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Is it stupid..... retrowagen1234
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Feb 22, 2011 16:19:56 GMT
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Is it stupid that after 6 months or so out of vw's . Ive got this huge urge to build another bug? The boat will be done(ish) this year... And appart from building a smaller chrysler stacker replica outboard for it ill just be enjoying it... But id like to tow it with somthing a bit cooler than a mid 90's estate I havnt touched one appart from looking after my dads 70 for him For about 2 years ish. And I'm starting to realy miss them. I loved driving my old 71. It was quick. REALY REALY unReliable ;D But that was down to the "probuilt" 1641 it ended up with... ( yeah cos a pro leaves the bottom end shells out  I'm thinking slammed baja... I realy like that black one thats been posted a few times. Ive done the ratlook thing when it was still newish to vw's , Done the slammed and clean thing. Even did ratrod with a vert i had briefly... But never baja....  Try convince me one way or another.... ;D P.s i can do heater channels and floorpans and any other bug related welding no problems... Can build beams and build an engine up from the case.. My influence    |
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Feb 22, 2011 16:40:44 GMT
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The first black one is awesome, stick an impreza engine in for good measure  |
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Is it stupid..... retrowagen1234
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Feb 22, 2011 18:24:36 GMT
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The first black one is awesome, stick an impreza engine in for good measure See i was acutually thinking along the lines of alt power. The original T1 bottom end can handle quite a bit. But costs alot to get it there. And more importantly hold the power reliably. Id like power that can be used. Not cost a huge amount to keep going and also be able to just leave it unused for a few weeks without the risk of a jet getting cloged up and not wanting to go  |
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cianha
Part of things
aka VDubbin
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Feb 23, 2011 10:12:04 GMT
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I love that little Japanese one! Inspired me when I was building an RC bug for my wife,  |
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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Feb 23, 2011 10:25:04 GMT
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I've always had a massive hankering for a Baja.
I dooooo like that black slammed one, but for me it'd have to be jacked up to the max with huge ass wheels/tyres and possibly a scoob lump out back
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Feb 23, 2011 12:32:41 GMT
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If I were to build a baja it would have to be VW powered all the way. No reason not too, and in too many circumstances fitting a skooby lump is a false ecomomy.
However droping a Fastback shell on a Skooby chassis ... now yer talkin'!
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Feb 23, 2011 12:57:23 GMT
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has anyone managed to stick a vr6 in one?
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Feb 23, 2011 13:02:18 GMT
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Do it! A lowered Baja would win the prize!  |
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Lawsy
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Feb 23, 2011 13:14:10 GMT
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your not the only one mate
Its been 6, maybe 7 long years since i last owned a bug - and i'm toying with the idea too, would be a long project, i fancy baja too, but a proper off road capable one...
either that or just another bug
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skinnylew
Club Retro Rides Member
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Is it stupid..... skinnylew
@skinnylew
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Feb 23, 2011 13:23:44 GMT
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get a mk1 Polo again......I know one that is going up for sale soon |
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Is it stupid..... retrowagen1234
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Feb 23, 2011 13:42:35 GMT
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get a mk1 Polo again......I know one that is going up for sale soon Talk to me |
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Is it stupid..... retrowagen1234
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Feb 23, 2011 13:44:14 GMT
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your not the only one mate Its been 6, maybe 7 long years since I last owned a bug - and i'm toying with the idea too, would be a long project, I fancy baja too, but a proper off road capable one... either that or just another bug I was originally thinking proper baja too. But i cant see the ol swingaxle rear end being to clever at that lift while towing  If ya get a little sway going with a trailer the one thing i like is a nice solid car to keep it all straight.... Wheels tucking under and swaying doesnt make me to happy haha... |
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armour
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Feb 23, 2011 18:38:00 GMT
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Do it. 3 years i've been away from VW's and just about to get another, think I'm just about ready to build another silly Polo |
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skinnylew
Club Retro Rides Member
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Is it stupid..... skinnylew
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Feb 23, 2011 23:34:37 GMT
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get a mk1 Polo again......I know one that is going up for sale soon Talk to me I'll pm you in a bit, got to work out how I'm going to go about it, unfortunately house deposit is priority |
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