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1968 Volksrod VW Beetle

October 9, 2014 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1968 Volksrod VW Beetle owned by Chad Fish

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Issue
October 2014
Owner
Chad Fish
Ride
Hell Tiki aka Tiki Bob
(0 Volkswagen VW Beetle)
Meaning Behind the Name
Tiki Themed and something straight out of HELL, Tiki Bob is because I have two younger boys and that is what they named it
Photographer
Jason Carroll w/Square1Photgraphy

Ride Details

Original Cost
$1800 in 1968
Build Cost
Way Over budget
What was the inspiration?
Considering the Volkswagen Beetle holds the record of being the most produced car (Over 21 Million), and some would even say, the most recognizable car....Take that image and change it so drastically that people will often say, "That is Cool...What the hell is it?"
How long did it take you to build?
Started in 2005 and is still being "toyed" with.
How long have you been building?
I got into VW's out of college in 1993
Club Affiliations
B-Town V-dub Club (My Home town), Member of Circle City Volkswagen Club (CCVW), and affiliated with Southern Indiana Volks Force (SIVF), City of First VW (COFVW)
Vehicle history
I'm the second owner of this custom built Volksrod, Hell Tiki was built in Louisville Kentucky.
Thanks to
Sons Jackson and Jameson Fish , and My better Half Monica for giving me the time to enjoy my habit/sickness. Thank you Mr.Whitaker for selling me this one of a kind Volksrod. You and your grandson done a fine job and I appreciate you passing along the passion.
Previous Rides
much to many Air-cooled VW's to list. Currently Own this Volksrod, a 1971 Standard Beetle, 1978 Westfalia bus, and a 1971 Fiberglass body "Dune Buggy" I built with my then 4 year old now 10 son Jackson.

Engine Details

Make
Volkswagen 0
Cylinders
4
Displacement
1776cc
Engine Mods
Larger Jugs and Pistons, Single 44Weber, Mild cam, electronic ignition, Forward ran straight exhaust that exit in front of the rear tires.
Chrome or polish
Black and Red Powder coat and some Billet Aluminum.

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
High Pressure Stage 2 Kennedy Pressure plate, Stock Clutch.
Axle
VW Sedan Trans-axle
Gears
4:12 Ring and Pinion
Builder Shop
Brian's Off-Road in Martinsville, IN

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame
Rear torsion has been raised 6 inches. Front end has been stretched out for a true 1936 Ford Straight axle that has been drilled.
Frame Builder
Mike Kapfhammer From Louisville Ky.
Drop or lift inches
Body was dropped 6 inches
Front Shocks
Chrome Shorties
Rear Shocks
Coil over Shocks
Spindles
Ford front Spindles
Springs
Modified small trailer leaf spring on the front, VW Torsion bar suspension in the rear

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
spindle mount HallCraft 80 spoke wire wheel (red Powder coat)
Rear Wheel Type
1953 Buick Skylark 40 spoke wire wheel (red Powder coat) 5 on 5
Front Wheel Size
16" x 3"
Rear Wheel Size
15" x 6.5"
Front Tire Size
3.25 - 16 Double White walls Firestone for a Honda Dream Motorcycle
Rear Tire Size
235-75-R15 w/3" Wide Whitewalls

Paint Details

Color
Satin Black
Graphics Description
Airbrushed Hell Tiki heads and Pinstriped
Graphics By
Airbrushed by "Mutant" From Louisville

Body Details

Hood
Custom Louvered Hood.
Bumpers
Removed
Body Mods
Shaved of all chrome, hood and door handles. "Bonneville Chop" 3 inches removed in the front and slanted forward. Recessed 1990 Cadillac Rear tail lights, 1955 VW Dash, After market "Rag Top", Custom Rear Split widow to resemble Eyes, Fenders removed and filled in. Bobbed rear end and deleted Rear air vent under window. Custom louvered early model Beetle hood, 70's Honda turn signals in front. 7" Headlight buckets up front, Custom extended front end with a spread ford wishbone and drilled 36 ford straight axle under a modified leaf spring from a Small trailer. Bamboo on lower portion of body sides where running boards would have been placed.
Body Mods by
Mike Kapfhammer from Louisville

Interior Details

Dashboard
1955 VW Dash, with Flame airbrushing.
Gauges
Stock 50's VW Speedometer
Steering Wheel
1952 Boat Steering Wheel
Shifter
Raised VW Bus shifter with a wooden Beer Tap from a old Tiki bar
Seats
red cloth low back bucket seats in the front.
Tint Percent
20% Red tinted Rear glass and side windows
Trunk or Bed
Custom Sheet Metal And Powder coated black. Sand-rail type spun aluminum gas tank up front under the hood.
Upholstery Description
No Frills,Only the necessities are needed! Removed all carpet and replaced with Bamboo blinds, Tiki Torches in the rear. Red Tinted Glass in the rear. Wooded Windshield surround. Bamboo under dash shelf.

1968 Volksrod VW Beetle owned by Chad Fish

1968 Volksrod VW Beetle “Hell Tiki aka Tiki Bob” owned by Chad Fish

 

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Filed Under: Features, October 2014 Tagged With: custom, Feature, volksrod, Volkswagen, VW


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