It’s a little known fact that Brazil, the country, was named after the precious dye extracted out of her native trees. Interest was minimal at first, but the discovery there of a type of wood containing a valuable red dye, know as brazil, was treasured by the Portugese who quickly exported boatloads of the expensive stuff to Portugal and the rest of Europe.
The Brazilian rainforest, essential to the worlds ecosystem, also provides an appropriate link to this Volkswagen Concept. Brazilwood extracts yield bright crimson and deep purple colors, the basis for this comfy 2door.
The Brazilia, a model Volkswagen sold locally is poised for a big comeback. The ugly duckling of the local VW scene, is a rare bird these days. The styling, different to say the least, was designed by Brazilian Marcio Piancastelli, a courageous effort, the front headlights do bear a slight resemblance to a rare air-cooled prototype, the SP1 and the rear ties very well with the design of the 1st generation Golf.
The pointed nose suggest a more nautical theme perfect for this interpretation. The Brazilian Woodie is the ideal alternative Boracay Surf Company car. Instead of an early T2 Split Panel, or a T3 Square, the Brazilia can be a very enjoyable VW to wood up.
Taking a few styling tricks from the SoCal surf scene, this VW Brazilia is measured and fit from the doors to the rear hatch with a dark red brazilian hardwood veneer. Once fitted, custom framing is masterfully done by a cabinet maker ensuring a smooth finish. A generous urethane stain protects the wood from typhoons and monsoons. A bright “Sunset Red” House of Color “Brilliance Series” urethane topcoat is sprayed on the hood and fenders, while a pearl white top and windshield posts adds a little class.
The door panels, twin Bucket seats and the stock rear seats are reupholstered in red vinyl with white piping, with a set of embroidered jusi seat covers are reserved for formal functions.
Styled as a woodie, the interior boasts more timber than your average daily driver. Wood-grip steering wheel, wood shift knob, wood console, wood speaker boxes. Ultra-durable Abaca Carpet is used throughout and a modest audio-video system provide just enough samba.
Porsche 2-liter rims dressed-up with orange-red accents, and with hi-performance radials brighten up the package and provides excellent grip on the slippery stuff.
An otherwise rebuilt IRS suspension, steering, brakes, transmission, and DP 1600 engine with a dual exhaust provide just enough power and economy for everyday use. Take care of her and she’ll run forever.
The 1937 and later Ford models were not readily accepted by the Street Rod community initially. Known as Fat Rods, the T-bucket, the Model A, and the venerable 32 or Deuce crowd shied away from these longer, wider, and heavier models.
A few visionaries saw the potential for a more comfortable, roomier alternative. Today the 37 to 40 Fords remain the most popular cars to rod up.
In the same light, the 1972 and later 1302 and 1303 Super Beetles never achieved the popularity of the “standard” Beetles in the United States. I suspect that the archaic smog restrictions of the 70s did not agree all too well with bugs.
It is a bit of a shame that these truly driveable VWs have had a bad rap at least with the California Look crowd. Not Cool enough.
Ah, but in Europe, things were a little different. Adored by true drivers, the McPherson strut front end simply allowed for high-speed maneuvers impossible with the torsion bar front end suspension of earlier VWs.
This particular FatBoy is based on one the last Euro-spec 74 1303 Volkswagen Convertibles. Thoroughly disassembled from top to bottom, the body shell was reinforced with racing strut braces. A parade of Porsche parts come next.
Porsche 911 Carrera Struts and yellow ceramic disk brakes tie the front end together. Reworked rear torsion bars, Porsche 944 control arms, and koni shocks lower the rear end. Polished Porsche 18-inch Cup Wheels with Fulda rubber fill-in the reworked fenders quite nicely.
The twin turbocharged 3-liter Type4 is kept quiet by custom built, and very Porsche-like stainless, dual-tipped exhausts. Dual CB Performance 52mm fuel injection system provide more than adequate fuel to the big 103mm pistons.
Custom fiberglass interior flows in organic shapes in lucious red. Lightweight and very durable, it hides the GPS and audio/video gear from prying eyes. Twin Recaros in red leather cradle the driver and lucky passenger.
A silver, almost pearl color scheme is well suited for rapid autobahn storming. It ties in very appropriately to true Porsche and Volkswagen colors. Besides, silver is Germanys racing color.
The strongest visual clue that this ride is special is its chopped convertible top. Painfully sliced and diced, the top began as a standard Karmann built folding frame. The main bows were cut 5 inches, leaving precious little headroom when the top is up. Careful measurements saw a lengthening of the pieces above each door. The side and quarter windows needed replacing with custom built units that fit nicely. German cloth in black goes very well with the body and Porsche rims.
FatBoy, a true German juggernaught. Built for high-speed motoring, it is sure to bring satisfying smiles to those who get a chance to drive him.
This particular FatBoy is based on one the last Euro-spec 74 1303 Volkswagen Convertibles. Thoroughly disassembled from top to bottom, the body shell was reinforced with racing strut braces. A parade of Porsche parts come next. The strongest visual clue that this ride is special is its chopped convertible top. Painfully sliced and diced, the top began as a standard Karmann built folding frame. The main bows were cut 5 inches, leaving precious little headroom when the top is up. Careful measurements saw the need to lengthen the pieces above each door. The side and quarter windows needed replacing with custom built units that fit quite nicely. German cloth in black goes very well with the body and phat Porsche rims. FatBoy, a true German Juggernaught. Built for high-speed motoring, it is sure to bring satisfying smiles to those who get a chance to drive him.
In the Dark Ages, The wolf was once found thriving in a small German village. This intelligent, social animal was respected by the townsfolk and a unique bond developed between man and beast, a carefully balanced co-existence. The wolf is a powerful animal with a broad head and deep but narrow chest. The young remain with a pack, whose members are friendly to each other but some, after maturity, leave the family group. Rarely do they accept interlopers. The wolf, though however powerful, was indeed no match for progress. In time, the wolf numbers decreased. A threat to settlers and farmers, wolves have been hunted down to almost extinction. But the towns folk, who owed a lot to the wolves, and as a sign of their respect, named the town , “Wolsfburg”.
Wolfsburg, Germany grew rapidly with the Industrial Revolution and has remained as the headquarters of Volkswagen to this day. While one would be hard pressed to still find wolves in this metropolis, one can still feel the affinity Volkswagen has with wolves.
This particular Black Wolf has been resurrected from decades old sleep. Stripped of his rusty fenders, and built on an otherwise solid body, the top is chopped by 5 inches. Chopping the roof of a VW Beetle is no picnic, but chopping a 1303 is a whole new ballgame. As soon as the body massaging is done, the whole thing was sprayed an experimental suede like, black urethane blend suited for the stealth fighter.
Nuespeed adjustable coilovers replace tired VW McPherson struts and the Brembo brake upgrades are decades more advanced. Porsche 944 Turbo trailing Arms with koni adjustable shocks and same Brembo brake upgrades round out the rear. A blueprinted Eurorace 3.0 liter Type4 engine, mated to a rare Berg 5-speed gearbox provide the juice.
Black Alcantara racing seats hug the driver, 3-point belts anchor him. Fiberglass dash combined with Dolphin gauges and custom fiberglass door panels quickly clean up the interior. A bluetooth connected HP PocketPC with hidden amps and speakers provide clean, powerful tunes.
Colorado Custom “Black Fang” rims, with Pirelli rubbers, 20 inches front, 22 inches rear add teeth to this beast that manage to leave massive skid marks while drifting. The stench of white smoke accompanied by the flat4 growl leave a lasting impression.
He feeds on many animals but his primary prey appears to be large fuel-avors, such as Hondas, Nissans, Mitsubishis, and Toyotas, that he catches by a stalk and a chase. He gorges when food is available, usually reducing the carcass to a bare shell and a few plastic pieces.
In its hunting, the Black Wolf performs an important natural function in controlling and weeding out those less fit for survival. Unfortunately, he may attack domesticated livestock, like Mercedes Benzes, BMWs, Audis, and Volvos, and has thus undergone persecution by man.
Sightings of this beast are rare occurances. He usually prefers to prowl the streets late at night. But once the moon is bright, The Black Wolf cannot resist to run.
In the Dark Ages, The wolf was once found thriving in a small German village. This intelligent, social animal was respected by the townsfolk and a unique bond developed between man and beast, a carefully balanced co-existence. The wolf is a powerful animal with a broad head and deep but narrow chest. The young remain with a pack, whose members are friendly to each other but some, after maturity, leave the family group. Rarely do they accept interlopers. The wolf, though however powerful, was indeed no match for progress. In time, the wolf numbers decreased. A threat to settlers and farmers, wolves have been hunted down to almost extinction. But the towns folk, who owed a lot to the wolves, and as a sign of their respect, named the town , “Wolsfburg”.
Wolfsburg, Germany grew rapidly with the Industrial Revolution and has remained as the headquarters of Volkswagen to this day. While one would be hard pressed to still find wolves in this metropolis, one can still feel the affinity Volkswagen has with wolves.
This particular Black Wolf has been resurrected from decades old sleep. Stripped of his rusty fenders, and built on an otherwise solid body, the top is chopped by 5 inches. Chopping the roof of a VW Beetle is no picnic, but chopping a 1303 is a whole new ballgame. As soon as the body massaging is done, the whole thing was sprayed an experimental suede like, black urethane blend suited for the stealth fighter.
Nuespeed adjustable coilovers replace tired VW McPherson struts and the Brembo brake upgrades are decades more advanced. Porsche 944 Turbo trailing Arms with koni adjustable shocks and same Brembo brake upgrades round out the rear. A blueprinted Eurorace 3.0 liter Type4 engine, mated to a rare Berg 5-speed gearbox provide the juice.
Black Alcantara racing seats hug the driver, 3-point belts anchor him. Fiberglass dash combined with Dolphin gauges and custom fiberglass door panels quickly clean up the interior. A bluetooth connected HP PocketPC with hidden amps and speakers provide clean, powerful tunes.
Colorado Custom “Black Fang” rims, with Pirelli rubbers, 20 inches front, 22 inches rear add teeth to this beast that manage to leave massive skid marks while drifting. The stench of white smoke accompanied by the flat4 growl leave a lasting impression.
He feeds on many animals but his primary prey appears to be large fuel-avors, such as Hondas, Nissans, Mitsubishis, and Toyotas, that he catches by a stalk and a chase. He gorges when food is available, usually reducing the carcass to a bare shell and a few plastic pieces.
In its hunting, the Black Wolf performs an important natural function in controlling and weeding out those less fit for survival. Unfortunately, he may attack domesticated livestock, like Mercedes Benzes, BMWs, Audis, and Volvos, and has thus undergone persecution by man.
Sightings of this beast are rare occurances. He usually prefers to prowl the streets late at night. But once the moon is bright, The Black Wolf cannot resist to run.
Continuing with fenderless 1303s, Here’s a deadly Super that features a chopped top (Almost impossible because of the curved windshield of the 1303) and add 20 inch front and 22 inch rear Colorado Customs “Black Fang” rims. True German-look Flat 4 motor and Brembo updates. Graft a sliding ragtop from Street Beat Customs and you have “The Black Wolf”
Start off with a clapped out 1303 or Super Beetle. Strip everything off leaving only the bare body shell. Chop off the roof leaving around 10 inches of windshield left. Strip decades old paint and bondo. Quickly repair the rusted portions especially in the rocker panels and the inner fenders making for a solid foundation to work with.
Design and construct side and quarter windows for minimalist protection not unexpected out of an open-top roadster. The Heb-style bustle is made out of fiberglass and helps make the rear end more aerodynamic. Also, the rear hood protects the all-aluminum radiator and plumbing. Radiator, you ask? Read on to find out more.
Design and build a space frame to graft a 6-cylinder and suspension taken from a 4th generation Volkswagen Golf VR6. mount the powerplant in a mid-engined configuration and update the shocks with Neuspeed adjustable coil-over suspension and add 13 inch Brembo brake upgrades to make stopping this beast effortless.
Appropriate induction tricks made to the V6 engine enables it to easily push past 200bhp. Combined with the lightweight body, the slightest pressure on the gas pedal pushes this potent powerplant over 100kph in just under 4 seconds.
As with the rear, reinforce the front with a custom designed subframe, replace the worn-out Volkswagen McPherson shocks with identical water-cooled spec adjustable Neuspeed hardware and big Brembo upgrades. Tie the components together with new rack and pinion steering taken from the same Golf VR6.
Bright and shiny silver paint echoes the look of Audis Grand Prix cars that dominated early european racing. Slap on gigantic 19 inch Audi A8 W12 alloy rims wrapped with enormous Michelin radials and he has the grip to go with the grunt. This also provides complementary visual clues connecting this Boxer to Audis glorious racing past.
The interior sports twin lightweight red MOMO seats with seat belts. Yellow fiberglass door and quarter panels house and hide speakers and amps connected via bluetooth to the drivers iPod. The dash features a smooth black fiberglass look with a central aluminum console adorned with a Speedo, tach, oil and water temp, ammeter, voltmeter, fuel guage and clock. A red MOMO steering wheel and matching red shift knob makes driving enjoyable The carpeting is made from fine German wool. The red yellow and black interior pays homage to the German flag, while silver salutes German racing colors.
A quick jab of the throttle pushes you down the seats with the force of Manny Pacquiaos straight left. Stomping on the brakes feel like the Pacman’s one-two to the body. And those monstrous tires make weaving in and out of traffic as deadly and quick as Mannys combinations.
This bad boy has the juice with just enough technology to make for a very rapid ride. It has all the qualities of a pro and is primed and ready for his title shot.
Ding, ding, ding
<Michael Buffer> Ladies and Gentlemen, Let’s get ready to r. . . u. . . m. . .b. . .l . . .e
I decided to post some of the Bug and Bus Selecta VW models that I have posted in the VWCP forum in the past couple of months
Here’s my Ghia. Originally posted on Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:42 am
A little photoshop of the whitewalls is all I needed to do. If want to “do” a Ghia, here is the Ghia Selecta link http://www.geocities.com/james_t228/index.html
This is my first post:
Apr 04, 2006 3:25 pm
ako din sali.
If i win the lotto, sigurado ito na ang daily driverko. VERY EARLY VERT with 18″ Porsche rims and MONSTER ENGINE!! Searing Red with White trim. (I’m a sucker for tu-tone)
My next post: Mon Apr 10, 2006 7:58 am Post subject:
one more…just in time for summer.
Lifeguard duty…Banana Q
This is inspired by the AC-SR Bug. see: http://volkspinoy.i.ph/blogs/volkspinoy/index.php?blog=volkspinoy&archive=2006-01
On Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:28 pm Post subject: Death Before Hip
Death Before Hip (DBH)
Fri Jun 23, 2006 6:20 pm Post subject:
My long lost Kombi, snif-snif (with Cup Wheels)
On Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:40 am Post subject:
VW Woodie-Rod
On Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:17 am I said,
thanks guys, pero i couldnt come up with a better name…woodie-rod, kinda lame. hahaha
On Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:06 am Komenda suggested:
Try… Kamagong-pagong Dennis.
So On Fri Jun 30, 2006 1:14 pm I said,
Hahaha. KamagongPagong it is! Thank you Erwin!
On Sat Jul 01, 2006 11:36 am Post subject:
Here’s another woodie but this time, it’s based on a 1303 Super German Looker, complete with 18″ Cup Wheels, topped off with Dark rosewood
On Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:16 am Post subject:
The Ooonly BraziliaSelecta!
On Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:40 am Post subject:
Big Al
Read about Big Al here
http://volkspinoy.i.ph/blogs/volkspinoy/index.php?blog=volkspinoy&archive=2005-12-24
On Thu Jul 3, 2006 11:46 am Post subject:
Hahaha. naka-Hoosiers pa!
Eto, champion pag mga Bug Run. Kailangan lang ng driver.
That’s all I’ve posted. I will continually update this entry as I add more to the forum posts.
I’m Not Herbie. There are a lot of Herbie replicas all over the world. One of Disney’s most beloved characters, he is as popular today as he was in the early years. You can always spot a nice Herbie copy because if it’s very distinctive colors.
But this is no Herbie. This is Fredie. Fredie is a badass and he doesn’t care who knows it
Based on a 1965 Volkswagen Bug, Ferdie does not like people saying he’s cute. In fact, Ferdie is no trailer queen. Dings, scratches and dents show years of daily use. Ferdie is no stranger to Manila traffic and can rub shoulders with teh best of them.
