4ferraras 19 Posted June 18, 2016 (edited) Hey, I'm building a project I've been thinking about for a couple years. Looking for ideas.... Im going the rat rod look due to the original condition of the body. I've already got about 20 hours into the body.... i need colors. I didn't want to go all black. I am thinking a deep red in the sides and black on the top. Also any ideas for the antenna mount. It's currently mouthed to a monster beetle skid plate with a super Blackfoot antenna holder. additionally, I need a vintage MB window to hide all the innards. Edited June 26, 2016 by 4ferraras Because it's not Orc.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerseeker 162 Posted June 18, 2016 do you have a photo? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XV Pilot 1936 Posted June 19, 2016 It would indeed be interesting to see the project so far. Might help us come up with suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grastens 2795 Posted June 19, 2016 I will guess it is some sort of Beetle and suggest mild weathering/salting to get a rat-rod look going - although that will do for any 'metal-body' project of that type. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4ferraras 19 Posted June 25, 2016 Yes, forgot to mention it's a monster beetle body that was thrashed. I've done a lot of body work so far to modify and repair as needed. Here's is what I have. I'm thinking a light green/blue rusted through.....I need to replace the chassis with the gray frog one to match better... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4ferraras 19 Posted June 25, 2016 I used the brat body mounts so I wouldn't have to fabricate something in the side.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4ferraras 19 Posted June 26, 2016 Finished with body work. Time to primer!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4ferraras 19 Posted June 26, 2016 Not sure what I'm going to do about a window. Thought about making windows out of sheet plastic. Don't want clear anyway.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites