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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 12:46 PM
once was a beetle


My Step Dad is nearing the end of a project that has kept him busy for the last couple of years, he hopes to have this complete by Christmas. An Upolsteror by trade but a jack of all trades the guy is a genius.
This started out as a beetle on a chevy luv pan and running gear, many of the beetle panel not obvious have been reused in different parts of the car, see if you can spot where. So far this project has cost him no more than $600.00, what he can't find he manufactures.

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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 12:48 PM
inspired by a toy


yes believe it or not this project was inspired by this toy, which he uses for all his shape ideas etc, no pictures, no plans

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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 12:49 PM
the original roof


Where can you see the original roof of the dub????? it is used over the rear of the car where the 'dickie' seat can be found

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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 12:50 PM


There are also guards used to makethe panel behind the doors the curved roof shape



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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 12:51 PM
there are even washing machine panels in this thing


no kidding

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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 12:52 PM
the beetle dash still there


yes sireee

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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 12:54 PM
the shape has changed


You will recognise that he has chopped and altered the front screen but I reckon you can still see the 'bug' about it

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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 12:55 PM
I can't wait till it finished


Do you think this can enter shows under best modified beetle

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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 12:56 PM
another pic


tis amazing

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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 12:58 PM
will keep you updated


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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 01:02 PM


that sure is interesting. im sure it will look the biz when its done. what engine is he having in it? surely not the 1600 chev luv engine?:P



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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 01:06 PM


Nah he has a V8



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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 01:10 PM


just love those willys opereta coupes.:cool:
looks the biz. will also love to finished pics:D




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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 02:33 PM


It's so Yankeee
it even runs on COKE i see,
try Petrol its cheaper !!!!

he has put in some hard yards for $600.00

I can tell you are proud of the guy
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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 03:55 PM


Am proud he has shaped the thing based on a model you just dont get a bonnet he created the bonnet if you look closely you can see the rear quarter panel of the dub to the left of the wheel arches on the front



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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 04:08 PM


looks like an old gasser
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posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 05:26 PM


wow thats awesome. tis the sorta fabrication i would love to do one day.



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posted on October 4th, 2004 at 06:02 PM


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yes believe it or not this project was inspired by this toy, which he uses for all his shape ideas etc, no pictures, no plans


I had that exact toy when I was younger :)
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posted on October 4th, 2004 at 06:07 PM


Man, your dad is so talented you should get him to build a Hebmuller for you. Its a breeze compared to this one
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posted on October 4th, 2004 at 07:16 PM


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it even runs on COKE i see,




I thought that was a Bong!




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posted on October 4th, 2004 at 08:49 PM


nO BONG JUST A MAKE SHIFT FUEL TANK TO KICK OVER THE ENGINE



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