Welcome to our VW Baja Build blog. Follow along as we transform a stock vw beetle (air cooled) into a baja bug. After searching the web we found the advice, ideas and sources for parts. Our goal is to put in a few hours each week and finish by mid-July 2008. Right off the bat, we have been surprised by the offers to help from friends and neighbors who obviously have some surpressed desire to get their hands dirty and see the results from their labor. Let the fun begin...
    Step-by-Step Build
  • Start with a 1970 stock beetle
    • Stock Engine
  • Remove fenders
  • Install new spring-over-coil shocks
  • Remove door panels
  • Remove dashboard
  • Remove passenger seat & back seat
  • Remove floorboard patch
  • Install new floorboards
  • prep, prime &: paint car
  • install new front and rear tube bumbers
  • install new header exhaust
  • install new speedometer
  • install radio and speakers
  • install new front & rear wheel bearings
  • install new rims and tires
  • cusomize & brace rear bumber
  • install new headlights, tail and signals
  • install fog lights
  • replace master cylinder, brakelines, brakes &: drums
  • install new/rebuilt 1600cc longblock
  • cutomize rear deck lid
  • install new clutch plate, pressure plate & bearing
  • install new generator and regulator
  • make & install subwoofer deck