Der Beetle Bus XL-Pressing Forward-01/05

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Re: Der Beetle Bus XL-80% Anyways-OOB Version Completed

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Hopefully 2017 will be so much better year !

Great OOB build, looking forward to next posts of the modded one! :-)

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Re: Der Beetle Bus XL-80% Anyways-OOB Version Completed

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What a finish! Great job!
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Re: Der Beetle Bus XL-OOB Version Completed

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Thanks for following along and commenting Kari and Tom!
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Re: Der Beetle Bus XL-OOB Version Completed

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There is something missing, Joe. Let's see
1. big tires...got those.
2 big mill... got that
3 really short wheel base...Bingo, have that.
4. Long @$$ wheelie bars... Hmmmmmmm :hmm:
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Re: Der Beetle Bus XL-OOB Version Completed

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Honestly I was going to install them but these wouldn't have looked so good so I opted not to install them vs. going too far from the OOB them. I already kinda busted that rule but didn't want to push it any further.

Thanks for the good word Paul.
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Re: Der Beetle Bus XL-OOB Version Completed

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Oh man, that thing is a SCREAM! LOL! What a magnificently sensational little model! I love it! Man, I can't wait to see the modded one get finished.

Here's hoping 2017 sees you and your wife in full health and prosperity. I hope to see many more incredible models from your workbench.
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Re: Der Beetle Bus XL-OOB Version Completed

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Thanks Mark! Believe me, I'm going to be going super slow on the modded bus. I definitely don't want to screw that one up!
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Re: Der Beetle Bus XL-OOB Version Completed

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mustang1989 wrote:Thanks Mark! Believe me, I'm going to be going super slow on the modded bus. I definitely don't want to screw that one up!
I don't blame you. I've been doing the same thing with my last five vehicles. Gotta make them look good!

Rock on my friend!
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Re: Der Beetle Bus XL-OOB Version Completed

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LOL! Patience is key with stuff like this alright.

Moving ahead with gathering parts for the engine and trying to figure out a suitable seating arrangement. Still working on the seating but have gathered some of the parts I'll need for the engine / turbo lubrication and fuel delivery.

Most of what I'll need is here but still have some other items in bound.
Fuel/ Oil lines and fittings:

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a little closer look at the 90 degree anodized fittings :

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and the straight anodized fittings:

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Re: Der Beetle Bus XL-Pressing Forward-01/05

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Those are some sweet looking fittings!
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