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Member ID: V8bug

Location: bufflao, New York

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1971 Volkswagen Beetle

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  • HP250
  • Weight2300 lbs

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Last updated: Jan 03, 2007

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Matt’s Volkswagen Beetle

  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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V8bug's 1971 Volkswagen Beetle


Frame was handbuilt. Front suspension is aftermarket mustang II with manual rack and pinion

V8bug's 1971 Volkswagen Beetle


Narrowed ford 9", with hand made four link. I have since changed the panhard bar to extend all the way to the other side.

V8bug's 1971 Volkswagen Beetle


side view of rear suspension

V8bug's 1971 Volkswagen Beetle


completed frame with motor and transmission in

V8bug's 1971 Volkswagen Beetle


10 point cage, ya never know

V8bug's 1971 Volkswagen Beetle


bodies on!

V8bug's 1971 Volkswagen Beetle


bodies on!!

V8bug's 1971 Volkswagen Beetle


I could not think of a better fuel tank. welded a sump on the bottom with dual 3/8" feeds, has a 2" filler neck and a 3/8" return on top, also stuffed full of fuel foam!!

V8bug's 1971 Volkswagen Beetle


Engine is a mild 283 sbc with tpi intake. Megasquirt II controls fuel and spark

V8bug's 1971 Volkswagen Beetle


getting closer, made some cutouts for air flow in the hood

V8bug's 1971 Volkswagen Beetle


rear end pic

V8bug's 1971 Volkswagen Beetle


theres the grill again

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: V8bug

Location: bufflao, New York