This
page shows a pictorial step-by-step on how to build a Street legal buggy
from scratch. Click the photos to enlarge and see a more detailed description....But
before any of the below steps can be taken, you have to know how to Strip
down a Volkswagon...Check it out by clicking the appropriate button on
the left.
1.
- Start With a Bug...Not a Superbeetle
2.
- Buy A Body
3.
- Cut the frame.
4.
- Square it and Re-Weld.
5.
- Replace the pans.
6.
- Check everything.
7.
- Clean & Paint.
8.
- Install new wheels too.
9.
- Fix the little stuff.
10.
- Clean and paint engine.
11.
- Re-Install engine.
12.
- Install new body.
13.
- Cut this only if for IRS rear-end.
14.
- Install gastank and the hood.
15.
- Decide on the lights.
16.
- Prepare for front signal lights.
17.
- Install front signal lights.
18.
- Prepare for rear signal lights.
19
- Install rear signal lights.
20.
- Build a simple Instrument panel.
21.
- Windshied frame is on
22.
- Roll it out and impress the neighbours.
23.
- Look what you made!
24.
- Starting to look really good.
25.
- New Steering wheel.
26.
- Ready for a bumper.
27.
- Build a simple rear bumper.
28.
- Rear bumper installed.
29.
- Build a simple front bumper.
30.
- Front bumper installed.
31.
- Another look at that great bumper.
32.
- Front view with bumper, roll-bar and glass.
33.
- You can bend a simple roll bar.
34.
- A rebuilt engine looks like it.
"Sounds
of Success" - 100Kb
35.
- Seatbelts and simple roll-bar attached to chassis.
36.
- This step shows the ground strap and new wiring.
37.
- The wiring is protected and covered by a metal plate.
38.
- Inexpensive marine gas cap.
39.
- New wiring is easy and looks good.
40.
- Build a Seat Frame.
41.
- You can build your own seats.
42.
- New seats installed.
43.
- A roll-bar made from used pipe.
44.
- See how all the angles compliment each other.
45.
Oooooh, New Headlights!
46.
- Looks Great!!
47.
- A custom car built from scratch and ready for the road.
