The Grand-Pappy of the Volksrods?




This is one of my personal project cars that I just completed in time for the VW Classic this past June.
It is a very unique car indeed and I am working on researching it's history.
It was apparantly built in the late 60's or early 70's by a fellow in Idaho
(or so Ive been told)
It is all steel, no fiberglass and as based on a 1956 Beetle chassis.
The body is around a 1922 or 23 Model T Ford, the fenders date back to about 1915,
the pick up bed is 1950's Cushman. Bumpers are Model A I believe
and the steering column looks to be an early 60's Beetle. The rest is a mix matched bunch of who knows what.

If the date of the build is correct, this could be one of the Grandfathers of the current Volksrod movement.


At some point it it's past it looks to have been painted a heavy metalflake gold, as remnants of this were found during the rebuild.
It also looks like it was once a light silver-blue..and it was in good ol primer grey when I got a hold of it.
I sprayed the body in a semi-gloss black and then color sanded and polished the finish, giving it a very authentic
looking patina. The Mooneyes Speedmaster wheels were as close to a Halibrand style wheel as I could imagine
and they were a direct bolt on to the early wide 5 pattern. Just for fun I did a little lampoon
of the So Cal Speed Shop guys...with Slo-Cow Feed Shop instead (thanks for the idea Jason!)
It gets a hearty laugh at the Hot Rod events!


The folding top and tonneau cover in white vinyl offset the black body and give it some flash.
Being a 56 model chassis, I was able to register it with the year of manufacture plates.


Here's a good side by side shot with my original 1922 Model T Coupe.


The engine is a pretty basic 1600cc dual port that runs great.
Fires right up quick every time and I have driven the car all over the place without issue.


Tailgate on the inside show's it's origins!


Underside the engine is dry and reasonably clean.


Sorry for the odd colors in this shot...but here's a pic under the pan in front.
Heavily undercoated.


Front suspension tower becomes the fender brace.


Headlights are genuine Model T units with Halogen bulbs inside.
(no high beams by the way)


Speedmaster wheels are wrapped with new rubber on all corners.


Big ol meats on the back.


Carriage lights are wired for a 12 volt bulb.


Tailgate has a metal skin panel with a pressed diamond shape to it.
Custom Slo Cow Feed Shop sticker...note the cow in the driver's seat.
Cast iron steer in the center.


Graphics on the door are nicely aged...note the simulated wear to the edge of the door.


Fenders are very straight on the car.


Ford script running board steps were aged down a little as well...note the wear on the high spots on the running boards as well.


Wolfsburg crest adorns the radiator shell.
Period hood winged ornament covers what was once the fuel filler for the tank that is under the hood.
Currently the car runs on a small tank under the bed cover.


Body has the single door (as original).
Interior is done in black and blue vinyl.


Dash is filled with a wide variety of non-matching gauges.
Temp gauge, speedo and tachometer are working...others are not.
Stock VW Bus shifter was bolted on and a Gene Berg shifter handle adapted.


Steering wheel features a Wolfsburg crest horn push.
(functional horn buttom for the "Ahhooogah" horn is under the steering column.


Seat is in nice shape and seat belts have been put in place.


Billet aluminum rear view mirror just hides the top latch in this shot.
Small knob to the left is actually the hand operated windshield wiper.


Door panels are done to match...door latch is typical Model T simplicity at it's best.


The top and tonneau cover contrast the black paint nicely.


Top down it takes a whole new attitude.
I have found that freeway driving is better done with the top down as with it up, it tends to shake a fair bit
(the top...not the car). There are side curtains that come with it that help quiet things down...but they are quite tight
and last time I used them one of the seams fo the zippers came apart. Being as it is normally sunny out here
I havent needed to do anything about that...so it still remains to be repaired.


Just a cute little thing from all angles...kinda like a toy.
Every time I drive it I feel like im in Disneyland on Mr Toad's wild ride or something...it is very fun.


My goat Maisy sure likes it too...
(OK...she has never ridden in it, but she did sit in it for a photo shoot for one of the magazines)


Too fun.


Here's the article from Super VW Magazine...an absolutely awesome spread.


Now...my dog Maggie does actually like to ride in it (see her in the big pic)


Wonderful article..6 full color pages!

There are two other magazine features coming out shortly on the car...I will post the articles as soon as I get them.

By the way...the 22 Model T Coupe seen in the backround of some of the photos is currently For Sale

Im asking just
$7,950 obo
(interesting trades and realistic offers considered)


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