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Hi Hugo any progress? I remember you posted some new pieces at the vochoforos, but have you installed any yet?
Cheers, Evil
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Hugo
There is definitely something wrong with you!!! What are you thinking??? Honestly, I am in awe, you are in a league of your own. I serously take my hat off to you. Heres my contribution to your build if you have not gone that route already... a rear engine hatch. I thought I had more pics, but can only find the one Maybe you can use the idea
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I soon I have some news I post pics.
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Rorty chassis
Hugo,
I am planning on buuilding the Rorty chassis for my Karma GT kit car, which I will have to make some mods to get it to work. Could you e-mail me so I can ask you some questions on the mods you made. My home address is LJOZZ@aol.com. Thanks Spider
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Dayum that sounds sweet!
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anybody know what make V8 that is?
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Nice car Hugo. I'm currently collecting parts to build a SBC 283 front engine Super Beetle with either a custom chassis or a modified Chevy S-10 chassis.
Also, everyone, this isn't the first V8 bug, there are dozens out there, but Hugo's is still unique. Most I've seen have front mounted engines. Here's are a couple of links to some V8 bug chassis as well as a forum that features some cool V8 bugs!!! V8 Bugs Forum (follow the link to the forum): http://www.V8bugs.com/ You'll find BBC bugs here as well as SBC bugs. One of the BB bugs runs mid 9's in the 1/4 mile. Here's another link to chassis plans for a V8 front mounted engine. http://www.prostreetbug.com/ Here's some one actually building these plans: http://carmensbugs.proboards102.com/...ead=1184096542 Last edited by V8SuperBeetle; October 2nd 2007 at 16:45. |
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Here's some more competition.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waN4aM5tZa4 LOL! j/j I'll also be keeping a close eye on this project. Looks good so far. |
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Rorty Rover v8 Bug
This is my little project. A mid mounted rover V8 VW Beetle. Like Hugo's it's based on a Rorty designs chassis http://www.rorty-design.com/index.html. I have been working on it on and off over the past couple of years. Here is a web site detailing more on my project. http://users.tpg.com.au/adslrhqj/index.htm
P.S. anyone want a GT40 replica body? I have one on a VW floor pan for sale. |
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Hugo, any more progress????????
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Hugo, where did you get the smoke tail light lens? Anyone know?
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Penno,
Nice looking build! What's that transaxle you're using - Renault? That lightweight Rover engine should make a good performing "Bug" when you're finished. I understand they can make up into the 300hp+ range with a little work (and lots of $$$). The low weight though is the real winner, IMO. Will the Rorty chassis require wider fenders? There was an old article in (I think) VW Greats waaaay back when, with a Bug body sitting down on a Mid-Engineering chassis - mid mounted small block Chevy and Corvair tranny, which was pretty standard fare for their chassis' back then. Supposedly made a real rocket ship, with super wide BBS wheels and low profile tires. Sure looked neat! Jeff |
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