Baja Beetle

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 9:04 pm

I had thought about doing a baja bug for a while, but I was thinking of a classic one, with the motor hangin' out the back, and the stinger stinkin' up in the air, but then I realized after doing my baja pickup, it didn't have to be a baja bug so to speak, it would be cool to just bring the classic baja bug influence to the new Beetle.

So here's what' I've done.

It's on a Thunder Charger chassis. FET modded. Wheels, and off road tires from a Motorworks car.

The body got severely hacked. I sanded back and rounded off the front. Trimmed the bottom edge way up, and into a classic baja bug shape. Did some severe trimming to the back and sides. Chopped the top off. Made and interior with a dash and seats from a Dub City car, glued to pieces of thin microsizer packaging.

I did the paint to match the colors of my baja pickup, but with a water splash theme. I brushed in some dark blue shadows, to give the splashes depth. Came out pretty good. It was perfect until I clear coated. Layed it a little too heavy on the passenger side. Melted some of the blue, and it ran into the crevice, but still I'm pretty happy with it.

I did front and rear guards with the plastic coated colored paper clips. I also did a roll cage and some nerf bars for the sides. A little tip for anybody that wants to try making these paper clip guards/roll cages. If you clear coat after you mount it with super glue. the clear coat will make the white haze from the super glue go away. that lets you get away with a little more glue.

So here it is...

Post by **CaboWabo** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 9:39 pm

dude, that turned out whicked!
holy shit that thing needs to be on the beach running over david hasselhoff and crashing through a smoothie stand!

excellent work crazydave, I love it

brendan123 · Post by **brendan123** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 10:00 pm

wow, that looks real nice, i love how u put the depth into the splashes on the side makes it look like real graphics. That turned out awsome man great job.

denden1 · Post by **denden1** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 10:00 pm

That shiat is hot like

FIRE !!

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 11:07 pm

Thanks guys

I forget to mention that the two cars will be part of a video I'm working on over the next couple weeks.

I wonder what David Hasselholf is up too these days.

BilboBaggins · Post by **BilboBaggins** » Tue Jan 27, 2004 8:40 am

crazydave wrote:I wonder what David Hasselholf is up too these days.

Probably singing in Europe, he's a big POP star over there from the rumors I've heard.

Finks · Post by **Finks** » Tue Jan 27, 2004 9:28 am

God Lawrd that is Hot! Damn fine job CD. Supprised I havn't seen a Baja Bug mod yet, but glad to see you were the one to let you creative juices splash all over that naughty beach romper.

DarkTari · Post by **DarkTari** » Tue Jan 27, 2004 10:02 am

Damn Cavey

You puttin dem bodies to work huh! It looks great ! You know I gotta Pimp Yo Azz again right ?

I'm puttin in a request for that 1 extended exhaust pipe out da back ??????

Rrrrrrrr!

hue35 · Post by **hue35** » Tue Jan 27, 2004 11:00 am

That's beautiful... it's interesting how all that shaping made it look a lot more old school.

Miva · Post by **Miva** » Tue Jan 27, 2004 1:35 pm

Nice, nice, baby!

betty.k · Post by **betty.k** » Tue Jan 27, 2004 4:47 pm

as always dave, first class job!

lookin' forward to the vid

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Tue Jan 27, 2004 5:11 pm

Thanks, glad you guys like it.

I have to tell you guys though, part of the reason I decided against a classic baja bug, is because the rear mounted engine would have created body mounting issues, and this was just easier. It's really kinda surprising how easy it is to bring the classic bug influences to the new Beetle. I think alot of it has to do with chopping that roof. It's too much like a perfect dome. Lacks the character of the original Beetle.

Post by **CaboWabo** » Tue Jan 27, 2004 9:26 pm

I heard that dave.
I've wanted to do the rear mount motor style beetle for a long time and could never figure out how exactly to pull it off either

now I know, if you can't either, then it really is impossible.

in this case, the easier approach I'm sure is the best approach for looks
you pulled it off nicely

payaso · Post by **payaso** » Wed Jan 28, 2004 12:36 am

Both the car and truck are fandidlytastic... you should try a shot at a beater/hooptie style..

You've mastered this end of the spectrum, but I don't think I've seen you do the classic junker.

Just an opinion... Either way, your cars turn out great.

silla

TMP · Post by **TMP** » Wed Jan 28, 2004 4:59 am

looks great as always dave.. but fill us in on this movie your workin on