Simon
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| posted on 28/7/19 at 08:21 PM |
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V8 Bug
Thinking about a VW Beetle project and building a chassis from scratch. Might use a V8 or may go for something else, either way, it'll be front
engine and rwd.
Keep seeing others that have been built using 3" x 2" box which seems a bit ott.
I'm thinking about using 2" box - the body chassis will probably be welded together. Given that toy car was 1" box and had Rover V8
in, I reckon 2" will be just fine.
Thoughts either way please
Thanks
S
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Slater
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| posted on 28/7/19 at 09:01 PM |
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This South African U tube series will give you some ideas
V8 Stealth Beetle, there is some excellent engineering in the design and fabrication.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HAgrsC9Izo
Youtube Link
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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Bigheppy
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| posted on 28/7/19 at 09:17 PM |
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http://build-threads.com/build-threads/v8-volksrod-aka-lexibug/
I was watching this thread for quite a while but it seems to have disappeared. Wonder if it ever got finished.
[Edited on 28/7/19 by Bigheppy]
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nick205
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| posted on 29/7/19 at 12:47 PM |
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Is 3" x 2" box significantly cheaper (or more readily available) than 2" x 2" box - that might be a factor in some peoples
decision to use it.
Another thought (unlikely though) does the wall thickness of 3" x 2" box perhaps lend itself better to MIG welding than 2" x
2" box? Both should be available in a variety of wall thicknesses though.
[Edited on 29/7/19 by nick205]
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Simon
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| posted on 29/7/19 at 09:27 PM |
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I have access to plenty of free 2 x 2 
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nick205
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| posted on 30/7/19 at 11:18 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Simon
I have access to plenty of free 2 x 2
If it's strong enough and right for welding then free's always good and beats paying for more
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 30/7/19 at 04:44 PM |
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Tbh 3x2 seems fine to me for a ladder frame and was that for my JBA Falcon with a pinto in it. Classic bugs were dangerous flimsy things, I've
restored 2 and I'd not include the shells strength cos it doesn't have any.
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DanP
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| posted on 31/7/19 at 07:49 AM |
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Have a look at the “Rorty designs” beetle plans online: https://rorty.net/mid-engine-v8-beetle
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