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 sgetty
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ok whos gunna build one of these
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sgetty
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| posted on July 5th, 2004 at 09:18 PM |
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Are you going to Valla?
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sgetty
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| posted on July 5th, 2004 at 09:21 PM |
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im gunna try to get there but got semi finals on that weekend, well thats if i havnt been chucked off the team allready:beer
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| posted on July 5th, 2004 at 09:22 PM |
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If your lucky you may just see one at Valla
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| posted on July 5th, 2004 at 09:22 PM |
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The grey one is similar to what is happening in my garage but mine is chopped more!
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sgetty
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| posted on July 5th, 2004 at 09:27 PM |
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well im gunna have to get myself there...
whats the story whith rego matt, the open wheel thing hard to get passed
deon
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| posted on July 6th, 2004 at 07:52 AM |
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i would have thought you would need spats similar to what hot rods have......
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| posted on July 8th, 2004 at 10:08 PM |
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spats? what are they?
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| posted on July 10th, 2004 at 09:39 AM |
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not spats. but you probably need some cursory attempt at mudguardery. I'd build one for sure, but maybe have thinner cut down and rolled guards at
the back. noice, very noice.
let sleeping dubs lie
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| posted on July 10th, 2004 at 06:15 PM |
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oh yeah ive seen some rods whith them,would look cooler without them but if dem the rules
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| posted on July 15th, 2004 at 05:59 PM |
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i love the look of the body being moved 10 or more inches back on the pan, toughens it up for sure !
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| posted on July 16th, 2004 at 05:25 PM |
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i dont think the body has been moved back i think the front suspention is moved forward and i think its ford steering, i read it in vwtrends or
something.
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| posted on July 16th, 2004 at 06:24 PM |
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rods
go to volksrod .com they have a tech section on there that gives step by steps on how to lengthen chassie.Below is a photo shop of my rod look 64 that
will be finished in about two months. It aint chopped or anything as i dont have the skills as yet and really need to get it on the road as it is our
"family" car and was meant to be finished two months ago. Its in primer at moment and the satin black will go on in a week or two and the flames a
week,later the stencils for the flame layout are done and all the paint bought. the lowering is done and the motor sitting in the pobjoys workshop
waiting for the call.
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| posted on July 16th, 2004 at 06:40 PM |
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maybe this
I would really like to do one of these, i have seen a few different ones on the volksrod site. Matt do you happen to know if these are available as a
complete body kit and if so where you get them from. cheers david
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| posted on August 1st, 2004 at 01:06 PM |
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you are right, the top one has a ford front end.
they arent lengthening the chasis, they are moving the bodies forward, you can tell as the back wheels are also further forward !
Anyway, these rat rods are supposed to be a cheaper easier look at something different, so it makes sense of moving the shel rather than modding the
chassis.
Personally i wold do the full body move as it makes the Whole car look different as just lengthening the fron would look half assed i
think.....hmmmmmmm. would like to compare it actually.
anyway...........
J
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| posted on August 2nd, 2004 at 10:23 PM |
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The top first one is called 'stink bug' and was built by a guy that us to live in San Fransico. His name is Fred Hidalgo and he achieved the look by
fitting an "I" beam style frontend that is common on Hotrods....As far as I'm concerned, that is the best way to go as for as the look is
concerned.
But there are a couple of problems with this method in Australia. First it would be tough (though no impossible) to get it legal as a whole new
frontend subframe has to be purchased (SoCalook.com) or fabbed. And second, the "I" beam set-up has be bought. That said.....The technology is there
for the taking in the Hotrod scene. Go se Castlemain Hotrods (or similar) for these set-ups.
The second option is to move the body back around 350mm to get the look. This method look to wierd at the rear of a bug if you ask me....Though it's
not a problem if you are building a ute style rod. Again this method has it's problems....It is very hard to mod a bug body in this way, as the
floorpan/body relationship is very important to the integrity and safety of the car....
Another possible method is to re-mount the front beam farther forward. I think some guy on volksrods.com makes something like that....Could be a far
cheaper option. though not as pretty.
I feel the first option is the best if you want a 'legal' road car, that has the right hotrod look and one that the cops will more than likely go
for. It would also make for a much better handling road car as the wheel base would be extended....
One day I will do this....I have been wanting to do this for over a 10 years, but other projects, family and studys get in the way....
One day!
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| posted on August 2nd, 2004 at 10:58 PM |
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the one @ valla...
not mods, just no guards... like it..
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| posted on August 3rd, 2004 at 07:55 AM |
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oh yes loooks good:beer
i wish i was there:cry
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| posted on August 3rd, 2004 at 11:52 AM |
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I guess its a requirement to run some sort of guard in Oz
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| posted on August 3rd, 2004 at 12:10 PM |
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Yes guards are a requirement. 1/3 + 1 inch of the rolling diameter.
I guess I better get mine finished soon before they become like hemroids. After all it's been in the works for more than 2 years and in sketches for
a few more...
It's a pity Jeff didn't bother to do it right and get it all legal before taking it on the road. Just gonna make those of us who are doing them
legal get harrassed more ....
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| posted on August 3rd, 2004 at 12:12 PM |
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In regard to using ford style dropped I beams etc or frame head extensions.
It is possible and engineers will even approve it (when done properly) ... but most engineers will call it an ICV when the wheelbase is extended - you
can forget about an aircooled engine then. All current ADRs will apply.
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| posted on August 3rd, 2004 at 12:18 PM |
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hey matt any chance at a sneaak peek of your one ?? or are you gonna show it off to us like that kool blue splitty...once its completly finished ?
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| posted on August 3rd, 2004 at 12:48 PM |
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Maybe once it's on the pan and the roof chop is completed...
But I'm not telling too many details of thigs that will happen as I don't want to see them on other cars before we are done.
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| posted on August 4th, 2004 at 07:14 PM |
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icv
what do you mean by icv and what other options to exteend that can be done in oz? I'm gunna do one of these.
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| posted on August 4th, 2004 at 07:18 PM |
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icv
what do you mean by icv and what other options to exteend that can be done in oz? I'm gunna do one of these.
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| posted on August 14th, 2004 at 09:12 PM |
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hey sgetty where did you find those nice rods?
show us your gates
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| posted on August 15th, 2004 at 06:30 PM |
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is it starting with a 56 red rag top to your creation?
show us your gates
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what do you mean by icv and what other options to exteend that can be done in oz? I'm gunna do one of these.
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ICV means Individually Constructed Vehicle. Must comply with all current ADRs.
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