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Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

Biggest butt whippin' in stop light gran prix ever got was a black bug with blacked out rear side windows somewhere near Santa Monica about 48 years ago. Turns out it had a small block chev where the back seat should have been. Given the weight advantage and the hp output of a more modern Honda banger this could be a nasty little ride.

Nasty in the most polite way too. Heck I will have to get the scan out and find a photo of a custom beetle I did panel work on so many lifetimes ago, it had a flat 6 Corvair in it and could frighten more then a few at the traffic lights.

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

Biggest butt whippin' in stop light gran prix ever got was a black bug with blacked out rear side windows somewhere near Santa Monica about 48 years ago. Turns out it had a small block chev where the back seat should have been. Given the weight advantage and the hp output of a more modern Honda banger this could be a nasty little ride.

I remember a similar encounter with that little black bug and it wasn't pretty.

I think you made your point quite clear in your first post, Bob, and I wholeheartedly support your concept - it's definitely a Bug, but "not your garden variety Bug". I'd love to see more of that type of thinking rather than so many "cookie cutter" cars.

I was thinking it would be wonderful to be able to put the bug on a lift and lift the body and frame off of the mid engine, tranny, exhaust, radiator, etc. leaving it on the floor exposed for heavy maintenance few quick disconnects and the throttle cables, shifter cables, fuel lines, etc could be off. So that got me thinking about building a removable cradle for the rear drivetrain. I think some of the race cars do something like this but was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with a project like this?

We were playing rally racer in the Honda when we put it on its lid before you could blink an eye. I was so impressed with the engine I couldn't let it go to the scrap yard with the rest of the car. I'm convinced it will push the beetle as fast as it needs to go! The young guns already have a turbo picked out for it so who know where it will end up? I've chopped a few bugs in the past few years and have done a lot of body mods to them in the past. Love the cars and cant believe there is anything that hasn't been done to them? I chopped this one as well as made running boards, Made the rear window smaller, filled the dash and deck lid, lowered and narrowed the front beam, and a ton of other mods.

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“Every eye fixed itself upon him; with parted lips and bated breath the audience hung upon his words, taking no note of time, rapt in the ghastly fascinations of the tale”. Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer.

Go for it Bob.

M.T., You and the other Bobs are certainly a highly skilled metalworking craftsman!

So glad you've decided to share this project with us!

MT,and Bob x3... ... Just DO IT... I,too have built a few VW's for customers in the past,,including a top chopped bug,back in the mid 80's,for a friend..Whip might know the one in question that I did for Steve Radisich.. Have done a few ''Cal look'' bugs back in those days,as well... The concept drawing is kool.. love it..

Ok guys its on and it will be here somewhere. I will start a build thread later today after I get the bug here and can eye ball it for a few minutes. And Im really glad that the Mark Twain words included "Take no note of time" as this is going to be one slow build. I already have too many projects started so by all rights I should hold off on this for awhile... But then again Bob and I were laughing that I was saying the same thing two years ago when I did hold off. LOL

Oh and for the record on a side bar... The Bobs here with me today are totally fictional. On that note I only say that because My dad Bob Sr. myself Bob Jr. and my son B-III are very real. Pops is very retired, My son and I had a Tuttle moment a few years back and we decided he should try working in the real world and see how things were done away from the family business. We all get together often but they arent here with me! LOL Thought I had better clear the air before word got back to the family that Im talking trash about them on the forum! LOL

That could be ugly! Very ugly!

Left Bob..... Right Bob..... MT in the middle?





Sorry' couldn't resist.... just a clean shot!

Originally Posted by 34_40

Left Bob..... Right Bob..... MT in the middle?

Sorry' couldn't resist.... just a clean shot!

maybe that should be MB.......Middle Bob.....

The more I look at the drawing the more I believe that the cab design is what makes "me" sit and stare at it and "like it" !

Wow!! I'm a firm believer that we are our worst enemy(putting down certain makes and types of cars), I,t does not matter what kind of car it is ,it,s a car and we are car enthusiast and talent stumps stupidity!! Can,t wait for the build!! Drawling is awesome!! Pete

I Started a build thread today... VW~ Model A~ Honda... The Freaknstein Build...

Bob I'm new to this site but I've got to put my 2 cents in .I like the concept but it might be because I have a 1972 VW except that I put a mopar 440/tunnel ram and two edlebrocks on top.My suggestion would be to put a fiberglass 40 ford hood on it and then you can use any engine setup that you want.The front fenders really lend themselves to that hood and really make your VW over the top.If I new how to post a pic on this site ,you could see what I mean.The rear tires are 33/21.5/15s on a shortened 9 in.Other than that I think it's a sweet ride that you've got. Shadyj

PS there is always a big crowd around it