A "Different" VW build, Or "How to make do with what you have"!

[timbo]

Looking good. Must be somthing in the water cause mine is a 67 also. My next volksrod will be an RPU.
Tim

 

[Trimmer Len]

Well, I am fairly sure it was a 67. I never had the title for THIS particular bug. It was titled as a 72, after a little rivet swap. I was told due to it having swing axle rear and ball joint front, and something about the door handles, that it could only be a 67.

 

[earthman]

Great stuff Len, thanks for sharing this with us.

 

[harleyboy]

I have a VW that I was going to haul to the scrap yard but I think I'll keep it after seeing this. Thanks. Harleyboy

 

[Trimmer Len]

Progress

Finally got some work done worthy of some pics! Finished welding the frame, and got a coat of Por15 laid on it.

 

[grouchy]

Nice build, Len. I really like the looks of that '70s mopar steering box! Thanks for sharing and keep us posted!....grouchy

 

[Cutman]

Lookin' good!
... mine is a 67 also.

 

[Trimmer Len]

Just some progress pics. Got the frame to the finished roller stage, and more sheet metal work done on the cab.

 

[Trimmer Len]

Few more.

 

[Trimmer Len]

Yep, another progress pic. fabbed this up yesterday after work.

 

[Gastrick]

Nice dash Trimmer Len.

 

[tusk]

Man This Is Awesome,now If I Could Just Find Me A Vw Body

 

[ccontr01]

Like I said over at KB, kick ass ride man. Looks good and great craftmanship. Rats are not about building the same thing over and over according to someones opinion, it's about using what you got, making it your and ****ing some poeple off. You have done that so your rat is awesome!

 

[50Ford]

Looks sweet, cant wait to see more of it!

 

[BruceR&C]

I don't know how I missed this. But, nice job on the build. A one-of-a-kind to be sure. Will have to keep following this.

 

[dubshack1]

I built this with what I had, hope to be done this month.

 

[Trimmer Len]

I love the look of the volksrods, but I really wanted an RPU, and a V8!

I really dig the spindle mounts on yours!

 

[rileyratrod]

TALENT!!!!!!

WOW!!! COOL !!!

 

[tusk]

well they say imitation is a form of flattery,i hope you like being flattered,if i can find myself a bug body i will be doing that,i was going to scratch build the body,but i like this alot better,plus i will have doors

 

[Trimmer Len]

Go for it! I like the idea that I started something!