dean1484
dean1484 GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
10/20/12 11:11 p.m.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfY_BKyWEfo&feature=related

AllSystemsNominal
AllSystemsNominal New Reader
10/21/12 1:36 a.m.

It still probably just as safe as a stock beetle of the same year

nicksta43
nicksta43 Dork
10/21/12 9:31 a.m.

I like how it's still recognisable as a bug.

Appleseed
Appleseed PowerDork
10/21/12 9:44 a.m.

Wouldn't you feel like an idiot crawling in and out of that thing like that? Why are you on your hands and knees? I'm getting into my "car."

92CelicaHalfTrac
92CelicaHalfTrac MegaDork
10/21/12 9:47 a.m.

What the eff was up with his clutch?

novaderrik
novaderrik UltraDork
10/21/12 9:59 a.m.

if i built that car. the "door" would be a roof hatch..

spin_out
spin_out Reader
10/21/12 11:39 a.m.

I like this better. The door is a roof hatch.

Datsun310Guy
Datsun310Guy UltraDork
10/21/12 2:05 p.m.
Appleseed wrote: Wouldn't you feel like an idiot crawling in and out of that thing like that? Why are you on your hands and knees? I'm getting into my "car."

When I have the flu my dreams involve me attempting to get in a car like this; just not this cool......

ultraclyde
ultraclyde Dork
10/21/12 2:18 p.m.

Wait, wait, my tshirts caught in the door sill.

BoostedBrandon
BoostedBrandon Dork
10/21/12 2:48 p.m.

This put's the Squahed Bug that was in Hot Rod a few years ago to shame.

Although that one is closer to functional, and converted to RHD.

Also, it's not a real split window, so don't freak out.

See the weld line above the door? You have to cut a giant X in the roof, and add in metal to keep the curve right. Definitely not a beginner's job.

carguy123
carguy123 PowerDork
10/21/12 3:40 p.m.

Was it my imagination or was it actually as slow as a Beetle of that era too?

scooterfrog
scooterfrog New Reader
10/22/12 8:24 a.m.

i just keep thinking formula v

DeadSkunk
DeadSkunk Dork
10/22/12 9:27 a.m.

In reply to BoostedBrandon:
Does that thing have the front axle turned around so the trailing arms are actually leading arms?

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