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freebeard · 05-03-2023, 05:01 AM

I think it all goes back to this one, I forget it's name. Note the rubber matting on bare seat springs. No plaid upholstery like the Cal Look.

i.pinimg.com/736x/5a/bf/01/5abf0118bf07ef179b2637f33ac30617--hotrods-volkswagen-beetles.jpg

The look uses Ford wire wheels, and instead of adapting them to the VW hub the whole suspension is carried over. This is because the VW beam can only be extended 8" until the steering gear box impact the frunk lid. The Ford axle like can be pushed further forward, and it's not as bulky.

aircooledcommunity.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/vw-bug-rat-rod-e1538603090750-864x467.jpg

Here's what an extended VW beam looks like under a Baja hood.

05-03-2023, 05:01 AM	#1431 (permalink)
freebeard Master EcoModder Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: northwest of normal Posts: 28,541 Thanks: 8,085 Thanked 8,878 Times in 7,327 Posts	I think it all goes back to this one, I forget it's name. Note the rubber matting on bare seat springs. No plaid upholstery like the Cal Look. i.pinimg.com/736x/5a/bf/01/5abf0118bf07ef179b2637f33ac30617--hotrods-volkswagen-beetles.jpg The look uses Ford wire wheels, and instead of adapting them to the VW hub the whole suspension is carried over. This is because the VW beam can only be extended 8" until the steering gear box impact the frunk lid. The Ford axle like can be pushed further forward, and it's not as bulky. aircooledcommunity.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/vw-bug-rat-rod-e1538603090750-864x467.jpg Here's what an extended VW beam looks like under a Baja hood. __________________ . .Without freedom of speech we wouldn't know who all the idiots are. -- anonymous poster ____________________ . .Three conspiracy theorists walk into a bar --You can't say that is a coincidence.