Fiberglass body kit (Baja)- Which/where to buy?

[Hatmpatn]

Hello! Im going to buy a VW bug within a month. And after this convert it to a Baja.

I want it to look as mean as this one(I found the image on Google):

Two questions:

1. Which bug should I buy? Is 1302 -68 a good choice? Im also planning to swap to a Subaru EJ22. Are there any model that has a preferrable transmission that can take the double power?

2. Where can I buy the exact fiberglass body kit that the car in the image wears?

[YDBD]

Hard to say as you are in Sweden and parts may be hard to come by.

Bugs in Europe would be slightly different than US models of the same year.

Look for:

IRS transaxle with CV joints rather than swing axle
I prefer link pin front end vs. ball joint, especially for off roading.
limited rust in body, unless it's a part that's going to be cut off.

Fiberglass parts for baja's mostly likely will come from the US, you might have to pay a lot just for shipping, not to mention Swedish/EU taxes. Look on the web for EU based manufacturers as well as bug/buggy/baja/VW clubs that might be in the EU and someone may have a connection.

The one in the pictures has been modified to suit the owner, many of the kits are about the same.

As far as the Subbie motor, do a search on the Samba, there are a few who have gone that route.

Enjoy!
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[Mal evolent]

that is an extreme example. wider and higher front and rear, probably a 6 inch wider front beam and 3X3 rear trailing arms

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[earthquake]

MK V fiberglass in Henderson, Nevada make the best kit I have heard but shipping is going to kill you

https://markvfiberglass.com/product-catalog/broad-eye-baja-kits-and-components/

Casey
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[dustymojave]

My car has Mk V Fiberglass.

They are in Nevada, USA.

https://markvfiberglass.com/product-catalog/

Same style as the silver car above. But when mine was made, their factory was a mile from my home. EMPI sells fiberglass. They use Mark V for their supplier. They have become nearly the only manufacturer of Baja Bug kits these days.
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