My 65 Bug A.K.A The Ugly Duck

[1low65vw]

nice im trying to design a set up for my super but its hard

Thanks. It shouldn't be to hard on a super. You have a trailing arm to work with.

diggin the process. kep it up. nice work

Thank ya sir. Hopefully will have more progress this weekend.

[1low65vw]

Got the body back on. Had to cut the luggage tray out but we will make a new one.

[1low65vw]

Just for ****s and giggles.




Picked my case up over the weekend, time to start on the turbo 2110.

[GaugeDoisher]

[1low65vw]

Well if all goes to plan the 65 body will be ditched in favor for a 62 body.

[Oly1975]

Great progress. giving me inspiration got my wifes 68

[1low65vw]

Great progress. giving me inspiration got my wifes 68

Thanks. I'm glad this build has given inspiration to others on their builds. No go on the 62 body. To far gone for what i can afford.

[Oly1975]

Thanks. I'm glad this build has given inspiration to others on their builds. No go on the 62 body. To far gone for what i can afford.

I'm primarily a static guy by default and I've never seen how to do air on a bug till now. Is that the normal way the front air is done??

[1low65vw]

I'm primarily a static guy by default and I've never seen how to do air on a bug till now. Is that the normal way the front air is done??

Normally the front is done with air shocks. My setup is something my dad and I came up with.

[1low65vw]

Well i may not be finishing this project. I have a deal I really can't refuse. I have a chance to do a straight trade for a 57 panel. The big issue is trying to get it from AZ to here.

[TerrorSwain]

Well i may not be finishing this project. I have a deal I really can't refuse. I have a chance to do a straight trade for a 57 panel. The big issue is trying to get it from AZ to here.

As much as I love this car and the direction you have taken, that is an awesome deal.....good luck with everything!

[1low65vw]

As much as I love this car and the direction you have taken, that is an awesome deal.....good luck with everything!

I really appreciate that. It's not a done deal yet so as of right now the work continues.

[kotomile]

Linked here from my n00b thread. Any updates? Last post was a couple months ago.

Great work btw. Really liking how you've kept everything tidy.

[Oly1975]

Normally the front is done with air shocks. My setup is something my dad and I came up with.

Where did you get the idea for this set up?? I love it

[1ABrian]

huh, must have made the trade huh? Awesome build to follow

[rustybuttrusty]

random questions, what did you use for through rods in the front?

[lowerandslower]

sweet ride coming right along love the custom stuff, very innovative
always loved how early air-cooleds camber out in the back

[1low65vw]

Wow.... it has been a while since i updated this thing. No worries, the bug is still in its resting place until the holidays are over. Pretty much going in a whole new direction with the build. The pan will get completely redone (again) with all custom work going on. Stay tuned.

[TerrorSwain]

Wow.... it has been a while since i updated this thing. No worries, the bug is still in its resting place until the holidays are over. Pretty much going in a whole new direction with the build. The pan will get completely redone (again) with all custom work going on. Stay tuned.

Sweet!!!! I still love this car and can't wait to see what else is in store!!!!

[1low65vw]

Sweet!!!! I still love this car and can't wait to see what else is in store!!!!

Its going to be slow progress but tax time is coming so some parts will be order and little sneak peaks will be shown here and there.

[1low65vw]

I figured I would go ahead an shoot out a little list of what is to come in the near future.

WW pans
1/2" stainless steel fuel lines with custom fittings
3/16" stainless steel brake lines with AN fittings
Wilwood billet aluminum tandem master cylinder
Wilwood 4 piston calipers
Wilwood rotors
Swapped to chevy 5 lug
Custom transmission to handle some power
RLR roll cage

Some other trick touches that will only have sneak peaks to.

[barryf1fan]

I figured I would go ahead an shoot out a little list of what is to come in the near future.

WW pans
1/2" stainless steel fuel lines with custom fittings
3/16" stainless steel brake lines with AN fittings
Wilwood billet aluminum tandem master cylinder
Wilwood 4 piston calipers
Wilwood rotors
Swapped to chevy 5 lug
Custom transmission to handle some power
RLR roll cage

Some other trick touches that will only have sneak peaks to.

Dang!! ^That - is a list.

Sub'd!

[JDII]

I figured I would go ahead an shoot out a little list of what is to come in the near future.

WW pans
1/2" stainless steel fuel lines with custom fittings
3/16" stainless steel brake lines with AN fittings
Wilwood billet aluminum tandem master cylinder
Wilwood 4 piston calipers
Wilwood rotors
Swapped to chevy 5 lug
Custom transmission to handle some power
RLR roll cage

Some other trick touches that will only have sneak peaks to.

looking foward to PICS!!!

[1low65vw]

Dang!! ^That - is a list.

Sub'd!

Thats just some of the list for the pan. The engine and body list is much longer.

looking foward to PICS!!!

Tax time buddy. As soon as parts start showing up y'all will know.

[Mk1markfalkirk]

Excellent thread, good workmanship going in to the build!

Very interesting to see what goes in to fitting Air to a bug, didn't realise there was that much to it!

Keep up the good work.

[1low65vw]

I have been a little busy

[LooseNuts]

Holy chit. Man that's bad ass.

[BlackRadon]

so much awesome!!

Your work space looks top notch to, keep up the great work!