my volksrod(pics)

Hey man, that is a bad ass Vdub. keep me posted with your progress.

 

I would really like to see the door hinges and latches if you could. It looks nice so far.

 

Man, those volks rods are GAY...

I could give a fuck what all you guys say and how young the guy is. there are tons of places on the interweb to talk about thses natzi boxes where people will get all hot & bothered the right way, but this aint the place to post your abortions.

My first car at 14 was a VW and I would have never hacked it up to make it look like a bastard wanna-be traditonal hot rod...

 

I agree with FOMOCO, at least the coupe with the stupid suicide shifter was an American car. Volksrods are stupid. I'm glad you're 16, I wish I was but I'm not and that car is gay.

 

Wow, you guys are SO tuff

 

its no big deal, I was into plenty of dumb shit when I was 16. I dont think I said I was going to beat him up.

 

I'm gonna go to a Ferrari website and post pictures of my Alfa.

 

Not that anybody asked me, but in my newbie opinion, the volkswagen crowd would be better served posting somewhere else. I think allowing them to post in here is a distraction.

That said, if Ryan is cool with it, then that's all that matters. I don't have to look or I can go read another forum if I don't like it.

 

Same thing could be said of skateboard/BMX/music/Ebay/motorsickles/tatoos/whatever posts on the HAMB.
In the end, It's what Ryan says that goes.

Josh

 

how sweet someone cared enough to look at my all my posts... are you going to send chocolates now?

 

I learned about auto body, front end narrowing, lowering, shaving, and custom fabrication on pre-59 VW's. I did'nt realize i was training myself for the rest of my life in AND out of my garage. Almost nobody can afford old American metal when they're a teenager. I know they aren't suppossed to be on here, but you can't deny what a good basis for a practice hot rod a VW is.
That bug is kickin and it all feels the same when your finally haulin ass in it, whether its a model A or an oval with the semaphores flappin in the wind.

 

I like it. But you could have guessed that.

It's a whole lot cooler than mine.

 

dont let em get to you 31hillard, most of em would have killed for that car when they were your age

 

KOOOOOOOOOL!
keep us posted on the progress.
i see early V8 ford parts on it.

 

it's a cool car man, don't let the haters get you down. I made fun of those VWs for years until i drove one, I had a blast! Finsh it up nice, and build something more HAMB-friendly. Either way, your car is way cooler than a Civic, you'll look like a rock star driving to high school, and you won't get your ass kicked at the pump like the rest of us do.

 

Strange isnt it when you go back and look at the old drag racing photos that there are VWs everywhere. Considering 1/4 mile racing was one of the drivers for developing "hot rods" and a lot of these VWs wasted lots of flattie powered fords I am at a loss how some folks can consider cars like this one to be anything but a rod. If indeed this place is purely for "Ol Skool" why is it acceptable to use late model parts in some of the more "strenuous" members cars. Personally I have a calender and can see its 2006. Whether owned by a 17 year old or a 77 year old something that is chopped and worked like this is a rod, but then thats just my opinion.

 

cool car kid.
when i was 16 i was in reform school.
keep up the good work

 

This guy seems cool, seems like he put a lot of work in it and seems like he's okay listening to anyone's honest opinion about his car, so I owe it to you:

If I saw your car on the street or in a show, I would laugh my ass off. I hate it.

Work on something else man, you have the ability to make something else look really cool.

 

******"Strange isnt it when you go back and look at the old drag racing photos that there are VWs everywhere."


Really? Everywhere? What class did they race in? How old are the pictures you're looking at? I can recall ONE VW drag car featured in Hot Rod magazine up to '64. It had a Chevrolet motor. And if someone built one to look like it, it would probably be accepted here.



*******"Considering 1/4 mile racing was one of the drivers for developing "hot rods" and a lot of these VWs wasted lots of flattie powered fords I am at a loss how some folks can consider cars like this one to be anything but a rod."



It's easy to make a declaration like this...how about some pictures to back it up? In what classes were the VWs put up against flathead Fords? Keep in mind that we are talking 50s and EARLY 60s. Not EMPI era. POST PICTURES!



*******"If indeed this place is purely for "Ol Skool" why is it acceptable to use late model parts in some of the more "strenuous" members cars."



It's NOT purely for "Ol Skool"!!!!! It's for TRADITIONAL RODS and CUSTOMS. Using a late model part that can be integrated into a TRADITIONAL ROD or CUSTOM without being noticed (like in a safety feature) is not the same as using a body. If you say that a VW in the style of the one that started this thread is traditional, post pictures from the 50s and EARLY 60s to back it up. Post pictures of YOUR VW that you had back then.


*******"Personally I have a calender and can see its 2006."


Yes it is. That has nothing to do with anything.



*******"Whether owned by a 17 year old or a 77 year old something that is chopped and worked like this is a rod, but then thats just my opinion."



So, a '62 Impala that is chopped and worked like this is a rod? No fenders...wire wheels..






Mutt

 

Just a dozen red roses!

 

i am not bothered what you guys say really!its your opinions!but when the hell have i said this is a tradiontal hot rod,NEVER!its a volksrod,no one has ever called them hot rods its just you guys think where copying you!thats bollocks,its our own style!

and i dont think some of you guys realise what its like in the uk to build a fully trad rod especially at a young age.

anyway its you opinions, i like it,im gunna drive the fuck ou of it.so it doesnt matter.

and thanks to the guys that stuck up for it.

 

its cool.... its different.

 

I am personally happy that you are only 16 and have a car project, believe me I think that is great. I think the problem most have with your car on this board is that it doesn't belong here. It doesn't make it a bad car, but is certainly can't be passed as a traditional rod or custom by any stretch of the imagination.

Its not a "I support your vw" issue at all. Even though your vw had been chopped and features a hot rod inspired look, it in no way is a traditional hot rod. And thats why we(or at least I) love the Hamb. It is a place for traditional rod & customs, and, sorry, a VW is not that.

And I am the furthest thing from a VW hater-My first car, and first car I built, was a 68 cal-look, with a 1915 and dual webers. Built it with my pops, drove it every day thru high school. Hurt alot of V8 owners feelings.

I loved the car, it taught me a ton. But it just doesn't belong here, that is the issue imo. That being said, best of luck with your project. Even though I am sure that you know about this, here is a link to a Volkrod forum:
http://volksrods.com
Lots of similar projects to yours. You should by all means stay around the Hamb. Tons of great builders and experience here that you can learn from. Good luck on the car

Dan

 

Wow...you need a hobby.

 

It's customizing an old car using the methods that street rodders and customizers have used for decades. Since bugs were around then, they COULD have been done that way then, even if not many people even considered it. This type of build only fits on VW boards due to motive power, but traditional Bug guys can be as closed minded as traditional rodders. In fact, both groups seem to have members who make it a point of trying to be hateful and closed minded at times. Don't let it get you down, build what you want, and if 90% of what you're doing is from the tradtional rod school, as far as stance, build methods, etc, then use the resources here.

 

Is this the way to prove how much better a person you are? Did our parents teach us this sort of behavior? 'Cause that's just pathetically childish.

You got some real issues, my friend.

 

hell yeah. i dig it. that motor is purdy!! i dig them VW rods and even more than that i like pissin off the people who don't like em ....

 

I like VWs that are built right, and feel no need to closet my feelings there. It's been a long while, but i've had a couple-- a '64 street race DKP (Der Kleiner Panzer's-- original "cal look" club from back in the day) styled bug and a '64 Notchback. My bug ran low 12's on the strip (82x90.5 w/ okrassa crank, carillo rods, fumio fukai heads, fk89 cam, 48 ida's,) hauled ass on the street everyday and was great fun. Just like you, VWs were the first cars I got into (I rebelled against my family, who were all traditional hot rod / custom guys, lol... and look where i ended up.)

That said, do not ruin your VW by trying to turn it into what it's not. I really wouldnt try to turn that thing into a traditional custom / hot rod-- because it can never be one. Be proud of the VW roots, and built it into an original cal look or something that fits. The chop on the car is beautiful- so go with that as a great base. Here's a couple things i'd recommend:

1) Shiny paint is a must.
2) Go for some old style rims like BRM
3) Lose the cheap chrome, etc on the motor
4) Overall, spend time to look up old DKP cars and learn the style....

http://www.dkpcarclub.com/

Don't try to impress HAMBrs by trying to turn this car into a traditional american custom or hot rod. Be proud of what it is and shape it accordingly.

HAMB style will corrupt your build. That said, when you're thinking of your VW-- you're definately in the wrong spot.

Good luck with it. Email me at notebooms at yahoo.com to keep in touch with pics, questions, etc. I'm into it...

-scott noteboom