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07-22-2016 06:16 AM #1
Front Engine V8 Bug Volksrod Build
This project has been on hold for a while...finally getting back to it!
[IMG]IMAG0497 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20141216_164959 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160713_164753 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160720_152426 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160815_150838 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
The Build, to date, is here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...h8VZOV52aD9irG
Last edited by Ben Modified; 08-24-2016 at 05:30 PM.
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07-22-2016 08:46 AM #2
I had a HO racecar / slotcar in that same style..... it had a "wheelie kit" where the conductors were hinged to allow the front to lift.
AHHhhhh... the good ol' days! LOL..
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07-22-2016 10:30 AM #3
What was the final wheelbase?
.PLANET EARTH, INSANE ASYLUM FOR THE UNIVERSE.
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07-22-2016 01:00 PM #4
About 2 1/2.. maybe 3 inches if I remember right!
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07-22-2016 02:46 PM #5
I dig it.
Didn't think I'd like is when he started.
Reminds me of Roth..
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
EG
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07-22-2016 06:40 PM #6
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Very nice work on the bug! I like the trans swap too!Ryan
1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor 354 Hemi 46RH Electric Blue w/multi-color flames, Ford 9" Residing in multiple pieces
1968 Corvette Coupe 5.9 Cummins Drag Car 11.43@130mph No stall leaving the line with 1250 rpm's and poor 2.2 60'
1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn P-pumped 24v Compound Turbos 47RH Just another money pit
1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR Stage 3 cam, SuperT10
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08-24-2016 04:20 PM #7
Started fitting the driveshaft tunnel, checking bench seat clearance. Had to air hammer off some left over spot welded floor.
[IMG]20160823_161531 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160823_164337 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Also cut out a large rust hole and welded in a new panel.
[IMG]20160824_171433 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160824_171706 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
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08-25-2016 02:13 PM #8
Welded in the driveshaft tunnel today along with more rust repairs
[IMG]20160825_091223 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160825_091700 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
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08-25-2016 08:16 PM #9
Part 15 is posted on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln9XR4VGtv8
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08-26-2016 12:16 PM #10
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Great work!Ryan
1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor 354 Hemi 46RH Electric Blue w/multi-color flames, Ford 9" Residing in multiple pieces
1968 Corvette Coupe 5.9 Cummins Drag Car 11.43@130mph No stall leaving the line with 1250 rpm's and poor 2.2 60'
1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn P-pumped 24v Compound Turbos 47RH Just another money pit
1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR Stage 3 cam, SuperT10
Tire Sizes
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08-26-2016 12:45 PM #11
Times 2! I like this one better than the "van"..
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09-06-2016 05:14 PM #12
Started on the rust repair at the bottom of the drivers door. Made up a template and transferred it to metal. Still rough, but getting there.
[IMG]20160904_115242 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160904_125434 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160904_125321 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Started on the inner door replacement sheet metal. Cut out the old and shaped a new piece with a piece of threaded rod and flat stock
[IMG]20160904_130512 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160906_093837 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
The old piece as a template, the new metal and threaded rod
[IMG]20160906_093839 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Shaping the new metal
[IMG]20160906_095356 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160906_095850 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Making the shape more square like the original
[IMG]20160906_101151 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160906_101229 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160906_101331 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
New inner in place
[IMG]20160906_112402 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160906_112444 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Every thing welded in. Just need a skim coat of body filler on the outside
[IMG]20160906_173834 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Just needs a skim coat of body filler and a couple of drain holes at the bottom
[IMG]20160906_173923 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
http://www.BenModified.com
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09-07-2016 06:59 PM #13
Door is done
[IMG]20160907_162707 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
http://www.BenModified.com
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09-07-2016 07:52 PM #14
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Great work on that door!Ryan
1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor 354 Hemi 46RH Electric Blue w/multi-color flames, Ford 9" Residing in multiple pieces
1968 Corvette Coupe 5.9 Cummins Drag Car 11.43@130mph No stall leaving the line with 1250 rpm's and poor 2.2 60'
1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn P-pumped 24v Compound Turbos 47RH Just another money pit
1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR Stage 3 cam, SuperT10
Tire Sizes
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09-11-2016 10:46 AM #15
Thanks! It only took most of the day and 3/4 of a gallon of body filler....most of which wound up on the floor after hours of sanding. Good learning experience I suppose!
Rust repairs on both doors are complete. Re-installed them this morning
[IMG]20160911_100332 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Prior to removing the doors, I drilled a small hole thru the hinges, the body and the backing plates to make re-assembly and alignment easier. It worked very well, I was able to re-install the doors by myself with the help of a floor jack and a couple of drill bits. I tightened them down and they shut properly on the first try!
[IMG]20160911_091623 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160911_120029 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
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Last edited by Ben Modified; 09-11-2016 at 10:57 AM.
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