretty sure I'm not) the "Box" windshield is from a 1968 AMC Javelin. |
So I sorta kinda support your dad's belief. It could have been a Matador?
Though I'm not sure why Javelin would stick in my memory, it was a very long time ago that I acquired the info.
_________________
"I still say that theoretically what we really need here is a neutron flux high enough to bypass the gaps of instability."
RepliBenz Roadster
1600 Single Port Air Cooled (top is down)
1970 Beetle 4 spd
[ Now I believe in Re-Incarnation ] |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Webajeb
Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2014
Posts: 5
Location: Southern California
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:07 pm Post subject: Box Windshield, etc. |
|
|
Hi all, my dad, Mike D Hansen, has said he believes the windshield came from a late 1960s American Motors family sedan; definitely not a Pinto. He is trying to get more information, also trying to locate the tooling, and as many Boxes as possible to get a status on them for a book we are writing. We have a Facebook page called "Brubaker Box Fans" where we post photos, info, and links.
Anyone can join our page if interested. Or ask questions here, and I will pass them on to my dad. We are also in contact with Curt Brubaker.
Thanks, and best regards,
Deborah
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/groups/514531428661857/ |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
didget69
Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2004
Posts: 4942
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
fabricator john
Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2009
Posts: 510
Location: manassas va. now Venice Fl.
|
| Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:17 am Post subject: |
|
|
that is my favorite kit car of all time .. they are the baddest ass freakmobile ever , i would honestly own one in a minute ,, ive been around so many cars for so long im burnt on them , but the box ive allways trully loved ...
fabricator john |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
A6ULdv8
Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2013
Posts: 108
Location: Florida
|
| Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2014 3:14 am Post subject: |
|
|
If I am not mistaken (and I am pretty sure I'm not) the "Box" windshield is from a 1968 AMC Javelin.
I had a guy trying to trade me an uncompleted kit in the late 70's. He did let me take the builders manual home to look it over, and it seems very clear that it stated the 68 Javelin for the windshield.
I have no idea why that sticks out in my memory though, so i would double check the dimensions before ordering one.
_________________
"I still say that theoretically what we really need here is a neutron flux high enough to bypass the gaps of instability."
RepliBenz Roadster
1600 Single Port Air Cooled (top is down)
1970 Beetle 4 spd
[ Now I believe in Re-Incarnation ] |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Saint
Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2008
Posts: 140
Location: Covington, LA
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 10:14 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| wbrown45 wrote: |
| Actually in the 1968 U.S. market the auto-stick bugs got IRS, and then in 1969 all bugs got it. Super Beetles used strut front ends from 1971 until the end of production. |
You sir are correct  . Thanks for the clarification.
_________________
PLM..... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
wbrown45
Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2008
Posts: 1327
Location: ada, ok
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 8:15 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Actually in the 1968 U.S. market the auto-stick bugs got IRS, and then in 1969 all bugs got it. Super Beetles used strut front ends from 1971 until the end of production.
_________________
OK Thang |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Letterman7
Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2004
Posts: 3232
Location: Downingtown, PA
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 8:04 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| All US Beetles were torsion bar front. The difference was whether they were king pin or ball joint depending on the year. I had a late 66 chassis that was ball joint front with swing axle rear, in 67 they went with the IRS rear with the b/J front beam. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
martinprice2004
Samba Member
Joined: April 23, 2013
Posts: 37
Location: United Kingdom
|
| Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 3:40 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Brubaker box has now arrived in the UK. Its a bit rough around the edges but is complete. Steering wheel seems to be on the wrong side so will need sorting! 
The inside is the worst and has been chopped around a lot. If anyone can post up some pictures of an interior, particularly the door cards and drivers side panel (where the radio is) that would be a great help. From the images I have there seems to be quite a variation in the interiors even when new.
The chassis is torsion bar front and IRS rear, was this standard on these vehicles?
More images on my website. I'll add more as I go on the build blog. Any other owners please feel free to contact me direct.
_________________
My website www.HeliumFrog.com |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
BL3Manx
Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2006
Posts: 6768
Location: Northern California
|
| Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 11:36 am Post subject: |
|
|
Very Cool! Looks like it had Tacoma Wheels in the race pictures.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
docautomotive
Samba Member
Joined: September 17, 2012
Posts: 5
Location: Stanton CA
|
| Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:40 am Post subject: Baja Box |
|
|
the (in)famous Baja Box exists! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
heywebonya
Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2010
Posts: 823
Location: Portage, MI
|
| Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 9:49 am Post subject: |
|
|
The glass reminds me of Chevy C-10 glass from early 70s.
_________________
If I knew what I was doing; I wouldn't be building a buggy! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
kazmij
Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2012
Posts: 22
Location: Delta, PA
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:53 am Post subject: |
|
|
| MotoMike wrote: |
Bump form the past.
I just found this thread after a google search. My friend's father is Mike Hansen, who owned AutoMecca in the 70's. I have spent many, many hours riding around in the "Box"!
Anyway, Mike is intent on finding one and getting it on the road. If anyone hears anything, please shoot me an email. I know there weren't very many produced and time marches on, but I'm sure someone knows where one is. |
This thread was resurrected by MotoMike, says his friends dad is Mike Hansen. If anyone would know about the windscreen he would.
_________________
1981 Aztec 7
2007 FJ Cruiser
2009 Buell XB9 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
andk5591
Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2005
Posts: 16804
Location: State College, PA
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 7:32 am Post subject: |
|
|
I love those things and good score - I am quite sure that the windshield is a standard piece - Pretty typical of the time, but no clue what it is. One would think that there should be an online group - I know that there are some for things like Kelmarks.
_________________
D-Dubya Manx clone 1914. Ex wifes car.
Rosie 65 bug - My mostly stock daily driver.
Woodie 69 VW woodie (Hot VWs 7/12).
"John's car" 64 VW woodie - The first ever
Maxine 61 Cal-look bug - Ex-wifes car.
66 bug project - Real patina & Suby conversion
There's more, but not keeping them... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Letterman7
Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2004
Posts: 3232
Location: Downingtown, PA
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 7:26 am Post subject: |
|
|
 Cool! I'll bet it'll be the only one in the UK, too. As for the glass, I'm thinking full size van of some sort. They wouldn't put rear window glass in as there would be a huge safety issue if a small stone hit it (tempered versus laminated glass). Good luck with it! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
kazmij
Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2012
Posts: 22
Location: Delta, PA
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 6:55 am Post subject: |
|
|
Awesome!, I see you have the pics on your web site, Good Luck with it! That windscreen is pretty big, and if you think 1972, it's even harder to think of something with glass that big. Almost looks like it could be rear glass from some fastback muscle car of the era.
_________________
1981 Aztec 7
2007 FJ Cruiser
2009 Buell XB9 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
martinprice2004
Samba Member
Joined: April 23, 2013
Posts: 37
Location: United Kingdom
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:22 am Post subject: |
|
|
The brubaker on the classifieds is sold I am afraid.....to me!
It needs a new windscreen, so any ideas what car it is from.
_________________
My website www.HeliumFrog.com |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Letterman7
Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2004
Posts: 3232
Location: Downingtown, PA
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 7:33 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Been drooling over that myself. I keep saying I don't need another project. My wife agrees... 
But I would like to know what the windshield is from.. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
kazmij
Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2012
Posts: 22
Location: Delta, PA
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 5:41 pm Post subject: |
|
|
There is one listed in the classified right now, a little out of my price range but its only 45 minutes from me. Almost worth the drive just to see it.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1558465
_________________
1981 Aztec 7
2007 FJ Cruiser
2009 Buell XB9 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
martinprice2004
Samba Member
Joined: April 23, 2013
Posts: 37
Location: United Kingdom
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:00 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I would welcome some more information about the brubaker box.
What is the front glass from?
If anyone can trace where the molds are please let me know. You can contact me through my website below.
_________________
My website www.HeliumFrog.com |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
