Issue
September 2020
Owner
David Carr
Ride
Gretchen
(1958 Vw Euro beetle)
(1958 Vw Euro beetle)
Meaning Behind the Name
My wife and daughter named her
Photographer
Chris Gosda
Ride Details
What was the inspiration?
Car started out as a driver. Went to the shop for some minor upgrades and before I knew it we went crazy!
How long did it take you to build?
2 years
Your future plans?
Keep on playing with Vw’s
Vehicle history
Car is a 1958 euro ragtop. I bought the car from Brandon at B&R Kustoms. Car came from North Carolina.
Thanks to
Brandon Williams @ B&R Kustoms for building the car
U.S Creations for doing an awesome job on the interior
Tom Ryan for finishing up all the loose ends and keeping the car running on a daily basis
Previous Rides
87 Mazda B2000
95 civic
75 Vw bay bus
Engine Details
Make
Vw 64
Cylinders
4
Displacement
1385
Engine Mods
Stroked 40 hp
Engine Add Ons
40hp Judson supercharger
Chrome or polish
Atlantic coast plating
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
Lightweight flywheel
Axle
Transaxle
Builder Shop
Rush bottom garage
Chassis Details
Chassis
1958
Mods to Frame
Pan off restoration
Front Shocks
Ride tech shock waves
Rear Shocks
Bags
Spindles
2in dropped spindles
Compressor Info
380 viair
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Us mags
Rear Wheel Type
Us mags
Front Wheel Size
18x7
Rear Wheel Size
18x9.5
Paint Details
Color
Cream soda
Paint Type
Ppg
Painted By
Brandon williams
Graphics By
Body Details
Bumpers
Copper plated
Body Mods
Front and rear safari glass/ Aussie trim
Body Mods by
Brandon williams
Interior Details
Gauges
Classic instruments
Steering Wheel
Banjo steering wheel
Head Unit
Retrosound
Shifter
Cool rude customs
Upholstery Description
Full custom leather interior
Upholstery By
U.S Creations
1958 VW Euro Beetle
Owned by: David Carr
Photos by: Chris Gosda
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