BRICKFIELD AUTOS
1972 Pick-up
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Update 04/09/08 After blowing the engine racing in 2007 l finally managed to get the new 2332cc engine ready for Bug jam 2008, check out the spec box below Best of Show Autocavan 1999 Featured in Total VW magazine December 2002 I've had this bug since 1997. When I picked it up it was standard, green and white with no engine. I had been looking for a project for myself and wanted to build a pick-up to use for work, picking up parts etc. When I was halfway through the build it became clear that I wouldn't be chucking parts in the back and jumping in it in grubby overalls! It took about two years to get it done and on the road. Originally it was all red with vinyl signs, with a 2007cc engine and stock box. I showed the bug at Volksworld in 1999, 2000 and 2001 and raced at North Weald and Santa Pod. Since then I've been improving the engine and transmission, currently running a 2165 race engine and box. Check the spec box for details. To comply with my membership of the VWDRC, I upgraded the rollcage to MSA spec in 2001. I airbrushed the flames in 2002. Prosign airbrushed the bonnet cartoon and the bonnet 'Brickfield Autos'. sign April 07 Got the bug out to get ready for Big Bang, fabricated a torque bar set-up to stiffen up the rear end and ordered a pair of slicks....12s would be good this year
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Engine: 2332cc Type 1 Alloy race case
| Stroke |
84mm |
| Rods |
5.500 H beam |
| Bore |
94mm |
| Camshaft |
FK89 |
| C/R |
11.6:1 |
| Rockers |
Autocraft 1.4:1 |
| Heads |
Street Eliminators, ss valves dual springs |
| Valves |
38 X 44mm |
| Lifters |
Scat lightweight |
| Ignition |
MSD 6AL, Billet Distributor |
| Carbs |
48 IDAs on port matched manifolds 42 mm venturies |
| Header |
Berg 1" 7/8 |
| Muffler |
A1 ss 2" 1/2 |
| Power |
175 bhp @ 6500 rpm @ wheels w/belt & muffler |
| Best ET |
12.56 @106 mph Open Sports Nationals 2008 |
Gear Box: Type 1 Welded case
| Main shaft |
H/D chromoly |
| Ratios |
3.78, 2.21, 1.48, 1.12 |
| R&P |
3.88 |
| Diff |
Quaife LSD |
| Axles |
H/D sway-away axles, H/D side plates |
Running gear
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Brakes |
Cross drilled discs front & rear |
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Front suspension |
Adjustable beam, Gaz 90/10 drag shocks, H/D anti roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Adjustable spring plates, urethane bushes |
| Home made torque bar set up |
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Body: All steel construction with the rear cab panel made up from double skinned sheet steel with chassis channel welded in between and on top of the heater channels for added strength. Headlamp rims have been welded to the wings headlamps adjust from behind, VW logo cut into wings with indicators fitted behind, shaved bonnet handle, welded bumper brackets front and rear, flush fitting fuel filler cap, all trim holes welded up. Bubble design rear wings with trailer lamps fitted behind, all steal removable rear apron with centre exhaust cut out, reflectors have been frenched into rear bumper( to keep the MOT happy ), frenched rear number plate. |
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Bug Jam 03
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Bug Jam 04 |
Bug Jam 06 |
Bug Jam 2008
