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PostPosted: Wed Aug 02, 2023 5:49 pm    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

Long time since last post.The airbag suspension was the worst decision I have ever made for a modification to a car.It needed 160 PSI both ends to get the suspension somewhere near a suitable height to drive it.It drove like there was no suspension at all.I put torsion bars back in the rear and set them for about a 2inch drop from running ride height.Worked a treat.need about 45-50 PSI now for good ride height and rides really nice.Scrapped the whole front beam with the air shockers.Was dangerous to drive.Any bump and it was all over the road.Fitted some castor shims but no different.Made another beam with adjusters and set the anchors 15mm towards a lowered position.Took 60mm out as well.17X7.5 inch wheels fit nice and it gives a fairly smooth ride.Used the castor shims again.Have bought a single 2500 LB air bag and will do another beam with a single bag on the top tube and an adjuster in the lower tube.Will use the VW torsion bars in both tubes.Will keep you posted.Have been driving it now for a couple of weeks with the new suspension and it's awesome.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 19, 2023 8:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

rodgersbadassbus64 wrote:
You've been my motivation.....
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Wow- some serious work taking place there.Well done.We all bounce off each other for ideas during the build.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 19, 2023 1:34 pm    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

You've been my motivation.....
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:05 am    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

So many cool little details. Great fabrication and design execution!
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 8:54 am    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

Noice,very nice! Looks superb! Congrats
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 11:18 pm    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

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This truck is awesome. The craftsmanship is over the top. Well done!


That’s a very big positive reply. Many thanks.It’s been a long major renovation. Feeling fairly good now because it’s back has been broken.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

This truck is awesome. The craftsmanship is over the top. Well done!
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 1:04 pm    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

Thanks for posting some pics!! It looks fantastic!!
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2023 6:34 pm    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

This was my first attempt at a Beetle ute.Drag Car only.Thought a daily driver clone would be a good follow up.Getting a trailer built to tow it behind the Hot Rod.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2023 6:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

Not really.It has been on my hoist since the body and tray went on the pan.I will move it off soon and take some side shots.A couple from differemt angle.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2023 9:36 am    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

Do you have any full pics of the Ute? Looks BADASS!!
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 5:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

Some pics of before and after loom and my exhaust fitted. The muffler is standing vertical in the RH quarter panel
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 4:44 pm    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

Made some progress to get me closer to first drive.Finished all wiring for the car. Just have modified Subaru loom and ECU to install. Decided to tidy the really ordinary loom up and cut a metre from it. All done. Made the exhaust and had it coated and all fitted.Had the cover made for the tray. I bought some material from the US that was used for the sunroof.Bought a cover from a new Toyota Hilux to get all the plastic hardware and the ally tracks that rivet to the tray.Now have a clip on cover.I have made new steel running boards as well as 2 small units to go behind the rear guards. Hopefully stop stone chips. Made some rubber mud flaps as well
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 7:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

Man, the time and effort can be seen in your results. Great work.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 1:15 am    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

Some more.I have made aluminium panels for the doors trims and back of cab panels.Had them all powder coated in metallic silver.Came up with an idea to mirror what Volkswagen Australia did with their logo for everything manufactured here.Was the round VW logo with a Kangaroo facing each side.Managed to find some on Ebay.Will be on the inside just below the back window.Can be seen thru the front screen.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 12:53 am    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

few progress shots.Finished all the wiring for everything that works from dash forward.Will start on the rear stuff once body and tray back on.Tray was painted last Friday night.Excellent job done.Air bag control panel turned out really neat.Can not believe the shine that comes off the paint.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:46 am    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

Fantastic!
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:19 am    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

Looking great keep the photo's coming

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2022 11:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

Front guards,bonnet and body are in colour and back in my shed.I gave the transmission a coat of high temp silver.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:25 am    Post subject: Re: Hot Rod Beetle Ute Reply with quote

Beautiful work.
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