renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Thought it needed some flames. Bare metal, with a gold candy over the top.
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Bugrod for anyone to build.
eraser Fahrvergnugen
970 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·
wow come a long way good work 😉
57 Chook Shed Custom Title Time!
1,021 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Great work, like you say it takes guts to cut one up!
So are you going to chop the windscreen? I think you need to.
Have you considered a beam extension?
So are you going to chop the windscreen? I think you need to.
Have you considered a beam extension?
One mans cancer is another mans patina
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Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
407 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
Hi. Cool project. The bare metal with candy flames are a nice touch. My mod plate guy has given me the thumbs up for cycle guards and suicide doors on my little project, but I can't find an ADR approved beam extension, so I think I'll run it around for a month or so without one, and then just sneak it in there and see if anyone notices : ) What beam extension Officer??? Oh, and if you don't use the fat front wheels, can I buy them??? Please????? I need 2 widened stockies and can't find any. Keep up the good work.
renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Did a bit more work, got 135 x 15's on the front now, not sure if I like them? They are growing on me!
Rims are powder coated red now.
Started making the rear guards.
Bit more cutting here and there!
Post some pictures soon.
Keep the comments coming it motivates me!!
Cheers.
Rims are powder coated red now.
Started making the rear guards.
Bit more cutting here and there!
Post some pictures soon.
Keep the comments coming it motivates me!!
Cheers.
Anyone can restore a classic, but it takes guts to cut one up!
renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
P.S I'm doing a windscreen cut, just not sure how low? 100mm??
Anthony have done everything myself so far, taking the body off was easy, putting it back on was tough!! Happy to share my knowledge, I'll give you call, use to have a VW night, mates came round and discuss what to do next and tinker a bit. Haven't had one in a while.
Anthony have done everything myself so far, taking the body off was easy, putting it back on was tough!! Happy to share my knowledge, I'll give you call, use to have a VW night, mates came round and discuss what to do next and tinker a bit. Haven't had one in a while.
Anyone can restore a classic, but it takes guts to cut one up!
isky Officially Full-On Dubber
257 posts · joined May 2009 ·
That would be brilliant and much appreciated! You must have some pretty good mates 🙂 Most of mine including my family just say im crazy lol...
anyways i sent you a p.m a couple of days ago also....Cheers
anyways i sent you a p.m a couple of days ago also....Cheers
my Karman looks worse than my avatar....seriously!
...but i love it more than words can say
1960 Karmann Ghia
1961 Karmann Ghia
1975 Bug
1998 Transporter LWB
1992 Nissan Maxima
www.iskyC96.com (awesome corsets 😉)
www.moonstarmagic.com
...but i love it more than words can say
1960 Karmann Ghia
1961 Karmann Ghia
1975 Bug
1998 Transporter LWB
1992 Nissan Maxima
www.iskyC96.com (awesome corsets 😉)
www.moonstarmagic.com
renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Here are some more photo's.
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renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Here are the new wheels, powder coated red.
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renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
And a picture of the new indicators, they are the same at the back.
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renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
This will be the gear stick, still needs welding in and painting.
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DU88EN Slammed & Awesome Dubber
75 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·
holy crap that gearstick is huuuuuuggggeee!
loving the build so far, keep posting photos!!
loving the build so far, keep posting photos!!
greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
don't know if this helps, but if you are having trouble with the gearstick spinning, i used a stick from a kombi it has a small rod at the bottom i just made a nitch in the beatle gear ror and no more spinning
👍👍😂🙅🥷😬🤓
dodgsun Learner Dubber
19 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·
those indicators off a bike?? LED?? lookin good. really need to start on mine soon, but will use the Baja/hotrod stlye h'lights with post bolted to the body.
keep it up 😉
keep it up 😉
DaveCarter Officially Full-On Dubber
285 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
This thing is going to look so tough. Good build thread. Keep the pics coming 😀
renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Been Working on other projects, but will be back on this one soon.
Having problems getting the windscreen cut down. It's a 1969 beetle so has tempered glass ( can't be cut, without shattering).
Any suggestions?
Thinking about getting a flat screen and modifying the windscreen frame?
The indicators are LED motorcycle ones. Made of solid steel, got them from the states. $200 the set. Worth it though.
Few other additions
* Key-less Ignition, from jaycar, now just uses a small button key ring to start the car.
* Soft top, that is in the process of being modified to fit cut down screen, if I can get it cut down!
That is it for now, i'll post some Photo's soon!!
Having problems getting the windscreen cut down. It's a 1969 beetle so has tempered glass ( can't be cut, without shattering).
Any suggestions?
Thinking about getting a flat screen and modifying the windscreen frame?
The indicators are LED motorcycle ones. Made of solid steel, got them from the states. $200 the set. Worth it though.
Few other additions
* Key-less Ignition, from jaycar, now just uses a small button key ring to start the car.
* Soft top, that is in the process of being modified to fit cut down screen, if I can get it cut down!
That is it for now, i'll post some Photo's soon!!
Anyone can restore a classic, but it takes guts to cut one up!
mcabs123 Learner Dubber
1 post · joined Oct 2009 ·
wish i had more time to work on my ratvrod! very inspiring. gonna go stare at my car for a while.
renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Hi All
Back onto Rene (french for Re-Born) again. Did some electrics on her and now has keyless ignition. I am now looking for a motor.
Need a 1600 twin port, anyone with something give me a call.
Justin
Back onto Rene (french for Re-Born) again. Did some electrics on her and now has keyless ignition. I am now looking for a motor.
Need a 1600 twin port, anyone with something give me a call.
Justin
Anyone can restore a classic, but it takes guts to cut one up!
renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Did some work on her, started on the support struts for the roll bar. Just need welding in. I'll post some pics soon.
Any comments keep me motivated!!!!
Any comments keep me motivated!!!!
Anyone can restore a classic, but it takes guts to cut one up!
eraser Fahrvergnugen
970 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·
pft comments where are the damn pics :P im still dieing to see this baby's progress.
gorn Commited Dubber
60 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
awesome build, more pics please lol
renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Cut the Windscreen down, little more progress. Work is taking up my time at the moment.
More photos coming!
More photos coming!
Anyone can restore a classic, but it takes guts to cut one up!
renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Made some bumpers for the rod, cut the existing off and welded some rods on the ends, cheap, but look Great!1
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road_zombie Casual Dubber
42 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·
looks like it will be a very sweet ride congrats on the work so far
if it aint rusty it aint mine
renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Here is the update on Rene, this is the rear support beam, this will be underneath the rear seat.
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renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
I Have cut the windscreen down now, looks very cool. I have kept it below me line of sight so I won't need Windscreen wipers. All comments welcome, it gets me motivated!!
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renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Another angle. Enjoy!
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renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Started on the engine. will post a pic soon. Bought some awesome engine bits from the states!
Anyone can restore a classic, but it takes guts to cut one up!
Ozzyash Casual Dubber
31 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·
Interesting project,.....how did you cut the screen and are you fitting a rollbar?
renebugrod Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Thanks for looking, the plans I have require a roll bar, but my engineer has informed me that if the car is only used on road it will not need a roll bar. the screen is made of polycarbinate for now, not legal! Still deciding what to do about a windscreen, will probably have a flat screen cut and modify the frame.
Anyone can restore a classic, but it takes guts to cut one up!