64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
It all started with this pan (71 superbug)
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74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
My Manx Project
Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
A little slice was taken out of it...
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74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
then it got welded and a link pin frame head was fitted..
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[ Edited on 30-3-2007 by 64vwmark ]
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74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
a 3 inch body lift was fitted
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64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
on all fours
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64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
fitted my old engine along with some type 3 rear drums and my wide 5 steel rims
[ Edited on 30-3-2007 by 64vwmark ]
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74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
Just picked up some seats for it
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth
3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
At the rate the pictures are going up it should be registered in about 10 minutes😂😂:duh Looking good!!
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64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
I thought it was about time that I started a thread for it.
I started it about 12 months ago.
I started it about 12 months ago.
Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
aussiebaja Insano Dub Head
738 posts · joined Jun 2006 ·
lookin good ,shes comin together nicely
BETTER TO BE THOUGHT A FOOL THAN TO OPEN YOUR MOUTH AND REMOVE ALL DOUBT:puke
64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
Just mocked up the windscreen frame...
[ Edited on 4-4-2007 by 64vwmark ]
[ Edited on 4-4-2007 by 64vwmark ]
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74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
daz67 Qld Manx
627 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Looking good.
5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
That loox great! Excellent colour choice. :thumb
Custom doesn't come in a Box
64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
Thanks mate.BlackBug wrote:That loox great! Excellent colour choice. :thumb
I thought there wasn't too many orange buggies getting around, so that's why I went orange. I think it's working out ok.
Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
sinecure Want another... :(
1,031 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Is it wrong to say that this looks adorable?
Top work.
Top work.
A POSSE AD ESSE.
I live in my own little world, but it's okay, they know me here.
I live in my own little world, but it's okay, they know me here.
64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
I've finally fitted the dashboard and wired all of the gauges. Once I have tidied up the wiring I will bolt the instrument panel to the dashboard.
Here's a couple of pics....
Here's a couple of pics....
Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
I've been fitting up the windscreen. I'll bolt it up properly once I can get the seal at the bottom to sit properly. It's getting closer now although I took it for another quick test drive and the bloody thing pops out of first gear all the time. A decent IRS box and 1600 tp is now on my shopping list. Anyone know of any late superbugs being wrecked??
Anyway here's a couple of pics....
Anyway here's a couple of pics....
Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins
4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·
i have a good condition twin side plate irs box sitting in a 71 superbug mark, but i am on the other side of the country....
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Nice colour choice mate - suits it really well. All you manx owners must be able to get your engines out in 5 minutes flat! Even with a removable rear apron, I get tired of sticking my arm behind the fan shroud and fiddling with the tight fit in a beetle engine bay!
Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work.
64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
Thanks Anthiron, that would be good apart from it being on the other side of the country..
What I'll look for is a single side plate box over here if possible. I can afford to wait...
Yes Dasdubber, buggies are really easy for engine swaps. That motor (which I knew was knackered but didn't have another at the time) went in literally in five minutes. A mate grabbed one side of the exhaust, I grabbed the other side and we chucked it in. My mate balanced it while I got the four nuts done up finger tight. It's probably easier putting an engine in a buggy than changing the rear tyres.
What I'll look for is a single side plate box over here if possible. I can afford to wait...
Yes Dasdubber, buggies are really easy for engine swaps. That motor (which I knew was knackered but didn't have another at the time) went in literally in five minutes. A mate grabbed one side of the exhaust, I grabbed the other side and we chucked it in. My mate balanced it while I got the four nuts done up finger tight. It's probably easier putting an engine in a buggy than changing the rear tyres.
Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
helmut Slammed & Awesome Dubber
89 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·
this is look really good i love colour body and chassis i like aliminum dash like newoldmanx pls what size is lift look very nice i like it taco is waterproof?? 11000rpm is enough??😂
64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
It has a 3 inch body lift.
The tacho isn't waterproof, I'll have to minimise it's exposure to water otherwise I'll have to get another one off Ebay. I don't know why they bother making tacho's that go to 11000 rpm. There isn't many street vehicles that would ever get close to that. I did like the other gauges that are in the middle of the tach, that's why I bought it. I think that I will set the shift light to 4500rpm.
The tacho isn't waterproof, I'll have to minimise it's exposure to water otherwise I'll have to get another one off Ebay. I don't know why they bother making tacho's that go to 11000 rpm. There isn't many street vehicles that would ever get close to that. I did like the other gauges that are in the middle of the tach, that's why I bought it. I think that I will set the shift light to 4500rpm.
Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
Adsman Officially Full-On Dubber
393 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
I got the same taco off ebay. You may want to set shift light a bit lower though as the gauges can be slightly slow on high performance engines. 4500rpm may light up closer to 5000rpm when under full pedal - they vary abit but are great value. :thumb
What my garage isn't messy........Well chaos is a form of order isn't it?
64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
Ok then, I'll set it to 4000 and see what that's like.
thanks
thanks
Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
I'm on the lookout for a few bits for my Buggy. If you see these going cheap somewhere let me know;
VW engine rebuild kit (87mm barrels + pistons)
Aluminium IDF Weber Air Cleaners to suit VW
Centreline or BTR Wheels (15 x 7 rear, 15 x 4 front)
Tall skinny front tyres (MT Baja Pro's would be nice)
MT MTX rear tyres (31/10.5/15)
Heavy duty clutch to suit VW
KYB gas shocks for the front end
VW engine rebuild kit (87mm barrels + pistons)
Aluminium IDF Weber Air Cleaners to suit VW
Centreline or BTR Wheels (15 x 7 rear, 15 x 4 front)
Tall skinny front tyres (MT Baja Pro's would be nice)
MT MTX rear tyres (31/10.5/15)
Heavy duty clutch to suit VW
KYB gas shocks for the front end
Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
My 'new' orange and white speedo (which is now kmh).....
That will have to do for now. If some nice gauges come up on Ebay I might pick them up, it's not high on my priority list though.
That will have to do for now. If some nice gauges come up on Ebay I might pick them up, it's not high on my priority list though.
Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf