1964 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE "RAT ROD"

1964 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic RAT ROD Description

1964 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE RAT ROD. CUSTOM BUILT, ONE OF A KIND. RUNS VERY GOOD, SHIFTS PERFECT, EXCELLENT BRAKING.
BODY / INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

Roof cut off and body finished with formed steel tubing and sheet metal.
Pan and Body reinforced.
Air intakes removed, side scoops added for cold air intake.
Windshield cut down and angled back 15 degrees.
All side trim shaved and dash filled.
Suicide door with hidden hinges. Bear claw latches and safety latches added.
Billet specialties rear view mirror, Yogis resin side mirrors.
New rear fenders, French'd '39 Ford taillights.
New front hood with shaved handle.
Shaved bumpers.
Side hinged rear deck lid, engine lid release located under driver's seat for security.
Recaro Custom seats.
Grant Billet steering wheel.
Camaro steering column with Billet Specialties column drop.
American Eagle 15 x 5.5 spoke Empi style wheels with 135sw in front and 195 in rear.
Front suspension has adjustable beam with KYB gas shocks and front frame horn relocated.
2 inches upward.
Rear spring plate rotated one notch.
ENGINE
1600cc DDP, 88mm pistons, Engle 110 cam, 041 heads.
Mellings high volumn oil pump.
Bosch 009 distributor.
Bosch coil.
Bosch 12v alternator with new fan.
44mm Weber carburetor.
Faucet electric fuel pump w/ inline shut off.
New nose cone and poly mounts on transaxle and motor.
Hideaway muffler with Mega cast aluminum tip exhausting out rear fender.