De Konjel - Page 3 - Cut-Weld-Drive Forums

Dutch VeeRod · February 2nd, 2008, 12:07 PM

Not much done last few weeks.
My wife had an operation on both knees so there was a little more to do in the house.
Whe also have a new family member.
A Border Collie from 10 months

Hope I will have more time next week.........

BART

Dutch VeeRod · March 1st, 2008, 07:14 AM

This morning I finaly found some time to work on "De Konjel"..........
Made the bracket to hold the front of the diff. and did some pre-assembly to see how it looks and if it all will fit.

Think it will be OK.
Now I can concentrate on the front suspension.

Bart

mkparker · March 1st, 2008, 12:33 PM

Nice! Keep it up bro!

Palepainter · March 1st, 2008, 06:50 PM

DAM........

gravguy · March 1st, 2008, 10:19 PM

now i cant decide to lower my class 11 style bug or to go taller

66 Shorty · March 2nd, 2008, 03:15 AM

I just wanted to say I think this is a cool project!

I have a friend that was building an AWD (or was it a 4WD) out of a Subaru & a VW. He wasn't sure if he was going to use the Ghia or the bug he had... He ended up scrapping the whole project when he came back from over seas when he was in the service... Kinda sucked cuz it was coming out great! He had the whole drive-line set-up & was a rolling chasis. We took it for a ride in his backyard. Boy was that fun! He didn't have as much travel on his suspension as it looks like you do though.

I can't wait to see how yours turns out! Looking Killer & your Skills are Awesome I must say!

Dutch VeeRod · March 2nd, 2008, 11:19 AM

Hey guys

I just wanna thank you all for the interest in my project

. Good to see that their are a lot more people thinking about 4x4 in beetles and the different ideas how to do that. Probably need your technical and design help a lot of times in the future

.

BART

Dutch VeeRod · March 4th, 2008, 09:04 AM

Started with the brackets for the frontsuspension.

BART

hasenpfeffer · March 4th, 2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutch VeeRod

Hey guys

I just wanna thank you all for the interest in my project

. Good to see that their are a lot more people thinking about 4x4 in beetles and the different ideas how to do that. Probably need your technical and design help a lot of times in the future

.

BART

Have you seen the technical drawings for the Komanderwagen? I know a couple of guys brought it up in the beginning of the thread and it might be helpful, but it looks like you already have a really good handle on what you're doing

I think the Komanderwagen was only 4x4 in 1st gear anyway

Cat Box · March 5th, 2008, 08:31 AM

i bow in the presence of your awesomisity

Dutch VeeRod · March 5th, 2008, 11:59 AM

1 done

..................7 to go???

BART

Dutch VeeRod · April 5th, 2008, 12:20 PM

A little up-date.................

After a few weeks with a lot of other things to do that are more important

(at least that is what my wife is telling me .............

) did something on the car again

!!!!!
Started with the lower front a-arms.

Bart

mkparker · April 5th, 2008, 05:54 PM

Those are quite unique. I'm not quite visualizing the end product, but I'll keep watching! I always like it when this thread pops back to the first page!

Dutch VeeRod · April 19th, 2008, 11:52 AM

A little progress..................

BART

mkparker · April 19th, 2008, 06:25 PM

Now I can visualize them!! Nice!

Dutch VeeRod · May 18th, 2008, 02:21 AM

A little update.............

Finaly received the rod ends I was looking for the upper a-arm. These have a 20mm hole and M20x1.5 threads.

The sleeves I had for the bushings that go on the insite needed to go to the machine shop. The inner diameter is 1mm to small so I couldn'd get the bushings in correct.
Hope to have them back this week. It holds up eveything on the front.

BART

FONZY · May 18th, 2008, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutch VeeRod

Bart

"AAAaaayyy..."

Dutch VeeRod · May 23rd, 2008, 12:51 PM

Did some pre-assembly to see if it will fit..........

Bart

Feuer_kampfer · May 23rd, 2008, 04:51 PM

Man, that shit looks killer. Cant wait to see more......

Dutch VeeRod · May 31st, 2008, 12:05 PM

Did some weight reduction at the back...............

Bart

Dutch VeeRod · June 7th, 2008, 01:06 PM

I had to wait for the sleeves for the bushings of the front suspension so I started with the mountings of the body to the frame. First I wanted to drill holes through the frame but I changed the "design". I removed the profile and placed it a little more inside so I can mount brackets on it on the outside and later on the roll cage can be mounted on the profile.

But today finally got the sleeves in.
They fit perfect with the bushings I choose. Also found the longer bolts I need for the front wheel mounting. So I can continue with the front suspension

.

But first I finish the chassis. One thing at the time. Or the front suspension, thats the most fun!!

BART

Dutch VeeRod · July 5th, 2008, 10:50 AM

Time for a little update.............

BART..........

HeliX · July 5th, 2008, 12:51 PM

Nice project!
Keep up with the good work Bart! :D

scarecrow · July 5th, 2008, 01:22 PM

Wow, I am not even worthy enough to gaze upon such such beauty & craftsmanship. I'm in total awe

Texasbuggys · July 5th, 2008, 01:59 PM

Very cool setup man! I am about to start on some long arms for the rear of some buggys here and found some bushings with DOM sleeves pretty cheap through summit, about $13.00 each for the sleeve with bushing and zerk fittings on them.