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 challenger
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| posted on February 8th, 2007 at 09:07 PM |
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I want to build a Baja...
Open to all advice please. Have done the 4WD thing, and can't afford to build a beach buggy.
So why not build a VW Baja.
So where to start? Which year beetle should I look out for? Is rego going to be a problem (NSW)? How straightforward is this type of project?
Any guideance, thoughts, sanity pills very much appreciated.
Have also read this link - some great info
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=54756
Cheers, Dave
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pod
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| posted on February 8th, 2007 at 09:18 PM |
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Is rego going to be a problem (NSW)?
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yep unless you can find one that has been previously regoed,and preferably has the old papers to go with it:o
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| posted on February 8th, 2007 at 09:27 PM |
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Is rego going to be a problem (NSW)?
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yep unless you can find one that has been previously regoed,and preferably has the old papers to go with it:o
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Baja, not buggy...
Rego should be no problem but many mods will be subject to engineers cert
Can you afford to go 'all out' or do you have a budget of say, 10K? I take it you wish to go off-road, but not go stupid?
Pay your debts, CxxT
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| posted on February 8th, 2007 at 09:37 PM |
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I am looking to build something that will get me to Stockton Beach - have some fun - and back home to Sydney.
Will be taking some kids from our scout group so cannot go 'all out'.
So I will purchase a late 60's or early 70's beetle with registration, and add a basic Baja kit, a lift (I guess), and some off-road tyres (for
starters).
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| posted on February 8th, 2007 at 09:40 PM |
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Nah, you haven't, little more than big wheels and tyres on a standard Beetle will allow it to 'do' Stockton!
If that's teh case, buy just about anything . It's only when you need/want long-travel suspension etc etc that certain chassis and components are
better than others
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| posted on February 8th, 2007 at 09:46 PM |
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mate if u have the money buggy brad had a bloody fantastic baja for sale a little while back, ej 20t, a/c big lift, rims everything u could ever want
and for the price a steal.. cost a heap more to make on your self..
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=59791
not sure if he still has it but well worth a look
steff................
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| posted on February 8th, 2007 at 09:47 PM |
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ahh the journey starts ,how exciting :bounce:bounce
show us your gates
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| posted on February 8th, 2007 at 09:51 PM |
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I paid $2500 for a Pathfinder - you sure 4WDs are too expensive?
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challenger
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| posted on February 8th, 2007 at 09:56 PM |
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Bloody good value for what's been done, but over the top for me.
Will look around for a basic beetle and a Cheetah kit for starters, and see where I go from there.
Now to find a good reliable beetle with no/little rust. Help appreciated.
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mate if u have the money buggy brad had a bloody fantastic baja for sale a little while back, ej 20t, a/c big lift, rims everything u could ever want
and for the price a steal.. cost a heap more to make on your self..
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=59791
not sure if he still has it but well worth a look
steff................
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| posted on February 10th, 2007 at 04:41 PM |
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My only suggestion is to make sure that you get a torsion bar front end Beetle. The MacPherson strut front ends don't suit Bajas for two reasons. The
kits don't fit unless you get a special one and the front end is too poking out the front so you can't get a good approach angle for creek crossings
etc.
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| posted on February 10th, 2007 at 05:13 PM |
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Check out what Bronze has done with his Drop Bear....71 Baja....nice and simple, and has a heap of fun at Stockton
65 Meyers Manx
68 Country Buggy (KO 367)
68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
68 Country Buggy (KO 815)
68 Baja Bug
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challenger
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| posted on February 10th, 2007 at 07:18 PM |
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Yeah - this is what I want. Hi Bronze, if you see this note, couild you please let me know the full specs of Drop Bear (if you don't mind me learning
from your expertise), and approximate budget.
Cheers
Dave
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Check out what Bronze has done with his Drop Bear....71 Baja....nice and simple, and has a heap of fun at Stockton
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| posted on February 10th, 2007 at 08:23 PM |
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You may find my rebuild diary of some use for ideas...
http://www.offroadvw.net/bajawes/linktodiary.htm
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| posted on February 10th, 2007 at 10:05 PM |
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What a great source of information. This is wonderful. Thanks.
I will probably just go for the 2" lift initially on a standard beetle 1500 (if I can find a half reasonable one), and a Cheetah kit.
Anyone have anything for sale?
Ciao, Dave
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| posted on February 11th, 2007 at 07:34 AM |
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hi challenger there's a kit on ebay but it needs a little work
BETTER TO BE THOUGHT A FOOL THAN TO OPEN YOUR MOUTH AND REMOVE ALL DOUBT:puke
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| posted on February 11th, 2007 at 03:27 PM |
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You have mail. Drop me your phone number and a time and I'll give you a call.
Wes and others here have been doing this much longer than I but I'm happy to help where I can. I can explain what I'm using at Stockton and throw
some advice that has helped me out to get mine just right.
Drop Bear Vids:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJIgi-01nig
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C6-6EN53S8
[ Edited on 11-2-2007 by The_Bronze. ]
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