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Sorry, I thought the location was in the profile. Lexington, NC. Bolt pattern is for Volkswagen Super Beetle (or any post 1969 Beetle). The rims are what I was paying for, the tires were just collateral damage. Rims will end up on my Super Beetle based patina rod. They are super wide. I'm...

I picked up a pair of vintage (guessing 70's) Goodyear Blue Streak Stock Car Specials in a 9.0/8.20 - 15 size (If I'm reading it right) They are weather checked from sitting outside for what looks like years. They do have inner tubes in them and one of them I was able to inflate a bit with my...

Not real extreme yet, but I just picked up this one Tuesday. I plan to keep the patina, paint the rims, lower it about 5" and paint some hand-laid pin striping and my logo on the doors. Second picture is photoshopped but shows the initial plan.

He will have to go through the process of getting a bonded title. He can go into the DMV and ask for the forms necessary. He will need a bill of sale notorized from the seller (you) and some other stuff. He will also have to get it insured for 1.5x the value of the vehicle (they will give you...

Only time I ever got into trouble with a sale of a vehicle was selling an 87 Daytona Turbo that I had driven for a while and let the tags lapse. Kid came and bought it from me and I explained what I had done to the car (not much)and he took it home. Couple days later his dad calls and wants...

I love the look of a primered rat (ruddy brown). I've heard, though that primer will "hold" moisture if kept at this stage. Since the vehicle I'm about to "rat" is currently painted, is it possible to lightly scuff the paint (enough to allow the primer to bite, but not down to bare metal), and...

I'm in North Carolina, too.... Lexington to be exact. I'm building a rat from the tub of a 55 M38a1 that I'm slowly gathering parts for. I'll be in the same title boat as you. From what I understand, it's do-able, but it's a process. I love the shortened tub look you are going with!

Just a suggestion....:)

It would really suck to wipe out on this bike. Instant vasectomy and pretty much every other major surgery in one wipeout.

Any chance there's anything going on in Myrtle Beach April 17-19th weekend? We'll be there for a cheerleading competition and last year I think the two happened to be the same weekend. It was awesome to fill the downtime at the competition with walking around and checking out the cars.

I heard they have cars on display there, too... :)

Why not keep the old tail light in place and use it as reverse lights? Clear lens and a fresh bulb and done.

3 Wheel Steering... :)

There is a code on the plate (I think located near the foot) that can tell you exactly what year that was made. Cool find! My mother-in-law collects old Singer machines.

It's amazing that as advanced as the internet has become, that someone can still use 555-5555 as their phone number on their website registry information.

I remember a car guy with a Rat Rod having an argument with a granola-munching "environmentalist" about their choice of vehicle. Car guy asks how much recycled content was in his new Prius - his rat rod is 100% recycled content.

For that price tag, I'd buy it even if it's just for a clear 55 title. Cut off all the crap, bolt on a body that you like, bolt on a grill shell and seats of your choice, lower it and get some period correct smooth steel wheels and wide whites and call her done. Could have something pretty...

My son named my project.... since it's a tub from a 55 M38a1, he named it "The Secret Weapon". Since it will have a coffee theme, I'll probably keep the name - coffee IS my secret weapon!

Looks like a cool project. I'm in Lexington NC and in the parts collection stage of my build. You sure yours is a Super Beetle? Looks like a Beetle hood, or maybe that's the Franken part. If it's a Beetle hood on a Super Beetle, then I'm REALLY curious....

Me and the family will be staying in North Myrtle Beach Aug 17th through the 23rd (2014). Since the last three times we've been to MB have happened to coincide with a car show (one of which we got to go to!), I'm hoping to have 4 for 4 and be able to take my kids to one this year too.