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 bugking
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 posted on August 8th, 2008 at 07:52 PM |
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pre 67 body on a superbug chassis?
does anyone know if its possible to bolt on a pre 67 bug body onto a superbug chassis- with all running gear, engine etc- or are they different sizes.
or can you bolt on the better parts to the old chassis.
tell me if im dreaming or not!
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| posted on August 8th, 2008 at 08:01 PM |
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A superbug has a STRUT front end lots of work fitting inner guard strut towers
you would be better off fitting it to a semi auto IRS / Ball joint front end pan this is quite easy with early bodies
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| posted on August 8th, 2008 at 08:01 PM |
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different front ends mate
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| posted on August 9th, 2008 at 06:11 AM |
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You can have a new frame head welded onto your super chassis to take a beam.
Labour cost will prob out weigh the cost of a semi auto chassis,
but this is what my drag car has.
Other than the front suspension and perhaps a rear body mount, it is the same bolt pattern.
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| posted on August 9th, 2008 at 06:40 AM |
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the rear end / engine /gearbox isnt the problem as per above its the front end
Ive seen a few front bulkheads welded on it can be done
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| posted on August 10th, 2008 at 04:46 PM |
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thanks guys what years did the semi-auto IRS/ball joint front end come out? do you know who or where to ask to get the mod done in NSW? excuse my
ignorance i have'nt owned a bug for years, since my 68 caught fire.
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| posted on August 10th, 2008 at 05:14 PM |
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The semo auto was out from 68 to 71 i think
Give Vintage a call 02-9789-1777 they may have a pan and or can modifiy one for you if u find one
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| posted on August 10th, 2008 at 05:36 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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The semo auto was out from 68 to 71 i think
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your on the money... they came out with the 1500cc series bugs, then onto the early 70's 1600cc.
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| posted on August 10th, 2008 at 07:01 PM |
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all semi autos from begining of 71 were strut front end superbeetles as well
u couldnt get a standard bug semiauto once superbugs replaced 1500s in 12/70
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