removable rear (pics)

subaruboxer Officially Full-On Dubber

292 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 5 May 2005, 6:32 pm

#350939

Here a few pics of something to consider for your conversion,
it would make it really easier to work on the bug. I might do it with my next project. Pulling and installing the engine would be so easy.

[Edited on 5-5-2005 by subaruboxer]

1 attachment · Log in to view

subaruboxer Officially Full-On Dubber

292 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 5 May 2005, 6:34 pm

#350940

One more.

1 attachment · Log in to view

subaruboxer Officially Full-On Dubber

292 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 5 May 2005, 6:36 pm

#350941

I really like the idea.

1 attachment · Log in to view

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 5 May 2005, 6:52 pm

#350949

Thats a pretty good idea, it would make it way easier to get the dam engine out. Good on ya.

Does the valance sit nicely back on the body? Does it still fit back on strongly?

(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 5 May 2005, 6:59 pm

#350954

VW Trends did a tech article on doing a removeable rear apron a while back.

Looked neat when completed.

warb gimme some butter im on a roll.....

1,983 posts · joined May 2003 · 5 May 2005, 7:03 pm

#350957

good stuff, mine comes off where the weld seam is (was) ... makes life much easier...

Chewy Fahrvergnugen

889 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 5 May 2005, 7:53 pm

#350983

Thats not just the valance, thats most of the engine bay...
Heres mine, drilled out spot welds (ONLY the valance.. not most of the rear end like in that pic.. looks more like they are making a baja) and trimmed it up.
Welding new flanges on the sides with solid holes so the fender bolts hold it in place.

1 attachment · Log in to view

.

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 5 May 2005, 8:13 pm

#350999

I hate to sound like a stuffy purist, but why do it too a sunroof beetle...🙁

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

subaruboxer Officially Full-On Dubber

292 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 5 May 2005, 10:14 pm

#351135

I don`t know why they did it to this one, it was for sale a few months ago.

gayanne Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined May 2004 · 5 May 2005, 11:21 pm

#351193

Yep done that idea,removing the rear deffently makes work easier.JVLRacing

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 5 May 2005, 11:29 pm

#351199

pete wood wrote:I hate to sound like a stuffy purist, but why do it too a sunroof beetle...🙁

Heh Heh, I always think the opposite to that. I always think "Great to see it done to a sunroof beetle for a change"
I know what you mean though 😉

EJ22 into Bay Microbus - Finished project build thread- click on this spot here for info

72RSbug Officially Full-On Dubber

266 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 6 May 2005, 1:11 am

#351231

would that work with a quad cam EJ20 in the back or would the heads interfere with the sides of the cut out piece?

gayanne Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined May 2004 · 6 May 2005, 2:58 pm

#351484

With ovals more cutting is needed if not moving gear box forward.Late model like yours 72RSbug lot more room for playing.The pulley covers should miss buy a inch all 2.Ask Jako (skaife) Rizzo ,hes done a road going version,best example to go by.You could ask also bajawes quiet a smart bloke as well😀😀JVLRacing