volksrod
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Post by volksrod on Sept 26, 2007 22:08:59 GMT -5
RodBurNeR asked to see this one in my intro thread, but I figured it belonged here. It's newer than the pre-1970 cutoff in the rules, but it's gotta be kosher if RB requested it. I present to you my Volksrod: (more pics and nonsense at the link) [ftp]http://public.fotki.com/VWDave/my_model_cars/volksrod/[/ftp] It's a 1970-ish Beetle, chopped about 6" and fender-free. A buddy started the chop many moons ago and lost interest; I took it off his hands and got to it(after a few years, of course). I raised and extended the front axle mount, and a Monogram T-bucket supplied the spring; the beam is from the same kit's trailer, as the T's front track was too wide. A 1956 rear window clip and my own resin cast '49 dashboard & rear lid helped mix it up a bit, and the AlaKart rolling stock was pirated for this little guy. Taillights used to be aircleaners on diecast WCC choppers, and the unmuffled header pipes were made from aluminum tube. A Revell Anglia gasser 'donated' the headlights. Krylon satin paint, a little Dullcote and my own 'grime' mix made it just ugly enough for me.
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Post by RodBurNeR on Sept 26, 2007 22:12:51 GMT -5
damn that is cool ! hey one thing about these years of Beetles...they pretty much all look the same year..... no sweat! it's got the look and it definately fits in.
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Post by certribe on Sept 27, 2007 1:57:11 GMT -5
Would love to see your cast 49 dash.
Charles
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Post by Duane on Sept 27, 2007 5:59:49 GMT -5
ya know, i've not seen too many VW's that ever tripped my trigger but, THIS ONE DOES !!! HOLY CHIT !!! Duane
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Post by geezerman on Sept 27, 2007 6:09:02 GMT -5
That is way cool.
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volksrod
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Post by volksrod on Sept 27, 2007 7:15:02 GMT -5
Would love to see your cast 49 dash. I've never been able to get good pics of the one in the car, but I'll try again. For now, here's a shot of the one I copied and my latex mold:
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Post by RodBurNeR on Feb 14, 2008 13:21:29 GMT -5
sorry i have to retract me previous comments. a person had mentioned the date on your tail lights as mid 70s and were made for motorcycles. it's a cool car, but has to go to the crusher sorry.
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Post by ddlova on Feb 14, 2008 13:46:11 GMT -5
stuff like this is why i will no longer post pictures of any of my projects here anymore. i'll still hang out here and talk with you guys, but i'm not going to have my hot rod or custom builds picked apart for little things. Bob wants this kept "traditional" and i dont really follow those rules. Dave
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Post by RodBurNeR on Feb 14, 2008 14:18:33 GMT -5
stuff like this is why i will no longer post pictures of any of my projects here anymore. i'll still hang out here and talk with you guys, but i'm not going to have my hot rod or custom builds picked apart for little things. Bob wants this kept "traditional" and i dont really follow those rules. Dave Dave, let's just say "people bitch in PMs to me" about other's stuff....it's NOT me.
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