1969 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic

Chop Top w/sunroof

Chevy 383 Stroker V8

Upon Request

Clear

DISCLAIMER: I just want to be entirely clear. I am selling this car but along with it comes a change in lifestyle. I know how weird that may sound to those of you how don’t yet understand but an automobile like this will positively change your life. People will want it, want to drive it and want to ride in it. Chicks will notice you and if you’re not careful the cops will too. It is unique. You will not find another like it any time soon and because of that you will spend your entire day at every car show talking about its intricacies until your voice fades. It’s true. Bid to win and see for yourself…. Anyway, onto the car. This thing started life as a 1969 VW Beetle; designed in Germany, produced in Mexico and perfected in the USA. I built if for myself; I’m about 6’1 and 200 pounds. There is plenty of room to adjust for a smaller driver but not a lot for a taller driver. The seats are 18” wide and there is room to go a little wider if necessary. The chassis is completely one off, entirely tube and perfectly rigid. The roll cage would most likely protect you in a roll over but was not designed for that purpose. The wheel base is right at 105.” Weight distribution is right at 52/48 with me sitting in it. All four wheels and tires are 295/50-15 on 10” wheels. The front axle line has been stretched out (from factory VW) about 8” and the rear about 2.” The car rides on 2600 pound bags in the rear and 2500’s in the front. Newer shocks all around. A single Viair compressor fills a 1.5 gallon tank which is enough air to get you to ride height without running the compressor. It weighs 2216 lb soaking wet and full of fuel. 2” drop mustang II spindles and power rack were used in the front along with custom built A-arms for a track width of 73.5.” A custom sway bar was fabricated for the front. The rear axle is a GM 10 bolt held in place by a triangulated 4 link. rear track width matches the front. When aired out the whole car is only 44.5” tall. The engine is an aluminum headed and studded Chevrolet 383. 10.5 to 1 forged pistons and forged 6” rods. Roller rockers are 1.6 ratio and the Comp Bad Mother Thumper cam sounds awesome. Gear drive timing set (quiet). Holley double pumper 750 sits on top of a high rise intake. A very conservative estimate is about 420hp. Dirt track style 2” primary headers have been modified to work in the limited space. A removable exhaust system tones things down a bit for street driving. It comes off with 8 bolts and will make you neighbors very happy ;) The radiator is located in the back and blown by a single 16” electric fan. The cooling system holds about 6 gallons of fluid and it never runs hot. The car will sit at about 120 degrees all day in Florida summer traffic. Jack Daniels coolant reservoir. A built 700R4 with a 2800 stall and Locar shifter put you into gear. 16 gallon beer keg fuel tank with electric pump and dual filters provides plenty of range. Cobra fuel cap on the roof. Four wheel disk brakes are activated via a Wilwood pedal assembly and Wilwood proportioning valve. Twin Kirkey racing seats and RJS 5 point harnesses keep you and your passenger where you’re supposed to be. The steering wheel is a piece of art that uses three connecting rods from a BOSS 302 (sorry ford guys) and the forward pinion gear from a mercury out drive. The top has been chopped about 4.5” all around. The windshield opening is 11” tall and I look directly out the center of it when seated. The car retains its factory sunroof which was a very rare option back then I’m told. I haven’t put any glass in the car other than the windshield which is Lexan. There are so many details all over this thing that I’m forgetting, you really need to see it to appreciate how unique it is. The car is typically called a rat rod and it definitely has the look but it was designed to be a bit more of a street legal race car. It drives like a way over powered go kart. It is entirely safe in every way, shape and form and I would drive it anywhere as long as there is no rain in the forecast. There are a few pictures included that show the car in various stages of assembly. You may notice in one of the shots that the brake lines are not plumbed or the drive shaft is not installed, etc. This car is 100% ready to roll and complete. It can be driven away and it is finished. The incomplete pictures are from different stages of mock up. A build thread is available at pro-touring dot com. Search for "beetle rod AFTERMATH" If you would like to see anymore photos of any part of the car please ask and I will do the best that I can to get them to you.Again, If you would like additional pictures please do not hesitate to ask. I'll take new pictures of anything you ask for. Serious bidders can reach me by phone at 850-603-0722. Thanks again and happy bidding. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE On Oct-28-13 at 12:01:31 PDT, seller added the following information:Suspension and Engine Run Video http://youtu.be/VAyjE16K4_sOn Oct-29-13 at 11:34:11 PDT, seller added the following information:Driver side video of suspension http://youtu.be/LcrXX8z80JkOn Oct-31-13 at 08:53:20 PDT, seller added the following information:Detailed walk around video: http://youtu.be/UG2TQoSts9c