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> Converting a 914 into a little pick up truck, I think this a great idea
james2
post Jul 2 2008, 09:49 PM
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I was thinking it would be neat to build a little pick up truck bed on the back of 914, you know to carry stuff when i go to Lowes and the garden store.

I would like to say this was my idea, but I've seen it done to countless beetles.

I just think it's time for a Porsche truck-

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post Jul 2 2008, 09:51 PM
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I wonder how they do engine work on that bug...must be really annoying unless they've thought of something clever.
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post Jul 2 2008, 09:52 PM
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It Looks Better In Person. . .
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It's been done . . .years ago, with a -6, no less! The end result was not bad (Pat did't like it , though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) )
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post Jul 2 2008, 09:55 PM
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I deleted your duplicate thread.
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post Jul 2 2008, 09:57 PM
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Thanks, I'm a butter finger sometimes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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I deleted your duplicate thread.
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post Jul 2 2008, 09:58 PM
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I'd like to see a picture, I searched google, but no luck.




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It's been done . . .years ago, with a -6, no less!
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post Jul 2 2008, 09:59 PM
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QUOTE(james2 @ Jul 2 2008, 08:57 PM) *

Thanks, I'm a butter finger sometimes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


QUOTE(Gint @ Jul 2 2008, 07:55 PM) *

I deleted your duplicate thread.



Aren't we all. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 2 2008, 10:03 PM
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try searching "Troutman 914 pick up" or "Aase 914 pick up"

Thanks,
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post Jul 2 2008, 10:19 PM
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Try this LINK
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post Jul 2 2008, 11:11 PM
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Don't do it. If you buy a used import for 3 or 4 grand, you'll have a decent truck and a 914. Otherwise, you'll have neither.
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post Jul 2 2008, 11:25 PM
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post Jul 2 2008, 11:26 PM
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How about a waterpumper? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

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post Jul 3 2008, 06:31 AM
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Here you go. I saved all the pictures URY took at Gunnar Racing because I will do it someday, I think.

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post Jul 3 2008, 06:33 AM
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How about a waterpumper? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

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Damn, that's the best looking 928 ever. Bet it corners like crap though
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post Jul 3 2008, 06:49 AM
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This looks nice, but I really had my heart set on wooded stacks and slats.


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Here you go. I saved all the pictures URY took at Gunnar Racing because I will do it someday, I think.

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post Jul 3 2008, 07:13 AM
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Sorry, but if you make it a wooden slat pickup, be ready to be Owned.

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post Jul 5 2008, 12:32 AM
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TC you play nice. Haha.

I think the old school beetle truck would transfer well. Do it to a narrow body car and don't slope the deck (hey thats like that dang hondu truck), have a fairly shallow bed with a floor that lifts to provide enclosed storage under the cargo.

I say go for it!
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post Jul 5 2008, 09:01 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Go for it wood and all.
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post Jul 5 2008, 09:21 AM
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There you go just encourage him

Then he will have Rust & Termites

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post Jul 5 2008, 11:09 PM
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I've thought about this too...mine would have an aluminum plate on the back of the trunk to protect the plastic rear light covers from stuff tossed into the back, a removeable grate to cover the back window that would bolt to the ski rack holes, and a removable alloy tubular cage like the back of those 4 door pick-ups.

The idea of a wood platform would be cool, especially if was on the trunk hinges and could be propped up to use the trunk and store the top. Hidden trunk under the flatbed truck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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