mushrat Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 QUOTE (RingsMaster @ Aug 31 2009, 04:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>mush what power is that engine making and how much does the thing weigh, im a huge car guy and really like this little thing now i want to know everything about it lol, such a suspension rubber engine components lol stock block or is it modified?Um..lesse..It's a 1600 cc vw bug block. Im assuming its pretty stock. I dont know what it weighs but not much really, 4 speed bug trans, and with the brand new clutch and all its pretty fun for the driving around the block ive been doing. Got it insured again today. Tomorrow i will get it registered and inspected.Its a hoot on I-40 doing about 70 before it died, i suspect it'll be even more fun now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 QUOTE (chromecarz00 @ Aug 31 2009, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Cant freaking wait, how much did it end up costing if you dont mind me asking?heh, its probably not done yet. but ive spent 2400 to buy it, 1400 immediately in the shop, and then nickled and dimed to death since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 QUOTE (mushrat @ Aug 31 2009, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (RingsMaster @ Aug 31 2009, 04:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>mush what power is that engine making and how much does the thing weigh, im a huge car guy and really like this little thing now i want to know everything about it lol, such a suspension rubber engine components lol stock block or is it modified?Um..lesse..It's a 1600 cc vw bug block. Im assuming its pretty stock. I dont know what it weighs but not much really, 4 speed bug trans, and with the brand new clutch and all its pretty fun for the driving around the block ive been doing. Got it insured again today. Tomorrow i will get it registered and inspected.Its a hoot on I-40 doing about 70 before it died, i suspect it'll be even more fun now. mush, if you dont mind whats something like that cost to insure? and did you have to get some kind of approval from your city's town hall or some special license? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisonpyh Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 That thing looks incredible! Sure you had a great time working on that, the dog really completes the ride, who needs a hot girl when you have a dog with sunglasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 QUOTE (Sisonpyh @ Aug 31 2009, 11:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>That thing looks incredible! Sure you had a great time working on that, the dog really completes the ride, who needs a hot girl when you have a dog with sunglassesYa, Copper be looking for Bitches.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 QUOTE (NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD @ Aug 31 2009, 08:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (mushrat @ Aug 31 2009, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (RingsMaster @ Aug 31 2009, 04:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>mush what power is that engine making and how much does the thing weigh, im a huge car guy and really like this little thing now i want to know everything about it lol, such a suspension rubber engine components lol stock block or is it modified?Um..lesse..It's a 1600 cc vw bug block. Im assuming its pretty stock. I dont know what it weighs but not much really, 4 speed bug trans, and with the brand new clutch and all its pretty fun for the driving around the block ive been doing. Got it insured again today. Tomorrow i will get it registered and inspected.Its a hoot on I-40 doing about 70 before it died, i suspect it'll be even more fun now. mush, if you dont mind whats something like that cost to insure? and did you have to get some kind of approval from your city's town hall or some special license?I have state minimum Liability, about $200 every 6 months. Its got a Custom title but other than that it just needs a regular safety inspection, tags, annd the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 ok..drove it to work. i'll get video this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 we wana see some pop wheelies..lol and some shout outs..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingsMaster Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 things is sweet ever think about taking her to s drag strip and seein what she puts down. she looks like a load of fun to drive, you got one sweeet ride there mush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 so the clutch needs adjusting, im shaking the whole damn buggy if im not careful starting at lights. More power than it has grip for.lets see if this video from my blackberry is any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWHnOmeYooY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 QUOTE (RingsMaster @ Sep 2 2009, 02:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>things is sweet ever think about taking her to s drag strip and seein what she puts down. she looks like a load of fun to drive, you got one sweeet ride there mushNot in its present condition. It need a lot of structural work among other things. More of a fun little toy than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 lol this shit looks real fun..make you wana take the long way to go to work and home..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 QUOTE (NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD @ Sep 2 2009, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>lol this shit looks real fun..make you wana take the long way to go to work and home..lolya, I-40 at night in the thing is a blast..scary as hell too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMc_VlOK1ucLonger video, better camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 you can charge people for rides on that thing..lol although it got too close for comfort near the semi...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 will keep her in gas thats for sure...Ya, trucks are a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromecarz00 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Wowsers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 its dead! fucking thing keeps melting the wire fromt he ignition switch to the coil. going to replace every thing tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 awe man that sucks...any modifications you can do to prevent this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 rolling it off a cliff?No, anyways, i think i got it now. It appears a wire may have vibrated loose from the coil to part of the Carb and may have been grounding on the block. replaced all the wires that melted when i fixed the first wire with 10 gage wire and am hoping for the best.Now if it would stop rainign i can get a ride out to where it's parked and drive it home. *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 It's alive again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Had to replace a rear wheel bearing and a melted and bent axle shaft. [attachment=5973:bent shaft.jpg] [attachment=5974:523454_10150997830402486_1604756052_n.jpg] [attachment=5975:291883_10150428817485820_1136096496_n.jpg] [attachment=5976:316_35475505873_6657_n.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I bet you were having fun when that happened!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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