jcbigpaw Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 This one started life as a Polar Lights "Herbie the Love Bug" snap kit. I've been working on it for the past five months in my spare time. Modifications are numerous and the end result was not quite what I first envisioned but I really like it. For build pics check out http://www.modelcars...topic=52052&hl= Hope you like the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctruk Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 looks like one fast bug. Real nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Very cool. I would like to have a real one like that but maybe with a chopped top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Pretty cool. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Cates Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 NICE! Love the look of it, great job! ...and it is still rocking a 6 volt generator, YEAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Very nice build I like it Thank You for sharing Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjunke Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 That is one awesome Bug! Very nice work. Really like the finish, the engine & the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 VERY COOL "BUG"! And "NOS" no less! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assa9 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dig Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Looks like that was a lot of fun to build. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Very cool bug! Herbie would be proud! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 "KQQL"...bug... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badluck 13 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Sweet Dubb!!,and glad ya left the Lil' Air Sucker in it.....love it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronr Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) Cool Build!!!! What kit did the engine come from? Edited May 28, 2012 by ronr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 SSSssssweeeeet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey1938 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Bad to the Bone! Awesome Hot Rod !! mickey1938 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-Machine Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Good looking VeeDub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbigpaw Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 Cool Build!!!! What kit did the engine come from? Thanks for all the praise. The engine is from the Polar Lights kit. I had to shave the doghouse then scratch build the intakes and coil. Four barrel carbs, oil filter and air filters were from the parts box then modified. Mufflers came off a 39 Chevy then I built the pipes to connect them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 The Love Bug on gas? Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 punch bug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 The stretched wheelbase is an interesting idea. Cool little bug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathskull59 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 looks like herbe got restored and sooped up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbigpaw Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 For anyone that really digs these cars check out volksrods.com for some pics of the real thing. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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