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Post by 302bug on Nov 5, 2010 21:02:04 GMT -5
Im also very undecided about the kind of wheels that I am going to run. I have both sets like the ones in my pictures. One set is the Cragar sst wheels and the other ones are the bullet hole outlaw wheels. Neither one is necessarily great, but all I have right now. Which ones do you guys prefer?
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Post by CMD on Nov 5, 2010 23:02:13 GMT -5
Great!!! So glad I could help. How do you think you will make it work with the fiberglass fenders? I will make them like yours and attach them under the car, but I can't bolt them to the front fenders like yours. :)Thanks again for the idea. I like the wheels you have on the car now, by the way.
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Post by 302bug on Nov 6, 2010 8:44:39 GMT -5
What kind of frame are you using with your bug? It looks alot like a s-10 one from this picture but cant tell. I really like the whole fiberglass front end look. Wish I could have found one myself, but didn't so just made mine wider. Definately a lot more work.
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Post by CMD on Nov 6, 2010 10:04:57 GMT -5
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Post by 302bug on Nov 6, 2010 12:24:39 GMT -5
Wow, Ok, Im glad I have all metal now!! Thanks for putting it into perspective for me!! You did a good job though, looks like factory. I just have a tendency to be impatient sometimes and get discouraged that it is taking so long. But the running boards were a big check off my list and it had really fueled my fire. Now to start metaling the door tops and windshield edge. I still have to build some kind of cover for the rear seat section. Been thinking about either a fiberglass one or all metal one. Just want it to be molded into the sides when Im done. I will need it to be somewhat accessable too because my fuel tank is in there and not sure yet if the pickup for the guage will work. So much to do!!!!
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Post by 302bug on Nov 13, 2010 9:50:07 GMT -5
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Post by 302bug on Nov 13, 2010 17:24:35 GMT -5
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Nov 15, 2010 9:21:54 GMT -5
Nice work!!! You're really getting after it. I really dig the fuel tank door relocation. You're putting your radiator in the back too, right? Keep up the good work.
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Post by Mock1racer on Nov 15, 2010 10:50:13 GMT -5
I think it looks pretty dagum good to me. The fab work looks good too, don't forget to cap the ends of the tubing. ;D ( just in case you dont know capping the ends will give more structural strength.) As far as the tire/wheel combo goes, use what you got dude. I like the ones you have on there.
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Post by 302bug on Nov 15, 2010 13:19:32 GMT -5
Cool, thanks guys. Oh, and I haven't capped the end of that tubing yet because I am going to extend it and attach it to the side of the bug. More to weld the sheet metal to and to give a little more strength to the sides.
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Post by 302bug on Nov 15, 2010 13:21:59 GMT -5
Oh and yeah, I am putting the radiator in the rear, pretty much like you did. The mustag radiator is a little big, but I think it will work. Also I posted on one of the forums asking if you still did some photoshoping for people. I would love to see some different colors for mine. If not that cool, just wondering.
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Nov 15, 2010 17:13:03 GMT -5
No problem, what do you have in mind?
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Post by 302bug on Nov 15, 2010 18:18:32 GMT -5
Use this picture if you can. It will probably not work too good because of the bondo but just do what you can.
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Post by 302bug on Nov 15, 2010 18:20:18 GMT -5
Maybe a color on the feders and running boards and then a different one on the top. Again just use your imagination.
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