Bug body + Bronco II frame

[Sunk]

A friend and I were talking earlier, then started looking on craigslist... Anyway we decided it would be a good idea to put an old bug body on a bronco II frame. So we're going to look at a 86 bronco II that won't turn onver for $225...And we have our eyes on a old non running bug with good pans for $100.

We're thinking stock suspension with 33's...

What do you guys think? We think it's cool, but can you think of any problems... I'll keep you posted with what's up.

[CopyKat]

Been done before.

Would be cool it see build pictures.

[Sunk]

Was it a member of the site or just something you've seen?

[Loanranger]

Back when I had my bug, I used to read all the VW mags, and some company had a fiberglass splitwindow body that would bolt right up to a heep chassis.

[85_Ranger4x4]

Several forum versions ago someone put a bug body on a BII frame, they said the wheelbase was the same (or close enough) between the two. They cut the floor out of each and used most of the BII floorpan to mount a minimal amount of the bug floorpan to so all the body mounts would stay the same.

[PARKINGLOT]

yea, I've seen a yellow one before...looked pretty cool...

[Sunk]

I checked, the bug has a .5" longer wheel base so it'll work real well. Plus we'll be using baja fenders so that makes clearance a lot easier.

That's a good idea to use the BII floorpan. We were planning on making custom mounts and possibly incorporating a sort of progressive body lift if needed to accommodate for the rise in the frame towards the front.

[Sunk]

We picked up the bronco today for $200. It had a bad starter solenoid and some funky electrical. Its an 86 Eddia Bauer with the 2.8 and a 5spd with 3.73 L/S. Its almost 100% straight and rust free. One hell of a deal.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/8-14082.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/8-14083.jpg

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http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/8-14085.jpg

[85_Ranger4x4]

If it has a 2.8 from the factory it is an '85, and yours does have a 2.8. Now 20+ years later it is hard to guess who swapped what for what reason however.

That is a nice find, that would make a great dd/wheeler as it is, I hope there are no VW plans with this truck???

[Sunk]

Yeah, I was wrong, its an 85. And that will be the one we use with the VW. The body will probably stay mostly, if not completely intact though, so maybe somebody else could get some use from it...

[Sunk]

Its also got some kind of funky electrical....wipers will come on, but not shut off, blinker worked, but now don't and neither do the brake lights.... So we'll be keeping the bug's electrical for all that.

[85_Ranger4x4]

Word of warning, VW's have fairly weird wiring setups. My brother has a '68, the windshield washer pump is driven by the spare tire pressure (tire is kept in the front) from the factory and strange stuff like that. They also have a pathetic heating system that runs air thru heat exchangers and attempts to pump it into the passenger compartment, I don't know how you would get a RBV heating system to work with this setup if you wanted to.

I would also Duraspark that 2.8, it would really simplify things up there as your engine compartment will be getting alot smaller. Keeping it cool will be something else to work out, VWs are aircooled with the engine in the rear so there is no way for air to get thru the front for your 2.8.

Aside from outside looks a BII is a much better 4x4, longer doors with more glass area and a lower beltline make them easier to get in and see what is going on, more room in the back for either passengers or cargo and soforth. Bugs are a nice car, reliable as a hammer and get good milage (bro gets 45+ with his) but they are borderline claustraphobic for me driving around in one, I can't imagine trying to wheel one at low speed and keep track of what all is going on around it.

Just some thoughts I had, my bro had a magizine that someone plopped a 460 in their bug for a drag car, so about anything is possible with them. If it was a typical $200 BII I would say go for it, but heck if you fix the lights and wipers you could probably get a grand pretty easy out of it right now.

[Sunk]

We are planning on having a rear mounted radiator, where the engine used to be, since that area is already set up to draw air into it. It will also have electric fans. The friend Im doing this with had a baja, and they're not too bad to wheel in, and I'm 6'4". We've looked at some bugs in local junkyards, and there actually seems to be quite a bit of room up front... We'll deal with a lot of these issues when ewe come to them.

[Sunk]

We got the body pulled off tonight in just over 2 hrs, and the frame rolled back into the shop. We spent most of the day trying to track down a VW pan and body. We've got a lead on one, with a bunch of baja goodies on it for $450. We may look at it tomorrow. I have pictures, but photobucket sucks usual so not right now.

[Sunk]

I have pics!

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/9-6002.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/9-6006.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/9-6009.jpg

No that is not how we moved the body, just a funny pic.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/9-6010.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/9-6011.jpg

[hairyboxnoogle]

Lookin good!!!

[85_Ranger4x4]

I got to thinking later it would be kind of funny to put the BII body on the Bug running gear when you get done, it would sure be something different :icon_thumby:

[Sunk]

Hahaha, now that would be funny.... I think we have a buyer for the body though... oh well.

[Sunk]

We picked this up today for $400

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/9-7003.jpg

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[samsonitesamsonite]

That will look awesome sitting in the air

[Sunk]

Yeah, we had the bug sitting next to the chassis, and just buy putting it on the frame, it will be getting more than a foot of lift... With the 33's on it, it should be about as tall as I am, and I'm 6'4". People will think something is odd because of how tall it is, then will start to see what it really is.

[Toreadorranger]

My friend owns a BroncoBug, He has Custom fiberglass fenders to cover the tires (32x12.5 firstones).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/bug3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/bug2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/bug.jpg

[Sunk]

Sweet, that looks pretty cool. We'll be cutting the frame and using a rear mounted radiator so it'll be different. Its cool to see another tho.

[CopyKat]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/bug3.jpg


That's the picture I've seen:derisive:

[Bajabronco]

Got the body sittin' on the frame, a little crooked tho because of the rear shock mount. heres some pictures....oh yeah, i decided to just fab up a custom floor instead of trying to incorporate the VW one. these are as of 45 mins ago...we are gonna move if forward a bit more too.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c137/DODGEDEMON22/IMG_0360.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c137/DODGEDEMON22/IMG_0359.jpg

[85_Ranger4x4]

That's the picture I've seen:derisive:


x2

[Sunk]

We got the rear frame trimmed, and got rid of the rear crossmember/tank mount. We replaced it with a 3x3 tube about a foot forward. Then we got the Baja style bumper mounted We also cut the front frame about 15 in and capped it off. There's pics....later.

[makeos]

whats the specs on the sandrail in the background? those things are a blast to take out into the woods.

[Sunk]

Do you mean the go-cart? I dunno really. It has a tecumseh on it now. We're adding 3-wheeler front shocks to the rear and probably a dirtbike engine since we destroyed the torque converter from jumping it.

[Sunk]

Here's some pics from last night...

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/9-9003.jpg
The rear of the frame with the new crossmember and caps.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/9-9007.jpg
Welding the Baja style bumper on.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/9-9013.jpg
Welding the caps on the front on the frame.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/9-9016.jpg
The front for now.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/9-9020.jpg
Side shot

[Stumpy]

That'll be so cool to see out on the trail.

I'm assuming it'll be hanging around tahuya?

:icon_thumby:

[Sunk]

Yeah it'll probably be around Tahuya a bit. We'll post up on the Network when it hits the trail.

[Bajabronco]

ok, got her centered and leveled, i got one floor crossmember in and started a 2nd, time to go finish up that one and another...should be bolted on tomorrow

[Joe_Roofer]

Can't wait to see that finished, man that's awesome!
Had a '69 and '70 bug.

[PARKINGLOT]

lookin good!

[Sunk]

We haven't been doin much work to it, we've been doing 'real' work. A friend started filling in the holes below the windows for the trim, and some of the floor framing is in. We still need to get some sheet metal for the floor though. We're gonna pick up some 32x11.5 BFG M/Ts, some aluminum for the custom dash, and some XJ springs for the front.

[Toreadorranger]

defidently dont use the TTB springs. that yellow BroncoBug has them and it rides like a freakin brick.

[Sunk]

That's good to know. As soon as the body was off the frame, we saw the positive camber and knew something needed to change. If we want we could pick up some TJ springs too, apparently they are softer than even the XJ springs, but that might be too soft.

[Toreadorranger]

That's good to know. As soon as the body was off the frame, we saw the positive camber and knew something needed to change. If we want we could pick up some TJ springs too, apparently they are softer than even the XJ springs, but that might be too soft.

depends who they are from, most jeep places springs are the same for the XJ and TJ

[Toreadorranger]

another thing is the interior, which one are you going to use?

The yellow bug has the Bronco dash cut down in it. He then used the seats front and rear out of a eclipse. The 4 seats fit really good.

[Sunk]

We'll make a custom one. A custom dash i think, we'll have to move the seats back a bit since we have to move the pedals back from the stock bug location because the engine is there. We'll have a rear seat, lower than stock location so there will be plenty of headroom. We may use the bronco speedo, Im not sure. We'll decide when we get there.

[Sunk]

Both sets of springs are stock, not aftermarket. We'll grab the TJ coils if we can get them for free, otherwise I think we'll just stick with the XJ ones, because we don't want to go too soft.

[Sunk]

We've been working on it when we get the chance which has been rare recently. We picked up a set of Cherokee Sport coils that were much longer than stock. They lifted the front a couple inches so we cut one full coil off each spring and it sits pretty good now and is MUCH softer. We need longer shocks on the front now though. Out back we pulled apart the leaf packs and removed the tiny bottom leaf and the 3rd leaf from the top so now the packs have 3 leafs each. We also put in 1" blocks since it had none, and got a slight lift from those and it too is much softer. We are preparing to pull the tranny and replace the clutch, fab up the floor/firewall, and put the body back on the frame. We also picked up some Mitsu seats from the junkyard for it.

[samsonitesamsonite]

you removed the overload? not the best Idea unless you are going to replace it with something, you can cause the springs to crack and the perch doing this.

[Sunk]

That's the overload? It didn't look like one to me... It was just a little tiny spring about 12" and just as thin as all the others.

[Sunk]

Ok, we got some sheet metal... finally. So work on the floor has begun. I'll keep this updated.

[maddhatter]

It's looking good man.
I would like to do a Mustang ll / Bronco ll some day.

[lil red]

nice idea
i had a friend who put a ford angleia(looks like an old mini) on a jeep frame
with a 4.0 jeep motor
the truck is spotless
and weird to see going down the road
and sadly
he got it re painted and doesnt take it off road any more

[Loanranger]

Hows this thing coming along? Got any new pics?

[chvlfrk]

A friend and I were talking earlier, then started looking on craigslist... Anyway we decided it would be a good idea to put an old bug body on a bronco II frame. So we're going to look at a 86 bronco II that won't turn onver for $225...And we have our eyes on a old non running bug with good pans for $100. We're thinking stock suspension with 33's...
What do you guys think? We think it's cool, but can you think of any problems... I'll keep you posted with what's up.
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KOOL project ya got goin.................I personally like rigs that are different!:icon_thumby:

Here's a pic of somethin similar, but it's on a lifted 2wd Ranger chassis:
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/94ranger355/VW/71SuperBeetleon85RangerframeSBC.jpg

And here's one that was at the last Cleveland, TN Cruise-In that I really liked:
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/94ranger355/VW/ClevelandTNmainstreet_cruisein_10-2.jpg
Custom built chassis w/SBC, T350, posi rearend...........SWEET lil' ride!!!

[Sunk]

Ok its been a while I know, but its goin slower than I thought.... we've been doing other stuff.

The floor is almost done, we just need to finish up the very front footwell areas and the firewall, but it needs to be put back on the frame for that. Also it's about 1/2 - 2/3 painted. It's starting to look pretty cool.

[pyro4fun]

:worthless:

[Fusion]

I'm new here but was surfin' the site and this is a very interesting project. Can't wait to see it finished ! Thanks for sharing the project !

[Loanranger]

Really, WTF? you got some updated pics yet?

[josh-the-ranger]

maybe the bug body fell on him while trying to get it on the frame and he is now in a mental hospital

[Sunk]

Nah, the body is the frame sitting in my buddy's garage. He never really feels like working on it, so not much happens... sorry guys. He's kinda picked up and mostly completed a half dozen projects in the meantime... Now if he could just stay focused. He talks about working on it though.

[Boggin]

maybe the bug body fell on him while trying to get it on the frame and he is now in a mental hospital

Hahaha omg thats awesome!1:icon_rofl:

[Boggin]

maybe the bug body fell on him while trying to get it on the frame and he is now in a mental hospital

Now im startin to think it actually did

[red85]

Maybe Godzilla came by and squashed the bug thinking it was Mothra or something...

[Boggin]

Hahaha

[Boggin]

seriously dude, are you dead or just abandoned TRS

[Sunk]

I'm here, but I have other shit going on. Like a life. Plus it's really my buddy's project, so work only gets done when he wants... and that's not often.

Calm down. Trust me, I'll post something when progress is made.

[koda6966]

If only I had a welder...
:icon_welder:

[Bajabronco]

I'm here, but I have other shit going on. Like a life. Plus it's really my buddy's project, so work only gets done when he wants... and that's not often.

Calm down. Trust me, I'll post something when progress is made.

Hey, it was supposed to be half yours anyway.

Story of the baja: Since last updated I have bought then built up a 94' ranger ex-cab, and that is my new toy, now i'm going off to college and have no time for the baja so......i'm selling it.

Yeah i know im going to take alot of flack from you guys for it but....i've got to do what i've got to do. If anybody want's it or wants a good bII drivetrain, $750 and it's yours, less that what i have into it.

[WhiteBroncoII2WD]

Hey, it was supposed to be half yours anyway.

Story of the baja: Since last updated I have bought then built up a 94' ranger ex-cab, and that is my new toy, now i'm going off to college and have no time for the baja so......i'm selling it.

Yeah i know im going to take alot of flack from you guys for it but....i've got to do what i've got to do. If anybody want's it or wants a good bII drivetrain, $750 and it's yours, less that what i have into it.

said to see this project end

[Sunk]

Yeah, but it was kind of bad timing on our part. Hopefully somebody else will pick it up and finish it.

[Root_Werks]

I recently purchased this project from Sunk and will post some pictures and an update this weekend. It WILL get finished!

[Sunk]

Awesome, I'm glad to see you found the site. Looking forward to seeing it finished!

[koda6966]

I recently purchased this project from Sunk and will post some pictures and an update this weekend. It WILL get finished!

Glad to see this project still has hope.

[Root_Werks]

Is the only way I can show pictures to host them? I've done some work. Couple of things on list are to shorten the rear a little more. I am looking for 25x25 leaf springs so I can hack another 5-6 inches off the rear most part of the frame. This will be a full fendered 4x4 bug.

[KELLY88]

Pictures are easiest using the image link. A lot of people use photobucket. Get some pics up, I want to see an update on this thing.

[Sunk]

Yeah I wanna see what you've done so far...

[Root_Werks]

Can I e-mail anyone some pics and they can host them? I have no space anywhere to do it.

[Sunk]

Do you have a photobucket or anything? I've got one, if you want you could email them to me. PM me for my address.

[Live 2B OffRoad]

kinda cool how this project is mobile. lol waiting for updates

[Root_Werks]

I e-mailed some pics off to Sunk so he can host them for me. So hopefully at least a couple of pics soon.

I plan on loosing the rear leafs and going to coils. Been told I can use the Aerostar rear stuff or just get something aftermarket from just about anyhwhere. just need the "C" perch, springs and arms basically. Once I get that done, I can finalize the mounting of the body to the frame.

[Sunk]

I haven't seen any pics yet...

[alpinestar]

c'mon guys get it together.. this is depressing how much words ive seen without ANY pictures!!!!!!

[dontendupzero]

Whats going on with this thread?

[jaymegriffiths]

email me pics! PM sent!

[Taragon]

Im saying the project is dead.

[Drof 1909]

Hey where is this BroncoBug now days did it ever get finished?

[Drof 1909]

I have Started my own Bronco Bug I would post pics on here be I have no freaking clue how to do it

[Colin]

Go and sign up for photobucket upload the pictures there and paste the links it gives you into here

[Drof 1909]

So this is my Bronco II its a 1988 2.9L Fuel injected v6 with a 5 speed trans I picked it up for $300

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/Sam_Flegal/BroncoII0.jpg

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http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/Sam_Flegal/BroncoII11.jpg

[Drof 1909]

This is my 1965 VW Baja bug I got for FREE!! do to the fact that the motor got stolen off of it, I sold the seats and out it for $300 so the bug seats paid for my Bronco II



http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/Sam_Flegal/BUG0.jpg

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http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/Sam_Flegal/BroncoBug.jpg

[COPPERHEAD85]

This should be good!

[feellnfroggy]

You have reached the true point of insanity, or really big ballz one or the other. thats a hell of a project and your not going about it anywhere near how I thought you would. Im really ready to see how this turns out. Its def got TRS front page potential.

[Drof 1909]

well we have measured it and a stock everyday bug sits 11 inches off the ground to it's floor plans this one will sit at about 31 inches from ground to floor plans with no lift kit but just sitting on 33x12.5 MTRs

[Sunk]

So you're using the BII floor, interesting idea.. Keep this updated, I'll be watching!

[Drof 1909]

Sunk what happen to your bronco bug project?

[Drof 1909]

:icon_confused:So we are going through the wiring and keep in mind the BII has the EFI 2.9 motor...:annoyed::shok::annoyed: anyway just running is to problems trying to find out what wires to cut and what wires to keep... talk about a nightmare..:icon_confused:

[Drof 1909]

anybody know if the 5 lug wheels on a BII is the same as a Jeep 5 lug wheels

[cammeddrz]

anybody know if the 5 lug wheels on a BII is the same as a Jeep 5 lug wheels

yes they are for sure, my buddy switched his wheels and tires around from his bII to his wrangler and vice-versa all the time

[pillen140]

sometimes the hubs are too small on stock jeep wheels.... sometimes!

[snoranger]

sometimes the hubs are too small on stock jeep wheels.... sometimes!

I had the opposite problem when I put '94 Ranger wheels on a Grand Cherokee. The Ranger wheels needed the hub bored out a little to fit on the Heep.

[Drof 1909]

:icon_welder: ok thanks for all your info guys.. got most of the wiring issuses out on the way just need a finish thinning out the crap I don't need to keep.. its coming into that time of year when the snow will be coming soon so I am trying to bust ass on this thing but I have been sick and its been raining so little progress has come about. thinks for the interest in my project and once I get to a point where pictures are needed I'll be sure to post them, I am hoping to finish the broncobug by the end of novmeber for the final Moab trip of the year so cheer me on hahahah.. If it makes it to Moab this year I'll post a video and photos.:3gears:

I guess my project has taken over this thread so....... Sunk :threadjacked: lol

[Sunk]

Permission granted..

[Drof 1909]

I am looking for some Dana 44 front and rear axles did ford ever use such axles?

[Drof 1909]

Enjoy!!

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http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/Sam_Flegal/Drof%20II%20SK/BroncoII9.jpg :icon_bounceblue:

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/Sam_Flegal/Drof%20II%20SK/BroncoII10.jpg :icon_bounceblue:

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/Sam_Flegal/Drof%20II%20SK/BroncoII11.jpg :icon_bounceblue:

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/Sam_Flegal/Drof%20II%20SK/BroncoBug.jpg :icon_bounceblue:

[cammeddrz]

is that a dodge durango wheel stuffed up under there?

[Drof 1909]

it a is a dodge wheel yes its from my truck but I will be using Jeep wheels in those 33" tires

[Robert_1967]

Dang what a job, guess there is no turning back now.


Good work




Robert

[Drof 1909]

it has been alot of work this far I am still cleaning up the wiring

[Drof 1909]

Hey Guys whats up just to let you know work has begun on the Bronco Bug now that the weather has been getting better I am hoping to have the thing done soon...

[BONES]

Cool!

Can't wait for updates!

[William Vernon]

Drof,

Hows the Bugonco project going!? I myself wanna start building one also, I have a 1984 Bronco 2 and I have a '57 oval window already off the pan. Are you putting your bug on the bronco pan or are putting the bug body on the bronco frame and building your own floor and mounts? Any advise I will appreciate! I figure you already jumped alot of hurdles that you already knocked down. Can't wait to see some more pictures. I'm gonna build mine in hopes to start participating in some VORRA Class 5 unlimited or Class 7 Races here in Nevada.

Thanx for you time,

Bill

[chvlfrk]

Seen these before, thought I'd share:
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/94ranger355/VW/71SuperBeetleon85RangerframeSBC.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/94ranger355/VW/BroncoBugII1.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/94ranger355/VW/BroncoBug3.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/94ranger355/VW/BroncoBug1.jpg

Not a Bug, but I've seen this twice at a local Cruise-In & its FREAKIN SWEET!
With the hood closed you'd never suspect anythin...............
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/94ranger355/VW/ClevelandTNmainstreet_cruisein_10-2.jpg

[Robert_1967]

A Friend of mine has a VW Bug with a Corvette LS1 engine in it, it's sitting on a s10 frame, they had to put BMW grills in the hood to let cool air in, also has PT Cruiser tail lights, and newer Beetle head lights.



Robert

[chvlfrk]

A Friend of mine has a VW Bug with a Corvette LS1 engine in it, it's sitting on a s10 frame, they had to put BMW grills in the hood to let cool air in, also has PT Cruiser tail lights, and newer Beetle head lights. Robert
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Pics????

[Drof 1909]

Hey Bill Sorry it took me a few weeks to get back to ya, I am sadly having to sale me Bug Bronco we are having a Baby and so it has not gotten any progress made to it past what is seen in the pictures here I was planning on setting the bug on the bronco pan but I would advise against that just throw the bug on the frame and build your floor much easier!! one other thing I would do Bill is get a newer bronco II to play with for the Fuel injection aspect that is what I have..

[William Vernon]

Drof,

Congrats on your new baby! I was gonna say don't let the kid stop ya! Your gonna need some self time and the Bugonco project will wait for ya, jus now your gonna have to put the $$ in for diapers and stuff. Glad you decided not to sell the Bugonco project. Anyway, my '84 already has a Rough Country lift kit in it, and a Offy manifold w/ a 4 bbl on it. Future project on the '84 is going to change ring and pinions and put in some lockers., but 1st I really wanna put the bug body on it. Thanx for your advise! after studying the 2 together I decided to do just as you said. I havn't really started on that project yet cause I'm helping my son build a Class 5 baja bug now. Hopefully will have it done for the next local race. When I finally start my Bugonco project I will post pictures for ya to see.

Take care, and I believe a BUGONCO will be a GREAT 1st vehicle for your kid!

Bill