Here's a condensed version of my project.
What I started with...



Added some bracing...





Got some seats, pedals, etc. ...




Then got a 1980 Vanagon tranny and 1996 Suby motor!


I had to cut out the "roof section" because there wasn't enough head room, I'll post new pics when it's fixed.
I'm a long way from getting it done, if anybody has suggestions, post 'em up! Thanks- Shane

phew glad you got rid of the car tranny.. any ideas on how ur going to do the linkage for the vanagon tranny yet? can you get a n ose cone off of a regular 6 rib and make it work? By the way the frame looks awesome keep up the good work!!

I would get the beam twisted up and the stops cut off while it's still easy to get to. Also need to upgrade that 70's looking car on the right....Just kidding...Good work!

The front beam is "laid back" about 6 or 7* already, or did you mean install adjusters? I was gonna cut the stops and make my own to free up a little travel but I didn't, maybe later. Right now I'm in "get it on it's wheels mode". You'all got a favorite R&P you could suggest?

I just installed an Empi econo rack and corrected my bumpsteer but lacks turning radius. I sorta wish I paid the extra for a Saco Rack. I could shorten the steering knuckles to fix turning radius if I could find the right tapered reamer. Good luck.

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If your clutch ain't slippin,, you probably got it adjusted right!!!!!

[quote='Firebug']I just installed an Empi econo rack and corrected my bumpsteer but lacks turning radius. I sorta wish I paid the extra for a Saco Rack. I could shorten the steering knuckles to fix turning radius if I could find the right tapered reamer. Good luck. [/quote]You can take the adjusters out of the bottom of your rack and clearance your stops with a grinder to give you more radius.MIKE

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So the Saco rack has more "steering" than the Empi?

I did that already for about a quarter more turn. I think my problem is in some of my homemade front end parts. My steering knuckle is a smidge longer than most.. Thanks for trying. I am not totally sure about the Saco having more radius but I saw one on another buggy and he had more radius. Maybe someone else knows.

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If your clutch ain't slippin,, you probably got it adjusted right!!!!!

I'm just curious, I only have one shot at this and I want to buy the right part the first time.

BTW Winfredvw, I like your engine. If you hit any snags hooking it up let me know. I did that conversion already. I like the ej22 just fine. Not as strong as the hopped up vw's but very reliable. No jets to fuss with. Don't get hot. Just don't do like me and run a poor air filter. I had to get another engine recently. Oh and it eats 3 ribs but the 456 needs some customizing.

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If your clutch ain't slippin,, you probably got it adjusted right!!!!!

I've already hit a snag, but it's OK, if you don't mind me asking stupid questions, then Ill fire away later. I could use the help! Thanks!!

I really like that keg you have in the background.Where are you going to mount it? I've been wanting one on my rail for years and still don't have one.MIKE

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I will help as much as I can. Also Madmike is very knowlidgable on the Subaru engine. Just PM me any time .

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If your clutch ain't slippin,, you probably got it adjusted right!!!!!

I want the Cordoba!!

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[quote='m.ralston']I really like that keg you have in the background.Where are you going to mount it? I've been wanting one on my rail for years and still don't have one.MIKE[/quote]
i have about 4 old school round kegs in my barn if your intrested.
they have some sentimental value because i saved them from my wedding about 12 years ago. been divorced around 7 years, got rid of the wench and kept the empty kegs. i'll miss the kegs but i'll feel good knowing they were used on a bugg

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**********"The problem is not the availability of guns, it is the availability of morons."
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[quote='plumberbill'][quote='m.ralston']I really like that keg you have in the background.Where are you going to mount it? I've been wanting one on my rail for years and still don't have one.MIKE[/quote]
i have about 4 old school round kegs in my barn if your intrested.
they have some sentimental value because i saved them from my wedding about 12 years ago. been divorced around 7 years, got rid of the wench and kept the empty kegs. i'll miss the kegs but i'll feel goo

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If it's gettin warm, you're not drinkin it fast enough.

[/quote]I just need a way to keep the beer cold.MIKE[/quote]

You can build that Jet engine beer cooler that is on You Tube and put in in your rail. Have the Jet and a cooler also what a way to go. Just can't have anyone following you.

The Wild Kids

[quote='m.ralston'][quote='plumberbill'][quote='m.ralston']I really like that keg you have in the background.Where are you going to mount it? I've been wanting one on my rail for years and still don't have one.MIKE[/quote]
i have about 4 old school round kegs in my barn if your intrested.
they have some sentimental value because i saved them from my wedding about 12 years ago. been divorced around 7 years, got rid of the wench and kept the empty kegs. i'll

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**********"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity."
- Sigmund Freud **********
**********"The problem is not the availability of guns, it is the availability of morons."
- Antonio Meloni **********

Here's what's new...



I had to make my own tranny mounts, I had a hard time getting enough clearance for the axles. I ended up putting both washers at the "pivot point" of the trailing arm on the inside, pushing the arms all the way forward, removing the washers between the c/v and axle shoulder, and moving the trans forward about 1/2". (phew) I'm using stock bus stuff, axles and c/vs.

Pics of the tranny mounts... ('80 aircooled vanagon tranny)

Here's a pic of the roof cage, still workin on it...

I like the convertible look.

Don't be silly, that's so my ejection seats will work!

I noticed that you are using Turboblus side shift linkage kit. It is my understanding that it will only work with a 1984 and later vanagon trans w/ the shift rod in the side of the case.

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Water cooled Dry Sumped Subaru Powered Turbo Charged Fuel Injected 2500CC Tank. Oh Rah! He who dies with the most Toys not only wins, He also wears them out!

[quote='Odyknuck']I noticed that you are using Turboblus side shift linkage kit. It is my understanding that it will only work with a 1984 and later vanagon trans w/ the shift rod in the side of the case.[/quote]

He's figured out how to adapt it to the earlier vanagon.
If it works OK (I'm sure it will) we have another source of trannies to use.........

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