Mako Exo style car

pook · **Posted:** Sun Aug 08, 2010 11:44 am

Ive got another VFR (Visible Frame Roadster) going together. This one called the Mako uses either a Type 4 VW/Porsche or a Suby with the block off plate at the trans (because of the length)
The susp is made up of parts of a Solstice/Sky.
Still lots to do but here are a few shots.
PooK

Flipper_1938 · **Joined:** Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:41 pm **Posts:** 523

Damn you do pretty work! :cheers:

pook · **Posted:** Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:41 am

Thank you! I truly love to build

PooK

Flipper_1938 · **Joined:** Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:41 pm **Posts:** 523

How expensive are the Solstice suspemsion pieces? The aluminum a-arms look pretty nice.

carguy123 · **Joined:** Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:25 am **Posts:** 2370

Also how common are those Solstice pieces?

What shifter is that?

pook · **Posted:** Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:43 am

Not super cheap, and not super common...LOL! (I couldnt really tell you because I didnt pay for them) but they're still out there.
The shifter is 914 but modded for a short shift, we will mod the trans also to get rid of the classic "stirrin taters" problem.

The next one will have the Suby Turbo 280hp and its cable shifted.
PooK

violentblue · **Posted:** Sat Aug 21, 2010 11:46 pm

how much would that go for, I think it is a beautiful update on the classic dune buggy

pook · **Posted:** Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:44 pm

Thank You!
Right now its tough to say, I have a partner who is the business side of things, (I'm the cutting metal side..LOL) The target is 12 to 13k (and we are on target or better) Its minus engine only. (complete with wheels tires, lights, horns, cluster, pedals, shift rods, the whole nine yards) that also includes the body work. We are working with a designer on the body now and should start on the buck soon.

But Bill will allow for every thing from complete car (new parts) to a chassis in a box so that you can source your own susp, seats, wheels, etc...

There are three sold so far and every one of them is using a different motor :BH:

Right now I'm machining the jig pieces so that I can rinse and repeat.... :lol:

and I need to lock it down before I put in the cross bracing.
PooK

pook · **Posted:** Sat Aug 28, 2010 4:22 pm

The Jig starts to take shape! It sure will make building copies easier!!
PooK

oldejack · **Posted:** Sat Aug 28, 2010 4:25 pm

pook wrote:

The Jig starts to take shape! It sure will make building copies easier!!
PooK

can i come play at your house?
:cheers:

pook · **Posted:** Sat Aug 28, 2010 4:35 pm

ANY TIME!!! just bring beer and safety glasses....or at least beer.
PooK

Jazzie604 · **Joined:** Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:47 am **Posts:** 35

things are looking really good. can't wait to see more of them rolling off the line from you.

flat4 · **Joined:** Fri Aug 27, 2010 12:04 am **Posts:** 94

I like your build man!

pook · **Posted:** Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:55 pm

Thank you guy's this one has been a joy.......so far :roll:

PooK

dhempy · **Posted:** Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:41 pm

Love the orange paint...looks like it came from Harbor Freight!

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