412 mild custom (was: this is the challenge)

**1slo3** · 05-13-2005 03:41 PM

this looks like the current 'plan' for the car... still air-cooled, rear engined and unique

**1slo3** · 05-16-2005 02:25 PM

or this if i decide to 'chop' the top a bit...

**Dave Severson** · 05-16-2005 03:48 PM

The chop helps, now if you would lay the A pillars back a bit and stretch the doors a few inches you would really be on to something.

**1slo3** · 05-19-2005 03:48 PM

okay... going to go with the 31 year old woodgrain panel theme and do this...

**Dave Severson** · 05-19-2005 03:55 PM

Naaaawwww.. loose the wood and do something radical......How about a pair of Shelby looking but elongated scoops over the cold air intake on the side???? and maybe hide the gas tank door somewhere else.????? Kewl car, really I think you should just give it to me

**1slo3** · 05-19-2005 03:59 PM

VW found that the scoops restrict the cooling air needed for the engine... so scoops are a nogo.

**Dave Severson** · 05-19-2005 04:06 PM

hmmm. ok, how about some naca ducts instead of the louvers??? man I don't know why you had to post that pic on here !!!! Now I want one of them too!!!! I have two cars and 1 1/2 engines and a transmission for sale on ebay, should have room for it!!!!!

**1slo3** · 05-24-2005 11:10 AM

well dave, i am glad the car is growing on ya! i have the last of the needed driveablility work to be done this coming weekend. after that, i can really focus on the mods for the car. i think i have a plan of attack for the front suspension now and i am working on getting the paint to shine again...

anyone know if regulare wax will help bring out the shine int he woodgrain decal?

**VWstreetrodder** · 05-25-2005 03:02 PM

Once the decal goes it's dead, the bummer is the paint underneath will have a deeper color than the rest of the car.

The look you have with the paneling & all has been done tho. Just in lime green. In the years I have been lookin for a 411/412 square I have never seen one chopped, & the pic just looks mean.

I'd definately give some thought to surface mount signal lamps tho, they ruin the lines. Also there are probably some 1 piece headlight housings with similar angles that could be modified to fit in place of the dual 7" rounds.

**1slo3** · 06-24-2006 12:03 AM

this car is finally on the road! the only delay was actually a titling issue

anyhow, the lowering is happening and i'm looking at a window tint next month!

**1slo3** · 09-18-2006 12:41 AM

this is the new toy... going to be the new drag car!

this is a 1964 VW Type 34

**1slo3** · 10-09-2007 11:34 PM

this car above has stocker wheels in black with stainless trim inserts and bullet centers now. oh, and i'm putting a slider rag, tall double curve shifter and NOS on the car this winter!

**TOW'D** · 10-10-2007 10:30 AM

cool VWs
That type 34 is a rare beast
I've got a '64 notch
loose the faux wood

hank

**HOTRODPAINT** · 10-10-2007 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by 1slo3

okay... going to go with the 31 year old woodgrain panel theme and do this...

Don't forget the surfboard!

**1slo3** · 10-11-2007 11:42 AM

the yellow 412 now has flames and a surfboard. no more woodie! just need to tint the windows and oh, it has been lowered more!

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