V8 1973 VW Beetle Project by V8 Super Beetle

By diyauto
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2 minute(s) of a 270 minute read

3-16-2008


Updates.....

Finished welding the frame halves together.


cut chassis


cut chassis


cut chassis


cut chassis


I didn't see how close the tie rod ends were to the wheels. Pretty close.  


tie rod ends


Inside shots.


VW Beetle inside shots


VW Beetle with chassis


VW Beetle with chassis


Some shots of the wheels / body with the fender on.


VW Beetle wheels


VW Beetle frame


VW Beetle wheel


Looks like I'll have to add 2" to the fenders to cover the rear wheels.


VW Beetle custom fenders


The front seems okay. I guess the rear of the bug body is narrower?


VW Beetle headlight


Bug body sitting on the S10 frame.


VW Beetle


Next I'll channel the body and remove the necessary metal so it'll drop down on the frame. Then I'll make the body mounts.



Comments

Impressive!

Posted by Diggymart on 4/27/20 @ 2:40:48 PM