I started this project in late August and the goal was to have it finished by the DOVW at the end of November.
Ive had the body for a few years now but had never got around to doing anything with it, So with no project in the shed I thought now would be a perfect time to start on it.
Heres the body when i started...
PHAT BUG ·
I pulled the pan out from under a burnt out '67 beetle, then took it back to bare metal, primed, seam sealed, stone guarded and top coated it.......
[ Edited on 7-12-2005 by PHAT BUG ]
PHAT BUG ·
Most removable parts were sandblasted and painted in 2pak satin black, and everything was put back together with stainless fasteners where possible. The front beam is adjustable and the rear has been lowered a few splines, the wheels and hubcaps were powder coated and wear 145/65's at the front and 165's at the back.
PHAT BUG ·
This is just after we put the body on.......
PHAT BUG ·
After putting in a twin port 1600, an interior and a few other finishing touches, it made it to the DOVW and got the response I was hoping for....
PrettyBlueBug ·
It's definitely different! :thumb
VWFREAK ·
Now thats the sh%t, great job. I like your style.
akean1 ·
was excelent to see one in the flesh:beer
helbus ·
Quick buff and it would be showroom 🙂
BenettonVW ·
Wicked brother. Was worth the wait.. Well done. :thumb
killakornkobb ·
now that is what you call a F@#$king car!
LOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVEEEEEEEE it 🙂
baybuscamperkid ·
hehe, sure did get a response at the show. great to see something a bit different
sikdub ·
Very tough Rhettro!
jnr356 ·
pesronally it doesn't appeal to my taste,however each to their own.
j/k you're da man rhett
Grey 57 ·
Rhettro you could have made a fortune charging for rides around the race course on the DOVW. Great job mate🙂🙂😎
helbus ·
Would have been a laugh seeing that doing doughies on the grass. 🤪
nbturbo ·
One word-Excellent-I don't think I have seen that done to one B4-trend setter.I remember seeing a Kubel that had been dropped in the weeds by a Yank and thought that was good,but yours wins.Another thing that could be done to one, lift it sky high with tall tyres,so you would need a ladder to get on board-but wouldn't have the cool factor like yours though.
WABaja ·
That looks very good......!!!!!:thumb😎:thumb😎:thumb👍
I can just imagine cruising the Freo Cafe` strip on a Sunday afternoon in That thing...!!!!!
[ Edited on 7-12-2005 by WABaja ]
oval TOFU ·
that truely is phat! What did you do in regards to the finish to the body? (pics are too small for me to make out..
CAFFINEPUSHERMAN ·
got the horn for it i wonder if hank will sell me his
Dannyboy ·
making the sites around the globe my friend. Definatly stylin
Dan:thumb
VWFOOL ·
best thing ive ever seen at a show, thanks for the ride mate
PHAT BUG ·
Thanks for the kind words everyone,
In regards to the body I haven't done much at all, just enjoying it as it is for now!
Mad Manx ·
Wow man, thats now my new favourite car:rudolf
VolksFolks ·
Was next to my stand at the DOVW, so i could just look at it all day, i like very much, well done and go gog go , hoodride..
Andy
VWCOOL ·
Yep, as much as I hate it, I love it... if u know what I mean!
I might built a second pan for mine - with a Steroids in the rear - and have a qik-release body!
pete wood ·
that is fat. 👍
Sorry, I mean PHAT.😀
helbus ·
Imagine dumping a Scwimmer that low??? Take a bit of work, but would be different. I am joking 🙂
modulus ·
Helbus wrote:Imagine dumping a Scwimmer that low???
It would schink.
PHAT BUG ·
Pete, I was thinking that just the other day!
kroozzn63 ·
that is fu@#$kn so awesome i want one
pete wood ·
so what's next? narrowed beam, monsta stroka, airbags?
you know you want to 👍
handycam ·
saw it on the hoodride forum and love it mate
Desert Bug ·
G'day,
I can't beleieve that something so simple can attract so much attention!!!!!
Wish I could've been at DoVW to see the reaction.
Well done Rhett, "you da man", ah well, you are my son!
Cheers, Dad.
CAFFINEPUSHERMAN ·
does anyone have a country buggy for sale by any chance
VWFOOL ·
registered one in newcastle went for 3 grand recently
PHAT BUG ·
You could probably have this one for the same price!