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Wraithblade · May 13th, 2010, 09:33 AM

Way Newb here this is my first for everything First hot rod first VW first car build. I have wanted to build this can since high school 13 years ago when i saw a bug that had no fenders. So about me Im from Cinci Ohio and make soap for a living was building R/C airplanes for a hobby when a few guys at work started getting bugs an I thought now is the time to build this car. I will say after reading the forums its going to be a standard VR build 8" front end from Doug41 which I should order on Friday the chop will be a Fernon Chop im renaming because its his exact chop im doing 4, 2,2 currently, type 4 motor, Rebel Harness, inside will be Rhino liner on metal on doors roof, dash and floor,carbon fiber on dash,door panels and what ever else I can wrap it around, last but not least machined aluminium on knobs, shifter, E-brake, Handles.

working on pics.

Wraithblade · May 13th, 2010, 09:42 AM

Last night joined the Coalition Im sure as soon as echeck goes through Ill get a plate can not beat the deal though.
anyway back to the car first things first off with the extra metal.

Wraithblade · May 13th, 2010, 09:53 AM

Now for the fun part but I must remind you this is graphic in nature so please send small children and purists out of the room while viewing, no really do it, Im a newb with all this stuff and Im not a weilder so this could get ugly but not really I know a few lol. Now for her face lift and lipo in the rear.

Wraithblade · May 13th, 2010, 09:59 AM

few more. BTW pm me if you see anything that doesnt look right I would love to have input to make sure every thing goes smooth.

Wraithblade · May 24th, 2010, 05:22 AM

fresh off the lathe

Wraithblade · June 10th, 2010, 08:10 PM

First I need to say Thanks Dbug got my 8" today and its on. Next I have to say sorry about these crappy phone pics but whats a post without pics.

Wraithblade · September 6th, 2011, 08:48 PM

Well this week I cleaned up the engine and got the exhaust on added some chrome. I also got my seats in the mail today.

Wraithblade · October 3rd, 2011, 05:34 PM

It's been a busy couple of weeks for me got my breaks done motor is in and wired up and seats in. And got the steering done. If that isn't enough I also fired it up and went for a first test drive and first ever driving a VW ever. I would have done this years ago if I knew how fun they are. I know after this weekend I prolly pissed off every neighbor. On to the pics and bids soon to come

Wraithblade · November 5th, 2011, 12:47 AM

Well I have been working a lot lately but I still found a little time to spread mud and sand a bit one the door and vent. But this is what I have so far.

Wraithblade · December 11th, 2011, 12:28 PM

Well with the holidays here and the cold haven't been a busy on the car as I need to be but got out there this week. So I wanted to fill in all around the gas tank and use the stock location. I also had to even out the front apron.

Wraithblade · December 11th, 2011, 12:29 PM

Few more.

Wraithblade · December 22nd, 2011, 09:23 PM

Finally after a week of thinking and drawing it tonight I cut it. I got a good start on the side vents.

Wraithblade · December 22nd, 2011, 09:24 PM

And more

Wraithblade · February 19th, 2012, 08:55 PM

Well almost done closing up the front trunk area. And added some bracing to the fender wells.

Wraithblade · March 3rd, 2012, 11:08 AM

In the past 2 weeks I got the front welded up, hatch made for the steering gearbox, and finally put in the drivers side brake cooler.

Wraithblade · March 12th, 2012, 02:50 AM

Finished up my vents and test fitted the seat and yep I have to shrink it about an inch. Started on the dash but tossed up on what to do with the speedo.

Wraithblade · March 21st, 2012, 11:45 AM

Well got my hinges yesterday night. Started a little pre hacking I think this is going to be a fun project but should be well worth it to see people's reaction.