fctryblack84 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 hey ddr i just got pictures from my baja bug i have been working for some time heres a couple of pictures of the bumpers almost finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 startin to shape up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fctryblack84 Posted June 15, 2006 Author Share Posted June 15, 2006 haha yea..hopefully get it done by dune season and go put around in that or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Right on, Jon! Looks like you got yourself a sweet lil project toy. That should be a blast putting that together and tearing up the desert once it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 (edited) Post some pics of the cage we put in.... Edited June 15, 2006 by cmyfirepole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fctryblack84 Posted June 15, 2006 Author Share Posted June 15, 2006 ill wait till we get it back i dont know where the other pictures ran off too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I got the pics today from johnnytaco today... We started out by purchasing a class 11 cage from Nevada Off Road....then a shelled out VW from johnnytaco. These were taken at johnnytaco's place: Front end before cutting.... .....and after. Rear end before cutting.... ...and after. Test fitting the fiberglass front end. Then we tacked the cage in place with the body on... ...then took it off and completed the welds. This is where we wen't beyond what the class 11 kit provided. We went with side bars and beards..... ...rear supports... ..and here's a rare one with fctryblack84 actually working...atta boy!! Then we started working from the front out to the beam... I think it's going to be killer when we're done....and this is our (fctryblack84 and me) first one! :redhat: Not too bad for rookies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 sweeet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Looking good Gerald! :redhat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNE SMURF Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 just remeber to have fun while your doing it,,that makes the whole project great...looks good :redhat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 just remeber to have fun while your doing it,,that makes the whole project great...looks good That's hard to forget for us.....we are always havin' fun. Well at least we try. :redhat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNE SMURF Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 That's hard to forget for us.....we are always havin' fun. Well at least we try. cool then maybe when it's done we get rides :redhat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fctryblack84 Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 cool then maybe when it's done we get rides :redhat: haha alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdavego Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 nice job guys :redhat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fctryblack84 Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 thxs..well i brung the baja home last night around 10 ish so it is now sitting on the trailor in the driveway wating for me to start working on it more..but i start working monday and then pay check comes and hope fully get the motor rebuilt or throw in a subie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fctryblack84 Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 hey whats up here are some pictures of earlier today hope you enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlWithHorns Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 its nice i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fctryblack84 Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 You might want to think about changing the front end from that ball joint beam to an older link pin front end which is much stronger. If you plan on using it off road, the ball joints are very weak. im still thinking about it..i might just use it for the dunes or something but i need to get some money saved up before anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 thxs..well i brung the baja home last night around 10 ish so it is now sitting on the trailor in the driveway wating for me to start working on it more..but i start working monday and then pay check comes and hope fully get the motor rebuilt or throw in a subie How do you know it'll fit with the cage that's in there now? Where's the radiator going to go? You might want to think about changing the front end from that ball joint beam to an older link pin front end which is much stronger. If you plan on using it off road, the ball joints are very weak. I agree especially since they are fairly cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fctryblack84 Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 How do you know it'll fit with the cage that's in there now? Where's the radiator going to go? I agree especially since they are fairly cheap. it was just an idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 it was just an idea Don't let me discourage you.......I like the idea. I just don't think you thought it through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Good idea.. and yes it will fit in the current cage but you gotta think of a few things.. Where is the radiator going? How much is the adapter plate going to cost? How much is the FI computer going to run? How much is the wiring going to cost ( about twice the amount of wiring as a VW )? Dont get me wrong water cooled fuel injection is the way to go if its planned for appropriatley and done right.. but if your on a budget and want a fun all around beater car taht you can have a good time with the VW is the way to go.. Simple, Easy to do plus your half way there w/ the vw case mocked up anyhow.. why change it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Good idea.. and yes it will fit in the current cage but you gotta think of a few things.. Where is the radiator going? How much is the adapter plate going to cost? How much is the FI computer going to run? How much is the wiring going to cost ( about twice the amount of wiring as a VW )? Dont get me wrong water cooled fuel injection is the way to go if its planned for appropriatley and done right.. but if your on a budget and want a fun all around beater car taht you can have a good time with the VW is the way to go.. Simple, Easy to do plus your half way there w/ the vw case mocked up anyhow.. why change it now That and we have a bunch of VW parts we were saving for this build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fctryblack84 Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 To run a subie will run approximately $8000. For a good all around car I would stick with the VW especially if your on a limited budget. You can always upgrade later. To run a Subie you would want to run atleast an 091 bus trans and that's right around another $3500 if not just a little bit more because of the rest of the suspension upgrades. The project is looking good. :shocked2: just to ask you is that the cost of a brand new motor.. a while ago i wish i would of got this guys number when i met him at the illegals he worked for the subie company as a tech he said he wcould get me a sweet a$$ deal on one..but oo well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 A turnkey motor from Outback runs right around 6K. Then you figure some more for misc. installation items like a radiator and fans and plumbing. And then there is the electrical hook up. How about the Honda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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