1973 V8 Super Beetle Front Engine Conversion - 283 SBC

[V8SuperBeetle]

I finished the cage this weekend. I still need to weld in the seat belt tabs but that'll have to come later. I might do a couple gussets too for strength. Still debating that one.

I did have to cut out a section of the b-pillar and the roof to fully weld up the cage. So I'll have to weld those sections back in. Work, work, work, but fun nonetheless.
















I'm working on tearing the tranny down and I'm hoping to have it rebuilt within the next two weeks. Also, I need to work on making mounts for the radiator.

[johnnyvee]

Wow, heavy duty
I love the pics, it feels like i'm right there getting in your way

[V8SuperBeetle]

Originally Posted by johnnyvee

Wow, heavy duty
I love the pics, it feels like i'm right there getting in your way

thanks. Yeah, I think the grey primer makes it look beefier. Gotta have that NHRA approved cage ready just incase I decided I want this thing to run 9's one day.