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Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:18 am
by Rmc
So here's the pile I crap I got for 500$, strangely enough 2 days later a friend called n said he wanted to build a baja bug. So I sold it to him for 700$, not too bad for a clean title black plate 68. So now he's paying me to build it for him so win win. Ill post progress pics as I can just for fun.
Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:09 am
by Rmc
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Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:10 am
by Rmc
A little rattle can action and the dream was sold.
Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:12 am
by Rmc
At this point I already had a build list, and my bronco was purchased at the same time, this was gonna be a way to fund my bronco build
Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:17 am
by Rmc
Then disassembly, and some saws all action. As my friend started to gather his parts list.
Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:18 am
by Rmc
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Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:33 pm
by Rmc
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Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:34 pm
by Rmc
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Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:11 pm
by Rmc
Rear firewall was pretty beat so I cut it out
Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:12 pm
by Rmc
Also swapped transaxels to an 091 bus 6 rib.
Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:13 pm
by Rmc
Replaced the rear floor.
Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:18 pm
by Rmc
Started tying in the front cage and mounted the beam, stretched the wheelbase 15.5 inches and went 8 inches wider. 3x4 out back and 6 over beam with 3x4 arms.
Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:31 pm
by Rmc
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Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:38 pm
by Rmc
So basically you guys can see why my bronco project is stalled for a little while, as soon as this thing is a roller I can begin tear down on my own. In the pic I shaved the front fenders (rough cut) ill blend everything after I finish the front cage work.
Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:58 pm
by Rmc
It should end up 17 inches or so travel up front and 22 in the rear. Class 5? Fuel cell away.
Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:02 pm
by BajaBronco13
Love me some baja bug. Keep the pics coming.
Chris
Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:18 pm
by Andy Jones
looks good BERTO!!
Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 9:30 pm
by SteveG
Rmc wrote:Class 5?
If I didn't hate VW's so much, I'd love to build a class 5-ish car. Digging the build!
Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 9:36 pm
by Rmc
Thx for the compliments guys, I know it's no bronco but its just a side job for some extra cashish. I wanna jump the lil bastard if this guy ever gets me the front shocks. I should be 70 to 80% done In a week or 2. Ill post up more pics as I put a dent in it.
Re: Rmc's baja bug project.
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 9:37 pm
by hobbyturnedobsession
Looks bitchen! Did you build the extended beam?