V8 Beetle Rod Start Up
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- Опубликовано: 27 окт 2013
- Beetle Rod is currently for sale on ebay, item number: 190947549262 Some of you wanted a video of it running and the bags going up and down. Here you go... If you have any other questions or comments please feel free to ask or contact me. Thanks.
This thing started life as a 1969 VW Beetle; designed in Germany, produced in Mexico and perfected in the USA. I built if for myself; I'm about 6'1 and 200 pounds. There is plenty of room to adjust for a smaller driver but not a lot for a taller driver. The seats are 18" wide and there is room to go a little wider if necessary. The chassis is completely one off, entirely tube and perfectly rigid. The roll cage would most likely protect you in a roll over but was not designed for that purpose. The wheel base is right at 105." Weight distribution is right at 52/48 with me sitting in it. All four wheels and tires are 295/50-15 on 10" wheels. The front axle line has been stretched out (from factory VW) about 8" and the rear about 2." The car rides on 2600 pound bags in the rear and 2500's in the front. Newer shocks all around. A single Viair compressor fills a 1.5 gallon tank which is enough air to get you to ride height without running the compressor. It weighs 2216 lb soaking wet and full of fuel. 2" drop mustang II spindles and power rack were used in the front along with custom built A-arms for a track width of 73.5." A custom sway bar was fabricated for the front. The rear axle is a GM 10 bolt held in place by a triangulated 4 link. rear track width matches the front. When aired out the whole car is only 44.5" tall. The engine is an aluminum headed and studded Chevrolet 383. 10.5 to 1 forged pistons and forged 6" rods. Roller rockers are 1.6 ratio and the Comp Bad Mother Thumper cam sounds awesome. Gear drive timing set (quiet). Holley double pumper 750 sits on top of a high rise intake. A very conservative estimate is about 420hp. Dirt track style 2" primary headers have been modified to work in the limited space. A removable exhaust system tones things down a bit for street driving. It comes off with 8 bolts and will make you neighbors very happy ;) The radiator is located in the back and blown by a single 16" electric fan. The cooling system holds about 6 gallons of fluid and it never runs hot. The car will sit at about 120 degrees all day in Florida summer traffic. Jack Daniels coolant reservoir. A built 700R4 with a 2800 stall and Locar shifter put you into gear. 16 gallon beer keg fuel tank with electric pump and dual filters provides plenty of range. Cobra fuel cap on the roof. Four wheel disk brakes are activated via a Wilwood pedal assembly and Wilwood proportioning valve. Twin Kirkey racing seats and RJS 5 point harnesses keep you and your passenger where you're supposed to be. The steering wheel is a piece of art that uses three connecting rods from a BOSS 302 (sorry ford guys) and the forward pinion gear from a mercury out drive. The top has been chopped about 4.5" all around. The windshield opening is 11" tall and I look directly out the center of it when seated. The car retains its factory sunroof which was a very rare option back then I'm told. I haven't put any glass in the car other than the windshield which is Lexan. There are so many details all over this thing that I'm forgetting, you really need to see it to appreciate how unique it is. The car is typically called a rat rod and it definitely has the look but it was designed to be a bit more of a street legal race car. It drives like a way over powered go kart.
Don’t worry about the w elf’s the car looks great for a a Franken car. Awesome now just add paint may be green with black exhaust pipe powder coat all of it. Yes powder coat just the exhaust. Love what you done to it. Love it.
Welds not welds
this is the first vid I see of you and man that sound is just awesome!
respect
The sound of that thing can only be described 4 ways, evil, wicked, mean and nasty! Great job man, I love it.
Hahaha! That thing is gnarly!! I like it.
Yep...should pass inspection no problems!!!!!!!!!!
yes just a tüv approval
This would have to be the best sounding V8 burble ever! More videos of it revving would be nice, getting sick of playing 1:00 to 1:06 on repeat .
So so so sick. Good job
I grew up with that...thank you
i made a rat rod truck and we used two rear right tires for sprint cars for the rear tires. i love it because i make my own tred
Freaking badass! I want one!
I like your fuse box
Wow that's one beast .
Hey cool video man you should make another one showing the front and rear suspension and how you set the drive terrain up. I would like to have a car like this something I'm not afraid to get dirty and leave the windows rolled down.
Jacob, you must have gone to the same welding school that I did!
School of self taught?
@@aftermathhotrods2439 Yes, if you can call it that! Its been so long ago I can't even remember if I actually had a night class once. I have received a few hints and tips, and watched some RUclips videos, but never practiced long enough to have them really sink in.
that is BAD ASS MAN! Jesus listen to that thing cam
I like the Exhaust I cant imagine how loud that would be with Zoomies makes me rethink not having at least Glass packs on our 35
Looks mighty ruff
That sounds mean. I love it :D
Very Cool
incredible
NICE! I plan on putting a Cummins diesel in a bug.
Wow just wow
What a car! It looks awesome. What kind of air bags did you use?
Holy shit...The engine is actually in the back.
nice beetle
Anthony, the bags wouldn't leak down without a compressor but you would only be able to fill and empty them a limited number of times.
fucking awesome beetle man, really impressed
sem palavras
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Sweet 👍👍
That thing sounds sick as fuck
How much did you chopThe top? It's perfect. Did you move the windshield pillars out or weld It in the same spot where the originals where? That thing is sweet.
416 reppin Toronto 👌
So if you didn't have a compressor and just had bags and a small tank would it hold air in the bags or will it all leak out?
Can you do a few cold starts and show us your boot on the gas pedal? Would love to see your procedure on all your carbed cars and trucks
Gearhead I'd love to but this thing sold months ago. Typically on a cold carbed enging you'd just give it a pump or two and fire it up. If there is not choke a little "feathering" may keep her alive until engine temp comes up slightly.
Hey Jacob, this baby's idle sounds like your last name!
Hey, to all you guys that commented on the Beetle thanks for the compliments. I just noticed that a couple of you left a number. I'll call ya tomorrow. Thanks for your interest. JAKE
jake r . hey brotha. I actually own the other bug you guys built. I wanna get some more info on it
I love it !!
Sweet jesus
Lots of nice work on this car! I see that you have sold it, do you have any hot rod at all now?
Sure, I have a shop full.
What rims and tires/ tire size were you running? Been trying to figure it out
Where in FL are you also do sell a suspension and air ride kit
tutoriales vocheros!!
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did you keep the bug chassis and modify it to fit the v8 or did you use another cars v8 chassis and mod it to fit under the body? if you've answered this previously I apologize but I'm just curious
+Tyler Koble The entire chassis was fabricated from 2x2 square tubing and 1.5" tubing.
+jake r very nice, thank you
what do you have in there for an engine. and what did you use for a frame ?
+Thomas Toews The engine was a 383 sbc and the frame was entirely tube.
You Bad Ass
Those welds though
Yeah they're god awful!
@@jackdub75 it's a rat rod...they are perfect!!
Didn't know that VW made V8's.Great build though.
They didn't, this is a custom build
@@cameronstlaurent1377 Thanks for the info.😂
how much would a build like this cost?
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Did you use the original beetle body? Thnks
+Cristiano Poli Yeah, Kinda
Qual a medida do pneu?
Ex: 225/60 R15
are you ok bro
Nice booger welds
im pretty sure they were made to look like that
I really can't stand all of the professional internet welders. Submit a sample of your work for our review please.
If they hold the piece together that's all that is required.
FUreplygirl boy, you sure can tell who didn't pass their x ray tests, and who are just completely worthless in a decent and honorable shop,..... back to maaco with you lot
Amazing! Check out my latest video to see my friends custom bug
what rear end you running ?
Chevy 10 bolt
It says Email or call. Where do I find these?
This info was on the eBay listing that ended years ago.
Chiropractics and this ?
engine on the wrong side its a new beetle!
nope chopped top and the rear windows aren't the same also door latches are on the outside and they probably reinforced the frame and welded motor mounts to the frame and probably have a shorter drive shaft just to make it rwd
Hi do you still build these?
yes
+Jacob Rapps How did you get the front wheels pushed out and forward to make it a rat rod? Do you think you could make a video on building one?
guy sells the front beam adapter for super beetles and extenders to do exactly what your asking...
links are here... all you have to do is read
facebook.com/The-VolksRod-ShopCom-159432887438851/?fref=ts
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volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35180
way wouldnt you just tin in a dash instead of using plate steel
Cole Simon it was 20 ga sheet metal
hello
what happened to the rear wheel arch?
+asssface2000 The wheel base was extended to the rear a couple inches. The arch needed to be "modified" slightly with the BFH in order to clear the axle at full drop and while turning.
jake r
looks bubba'd
I think you're missing the whole point of a vehicle like this.
jake r
NO I GET IT THAT JUST LOOKS REALLY BAD
+asssface2000 Like I said, you're missing the point
isn't the idle too low???
Idle sounded okay to me.
You're hearing a big cam with long duration
What exactly was I watching? Please explain.
Front mounted v8 powered vw beetle, naturally.
How much are these
edog92374 depends on how fast you want to go. I can work with just about any budget
Depends on your options
Hydrualics?
For sale ?
I'll build one for you.
+Jacob Rapps where you located ? What kind of loot we talking ?
+michael ritzler north west florida. it's affordable on almost any budget
+Jacob Rapps I'm in the midst of buying a '53 f100 , but already looking for the next toy ... You know the car/truck addiction , I'd like to see pics of the bug , I'd probably go with a little milder power plant though ...
We can make it happen
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Not even going to subscribe your at 666
Junk it
It looks so bad standard Beatles is way better