1970 vw 1302/wrx build

So the plan.
i decided to build a subaru turbo beetle,because for what it would cost me to extract 300bhp from a typ 1 vw engine i could buy a subaru engine uprate it buy an adaptor fit and still have change to buy porsche brakes and gearbox so i went with the scooby idea. Will get you up to date as ive been working on this for quite some time.
I started with this a welded shell

then i cut it up

and began mounting the rear arms from a 944

this is a spare engine i have mounted to the porsche 915 gearbox

then removed to body and mocked up an engine cradle

made a front mount

cut the chassis to enable me to raise the engine and box and also move it forward

cut the body to fit

dropped te body on

and thats where were at at the mo more updates soon.

will be following this closely, just bought a 1302 cabriolet to do the same with when i've finished the turbo bay

Got started on the steering rack yesterday as the car originally had a steering box i sourced a rack from a later 1303 model it did involve some cutting tho
from this (underside of spare wheel well)

to this

to this

and then more cutting

and then finally it fit now Ive just got to plate the chassis back in



All your comments are really appreciated. Cant wait to see that 1302 cab with some subaru turbo power out back. ;D

Some progress this week we are now rolling I'm pleased with the look shame to take it all apart again really.

looking forward to updates

i was told this was possible by a big nut at work ages ago this is the first time ive seen it being done tho, ill be keeping an eye on this,

I've always loved the idea of this, taking Beetles back from the Hippies ;D

Scirocco looks lovely too, the double headlight grill makes them look tough. Nice colour too, what is it?