Volksrod Pickup Build

So about a year ago I started this build in my one car garage after buying an Eastwood welder and basic power tools. I think it has turned out not too shabby for a first timer to cutting welding and fabricating. A special thanks to a few friends who helped lend a hand when one was needed Richard Luna, Doug Fuller, Andy Kawahara, and Especially my awesome wife Alisha for holding countless things while I welded them or helping me choose between designs and idea's. Let me know if you guys dig it.

I started with this last July





Then chopped the top and back half off

Then I had to close up the cab.









Then get the chassis ready (yes I took off and sold the super nice white body)







Decided the hood needed some attitude





Then had to raise the engine trans and rear suspension 3.5" to lowered it way down without all the camber to hit the bed.

Now it was time to build an awesome bed from scratch and so it would fit properly.

Then because I modified everything else the dash needed some flare.







Some of the custom bombers





Oh and a hinging wood bed floor to gain access to the clutch and throttle cable as well as the battery

Then a ton of boring filler sanding more sanding then some additional sanding and it looked like this.



Then torn down so Andy could work some magic on it.



Then I needed to make some chassis repairs and spiff it up.

I really like this thing [cl [P

Fun stuff making it all come together.



Watson Scallops

I'm diggin it so far, nice work!

Just a note, an IRS rear might help with the camber issue, no?

The custom banjo wheel made by Doug



And the seats striped up looking badass!



At its first car show from yesterday.



And won a trophy!







That's all for now but I'll post more as I finish let me know if you dig it. Thanks guys.

Dig it!

I may be a little biased here but I love this thing! It was so fun getting to stripe it and the fab work you did is awesome Cody!!!

I really dig this car/truck I am not a big VW fan but this thing is straight out KILLER!!!!!

WOW, I'm diggin' it BIG TIME! [S But, you sure you aren't pulling our leg about that "First Timer" stuff That is some first rate fabbing and design/engineering!

The proportions are spot on in my book and bed & seats are awesome man! And there's just enough scallops and stripes to set it off nicely!

Nice build. [P

Snake Farm said:

WOW, I'm diggin' it BIG TIME! [S But, you sure you aren't pulling our leg about that "First Timer" stuff That is some first rate fabbing and design/engineering!

The proportions are spot on in my book and bed & seats are awesome man! And there's just enough scallops and stripes to set it off nicely!

Nice build. [P

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Nope no kidding I bought my first MIG welder about 2 weeks before starting the chop top. Just dove in and took care of business. I messed plenty up along the way but its all part of the learning process. Also don't underestimate what you can learn on you tube lol.

Super cool! Your bed has given me inspiration for my 65 chevy p/u. Great job!!!!!

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that thing is awesome!!

sweet ride!!!

Very nice..proportions are great!!

Realy cool ride. The design and execution is outstanding. Great job. I like the trophy also.. [cl