As some of you know I've been yakin about this car for some year's, other's maybe not. Then there are other's that know this is the 3rd attempt of building my own car from the mide 80's, when I got hooked on drag racing.

I have been lucky to have the chance to drive a couple tube chassie bug's for Dave Stoker over the last 15 or so years's, but I've alway's wanted that car of my own.

The only pic,s I have are a fair way into the project.

This Project started out with a motor I couldn't knock back.

Then I picked up a 1965 Beetle to stick it in.

Of course the plan was a big motor, a gearbox that could put up with the motor n my right foot, n a stock looking bug......... well as you will see the thing got out of hand as it progressed.

Motor is a 2442 using a CB high roof alloy case.
Scat 88mm crank n Scat 5.7 rod's.
Mahle 94mm piston's n barrel's.
Head's have 42x39 s/s valve's dual spring's Molly retainer's n Pauter 1.5 roller rocker's.
Carb's are 51 1/2mm IDA's with all of Henry's mod's
Ignition is custom made using a MSD V8 dizzy and crank angle sensor with a 6AL.
A Stage IV Kennedy pressure plate n Black Magic clutch plate.
Comp is at 12 1/2 will run on C14

Future motor also collecting part's for is a 2.8 using a Autocraft case, Autocraft heads, simes barrel's with twin 62mm carb's

Nice looking car . Mike McCarthy

Thank's Mike, have been collecting more part's recently decided to change to a Kombi box in readiness for the bigger motor. Picked up a Folks rear conversion and a case n bell housing.

Some other pic's of the car.

F*%k that thing looks like a weapon!

'..... well as you will see thing got out of hand as the car progressed'

'Things got out of hand' - how f'n unusual Mike!!!

It's great to see you posting some shots of the car!
Excitement + !!

Another one for me to polish!

Looking good Mike.......now pull out your proverbial finger please, and get this thing done.

Too many chemicals for you Craiggieeee

you and me both Mike lol

Love the gasser style front wheels..very nice build..

I reckon LMS engineering should sponsor your car after all the wonderful exposure you've given them

Looks tough as nails even in an unfinished state!! Good luck with the motivation!!

Thank's all, maybe around 2 to 3 week's before the finger is completely dislodged Matt, once I get my garage back it will be all systems go.

John it all started way back, you know me can't half do it n if there is a way of complicating something I'll find it n Dave has alway's said no one can polish as good as you can.

about time

A couple more bit's on the car, the rear end setup will be changed with the swap over to the Kombi gearbox.

Lookin good mike!!!!!

c o o o o l l l l l

about time you posted something up
looks good mate

Cheers, lookin forward to getting back on it full on again in the next couple of week's. one of the first job's will be back to Westside for the new rear suspension n front bar's down to the beam.

hows my clock going ???

very nice Mike , cant wait to see this bug finally hit the strip . Looks awesome !!

BASTARD'S........ "NO MORE. LEAD. SHOT IN. THA. CAGE"

Pedal's, done
Taco mount, done
Power switch, done

Dave your clock will be done, how's the Panelbeater going

You'll have to remember what I have done for you when we line up at the drags . You'll have to take it easy on me.
My car is only aspo. Maybe you should leave the o- ring off the blow off valve or miss a gear or something.make it look like you tried .

Sounds like your making excuses agaoin Brad.
Good to see you back into the car Mike.... I'm a huge fan of this one, and I'm really looking forward to seeing it run.

What Panelbeater? dam sorry about that, forgot you said don't mention that word Panelbeater , I won't say Panelbeater any more.................................................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................................................................... .....................Panelbeater Panelbeater Pan el bea ter

Brad you now I'll give you ahead start as per the dial in you have chose, after that it's up to you, me, the car's, n the F&%KING planet's lining up n what ever other crap that can get mixed up in the quest for a clean run I really don't give a rat's, what happens on the day, who care's...................but I know one thing I not riding no pink bike down that drag strip