Dave Bailey Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 I suspect there were some problems, and that may be why it never took off. But this looks like a cool idea. http://www.wimp.com/beetleidea/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 cool, too bad it never took off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 The 1600 CC volkswagen was rated between 40 and 50 H.P. stock and runs without a load around 210 F and starts to destruct at 235 F. Air cooled as they are I would see this thing sending a lot of them to the garage with a blown motors and drivetrain issues. However it is cool to see that someone has do this. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bailey Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 The 1600 CC volkswagen was rated between 40 and 50 H.P. stock and runs without a load around 210 F and starts to destruct at 235 F. Air cooled as they are I would see this thing sending a lot of them to the garage with a blown motors and drivetrain issues. However it is cool to see that someone has do this. Art I was thinking along similar lines, and the addition of the trailer may have also altered the airflow around the rear resulting in less cooling, but I can't say for sure. But the way the commentator was talking it sounded to me as if this wasn't exclusive to VWs, but perhaps intended as a conversion for other vehicles too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Very neat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 yeah not a chance.......and a tow hitch on the roof..safe be like putting one on a plastic bumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) I can clearly see why it didn't take off. Even if that trailer was made out of the lightest composites of the time, once loaded with camping gear and the family for a weeks vacation.... No way that bug would be able to stop for red lights... The concept if very cool though. Edited May 16, 2013 by N.A.W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 I doubt the roof would be strong enough to withstand the loads. One big bump and the roof caves in on the passengers. I wonder if it had to pass any safety stds at the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 What about this bad boy... http://www.tuvie.com/colim-concept-a-cool-combination-of-a-car-and-a-caravan-camper/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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