Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project
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Brianj probably has the best guess sofar.
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).
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Sorry Haans, its just going to get worse, this is one very big can ..
And the winner is ..
Well as close to dammit as it is possible.
Well done sir. Give that man a Bell's.
This is the inspiration to this project.....
Which was coincidentally the same inspiration for the one above.
Saw this many years ago, and then contacted one of our body building guys in the VW world, and was told it is not possible and would be to expensive to start even if I sorted out all the inhered issues for this artist design.
We as most that know me , this was an direct challenge.....
Do not tell me something can not be made or done, then I will do it just to prove to my self that I can.
The delay came in the form of an 1952 split beetle, as well as a long awaited rusty fleetline that stood in the lean-to.
So here are the " inhered issues for this artist design" as stated by the articular that published the pictures....
Nick Jaynes @NickJaynes Posted on 5.28.13 - 1:00PM
Cars
Flatbed Volkswagen ‘Fusca’ pickup truck concept rendering embraces visual dynamics, ignores mechanical viability
What you see above are renderings of a flatbed Volkswagen Fusca pickup by Brazilian designer Danilo Andrade. Apparently, in Brazil, the Beetle is called the “Fusca,” and is as iconic there as it is across the globe.
While these renderings are virtually devoid of technology, something about it tugged at our heartstrings. We’re happy to see that – at least in Brazil – modern-day designers apparently aren’t at all confined by safety concerns or mechanical problems in their designs.
What do we mean by that? Well, let’s ask for a moment where you think the engine in this flatbed micro truck is supposed to go, eh? Let’s for a moment also consider the crumple zone. That’d be – just like Volkswagen Buses of old – the passengers’ legs.
The design is rather quite evocative but also kind of useless from a utility standpoint. What would hold the cargo in the bed? We suspect Brazilian magic.
We stumbled upon these clever renderings on Diseno Art. Diseno has featured other renderings by Andrade and while we’ve enjoyed them none quite grabbed us like this little German truck.
Sometimes you just need to ignore reality and design a utility-free retro VW pickup truck, we suppose.
Photo credit: Danilo Andrade
Now is that not a challenging gauntlet thrown down or what.
Herman
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1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Will be changing the tread name soon as the project is now well and truly defined.
So with this as inspiration,
And this the final function of the Fusco Truck ... Possibly called .. MeFusco
A lot of issues had to be worked out, so here are a few..
Thanks for taking part, and please follow this thread ... not sure where it will end..
Herman
So with this as inspiration,
And this the final function of the Fusco Truck ... Possibly called .. MeFusco
A lot of issues had to be worked out, so here are a few..
Well we will do these one at a time as they come up
Thanks for taking part, and please follow this thread ... not sure where it will end..
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Well,..........donow what to say!,...stunned to say the least !
Never seen anything like it before,.....exposing a little of my ignorance now,.....BUT I like it!! Take it it will have a "flatbed" to at least carry a bay on it ?
Now the race is on !!!!!
Haans
Good luck with it
Never seen anything like it before,.....exposing a little of my ignorance now,.....BUT I like it!! Take it it will have a "flatbed" to at least carry a bay on it ?
Now the race is on !!!!!
Haans
Good luck with it
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See you in George, Feb, 2019 with "MeFusco" Herman
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
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Thanks Haans, Yes a Flatbed but No , She will be made to carry a 1952 Beetle, fully on her back,
but will take a bus, if need be, with it's backside sticking over.
May be fast Paul, (asleep) but not that fast...
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Thanks for breathing life into this forum Herman! Can't wait to follow your progress on this somewhat strange project.
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Let me think of the old Albion trucks and also the auto union.
Some days we are the flies , some days we are the windscreens
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Going to be awesome, and difficult. Looking forward to it.
See my parts for sale here .... https://docs.google.com/document/d/12TS ... sp=sharing
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Thanks guys, will be fun.
Have the cab welded up and primed, but no need to show it,
as I need to concentrate on the chassis 1st so I can test fit it and do final cuts with my trusty grinder......
Herman
Have the cab welded up and primed, but no need to show it,
as I need to concentrate on the chassis 1st so I can test fit it and do final cuts with my trusty grinder......
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Aww Herman! This is not fair. The purpose of a project thread is for us to follow each step of the project!
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Came across this on Pinterest https://pin.it/mtzeqcs3gblt6k
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some inspiration
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No sense being pessimistic. It wouldn't work anyway.
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Thanks, maybe Tony Or Eben will be able to download a photo from here and post it on the thread instead of a web link.Riaan.N wrote: ↑Mon Nov 19, 2018 11:41 am Came across this on Pinterest https://pin.it/mtzeqcs3gblt6k
Thanks John, looks good.
Will post some end of this week.
Just for you...
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc