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SOLVED: Djetset 933 - 'Huge Bug' VW Beetle by Richard Tupper, Dodge Ram-based
« on: February 01, 2019, 05:49:04 PM »
Taking inspiration from a Volkswagen Type 1 puzzle that Wendax posted late last year, here's another VW Type 1 (Beetle, Kafer, Kever, Coccinelle, Sedan, etc.) puzzler.

So, for a point, what is this 'special' VW known as, and who made it?
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Re: Djetset 933
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2019, 05:36:42 AM »
An easy Expert point...
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Re: Djetset 933
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2019, 12:15:05 PM »
Is there anything in this picture that is unique to the puzzle car?
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Re: Djetset 933
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2019, 12:17:20 PM »
Quote from: D-type on February 09, 2019, 12:15:05 PM
Is there anything in this picture that is unique to the puzzle car?
Yes, but it might not be obvious.
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Re: Djetset 933
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2019, 03:01:32 PM »
Is this one of the cars used to make the movie, "The Love Bug," aka "Herbie"?
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Re: Djetset 933
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2019, 06:27:51 AM »
Quote from: Zerk on February 09, 2019, 03:01:32 PM
Is this one of the cars used to make the movie, "The Love Bug," aka "Herbie"?
That’s a nice answer, but sadly no Herbie connection.
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Re: Djetset 933
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2019, 05:46:02 PM »
I am doubtful that the wheel is from a genuine VW Beetle.... :-\
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Re: Djetset 933
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2019, 05:57:12 PM »
Quote from: richard cuyler on February 10, 2019, 05:46:02 PM
I am doubtful that the wheel is from a genuine VW Beetle.... :-\
Hmm, it's fashioned after a VW Beetle wheel  ;)
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Re: Djetset 933
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2019, 04:21:59 AM »
4x4 version?
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Re: Djetset 933
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2019, 05:20:59 AM »
Quote from: Mogul on February 11, 2019, 04:21:59 AM
4x4 version?
Yes, to my knowledge it has all-wheel-drive.
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Re: Djetset 933
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2019, 05:50:04 AM »
It's called "Huge Bugg" a reproduction of a 1959 Beetle convertble, made by Richard Tupper and his son, based on a Dodge Ram pickup, 5.7 Hemi V8.
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Re: Djetset 933
« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2019, 05:56:05 AM »
Quote from: Mogul on February 11, 2019, 05:50:04 AM
It's called "Huge Bugg" a reproduction of a 1959 Beetle convertble, made by Richard Tupper and his son, based on a Dodge Ram pickup, 5.7 Hemi V8.
Yes, you've got it, although it's Huge Bug with just one 'g'. The VW is 40% larger than a standard 1959 Beetle! A point to you, and here's a photo of this very large Beetle.
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