Red Baja

donncdrc · Post by **donncdrc** » Wed May 21, 2014 10:43 am

I decided to sell my boat for lack of use but no one was coming up with the money. The owner of this car made me an offer to trade with cash and my son really wanted it so here it is. It is Subaru powered with turbo and built bus trans. I had another car with this set up years ago and it moved along pretty good. When I got it the radiator was in the back on top of the engine set on a 45 degree angle made the car look awkward. I moved the radiator to the front and it looks much better just hope it works better. Also added skid plates in front and the under motor. Next week I am taking it to outfront for a tune. Immediate plans are to add a new 10" wider beam, some old BTR beadlocks I have in my shed, Mirrors with cages, some aluminum work and change the lights.
I have always loved Baja's and have owned a few over the years. This is a nice car and look forward to getting it dialed in.

robertcrav · Post by **robertcrav** » Wed May 21, 2014 10:45 am

D U D E .... LOVE IT!!!

Interior pics... you are putting a beam on it 10" wider than the one that is currently in the pics?

donncdrc · Post by **donncdrc** » Wed May 21, 2014 10:58 am

Ha, no 10" wider than stock.

Post by **SteveG** » Wed May 21, 2014 11:11 am

That's freakin' cool!

tcm glx · Post by **tcm glx** » Wed May 21, 2014 11:32 am

So hawt!! Love the Red!!

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Wed May 21, 2014 11:36 am

Bad ass ride! Lucky kid.

Gilbee01 · Post by **Gilbee01** » Wed May 21, 2014 12:30 pm

It looks so tiny next to the truck

donncdrc · Post by **donncdrc** » Fri May 23, 2014 12:00 pm

robertcrav wrote:D U D E .... LOVE IT!!!

Interior pics... you are putting a beam on it 10" wider than the one that is currently in the pics?

Here is a pic of the interior.

donncdrc · Post by **donncdrc** » Fri May 23, 2014 12:05 pm

The best thing about VW's is there is so many cool bolt-ons that are cheap. I picked these up from Kartek. They have them for Rangers also. Think I might have something similar made for the Bronco.

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Fri May 23, 2014 1:40 pm

donncdrc wrote:The best thing about VW's is there is so many cool bolt-ons that are cheap. I picked these up from Kartek. They have them for Rangers also. Think I might have something similar made for the Bronco.

I actually bought the dies to build those exact things after I saw Randy's. that's on my to do list also.

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Fri May 23, 2014 2:45 pm

Cool / clean bug! I've got a soft spot for baja bugs for some reason.

As for the mirrors - those are cool. There's a thread about them & making them for the bronco on here somewhere. I've got a set 1/2 made for a 70's truck that I'll finish some day.

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Fri May 23, 2014 2:47 pm

Oh and Robert - mine are 1/2" tube but I bent um up (by hand = I took the hydro off & just pushed the bender arm with my hand) on one of my 3/4" dies. If you're doing 3/4" ones I've got 2-3 different radius' for the JD2 in 3/4" if you need another size when you get to these.

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Fri May 23, 2014 2:53 pm

I appreciate it Steve, I sold philo my old 3/4 die and bought a replacement, this one hooks up to the pins for hydraulic use so I imagine its the larger radius. I will keep that in mind.

donncdrc · Post by **donncdrc** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 9:04 am

This is my businesses busy time of the year so I haven't even tested my Bronco since getting it redone. I have done a few things to the bug. It's just about dialed in. I have added lots of new parts, tires and wheels, spare, air filter, signals, led's, some cage work, etc,etc. Steve Johnson has it now getting the engine dialed in. I have to admit I love VW's and have not been this excited about a vehicle in a long time. I like VW's so much that I am planing out and collecting parts for a "Trophy Bug". Looking for a nice rust free body (no pan needed) if anyone knows of one.

robertcrav · Post by **robertcrav** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 9:15 am

Looking badass Don

Post by **SteveG** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:07 am

robertcrav wrote:Looking badass Don

Ditto!

Coueshunter · Post by **Coueshunter** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 8:23 am

Looks great!!

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:46 am

I'll make a call for you, my buddy has a body, pan and title. It's a 66 hard top I think. I'll find out.

philofab · Post by **philofab** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:46 am

How does it feel to sit in and drive with that kick up in the floor under the pedals?

donncdrc · Post by **donncdrc** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 3:52 pm

[quote="robertcrav"]Looking badass Don[/quote
Hoping to get it moving as good as it looks!

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