tododavies 1 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 My old man owns JAS buggys and has been building buggys for nearly 40years! there based on beetles and usually use beetle engines, now i want to build one, but with a VR6 anglias going on hold so work will start on the chassis before xmas.The one below was built a few years ago and is now sold, but you can get the idea of what it will look like.i will be adding photos on here as i go Link to post Share on other sites
golfrabbit33 0 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 rwd vr6 in a lightweight chassis. erm ..... yes please Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 rwd vr6 in a lightweight chassis. erm ..... yes please my thoughts exactly Gary. I'll be following any build thread with interest for when the dreaded tin rot has its wicked way with my chassis. Link to post Share on other sites
golfrabbit33 0 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 great minds Nige ............. Link to post Share on other sites
tododavies 1 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 biggest prob at the mo in my head is where i will mount the rad, worry about that though when i get there Link to post Share on other sites
golfrabbit33 0 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 i see your point todo. thats a tough one Link to post Share on other sites
tododavies 1 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 my bro did a 3.5 rover v8 version, he had 2 golf rads one either side of the car, mite try and hide mine tho if i can, just dont have a rear seat Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 awsome idea Link to post Share on other sites
tododavies 1 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 pics of my brothers v8 buggy! Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Lovin this project, my mind has been ticking recently and been lookin at caterhams and such like! Keep us posted with pics and project updates fella Link to post Share on other sites
Nex 17 Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 That sounds wicked dude!I know of people who have got 2 smaller rads and put the under the rear arches to keep them out the way Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 This could be one wicked motor!! Keep us updated... look forward to seeing it come to life!! :) Link to post Share on other sites
jesterwalker69 0 Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Sounds like you got some fun times ahead mate. Always loved buggys but utterly pointless owning one up here coz i'd never have a day dry enough to take it out!If you're brothers is anything to go by then i look forward to following the thread, good luck matey Link to post Share on other sites
tododavies 1 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 thank you for the comments everyone, much appriciated, photos will be on here soon, need a cheap vr6 to break up for engine and loom etc....... Link to post Share on other sites
tododavies 1 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 hi all, here are some pics of my hard work so far, just finished the floors today, trying to source a good vr6 lump now have a look and see what you think so far. thats my old man lending a hand for my golf by the way, looking for the polished effect eventually!assembly of axle, gearbox, brakes etc are next, then the body! Link to post Share on other sites
goonersteve 0 Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Lovin' it mate, what a great project! Hats off to you and if it turns out anything like your bro's then it'll be awsome! Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 All that fabrication looks interesting. This thing should really shift when it's done. Link to post Share on other sites
tododavies 1 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 got some photos of the 18'' alloys goin on it, ill put them on 2mora, ive started the body now, pics comming soon Link to post Share on other sites
tododavies 1 Posted February 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 hi all, these are my wheels for the buggy, they are 18x8.5s for the front and 18x9.5s for the rears just need sum chuncky tyres now! also heres a pic i drew of what it might look like Link to post Share on other sites
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