> 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Pro Street. WelÂl over $40,000.00 was spent to build thiÂs very driveable or showable car! Less than 300 miles since completÂed. ENGINE/TRANSMISSION: Motor was built by Mark Hunt, 110cc aluminum block, 9Âmm Scat crank (balanced with 8 pins), aÂhle pistons and rods, ngle 110 cam, B ÂPerformance 044 heads, ightweight flywhÂeel, 700lb. clutch disc, cat straight Âcut gears, ual Weber 44 carburetors witÂh tall velocity stacks and heavy hex bar linkage, ull MSD ignition, AL control box, SD distributor, oil and wires, Âowdered coated 12v alternator, eavy dutÂy "freeway flyer" style swing arm transmÂission built by Jim Lutz, oor Mans posi trac rear end, ainted engine compartmeÂnt "tin" including shroud and custom aluÂminum firewall. BODY: The owner wanted tÂhe very desirable oval rear window "lookÂ". To accomplish this he had his build tÂeam graft an entire 1956 VW roof section to the existing 1961 body. Four new fenÂders, EM rear deck lid, illet aluminum door sills and running boards, ew windÂow molding, ew rubber window and door tÂrim and a Street Beat canvas sunroof, EÂD taillights and aluminum nerf bumpers. ÂUNDER PAN: Original 1961 rust free pan (Âsurface was cleaned and treated with PORÂ-15 on both sides), ront frame horn modÂified to accept a 1968 narrowed ball joiÂnt beam. FRONT SUSPENSION: Kingpin beam Âreplaced with a 1968 ball joint conversiÂon(powder coated cobalt blue),narrowed 4Â" lowereing adjusters added, ront drum Âbrakes replaced with Karman Ghia disc brÂakes, ontrol arms and spindles powder cÂoated, pgraded chrome tie rods and stabÂilizer added, ew KYB gas shocks and staÂinless brake lines. REAR SUSPENSION: ReaÂr drums upgraded to 1968 Beetle drums wiÂth all new components, ew 1967 swing arÂm type 3 Sway-A-Way heavy duty axles witÂh silver powder coated axle tubes, ew KÂYB gas shocks and stainless brake lines. FRONT TRUNK: 1960 gas tank painted to mÂatch body, xposed metal painted silver Âwith hammer finish paint, ustom panels Âwere fabricated to create a smooth desigÂn on flat surfaces, ustom built wiring Âcover to match exterior paint and engine shroud design, hrome plated master cylÂinder, orn and hood prop, ustom beaded carpet to match interior carpet design. INTERIOR: New Pro Car front and rear seÂats (not reupholstered), ew silver (salÂt and pepper style) loop and hook carpetÂ, ustom built speaker panels covered wiÂth matching carpet, ustom black plexi-gÂlass rear seat kick panel covers, and mÂade black canvas door panels with imbeddÂed wing design, ustom steering wheel wiÂth billet aluminum column, ainted headlÂiner with all seams filled and raw edges smoothed, ll dashboard panels were filÂled and smoothed (chrome trim remaining)Â, sh tray welded shut, rab bar removed and holes filled, lpine stereo with (4Â)Rockford Fosgate speakers, Rockford bÂase in a box, mp, nd a short throw ScaÂt shifter. Flat Four custom wheels with Ânew Kuhmo tires. This is a beautiful VW Âthat took hundreds of hours to build. ThÂese vintage Volkswagens are continuing tÂo appreciate in value.photos do not send. I just spent 2k at a professional VW shop in Denver, new Webber carbs, eramic Âmuffler and various other minor fixes.  I may be open to interesting trades, 'm really looking for a road race car, ut I for the right trade I will consider motorycles, ports cars, uscle cars, V, oy hauler, at rod,dump truck, hings that go bang, igh performance chevrolet parts, and, kid steer, old, ilver?????? Just ask, ll I can say is "no thanks" Mike 970-390-9079
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