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    1. #21
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      Feb 2016
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      Thanks guys for the comments. This thing seems to get closer and closer every day. My bday is coming up soon and my from me to me present should be driving this thing for the first time! We will see what happens in a couple weeks

      1970 VW Bug - Just your average mid engine Bug
      Track toy - 06 Evo - E85 and lots of boost
      Newest track toy - 2021 Supra


    2. #22
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      May 2015
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      This is too cool. Make sure you wear a good neck brace for the acceleration and the rapid deceleration... Those brakes in that car will stop so fast, 'time' will have to back upn to keep up with you. Never heard of this build combo. a buddy of mine would be freaking out if he saw this one!! Have fun, cant wait to see more pics. Subscribed!!
      Bruce Jeppesen
      "RANGERS LEAD THE WAY"
      1966 Chevelle
      1978 Ford F-150 4x4
      1930 Model
      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/1...e-PT-Challenge

      Need more time, more money and more ambition!!!

    3. #23
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      I'll skip the Bug qualifier and just say that is a killer hotrod! Nice execution of the vision!

    4. #24
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      Thannks guys. My original plan was to find the cheapest and slowest car that performed the worst in stock form and turn it in to something it's not supposed to be. I think I am going in the right direction. My next project is going to be a VW bus that will be 4wd and at least 18" of wheel travel. Someone needs to put those jeeps to shame.... I take that back. Next project is a nova for the gf. Then bus.
      1970 VW Bug - Just your average mid engine Bug
      Track toy - 06 Evo - E85 and lots of boost
      Newest track toy - 2021 Supra

    5. #25
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      Feb 2016
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      Time for another update! I have been slaving away in the garage for the past couple of weeks doing body work. Yes it sucks. The worst part of building a car! My whole garage is white now. But at least the Bug is starting to look good. I should have it all done and painted tonight though.





      The body was actually pretty straight. This was the worst panel but all the others took only a little bondo.





      1970 VW Bug - Just your average mid engine Bug
      Track toy - 06 Evo - E85 and lots of boost
      Newest track toy - 2021 Supra

    6. #26
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      Dec 2005
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      Birmingham, AL
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      Cool build. I love bugs.
      Stephen

    7. #27
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      *

      Finally unwrapped it! It was like Christmas all over again
      1970 VW Bug - Just your average mid engine Bug
      Track toy - 06 Evo - E85 and lots of boost
      Newest track toy - 2021 Supra

    8. #28
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      Jul 2013
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      St. George, UT
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      Cool project. My daughter wants a Bug and she wants to autoX too. Looking forward to seeing more. Where's that other thread with all the pics?
      -Ben, Creative Director at Speedtech Performance
      We sell some really cool parts, build cool cars, and do cool concept renderings too!
      435-628-4300 www.speedtechperformance.com
      My Pumkinator build thread- https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ght=pumkinator

    9. #29
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      More progress!
      1970 VW Bug - Just your average mid engine Bug
      Track toy - 06 Evo - E85 and lots of boost
      Newest track toy - 2021 Supra

    10. #30
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      Quote Originally Posted by Ben@SpeedTech View Post
      Cool project. My daughter wants a Bug and she wants to autoX too. Looking forward to seeing more. Where's that other thread with all the pics?
      Get her one! Just be sure to put another engine in it. 36hp stock is no fun...

      Here is your link to the initial build.

      http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...uild-pg15.html
      1970 VW Bug - Just your average mid engine Bug
      Track toy - 06 Evo - E85 and lots of boost
      Newest track toy - 2021 Supra

    11. #31
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      Let the wiring begin! This is my favorite part but there is a lot of planning ahead to make sure nothing gets left out.

      1970 VW Bug - Just your average mid engine Bug
      Track toy - 06 Evo - E85 and lots of boost
      Newest track toy - 2021 Supra

    12. #32
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      this thing is cool, I read all 22 pages at ls1tech the other night and all I can say is nice work, I have been wanting to do some sort of lightweight car build to use a hayabusa engine in, and I cant seem to get the thought of a beetle out of my head.
      72 Nova SS, on the back burner for now.


      current cruiser: "The green machine"

      '70 Impala 4drht, 26K original miles, 2" drop springs and large swaybars, drives pretty good for a land yahct in the middle of an ls1 swap, but thinking about changing directions to a duramax diesel swap.

    13. #33
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      Very cool project, awesome job!!!
      Pat

    14. #34
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      Quote Originally Posted by Bugzilla View Post
      Get her one! Just be sure to put another engine in it. 36hp stock is no fun...

      Here is your link to the initial build.

      http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...uild-pg15.html
      Thanks for the link! Thoughts are light blue and white traditional paint scheme, lowered on 17" American racing salt flats. Nice white and light blue interior and some go go out back.
      -Ben, Creative Director at Speedtech Performance
      We sell some really cool parts, build cool cars, and do cool concept renderings too!
      435-628-4300 www.speedtechperformance.com
      My Pumkinator build thread- https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ght=pumkinator

    15. #35
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      Aug 2010
      Location
      Seattle area
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      You sure have an interesting project.It seems very well thought out,And very nice work.I remember back in the 60`s and 70`s people taking the engine trans out of Toranado front wheel drive car (400 or 455 with a 425 transaxle) and mounting in the rear of a VW Beetle like yours. Then mount VW hubcaps to make a "Sleeper" out of it.It sure must of bee an handful to drive.
      Last edited by Zspoiler; 04-11-2016 at 12:54 PM. Reason: change picture format

    16. #36
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      Feb 2016
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      Justanova - Glad you got to read about the birth and childhood of Bugzilla! All I can say is, it has been quite the project. I had the idea too of going with a Busa engine, actually turbo Busa. I have seen them squeak 300hp out of them with ease. Would still be fast and sound awesome! Maybe on the next one.

      Keepat - Thank you.

      Ben - I like your idea! If your idea ever goes through, I am expecting a build thread on it! I wish there were some better Bug forums out there for stuff like this.

      I am almost done with wiring. It is flying together! I am hoping to have it moving and stopping on its own power here in a week or two. When that happens, time to take it around the block! Can't wait.

      Check list of things before I drive it
      - Finish wiring (90% there already)
      - Finish welding gas tank
      - Put together fuel lines
      - Put together coolant lines
      - Get brake and clutch lines made
      - Weld together steering rack extender

      Then driving!
      1970 VW Bug - Just your average mid engine Bug
      Track toy - 06 Evo - E85 and lots of boost
      Newest track toy - 2021 Supra

    17. #37
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      More wiring added!









      Still need to tidy everything up but everything is starting to look as it should. I have the running lights and head lights left still but almost everything else is attached.
      1970 VW Bug - Just your average mid engine Bug
      Track toy - 06 Evo - E85 and lots of boost
      Newest track toy - 2021 Supra

    18. #38
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      Well I got a little more done. Thanks to my helpers.



      Ended up giving the Bug some personality



      Set it up at 6 inch ride height. And that means 6 inches at the lowest point. Ya it pretty flat



      Threw the fenders on to check the alignment. Still need to paint them...

      1970 VW Bug - Just your average mid engine Bug
      Track toy - 06 Evo - E85 and lots of boost
      Newest track toy - 2021 Supra

    19. #39
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      Mar 2009
      Location
      San Antonio, TX
      Posts
      1,632
      What an awesome build! I have fond memories of abusing the VW product line before I was old enough to get my drivers permit.
      This bug should fly! With the suspension mods it will be a blast in turns!!
      I'm looking forward to the next updates!
      Dave
      84 Monte SS - just a few bolt-ons

    20. #40
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      Mar 2012
      Location
      Lethbridge, AB
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      Country Flag: Canada
      are the fenders stock or have you widen them? Car looks great!
      Build Thread!!!https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?88692-1971-Speedipus-Rex&p=925864&posted=1#post925864

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