Front Engine V8 Bug Volksrod Build

This project has been on hold for a while...finally getting back to it!

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The Build, to date, is here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...h8VZOV52aD9irG

I had a HO racecar / slotcar in that same style..... it had a "wheelie kit" where the conductors were hinged to allow the front to lift.

AHHhhhh... the good ol' days! LOL..

What was the final wheelbase?

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About 2 1/2.. maybe 3 inches if I remember right! :p:eek::eek::LOL::LOL::LOL::LOL:

I dig it.
Didn't think I'd like is when he started.
Reminds me of Roth.

Very nice work on the bug! I like the trans swap too!

Started fitting the driveshaft tunnel, checking bench seat clearance. Had to air hammer off some left over spot welded floor.

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Also cut out a large rust hole and welded in a new panel.

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Welded in the driveshaft tunnel today along with more rust repairs

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Part 15 is posted on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln9XR4VGtv8

Great work!

Times 2! I like this one better than the "van"..

Started on the rust repair at the bottom of the drivers door. Made up a template and transferred it to metal. Still rough, but getting there.

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Started on the inner door replacement sheet metal. Cut out the old and shaped a new piece with a piece of threaded rod and flat stock

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The old piece as a template, the new metal and threaded rod

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Shaping the new metal

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Making the shape more square like the original

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New inner in place

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Every thing welded in. Just need a skim coat of body filler on the outside

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Just needs a skim coat of body filler and a couple of drain holes at the bottom

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Door is done

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Great work on that door!

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Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

Great work on that door!

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Thanks! It only took most of the day and 3/4 of a gallon of body filler....most of which wound up on the floor after hours of sanding. Good learning experience I suppose!

Rust repairs on both doors are complete. Re-installed them this morning

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Prior to removing the doors, I drilled a small hole thru the hinges, the body and the backing plates to make re-assembly and alignment easier. It worked very well, I was able to re-install the doors by myself with the help of a floor jack and a couple of drill bits. I tightened them down and they shut properly on the first try!

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