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Title: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: lowboy on December 04, 2013, 07:38:16 PM
Started the rebuild of the Boog Bug's interior and 4 linking the rearend  :o
debating if i should modify the ranger frame or build a new frame from tranny mount back? Gonna pull the body either way
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: hotwheels on December 05, 2013, 07:20:25 AM
If your frame is already set up for the bug, i would keep it and just do your modifications.....
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: bigj on December 05, 2013, 09:36:05 AM
Good luck every time I think I'm going to make a few changes I get out of control.
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: miraclepieco on December 05, 2013, 10:01:52 PM
I hate to see her torn down. I remember the original build.

The only change I'd make would be a killer V8 with massive horsepower. That would really give the Boog Bug (and you) new excitement!
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: Greybeards Customs on December 06, 2013, 04:35:35 AM
agreed on the horsepower !
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: lowboy on December 06, 2013, 09:37:17 AM
The guy i'm trying to get the big block from is sitting on the fence about selling it if it wasn't priced so well i move on he's set a price then backed out then when i didn't have the cash in hand he said yes then no ect
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: obama on December 06, 2013, 09:54:46 AM
Holidays are almost here, he may want the money.
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: lowboy on December 26, 2013, 08:02:12 PM
got the frame modified and found 2 different seats i had around here Got the Eddie Bauer bucket in the photo
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: hotwheels on December 27, 2013, 08:02:53 AM
Nice work......
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: oldskool49 on December 31, 2013, 02:55:01 PM
The Eddie bucket look's to be the most comfort. You going to make them heated and such  ?  ???
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: lowboy on January 01, 2014, 06:23:02 PM
Got the body raised and all the "stuff" removed from the area around where the four link parts will be also worked on Joshs model A
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: lowboy on January 09, 2014, 05:34:38 PM
quick couple of photos of rear replacement parts i made for the watts rearend
and my helper
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: bigj on January 09, 2014, 06:10:16 PM
Your helper looks like he needs a bench seat to lay on and a hamburg.
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: obama on January 09, 2014, 09:03:58 PM
Agree, nice doggy bed, cheeseburger, and maybe a comfy pair of slippers to chew on.
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: hotwheels on January 11, 2014, 03:43:40 PM
Alright, love the shop helper.
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: lowboy on February 27, 2014, 06:45:35 PM
Qwik update Got the Watts done Don't think I posted it or not and working on the floor now Gas tank also Done It was a pain in the a$$ Thought i took pix but can't find them now :o
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: hotwheels on February 28, 2014, 07:14:29 AM
That is coming along nicely.........great job
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: lowboy on March 15, 2014, 08:16:48 PM
This is try 3 >:( Been working on the body kit got the rearend cut and fitted Got the hinges close when MsDee said it was suppertime  >:(  Guess its time to call it a nite (It's only 8:20 ;D )
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: hotwheels on March 16, 2014, 07:36:27 AM
That is looking really good. Sucks that it's becoming frustrating at times, but the end product is looking worth the work.
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: lowboy on March 29, 2014, 08:42:32 PM
productive day  ;D got the headlight bucket finished got the old nose off and the new one designed cut metal work done and started the bonding process with the fiberglass (I HATE FIBERGLASS WORK) The hood is 5ft 9 inches long :o
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: miraclepieco on March 30, 2014, 01:05:34 AM
OMG, that is viciously cool!
Title: Re: starting rebuild on Boog Bug
Post by: hotwheels on March 30, 2014, 04:06:23 PM
Damn, that hood is amazing, great work.........5' 9" long, wowza