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| posted on October 21st, 2008 at 07:36 PM |
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Baja IRS??
Hey all, i've been reading these forums for a while and want to build a baja bug after driving my bosses one over on moreton island.
I am right in thinking the model to get is a 68-71 semi-automatic? As after long searching they seem quite rare and highly sort after. So was
wondering how hard an irs conversion is, or if anyone knows of how-to guides or kit suppliers.
Now the main question I wanted to ask. I've heard a rumour that there is or was a place around Brisbane, that does irs conversions, or swaps pans, or
sells complete pans ready for Baja conversion. Can anyone shed any light on this?
Thanks for any help.
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| posted on October 21st, 2008 at 08:07 PM |
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custom veedub is who you need
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vwkj87
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| posted on October 21st, 2008 at 08:27 PM |
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Thank you very much. That looks like the place.
If I get an irs conversion, what bug do i need then to get the right front end and all that?
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| posted on October 22nd, 2008 at 10:17 AM |
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The 76 models also came out IRS rear and balljoint front, and they were manual, so already have the clutch tube in them. I seem to remember there is
one for sale on here at the moment.
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| posted on October 22nd, 2008 at 10:20 AM |
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Also Clarky has just posted up his 76 baja project
http://dunebuggyandbajaadventures.freeforums.org/my-beetle-cheer-n-t892.html
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| posted on October 23rd, 2008 at 06:53 PM |
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re front end, you can either balljoint or king and linkpin. I'd say work with what you get. The only big advantage with the later ball joint setup is
that you get front discs standard.
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| posted on October 24th, 2008 at 03:45 PM |
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Mine is a 68. It was originally a swing axle / ball joint. I drove it like that for years before finally getting custom offroad to weld in Pivot Boxes
for the IRS. I bought a $50 superbug with no engine and used all the IRS suspension and gearbox out of it.
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| posted on October 24th, 2008 at 04:17 PM |
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Thanks for the help, what body would you put on a 76 floorpan for a Baja?
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| posted on October 24th, 2008 at 09:03 PM |
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any beetle body other than a superbeetle will fit maybe alec will have something there
a 76 pan is good as it already has the irs rear which is great for baja's
marcel
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vwkj87
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| posted on October 26th, 2008 at 12:17 PM |
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Thanks, i have the 76 pan, it's pretty good. I'll probably get new floor halves for it, then start looking for another complete car. Can you
recommend anywhere to get parts?
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| posted on October 26th, 2008 at 12:19 PM |
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Even a flat screen super bug could be used, now you have the right pan, if you use a one piece baja bonnet.
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| posted on December 1st, 2008 at 08:53 PM |
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or you could just cheat and buy this one with all the hard work done LOL.....
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=73159
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| posted on December 1st, 2008 at 10:30 PM |
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Bloody expensive way to get IRS ...
Well worth the $$$$ if you were going to build it anyway though
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LIFE IN THE LOW LANE
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| posted on December 2nd, 2008 at 08:10 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Buggy Brad
Bloody expensive way to get IRS ...
Well worth the $$$$ if you were going to build it anyway though
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true mate. but you get a complete car with your IRS LOL
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