My 1973 V8 VW Super Beetle
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Here are some pictures of my 73 Super Beetle. it’s the first time I ever done anything like this. I’m an graphic designer by trade.
It’s basically a bug body on a shortened 94 S10 pickup frame. The engine is a stroked over 383 small block with 10.39:1 compression, with about 425 hp. It has a built th350 auto and a 10 point roll cage. The turn signals have been shaved, bumper holes shaved, the gas tank door was relocated to the back where the tank now sits, and lots of rust repair.
This has been an on going project for 3 years and has survived an engagement, wedding, a new home, and a baby. :silly: Enjoy. :cheers
Where I’m going with it…
[IMG]http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/Road_Rage_Photos/MattsBug/v8-bug-new-look-383-hugger-orange-4.jpg[/IMG]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/Bug_3.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/chassis_4.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/IMG_0253.JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/complete-s10-v8-bug-shackle-2.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/diassembly-3.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/v8-bug-finish-front-suspension-s10-8.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/v8-bug-machined-block-s10-1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/Road_Rage_Photos/MattsBug/383-v8-bug-engine-build-7.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/more-v8-383-bug-body-work-21.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/Road_Rage_Photos/MattsBug/bug-383-v8-stuff-8.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/Road_Rage_Photos/MattsBug/new-wheels-v8-bug-4.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/work-body-383-bug-1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/more-v8-383-bug-body-work-8.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/v8-bug-383-summit-racing-black-2.jpg[/img]
[img]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs749.snc4/64935_447864973005_768413005_5297588_1973310_n.jpg[/img]
Some videos. I have more under my youtube channel.
Dont undersatnd the allure of those cars but it looks like you are doing a pretty nice job so far. Keep up the good work
[quote=”ding” post=14775]Dont undersatnd the allure of those cars but it looks like you are doing a pretty nice job so far. Keep up the good work[/quote]
same here, but great work so far, judging by your pics ur quite advanced
sure looks like she will be a gnarly lil beast when she is done:evil: 👿 👿
Thanks guys. I’ve always like bugs and muscle cars so I combined them. The only thing VW on this now is the body. Otherwise it’s a V8 S10. 😀
Car looks great,has a Nasty look to it.Really like the two/tone.Like the work you did on floor and roll bar.:cheer:
Well done looks great
Though i am not a beetle fan either, i think they are an acquired taste 😉
but you have done some great work there.
Looks top notch
lots of blood sweat and tears no doubt.
workmanship gets a big 10 from me :cheer:
lookd alot better than mine. great job.
Hey guys, I finished painting my car and I had my buddy come and wet sand and polish. Came out real good.
Here is the car before he worked on it. Looks good / decent. I call it a 5 foot paint job. Shiny and smooth, but it had a couple runs, some dry spray and dust through out the paint job.
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-1.jpg[/img]
Here you can see the dry spray that was in a few areas.
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-2.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-3.jpg[/img]
Oh yeah, while I was changing some jets in my carb, my 3 month daughter decided to grab my tools. She normally doesn’t really grab and hold onto many things like she did this wrench. It was a proud moment.
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-4.jpg[/img]
Here’s Dave, hard at work. He arrived at the house at about 10 am and worked all day, until about 10 pm perfecting the paint / detail job. Fantastic!
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-5.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-6.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-7.jpg[/img]
Madison and my wife came to check out the progress and get in on the picture taking. They were having all the fun. Dave was wiping the car down with a protectant that still allows the paint to fully cure.
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-8.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-9.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-10.jpg[/img]
And the drum roll………………………………………….
I’ll let the pictures do the talking.
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-11.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-12.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-13.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-14.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-15.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-16.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-17.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-18.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-19.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mikeydesigns.com/bug/color-sand-buff-v8-bug-summit-racing-paint-20.jpg[/img]
Dave did such a fantastic job!!! My paint went from a 5 foot to I wanna still my face in it. If any of you in the Houston area would like Dave to detail you car I can give you his contact information.
Thanks again, Dave!
Wow, sweet ride bro :stoned
Looks like you guys did a great job :rock
Very nice family too
looks sweet.
let me loan you a broom 😉
[quote=”bobwires” post=15665]looks sweet.
let me loan you a broom ;)[/quote]
lmao for real, looks fantastic, but how do u work with all that mess? lol
Wonderful looking little Beetle…you have it licked now!!!
looks good for your first job. and dave did good on the sand and polish :cheers
great lookin bug nice pics 2 have a great thanksgiving day!!!
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