Red Scorcher
My first attempt at restoring a Sand Scorcher runner, ;) progress so far, completely striped down a rough rider, rebuilt the front axel and suspension, rebuilt the gearbox, the electrics box was to far gone :( so I bought a new reproduction one, the body is a new monster beetle one, new wheels and tires, the exhaust stinger is original (the bottom) but it came without the top part :( so I used a cut down pen, (it looks ok for now) ;) I’m still waiting for a few parts to arrive and then I’ll fit it with new electrics (I’ll keep the original ones in a box to maybe fit later) Paint and fit the scollins interior and then give it a run. :) Thanks for looking. All comments welcome. :)
Comments
brayling
Sweet, looks like she's off on a desert run, lovely bug, loose the GB flags though I think they bring the look down sorry.
Jedi Master
Looks awesome with the roof rack dude. Great first resto!!!
ranger blue
@brayling, couldn’t find any George crosses
ruffryder
Nice touch with the roofrack,and nothing wrong with flying the flag!
3clipZ
looks good , love the roofrack. Are you going to decal the body?
7.2inchdriver
looks ready to rip. nice looking bug sparks.
ranger blue
@3clipZ, not sure yet, I did buy a crap set of eBay
but I’m not going to use them on this, might do my own though 
Wyoming
Looks like a fun machine Ian, might eventually get one of these myself
ranger blue
Thanks Seth,
its just frustrating trying to find all the parts needed, I think you have to look at it as a long term project 
def4x4
Great scorcher, like the roofrack and the tires.
jeffy
Coming on nicely Ian noticed the continuity error which tyres you going for? Got a full set of george crosses Ian from 10cm down to 1cm. Looking good mate Now fitted piggy back alloy shocks on the bearhawk. Needs a good paint though. That email was awesome wish i could speak italian hehehe
ranger blue
Thanks wayne. still can't work out how it's done
Old Skool
Super looking bug Ian
Really nice work on the rack. I wouldn't sticker it up too much just me though.
ranger blue
@old skool, I was just thinking of putting the number on the doors, or should I leave it alone. what do you think? I value your opinion
Old Skool
It's really up to you but I like to make them as you would see them on the road. I haven't seen any on the road with numbers,but that's just me. It will look great what ever you do
ranger blue
thanks for your input Dale
ranger blue
Thanks for all your comments and suggestions
SMOKE-DOG
Nice work. Like the spares on top.
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