1972 VW Beetle/Roadster

Submitted by Jimbobjoe57 on Mon, 2010-09-13 12:11

What we have here is a 1972 VW Beetle. I have always been into bugs. I kind of fell off the other side of the fence, when I built this one. I have always wanted something different, than most. I am having a ball with this one. The car has a 2x3 tube chassis under it. The engine is a 355 Chevy, with a 350 Turbo behind it. The rearend is 9" Ford, 3.25 gears. It also has ladder bars, with coilover shocks. The car is somewhat designed after a 32 Ford Highboy Roadster. The front suspension is all 32 Ford. I also molded in a 32 Ford dash. The bench seat is out of a Ford Ranger Pickup, narrowed 5", then had new foam, and recovered. There is a 22 gallon fuel cell, where the bug back seat used to be. I really don't need 22 gallons, I just want as much weight over the rearend that I can get. I have been told by many people that street machine, or street rod, just can't be in the same sentence, with Volkswagen. I beg to differ..........

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ateelmo's picture
Submitted by ateelmo on Mon, 2010-09-13 12:20.

Love the street beetle looks awsome!!

Cool be nice to cruise by the beach  

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Submitted by Jimbobjoe57 on Thu, 2010-11-18 20:48.

Thanks alot...Not your normal run of the mill

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Submitted by TimeTraveller on Mon, 2010-09-13 14:43.

Oh yeah, that is sweeeeeeet!

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Submitted by Jimbobjoe57 on Thu, 2010-11-18 20:49.

I really enjoy it    Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

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Submitted by chargerc1500 on Mon, 2010-09-13 21:08.

killer whip, very awsome machine

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Submitted by ray lundgren on Wed, 2010-10-27 18:33.

very cool car jim, I knew a guy in high school that had a 70 vw with a 440 in it. it ate up corvettes.

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Submitted by Jimbobjoe57 on Wed, 2010-10-27 20:49.

I have a 1968 VW Squareback, kinda like a Vega Wagen, with a blown hemi, going in it............

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Submitted by Jimbobjoe57 on Thu, 2010-11-18 20:52.

My original plans was for a 454. I had that 355 sitting in the shop, and just got to inpatient. Needless, to say.

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Submitted by DRC on Sat, 2010-10-30 10:12.

I'm A long way from being A VW fan "even though we are restoring A 70 beetle" but I beleive you fell off the right side of the fence on this. VERY awesome ride, great work!!!!!! And now I want to see the Hemi Squareback!!!!!

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Submitted by Jimbobjoe57 on Sun, 2010-10-31 20:02.

I am getting pictures together, so I can post them. I am very early into the build. It is going to be wild.

 

grantb's picture
Submitted by grantb on Sat, 2010-11-06 10:32.

i love the car!!!!!!!!!

grant b

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Submitted by Jimbobjoe57 on Sat, 2010-11-06 18:31.

It is an absolute ball. The response has be phenomenal. It is just so different.

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Submitted by hippiman on Fri, 2010-11-12 20:46.

I love it

Keith
Cherry Customs

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Submitted by Jimbobjoe57 on Thu, 2010-11-18 20:50.

Something that you just don't see everyday.......

lt1's picture
Submitted by lt1 on Fri, 2010-12-03 01:17.

wow over the top nice , thanks for the comment on my truck

jack smith

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Submitted by Jimbobjoe57 on Fri, 2010-12-03 01:47.

Thanks Jack!!!!

BigJon's picture
Submitted by BigJon on Mon, 2010-12-13 00:18.

Hi, that is one badass VW creation....

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Submitted by Jimbobjoe57 on Mon, 2010-12-13 09:29.

Thanks man.............It is alot of fun..........

brimmer555's picture
Submitted by brimmer555 on Thu, 2011-01-06 11:50.

really cool VW.

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Submitted by Jimbobjoe57 on Thu, 2011-01-06 11:56.

Wanting spring to get back. Ready to go play!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Submitted by autowayne on Thu, 2011-02-10 21:02.

That's a great looking bug. When i was building my project i wanted something differant. It was my first project and i wasn't sure if i was bitting off more then i could chew!!! I like that you go outside of the box on your builds.  KEEP BUILDING!!!! 

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Submitted by Jimbobjoe57 on Thu, 2011-02-10 21:23.

Thanks!!!!!!!!! I just really like different...... Don't want to see myself coming and going all the time......

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Submitted by fordsbyjay on Fri, 2011-02-11 08:16.

That is a cool looking bug. Convertibles are always nice when you live somewhere warm.

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Submitted by Jimbobjoe57 on Fri, 2011-02-11 11:52.

Thanks alot Jay............It is nice to have the wind in your hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fire Phoenix's picture
Submitted by Fire Phoenix on Sat, 2011-02-19 01:05.

That is by far the best, and most interesting bug i have ever seen! love it.

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Submitted by Jimbobjoe57 on Sat, 2011-02-19 12:10.

Thanks alot...........It is a fun car.......