My 1960 Volkswagen Beetle!

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My 1960 Volkswagen Beetle!

Post by BrickWild » Tue Jun 01, 2010 12:57 am

I've converted it to right-hand drive and added a towing hitch!
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Re: My 1960 Volkswagen Beetle!

Post by FireWolf » Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:28 pm

Good mod. How does the towing mechanism work?

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Post by BrickWild » Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:45 pm

FireWolf wrote:Good mod. How does the towing mechanism work?
The hitch has a tow ball and mounting points for safety chains!
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Re: My 1960 Volkswagen Beetle!

Post by BrickWild » Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:09 am

More pics!
Left door open:
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Glovebox open:
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Towing Hitch:
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Top View:
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Hitch detail:
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Hitch Removed:
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The hitch itself:
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Re: My 1960 Volkswagen Beetle!

Post by legitimatealex » Wed Jun 02, 2010 8:58 am

At first I thought it was just the same as the actual set sold by LEGO which confused the heck out of me. I like your modifications. Was the glove box in the original design or did you add that as well?
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Re: My 1960 Volkswagen Beetle!

Post by BrickWild » Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:49 pm

legitimatealex wrote:At first I thought it was just the same as the actual set sold by LEGO which confused the heck out of me. I like your modifications. Was the glove box in the original design or did you add that as well?
The glove box was indeed in the original design!
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Re: My 1960 Volkswagen Beetle!

Post by legitimatealex » Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:56 pm

BrickWild wrote:
legitimatealex wrote:At first I thought it was just the same as the actual set sold by LEGO which confused the heck out of me. I like your modifications. Was the glove box in the original design or did you add that as well?
The glove box was indeed in the original design!
Aah well, he still added his own touch to it and that does indeed make this his own creation then. Kudos!
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Re: My 1960 Volkswagen Beetle!

Post by BrickWild » Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:11 pm

The single-wheel trailer that I made for my VW includes a removable lid!
You can find out more about single wheel trailers at http://www.singlewheel.com/
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Re: My 1960 Volkswagen Beetle!

Post by legitimatealex » Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:56 pm

Could you post a picture of the trailer here? I see it in the background of the first picture but its kind of far off.
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Re: My 1960 Volkswagen Beetle!

Post by BrickWild » Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:27 am

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Re: My 1960 Volkswagen Beetle!

Post by BrickWild » Sat Jun 12, 2010 4:40 am

Here's my single wheel trailer. It has a removable lid and a flexible 'light cord'!
Taken with my Nintendo DSi's camera, so please excuse the quality!
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Re: My 1960 Volkswagen Beetle!

Post by swfan » Sat Jun 12, 2010 9:54 pm

BrickWild wrote:Here's my single wheel trailer. It has a removable lid and a flexible 'light cord'!
Taken with my Nintendo DSi's camera, so please excuse the quality!
The pictures are good considering its from a DSi. I think it would be even better if the trailer is a bit bigger. Just my opinion ;)

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Re: My 1960 Volkswagen Beetle!

Post by BrickWild » Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:19 pm

swfan wrote:
BrickWild wrote:Here's my single wheel trailer. It has a removable lid and a flexible 'light cord'!
Taken with my Nintendo DSi's camera, so please excuse the quality!
The pictures are good considering its from a DSi. I think it would be even better if the trailer is a bit bigger. Just my opinion ;)
If only the DSi camera has flash, the pics would be much better!
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