De Konjel - Page 5 - Cut-Weld-Drive Forums

RicanRod · October 4th, 2008, 05:51 AM

WOW,

New to the forum, just found the thread, great engineering and welding skills, thanks for taking time to document it and taking the pictures

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Keep it up!!

ahawes · October 4th, 2008, 06:31 AM

This is just unreal fabwork. You have got skils my friend.

freetroy · October 5th, 2008, 01:58 PM

dude keep up the good this thing is going to be awesome when its done

Dutch VeeRod · October 29th, 2008, 01:42 AM

An update on the front support..........

Bart

mkparker · October 29th, 2008, 04:11 AM

Looks great!!

Ryan · October 29th, 2008, 06:14 AM

that is stupid awesome

**Hebster52** · November 13th, 2008, 12:04 AM

This is a thread that gives bad influences...

Hmm... What if...

I take a front diff from a Syncro Vanagon with ratios 5,83:1 and the Visco-coupling. Make an output axle from the stock split case transmission...
Might work even though the split transmission with 4,3:1 ratio combined with reductionboxes 1,4:1 ratio makes 6,02:1 finalgear ratio..

Could work...?

Just brainstorming...
(with this in mind...)

Dutch VeeRod · November 13th, 2008, 12:16 PM

Always good to hear that I'm a bad influence for other people!

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Think when you use different ratio's with a visco coupling it won't last long

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Why not rebuild a gearbox into a front diff. like the autocross guys do here in Europe? You can use the same ratio's and perhaps also reduction boxes up front????

**Hebster52** · November 13th, 2008, 12:35 PM

Yes, that is what I was worried about too..

No. I dont think I can use reductionboxes on the spindles. But an other option I have investigated is that I could use for example the Overdrive gears from a rearwheeldrive Volvo and flip it backwards making it a reductionbox instead. Mount it on the driveshaft between the transmission and front diff. Then find a suitable 80's BMW reardiff. (lots of ratio options) and make it work.. :)

Dutch VeeRod · November 24th, 2008, 12:32 PM

Update on the chassis..................

BART...........

hasenpfeffer · November 24th, 2008, 08:32 PM

burning with envy, otherwise

mkparker · November 25th, 2008, 06:52 AM

Very nice!! Looks like a very strong design.

Mikelrome · November 25th, 2008, 06:58 AM

Hey man, get a shot of the tools you are uesing. Chassis building is something I'd like to do. How are you making the cuts, small parts, brackets, ect?

Dutch VeeRod · November 27th, 2008, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikelrome

Hey man, get a shot of the tools you are uesing. Chassis building is something I'd like to do. How are you making the cuts, small parts, brackets, ect?

Forgot to make pictures but it is not much special.
An angle grinder

, sawzall

and a good welder

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The brackets etc. I make with the angle grinder.

I would say "JUST DO IT"

. Take your time. Think about it a lot. But on the end you just need to do it.

Bart

Dutch VeeRod · November 27th, 2008, 12:58 PM

Looks like a beetle again............

Now need to start with the bodywork. Replace the channels, etc.

BART

mkparker · November 27th, 2008, 05:29 PM

Looks great Bart!!

Dutch VeeRod · December 2nd, 2008, 12:34 PM

Had to remove more sick metal then I hoped

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The same problem on the other site

BART

hasenpfeffer · December 2nd, 2008, 12:42 PM

I just tore the floors and rockers out of my 181 and there's still more to go, with your fab skills you could probably just make an entirely new body

Dutch VeeRod · December 5th, 2008, 02:46 AM

Changed the body shape a little bit. Removed the sharp corners.

BART

Dutch VeeRod · January 23rd, 2009, 01:54 AM

Mounted the bellhousing I got out of South Africa to see if it worked.

perfect!!!!!!!!

BART

**Hebster52** · January 23rd, 2009, 02:21 AM

Oh my Goodness!!

I forgot you were going to fit a V8 in the rear!!!?!

Dutch VeeRod · January 23rd, 2009, 03:28 AM

Not a V8

Its a 2.8L V6

BART

skaterwithasquare · January 23rd, 2009, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hebster52

Hmmm.. It says: De Konjel" Beetle BAJA V6 4X4 Syncro project in his signature in his every post..

Sorry...I had to

**Hebster52** · January 23rd, 2009, 04:46 AM

Hehe.. Sorry.. Was still blurry in my eyes from just waking up... :D

bugdust · January 23rd, 2009, 05:28 AM

This is one of my favorite builds!! I work for CAT and we "overbuild" everything. This reminds me of that.

You should paint everything yellow; body, chassis, engine, wheels...everything.