Heretic locost
zoranR - 20/3/18 at 10:48 PM
Only way to have registration plates on homemade car in Croatia is to redefine body over chassis.Everything else is complicated than mission on
Mars.
After checking situation with CVH /Croatian vehicle center/ inspector in City of Split i decide to apply papers for "redefine body of
vehicle".
Basics;
Naked '73.Volkswagen Bug 1300 chassis with some "7" silhouettes and lines...
This is not traditional "locost" or "seven"...i'ts my low&slow dream for spending money reserved for
beer,cakes,smokes,drugs...
Searching for Bug with papers and not so far finished on Island of Brac in central Dalmatia.Towing costs are 500 Croatian Kuna /cca. 70 Euros/ and
"Yolande" is come home on yellow metal horse;
https://imgur.com/8M5J0BM
Free weekend;
https://imgur.com/a/g5wr7
https://imgur.com/py5smCb
https://imgur.com/Kw5NDF4
Chassis;
https://imgur.com/4k7AFd4
Changed tire dim. to small 175-50-13
https://imgur.com/u4dzS5X
Changes on chassis:
https://imgur.com/mtwO4WH
https://imgur.com/EYzAwg1
https://imgur.com/Zttm18J
https://imgur.com/8RZf04b
Sport seat 
https://imgur.com/k1JIxmA
My version of twoseater;
https://imgur.com/tmsZvvd
https://imgur.com/tmsZvvd
Testing ...testing...
https://imgur.com/9uF6nes
https://imgur.com/ZAdJtwb
https://imgur.com/AL9KkOZ
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Eyes;
https://imgur.com/k17HUtS
Rear eyes
https://imgur.com/ToJMLyn
Wiring...
https://imgur.com/x7qbzxL
Camera died...
[Edited on 20/3/18 by zoranR]
JAG - 21/3/18 at 08:00 AM
Hello and Welcome to the madhouse
We, in the UK, should be grateful for the more liberal laws that allow us to build our own cars - your post should remind us of that.
Having said that I've got to congratulate you on redefining the body of that VW Beetle 
It looks like you're going to end up with a really nice car - I hope you have a lot of fun driving it.
How will you make the classic Seven bodywork? Will it be Steel or Aluminium?
What's the final weight likely to be?
and do your laws allow you to tune the engine at all?
Good luck with the rest of the build
zoranR - 21/3/18 at 10:05 AM
Thank you,
Madhouse have open door...please check... 
My toy will have steel sheets and cca. 550 kg. I do not belived in fiberglass .Croatian law approved 30% bigger power of engine with serious papers
for that.Complicated...
First run with "Yolande" was be before couple days with mu 13 y. son.
[Edited on 21/3/18 by zoranR]
nick205 - 22/3/18 at 09:32 AM
As above, in the UK, we should appreciate the more relaxed attitude that allows us to build our own cars!
Looking at your photos well done for what looks like some very hard work on the Beetle - good effort.
I'm not sure about standing the car on beer barrels - I wouldn't like to be underneath the car.
zoranR - 22/3/18 at 12:09 PM
Beer barrels are very hard,light and safe,everyone on domestic forums commented this pic
zoranR - 26/3/18 at 07:05 PM
First attempt of engine cover;
Second version under construction;
Cooling turbine resized and exits for heating blocked...here in Dalmatia we do not need that
[Edited on 26/3/18 by zoranR]
Mr Whippy - 27/3/18 at 06:25 AM
brilliant love it
I use to have a VW Beetle based beach buggy, fast with the 1600 engine
zoranR - 28/3/18 at 09:51 PM
Older brother just watch progress under snow in Split after 6 years...duration;one afternoon
zoranR - 23/4/18 at 08:13 PM
third version of engine cover...first is ugly,second nicer but twisted third have solid corners and door in center,stronger structure and must be
better solution...
zoranR - 4/5/18 at 07:27 AM
When you have free time between work,two kids and family things only way is put your head in situation like this;
zoranR - 13/5/18 at 07:14 PM
Some progress this weekend ;
swanny - 14/5/18 at 08:00 AM
if you keep the front 'grill' area you will be able to put luggage in there :-)
really love this. my beetle loving friend slightly less so!
zoranR - 16/5/18 at 03:11 PM
yesterday cleaning and light coat
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zoranR - 24/5/18 at 08:25 PM
A little progress
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zoranR - 14/6/18 at 08:29 PM
Friend bent pipes...
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zoranR - 21/6/18 at 10:32 PM
at this moment;
zoranR - 8/10/18 at 09:18 PM
Summer is gone,kids are in school...time for "Yolande"
Seats are from '08. Hyundai,Seat belts from '98.Fiat Uno,outside mirrors from some scooter /cut and adapt/...too much small jobs for a
little free time
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Epic mess for shinny result;
On day light after long time...time for compressor and dust dance...
Mr Whippy - 9/10/18 at 06:33 AM
you've done very well the essence of the locost is certainly there and looks much more fun than the original beetle. With such tight laws your
car will no doubt stand out from the crowd. Looking forward to seeing it finished
My only question is... are you remembering how the rear suspension works?? yours looks like the original swing axle version and so when the rear is
loaded up, like when going round a corner, the wheels will tilt in at the top and it looks like you have very little clearance between the wheel &
body work.Certainly not enough for that kind of suspension.
[Edited on 9/10/18 by Mr Whippy]
zoranR - 9/10/18 at 01:10 PM
Thank you for advice but alu Slot mags are 20 mm deeper of this rims on last picture so gap between wheel and body will be o.k.
Distances are always solution
zoranR - 28/11/18 at 06:59 PM
Some attention on older brother of Yolande...free place and time on work...only on Balkan...
Automatic gearbox pan removed,drain oil overnight,replaced filter and clean what i could:
Small attention on oil pan:
zoranR - 22/12/18 at 07:27 PM
First drive....pictured with ashtray hehehehhe
zoranR - 3/1/19 at 10:38 PM
New Year...new mess...
zoranR - 11/3/19 at 09:48 PM
some works;
Mr Whippy - 12/3/19 at 07:30 AM
Wow that is coming on great and the bodywork looks very impressive
You've certainly put in a lot of hard work and a huge heap of imagination into it.
Seems almost ready for painting
Can't wait to see this once finished
[Edited on 12/3/19 by Mr Whippy]
zoranR - 13/3/19 at 08:08 PM
today,one hour free time.. clean amateur welding and check...
Some stupid people wrote traffic law in Croatia.
Thew said;...on front 1/3,behind 2/3 of tire must be covered with mudguard...like we live with no asphalt...
Angel Acevedo - 13/3/19 at 10:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by zoranR
today,one hour free time.. clean amateur welding and check...
Some stupid people wrote traffic law in Croatia.
Thew said;...on front 1/3,behind 2/3 of tire must be covered with mudguard...like we live with no asphalt...
If you are forced to do so, why donŽt you cover more at the back of the front tires?
YouŽll be surprised how much stuff is slinged (sp?) your way even riding on pavement.
Mr Whippy - 14/3/19 at 07:00 AM
as above, even with asphalt roads those front wheels will chuck everything at your face, usually when you going round a corner and if it rains...oh
boy 
goggles on time!
If anything I'd be extending then right down with flexible mudguards or fitting the clam shell wings
SJ - 14/3/19 at 08:25 AM
quote:
as above, even with asphalt roads those front wheels will chuck everything at your face, usually when you going round a corner and if it rains...oh
boy goggles on time!
What Whippy said. I got caught in some really heavy rain on the motorway a couple of years ago and the rain was that heavy it came over the screen so
I had to stick my head round the side of the screen to see where I was going.
The water coming off front wheel was like having a fire hose sprayed in my face!
zoranR - 14/3/19 at 08:06 PM
old style rubber extensions?
Angel Acevedo - 14/3/19 at 11:03 PM
quote:
Originally posted by zoranR
old style rubber extensions?
Do a search for Mudflaps, there are plenty of threads discussing the need for them, and pictures also.
zoranR - 1/12/19 at 06:24 PM
Time to make battery box;
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Mr Whippy - 2/12/19 at 12:27 PM
looks fine
zoranR - 5/12/19 at 10:34 PM
How to hide voltage regulator behind driver seat;
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Main piece is cut from old oven cover...
zoranR - 25/4/20 at 07:34 AM
Saturday on work...stone protector coat and small welding what i must done on car lift
https://imgur.com/0qbY1wq
https://imgur.com/rv53bmk
https://imgur.com/uQCCeqm
After that spent some time prepping for paint...for amateur like me is a little messy and dusty...
https://imgur.com/ABYdfIU
https://imgur.com/YMWXZKe
My friend borrow me trailer and help with loading...appreciate that a lot
https://imgur.com/WhmpUjd
zoranR - 4/5/20 at 10:20 PM
Some progress;
https://imgur.com/fRFKoNg
https://imgur.com/Z7HCfg6
Carbs prepped for Yolande after SVA test
https://imgur.com/dAk0jPS
Color code finally
https://imgur.com/dAk0jPS
Mr Whippy - 5/5/20 at 09:28 AM
Certainly going to turn heads, what colour will it be? I think orange and black would be cool
zoranR - 5/5/20 at 08:59 PM
KTM combination
zoranR - 20/5/20 at 05:16 AM
Yesterday,in color,at last...
https://imgur.com/bjrJ4X6
https://imgur.com/mxayJ5Q
https://imgur.com/tYAOSJD
https://imgur.com/PfdOkSf
Now easy job...
Mr Whippy - 20/5/20 at 06:28 AM
10/10 looks fantastic what a transformation you've done
Almost finished keep going
zoranR - 30/5/20 at 11:40 PM
lights ON!
https://imgur.com/vMLIC0M
Different dash
https://imgur.com/fR0fczg
Shade for SVA test...ugly but i will keep't...
https://imgur.com/hjr9ifQ
zoranR - 28/10/20 at 09:47 PM
waiting for papers...
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Mr Whippy - 28/10/20 at 10:25 PM
Wow that car turned out brilliant 10/10
Great colour choice too
zoranR - 28/10/20 at 10:38 PM
Day light,around house;
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HowardB - 29/10/20 at 07:40 AM
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Day light,around house;
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Wow !
40inches - 29/10/20 at 09:53 AM
Superb
JAG - 29/10/20 at 10:15 AM
Well! That turned out very nicely - well done
jps - 30/10/20 at 09:52 AM
Fantastic!
David Jenkins - 30/10/20 at 04:02 PM
That does look smart! I like the colour too...
Edwardo - 30/10/20 at 07:37 PM
Superb! Well done - Can't believe that use to be a VW Beetle. The colour really suits it too
zoranR - 18/12/21 at 02:43 PM
After 2 years and 4 months finally come on first check for registration process.Second check is 400 km from my place...soooo stupid but this is the
Law...
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Mr Whippy - 19/12/21 at 10:11 PM
wow 2 years already! still looking great well done. I bet it stands out!
zoranR - 27/1/22 at 10:12 PM
Saga named "Tachometer and three attempts" is,at last, finished...first is failed,second GPS is not legal,third is ugly and in collision
with handbrake movement...everything apart and started from scratches again...
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