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Paintflake Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2021 Posts: 2 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:05 pm Post subject: Bug-eyed Super Beetle |
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Has anyone tried to modify a bug-eyed baja front end kit to fit a Super? |
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W1K1 Samba Member
Joined: March 04, 2004 Posts: 4897 Location: Southern AB
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Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:10 am Post subject: Re: Bug-eyed Super Beetle |
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Superbeetles are not a good base for a Baja kit, the strut front suspension relies on the whole front structure for strength. If you cut the fenders or the front tin, you are weakening the structure that already flexes for street driving. _________________ http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/jim_martin_engine_build.php
1973 super
1965 squareback 1500E
1971 bay window westy- subi swap |
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halfassleatherworks Samba Member
Joined: December 09, 2018 Posts: 636 Location: Reno NV
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Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:25 am Post subject: Re: Bug-eyed Super Beetle |
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install a strut brace to reinforce the front end.
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Paintflake Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2021 Posts: 2 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: Bug-eyed Super Beetle |
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I've seen super bajas and the reinforcements that go with them. I also have a kingpin beam that I'm considering because my framehead is rotted. I simply like the bug-eyed look even if I keep it a strutted super. I found a forum with a guy that fabbed a nose from metal and chopped the hood. I was just wondering if anyone else tried this as the final product was never posted.
Thanks!
By the way, I personally like the wider, more rounded super look. Nice pics! |
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NJ John Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2007 Posts: 2175 Location: HdG, MD & NJ
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el_safari Samba Member
Joined: January 01, 2005 Posts: 375 Location: Nouvelle Aquitaine,France
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Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2021 10:38 am Post subject: Re: Bug-eyed Super Beetle |
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Paintflake wrote: |
I've seen super bajas and the reinforcements that go with them. I also have a kingpin beam that I'm considering because my framehead is rotted. I simply like the bug-eyed look even if I keep it a strutted super. I found a forum with a guy that fabbed a nose from metal and chopped the hood. I was just wondering if anyone else tried this as the final product was never posted.
Thanks!
By the way, I personally like the wider, more rounded super look. Nice pics! |
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