getting closer

55superbeetle · Post by **55superbeetle** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 5:44 pm

got some more pics up!!!!

just have to finish the engine and wiring

let me know if you like it

http://community.webshots.com/myphotos? ... 7&ran=3796

hope to have it up and running by the end of the year (finally)

cre8iv1 · Post by **cre8iv1** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 1:27 pm

badass!!!!

what type of engine will you be running?

volkdent · Post by **volkdent** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:26 pm

What will the final color be?

Jason

55superbeetle · Post by **55superbeetle** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 8:24 pm

Thank's guys

The motor is almost complete, it's a 2909 type 4 with scat split port heads and will be turbocharged and injected.

As for the color the car is now it is just some hand mixed primer sealer. I plan to drive it like this untill the car is dialed in and up to par. Then dissasemble and paint it the original 55 reed green.

Jeff

JayInMI · Post by **JayInMI** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 5:09 am

I love this car. I like how the air intakes were done so subtly, instead of just adding ducts to the side of a classic oval...I was afraid the project was dead since there hadn't been any updates in quite a while...nice to see it back going again...

Jay

junkyardoval · Post by **junkyardoval** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:46 am

Glad to see an update. I have followed your build since day one. It is an impressive car. You must be proud. I look forward to info on your first trip around the block. Good job

Ernie

Plasticfantastic · Post by **Plasticfantastic** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 8:23 am

"IF" we like it????
You have got to be kidding! Anybody reading this forum is gonna love it.
Awesome, awesome build!

Jeff-

55superbeetle · Post by **55superbeetle** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 9:37 pm

Thanks guys!

I know my progress has been slow but I have been learning just how expensive and time consuming it really is to build a car. Most of my down time is caused by not having enough money to buy the next part. I also have about 5 other ongoing projects with a few of my buddies. Hearing that you guys like it means alot and keeps me going!!!

Thanks

Jeff

Btw, plasticfantastic I love your bus. I cant think of anything i would change

Plasticfantastic · Post by **Plasticfantastic** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:59 am

Thanks Jeff!
My problem was it seemed to take just as long to actually get parts as it did for me to save up!
Keep the faith! and keep the pics coming, even of the simple stuff.

Jeff-

volkdent · Post by **volkdent** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 10:19 am

To both Jeffs, your rides are going to be some of the best out there!

'55, going slow makes for lot's of time to think, which usually makes for good decisions, so I think your speed is just about perfect!

Plastic, everytime I see your panel I can't help but smile, it's the baddest bus ever.

Jason

Plasticfantastic · Post by **Plasticfantastic** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 10:45 am

Thanks Jason!
It's been tough putting everything on hold for a year now while we built a house. Seeing the poor VWs sitting in the shop seriously covered in dust and wishing I could be two people... but my mind has been working while my hands couldn't. Like you said, time to think over ideas and perfect them. I hope over the winter to re-do a couple small things on the bus and get it nearer to completed. I already have thoughts of a new project involving a near perfect 61 ragtop shell I have... we are insane!

Jeff-

vw40life · Post by **vw40life** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:58 pm

do you relly like jeffs car hes invested lots of money and time you shouln't like it you should love it that car is his dream car its his pride and joy

vujade · Post by **vujade** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 6:16 am

vw40life wrote:you guy acsully like jeff oval bug that car has tons of money invested in the car

huh?

Plasticfantastic · Post by **Plasticfantastic** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:01 am

vw40life wrote:do you relly like jeffs car hes invested lots of money and time you shouln't like it you should love it that car is his dream car its his pride and joy

Thanks for the clarification, we all definately love it! For a second there, it sounded like you thought he spent too much money.

Flintstones · Post by **Flintstones** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 5:32 am

Awesome project you've got going!! Can't wait to see it finished.

Got any pics of your engine installed? Am curious to find out where you mounted your turbo, wastegate etc as room would be super tight in the back there.

Also with the rear legs of your roll cage, will they be going down further than the rear airbox area? Am just concerned if they aren't and your involved in a roll-over (not that i'm trying to jinx you)

Cheers