310hp/V8 4.2l 32v in my 1976 Bug

[Adamus]

Hugo, any more progress????????

[V8SuperBeetle]

Hugo, where did you get the smoke tail light lens? Anyone know?

[GS guy]

Penno,
Nice looking build! What's that transaxle you're using - Renault?
That lightweight Rover engine should make a good performing "Bug" when you're finished. I understand they can make up into the 300hp+ range with a little work (and lots of $$$). The low weight though is the real winner, IMO.

Will the Rorty chassis require wider fenders?

There was an old article in (I think) VW Greats waaaay back when, with a Bug body sitting down on a Mid-Engineering chassis - mid mounted small block Chevy and Corvair tranny, which was pretty standard fare for their chassis' back then. Supposedly made a real rocket ship, with super wide BBS wheels and low profile tires. Sure looked neat!

Jeff

[hugovw1976]

Originally Posted by V8SuperBeetle

Hugo, where did you get the smoke tail light lens? Anyone know?

Here in Mexico are common made by Hella.

[hugovw1976]

Finally after a long time I Start to work on my car again.

I weld the steering to the chassis this is a easy work but the hard work was to find the correct place of the steering to have a descent bump steer and Ackerman effect.

Some pics of the Appleton steering:








Measuring Bump Steer:



Also I weld mountings for seats (very tight):

[volkdent]

Glad to see your back at it again Hugo, keep us updated.

Jason

[hugovw1976]

Originally Posted by Adamus

Hugo, any more progress????????

No progress for the moment.

[Adamus]

Hugo how much you spend on your bug?

[golde60]

Originally Posted by Adamus

Hugo how much you spend on your bug?

who cares. good pieces of artwork are priceless

[hugovw1976]

Originally Posted by Adamus

Hugo how much you spend on your bug?

I don't have the numbers, I believe it's better for myself because probably I sick if know how much spend on my car.