1970 Volkswagen Beetle owned by Don Vollmer

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Issue

September 2018

Owner

Don Vollmer

Photographer

Chris Gosda

Ride Details

Original Cost

What was the inspiration?

We decided to do a patina build with this one and kept is as stock as possible. This was a one owner car when I found it. The old man had it buried in his backyard with another one and we paid him $1 a piece for them. this one was pretty solid, so we got it running, added air ride and did a few other small things.

How long did it take you to build?

here and there over about 2 years

How long have you been building?

40 years or so.

Club Affiliations

I am a member of Negative Camber, but these cars have not been stickered.

Your future plans?

Who knows, we are constantly building something new.

Vehicle history

This was a one owner car when I picked it up. In fact, I still have the original small title for it. It had been sitting for over 20 years in an older gentleman's back yard with another beetle. We bought them both for $1 a piece and built them both.

Thanks to

Thanks to my partner Chris Schneider.

Engine Details

Make

VW 1970

Cylinders

Displacement

1600cc

Engine Mods

Original engine was just given a tune up and fluid change. Rusted exhaust was replaced with an Empi unit. No other changes. Runs great.

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel

stock

Torque Converter

stock

Transfer Case

stock

Axle

stock

Gears

stock

Builder Shop

Don Vollmer Chris Schneider

Chassis Details

Chassis

Chassis was completely undercoated with a rubberized coating. Rear air ride kit from Dubonair Suspensions. Front is a 4" narrowed dual airbag beam from Fabshop 104. Front pan head was cut up 3" to allow front to lay out completely. Air management from Ridetech. All installed by Don Vollmer and Chris Schneider

Frame Builder

Don Vollmer Chris Schneider

Drop or lift inches

Full air ride suspension lays the pan on the ground.

Front Shocks

KYB

Rear Shocks

Doetschtech

Spindles

2" drop

Compressor Info

Ridetech

Valve Info

Ridetech

Airbag Info

Airlift Doninator 2500

Chrome, Paint, or Polish

Black Rubberized undercoated

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type

CIP SS Gunmetal finish

Rear Wheel Type

CIP SS Gunmetal finish

Front Wheel Size

15x7

Rear Wheel Size

15x7

Front Tire Size

Federal Fermoza 165/45/R15

Rear Tire Size

Federal Fermoza 195/50/R15

Paint Details

Color

Original Patina Green

Paint Type

Original

Graphics Description

Patina. Nature's own custom graphic. Original paint has been buffed to bring back the shine.

Painted By

Volkswagen

Graphics By

Mother Nature

Body Details

Channeled

stock

Body Drop

stock

Hood

stock

Bumpers

Stock bumpers dropped 3"

Addon Accessories

Custom made Jim Dandy style luggage rack

Interior Details

Seats

Empi lowback fronts and Empi skins to match in rear

Upholstery Description

New Empi lowback buckets in the front and new seat skins in the rear to match. Rear package tray by TMI. All done in black. New carpet from MidAmerica Motorworks

Upholstery By

Don Vollmer Chris Schneider