Ira Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) MOVIN' MORE FENDERS... I cut most of the rear fender off the body... Then I raised the top edge of the fender and glued it in place about .25 inches higher. This will give me more room for the BiG Rear Tires! Edited July 12, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 EXTENDING THE FENDERS... I cut some .25 inch wide plastic strip to fit and glued them to the front fenders... Then I cut 2 more .25 inch wide strips and glued them to the rear fenders... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 MAKIN' WIDE FENDERS!!! I cut 2 lengths of .25 strip plastic to fit the fenders. Then I bent the plastic, as round as I could, and glued one strip to each rear fender. Next I cut 2 lengths of 8th inch plastic strip for the front fenders and glued them in place... I also made New Wide Running Boards from strip plastic! Another View... We Have Fenders Now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 I'm liking it.....lots. Thanks Don! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM4342 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Dave Deal would be so proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 thats just Sick Ira!! very cool man.......you builds are always cool. keep `em comin! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar68 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Loving these wacky builds mate, beats me how you fly though these projects so quick, but I'm loving em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Great job with the Mud Bug. You sure do amazing work, as always. This looks like a Plastic Puzzle to me. But you're doing good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Freaking sweet! Thanks Denzil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Like this a lot. Can you tell me were the red VW in the back ground with the flared fenders can be found ? I'm looking to build a VW that I could realy use those fenders on. I'm learning a lot watching your build here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarana-X Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Neat! Here's a real life version similar to what your building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Bring them on, can't wait to see this Mud Bug come into its own. Thank you Dr.!!! More photos Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Ira, how many projects can you juggle at once? im lucky if i can keep two movin. keep it comin buddy, nice work bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Here we go again. Cool, Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 There oughta be a law!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 Your skills with these types of builds is incredible, Ira! Thanks for the kind words Art... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 This one's lookin' great , Ira!!!1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 (edited) MUD SPOILER!!! I applied Squadron Putty to Mud Bugs rough spots and sanded it smooth with 220 grade sandpaper. Next I cut a .5 inch strip of plastic the width of the rear fenders. Then I attached the strip to the rear fenders as shown. The New Rear Spoiler also serves as a BiG Mud Flap! ... Edited July 14, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 You and Grandpamcgurk are driving me goofy with these cools little builds, Ira. Keep on building, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 The fenders look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 The wonderful transformation continues. I think you are having way too much fun, as it should be. Thank You Dr.! Way too much Fun, sounds about right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Wow! Great start, Ira!! Thanks Tony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 This is great thinking outside the box, great imagination, did I i spell that right?..... Thanks Michael... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 The start of another great build I am sure. Do you buy your sheet plastic and putty by the ton ? : ) Thanks Ray! I buy a lot from Ebay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Dave Deal would be so proud. Thanks Kevin.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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