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Discussion in 'General Automotive Discussion' started by adelg88, Jun 7, 2008.

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  1. adelg88

    adelg88 Formula Junior

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    #1 adelg88, Jun 7, 2008
    haha 74 VW Bug "Rat Rod" with a turbo

    :D i really dont care if you like it or not it shall be a fun project

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    i cant wait till it comes

    what is done so far:

    1974 RAT ROD BUG which feature the following: 4" drop, 1770cc TURBO CHARGED engine, Custom intake manifold, Blow through carb set up, 6" over front end, 3" drop front end, and removable rag top
     
  2. EarlyCat

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    #2 EarlyCat, Jun 7, 2008
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    I like them. I thought about building/getting one. Some of the things that would really look great on yours is to install bigger front headlights, the old 32 (or so) style Ford front end (the suspension, not a replica hood) and the wire wheels, maybe some replica WW2 bomber seats.
     
  3. LightGuy

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    #3 LightGuy, Jun 7, 2008
    Neat.
    Needs a nerf bar behind the turbo and is that a battery box above the motor ?
    That has to go.

    Oh yeah, almost forgot. Needs an antenna with a racoon tail.

    Looks like lots of grin per dollar.
     
  4. fastback33

    fastback33 Formula 3

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    #4 fastback33, Jun 7, 2008
    They never made a factory rag in the 70's and infact i think they stopped making rags in 66. so that top is a custom job, and it would make sense since the car is chopped. Not bad though. I've got a 57 Oval that i'm working on, and trying to get it show worthy.
     
  5. thecarreaper

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    #5 thecarreaper, Jun 7, 2008
    cool project, but what the hell was that "woo" thing in the first link i clicked?
     
  6. FerrariF50lover

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    #6 FerrariF50lover, Jun 7, 2008
    That is one TINY turbo. It needs atleast a GT28R on it.
     
  7. GuyIncognito

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    #7 GuyIncognito, Jun 7, 2008
    my uncle had a Bug similar to that back in the early/mid 80's. I only got to ride in it a few times, but it was a blast! Unfortunately it got wrecked, put behind the garage, and forgotten, and it slowly disintegrated. glad you're not letting that happen here :) enjoy the project, and the finished result!
     
  8. agup48

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    #8 agup48, Jun 7, 2008
    I'm guessing he won it on Ebay, so he took a screenshot. :)

    Congrats, and lets see some updates in this thread.
     
  9. menoy

    menoy F1 Rookie

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    #9 menoy, Jun 8, 2008
    Love them, really been thinking about one of those myself... just don't think open wheels are legal here :(
     
  10. adelg88

    adelg88 Formula Junior

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    #10 adelg88, Jun 9, 2008
    not legal here either but i will tag it as a classic car so i dont have to have any inspection haha ill get updates
     
  11. GrigioGuy

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    #11 GrigioGuy, Jun 9, 2008
    Not bad. Needs the beam axle conversion to really pull off the look :)
     
  12. Veedub00

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    #12 Veedub00, Jun 9, 2008
    that thing is going to be a blast to drive. you will get looks from everyone!!
     
  13. adelg88

    adelg88 Formula Junior

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    #13 adelg88, Jun 9, 2008
    pretty much why i like it haha i have a lot of plans
     

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