400 HP VW Single Cab Street Rod Build

Dusterbd13 wrote: You're not right in the head. #and I love it! Looking forward to seeing what happens.

Thank You!

Ben_Modified wrote:

gamby wrote:

Ben_Modified wrote: Video of the Build so far

That's pretty awesome/wild. Aesthetically, the truck would look better with the front wheels located in the cab's god-given wheelwells, but who the hell am I to tell you what to do?! Plus, it'll look pretty wild stretched out like that and I'd assume it'll drive a bit more predictably. Regardless, looking forward to seeing where it goes.

By moving the wheels out from under the cab, I can get the cab much lower in the frame and I will not have to sacrifice room in the cabin. With the wheel wells filled in, I think that the lines will flow well. I also have a few other cosmetic upgrades planned.

Oh, don't get me wrong--this is going to be an awesome build!!!

gamby wrote:

Ben_Modified wrote:

gamby wrote:

Ben_Modified wrote:

That's pretty awesome/wild. Aesthetically, the truck would look better with the front wheels located in the cab's god-given wheelwells, but who the hell am I to tell you what to do?! Plus, it'll look pretty wild stretched out like that and I'd assume it'll drive a bit more predictably. Regardless, looking forward to seeing where it goes.

By moving the wheels out from under the cab, I can get the cab much lower in the frame and I will not have to sacrifice room in the cabin. With the wheel wells filled in, I think that the lines will flow well. I also have a few other cosmetic upgrades planned.

Oh, don't get me wrong--this is going to be an awesome build!!!

Thanks!

I think you should put fuel tanks in the wheel arches instead of filling it in.

Frame back half is done

I decided to add some gussets to the frame joints.

Also welded the Front Spring Perch to the front crossmember while I can still flip it in all directions for a good hot weld. This perch supports the entire front of the vehicle.

Frame so far

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Pretty much what i had in my head since 2013...i cant wait to see this

Wow

Frame is nearly done

Frame is done!

Started attaching suspension

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You are making quick progress.

We had a 1959 VW truck when I was a kid. We hauled motorcycles and dune buggys all over Texas with it.

A friend of mine had one he called bug foot. It had monster tires and was raised almost high enough to sit under it.

How will you handle the steering? Hot rod style?

Yes, I have a vega box with some steering shaft and a couple of u joints

Front and Rear Suspension are completely connected.

You don't berkeley around much do you? I should introduce you to my friend Beer who helps me pace these projects out a bit

I like what you have done with the frame, but would be somewhat concerned about the torsional rigidity with a V8 bolted in there.

Started putting together the engine/trans/rearend cradle today. Also picked up 4 trailer fenders to make 2 VW big fat tire fenders

Engine cradle is done. Engine and trans crossmembers are next.

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My first car was a Splitty.

I love anything cool done with a Splitty!

Carry on!!

Built a hitch into the frame and setup the rear crossmember to accept tail lights. Also made up brackets for the parking brake

In reply to Ben_Modified:

Your work makes my feeble automotive projects(and welding) look like craft-sticks held together with Silly Putty. Incredibly impressive skills and vision!

petegossett wrote: In reply to Ben_Modified: Your work makes my feeble automotive projects(and welding) look like craft-sticks held together with Silly Putty. Incredibly impressive skills and vision!

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for following along! Took a couple of photos of the motor and trans going in today.

Upper shock mounts

Engine and trans crossmembers are rough cut. Will smooth out and weld in tomorrow.