JBugs - Father & Son - 1972 VW Baja Bug - Parking Brakes on 3x3 Trailing Arms & More Chassis Work

[@thebinderbuilder]

Looking good! I'd like to run an e-brake on my BajaBug. Can't wait to see the AC setup

[@hotroddevils5031]

great work as always guys! I liked your use of the "step-drill-file" to soften the edges on your oblong holes😃 you guys are keeping me excited to get back to work on my Baja, now that the buggy is done...for now🤣

[@Sam_Mebane]

Haha, using the step bit wasn't planned, but it worked and that's all that matters. I'll file that technique for later use though, absolutely!

[@dpose6525]

Its time for a mini-split a/c in the garage

[@Sam_Mebane]

I don't really have the wall space for one unfortunately.

[@Itsa_Mea]

You could always later replace the "custom" caliper mount bolt with cap screws.

[@Itsa_Mea]

Or maybe not. Lol

[@Sam_Mebane]

@@Itsa_Mea Yeah, that was my original intent when I ground down the 17mm bolt...then the parking brake cable said otherwise!

[@garyjones2582]

Sam I'm not sure how you're going to do the A/C, but they make a kit using a small electric motor driving a small compressor... I believe the kit comes with all the evaporator and hardware and pcs needed to make a working unit... Sure looks better than the ugly unit they put on the vw engine... Baja is looking good.. Nate is growing up fast... Enjoy those precious moments together....

[@Sam_Mebane]

I've seen them and we've considered it but I think we're going to try a standard engine unit first!

[@garyjones2582]

@@Sam_Mebane keep us posted on this...