Got a new project

Chrismac13 · 04-24-2017, 01:41 AM

Decided to get myself a new project to work with. Something to keep me entertained. Ended up with this little beasty. Its a US spec californian karmen bug 1978 LHD. Mechanically its sound & the body work is good, needs the interior sorting out & the headliner. Some minor electrics & seals

SkyJawa · 04-24-2017, 02:51 AM

And the horrendous American bumpers replacing

Chrismac13 · 04-24-2017, 03:25 AM

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And the horrendous American bumpers replacing

Yes they are on the list

Tengocity · 04-24-2017, 08:53 AM

Interesting looking car! It's go something cool about it, but seeing the beetle shape without a curved roof is strange. From the rear it reminds me a of Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible!

F30Andy · 04-24-2017, 09:05 AM

Will you be chucking in a ridiculously powerful lump?

Chrismac13 · 04-24-2017, 09:12 AM

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Will you be chucking in a ridiculously powerful lump?

No i will stick with 48 bhp lump. it is a 1.6 fuel injected engine so no issue with carbs

F30Andy · 04-24-2017, 09:15 AM

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No i will stick with 48 bhp lump. it is a 1.6 fuel injected engine so no issue with carbs

Thats a shame.

I was hoping you were going to tell me you will be chucking in a 6.0 V8 or something along those lines.

creepy coupe · 04-24-2017, 09:16 AM

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No i will stick with 48 bhp lump. it is a 1.6 fuel injected engine so no issue with carbs

Nah. Get in tough with the VW engine Co and get one of our fast road cams.

skipraider · 05-06-2017, 05:22 PM

This is my latest project. A 'drift trike' which has a 125cc pit bike engine with a 4 speed semi auto.

Just painted it the other day.

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