Baja Bug

New Class 5 Open Baja Bug. Titled in Arizona as a ‘59 VW convertible. That’s how it started.

Chassis was originally build at SoAZ Speed in Tucson about of 1.75” Chromoly tubing to class specs. The chassis is designed after a successful active 5 Open car. Spacious interior as I’m 6’4”, probably the most comfortable cockpit I’ve been in for a bug. After initial construction the car went to Raul Solano (ORAF) and Manwelder in Apple Valley to be finish welded and to have the suspension completed. The car race is prepped, just needs suspension final tuning.

Highlights:

- [ ] Ecotec 2.5 from Donson Performance in Phoenix
- [ ] 0 mile from rebuild Mendeola 2D
- [ ] 300m axles with 930s
- [ ] Gear One Midboard rear hubs and brakes
- [ ] CNC front brakes
- [ ] Fodrill 4” front arms
- [ ] Fodrill double shear spindles
- [ ] 14” King 3.0 Race series 3/4” 5 tube bypass rear
- [ ] 12” King PR series 2.5 3 tube bypass front
- [ ] 2.0” coil over shocks front and rear (12”/14”)
- [ ] Howe Diablo steering box
- [ ] Howe power steering from Kartek with filtered reservoir
- [ ] Wilwood hanging pedals
- [ ] 6 new Raceline 15” beadlock wheels
- [ ] 4 - 20 miles BFG KR2 35” Baja T/As / 2 - used spares
- [ ] Dual Odyssey batteries
- [ ] Lifeline fire suppression system
- [ ] Dual fresh air systems
- [ ] Pyrotec 25 gallon fuel cell with level sending unit
- [ ] Supal oil coolers for engine and transmission
- [ ] Rugged M1 radio with intercom
- [ ] Lowrance HDS7 GPS with antenna
- [ ] Racepak digital dash with OBD2 readout
- [ ] Autometer gauges
- [ ] Momo wide seats and Momo steering wheel
- [ ] Pyrotec belts
- [ ] Baja Designs chase bar
- [ ] LED work lights at each corner
- [ ] DOT headlights with turn signals
- [ ] Dual Hella horns
- [ ] AZ vehicle title
- [ ] Steel 1959 convertible body with operating doors installed
- [ ] Kevlar ‘58 convertible race body from Eff in Ensenada not installed.

In July I took a piece of metal in the eye while driving down the road in my Jeep. Freak deal. After a few months of trying to rehabilitate my vision I have come to the decision to give up the dream of running my car. I can see out of the eye but my depth perception is shot. I need to let the car go. If you are looking for a new car or a friend is I will make them an offer they can’t refuse. No reason for it to just sit in the garage.