RPM's Customized VWs Page #1

I created this page to showcase the talent around the 'Net that has not received the attention this collective talent is due. Sit back and click-away at the mind-blowing creativity oozing from these fine folks on the 'Net. There are more Customized VWs on #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and The Real Things. Get me YOUR pictures via e-mail
Thanks-RPM

Click on the VW names for a larger picture of the individual cars!

 

Customized Diecast VWs

Radical Custom VW Bus!

It was created by Tony Koenders/Goodtimes who can be reached for praise at this addressPlease let him know your thoughts!

PLUM CRAZY !

This is the Internet's first customized VW Bus!

Carl's Matchbox Bus!

Those customizing talents should not be limited to Hot Wheels, and this beach-ready MB model shows what can be had.

Trendsetter Designs' Camel Bus with PCs!

This is a very popular fantasy race team design, as seen by these entries. This one features a metallic silver paint job and PC wheels up front.

Camel Racing Bus!

Camel Racing Bus!

Please let me know who thought this one up! This is such a great concept, that credit needs to be given to the right person ASAP!

ScaryMr 1's Graphix-to-the-Max Busses!

If the use of graphics on this one doesn't impress you, sadly, nothing will.

ScaryMr1's Miller Time Bus!

Very nice use of graphics, and should be looked into by Miller Co. You listening beer boys!?

Sal's Bus!

Sal's Flamed Bus!

Sal is very gifted, with a reputation for paint and graphics quality. He has many customs that are featured throughout the 'Net!

Bud's "Hooters Racing" Bus!
Underside View

This is a contribution from Bud's Custom Shop, with tons more customs AT THIS WEBPAGE!

Bud's "Hooters Racing" Bus/Body off!

This shows what is hiding underneath that cover

Bud's "Hooters" Bus with silver 5-spokes

This is a version by the creator of the original "Hooters" Bus (see above) without changing-over the front wheel. Still sharp, I must admit.

Bud's "Mac TonightŪ" Bus!

This is inspired by Bill Elliott's special paint-schemed car. Great work, Bud!

John Boyd's #43 Tribute Bus!

There are more views of it here and here

Detroit Red Wings Bus with Airbrushed Graphics!

Another angle. This one features airbrushed graphics. Not seen very often, but impressive just the same. It's a must-see for the true Detroit Red Wings fan.Creator can be e-mailed here

Railroad-inspired Graphics and Paint on this Bus!

I do not know the info on this car's creator, so please fill me in here if you do!

Bryan's Dragster Bus with Graphics!

Very nice use of graphics. Did you give Jiffy Lube a few pointers when their yellow Bus was in the works?

K-Mart/Little Caeser's Racing Bus!

Another in the line of Buses with that racing theme, with a name that few have used. Unique indeed!

"Coke" Bus!

This is a great exercise in the use of graphics. I do not know the creator, so if you know his name/web address/e-mail, please share. Thanks--RPM

Bugagogo!

Anyone have info on creator's name/web address/e-mail? Any help appreciated--RPM

Mad Rad II!

Another mind-blower by Sal!

O2BFUNNY's Gold-Chrome Bus!

This beauty caused nearly everyone in the Hot Wheels circles to take notice. Here is a rear view!

O2BFUNNY's Yellow/White Surf Bomb!

The roof was heavily modified with window cut-outs and a front bumper was added. Racing ChampionsŪ 5-spokes round it out and the surfboards look right at home.

O2BFUNNY's Chrome VW Bus!

This is THE Bus that started the chroming trend.

O2BFUNNY'S Blue-Chrome Bus!

TPatz' Nickel-Coated Bus!

This is a representation of one of the most clean-looking and impressive ways to customize ANY casting. Beautiful! E-mail TPatz HERE

#3 Racing Bus!

This is yet another Bus theme based on a N A S C A R Winston Cup team. This one is the work of Jason, who has other pieces viewable here

Havoline Racing #28 Bus

This is a neat concept based on a real N A S C A R Winston Cup team! Niiiicce

Rusty Wallace-inspired Racing Bus!

Great execution and scale on this one. Those white-letter 5-spokes are unique, too!

Jon's Pig Bus!

Why is it called a "Pig Bu...Oh, nevermind. Great job, anyway.

"Glory" Beanie Baby-inspired Bus!

These 2 make for a nice display. A combo of the two hottest collectible brands out there today.

Black/Magenta HW 30th-Ann.-inspired Bus!

This is a combo of awesome graphics and a great paint scheme that highlights the natural beauty of the VW Bus' lines. A pic of the final packaging with the Bus is available here. This one will be available soon from Mattel themselves, so be on the lookout!!

Vanner7's Bus!

This slick paint job came in second at a show. SWEEEEEEET! You sure those judges were awake?

Mzungu's primed VW Bus!

Stay tuned for the final painted version soon to be making waves in the custom Hot Wheels circles
E-Mail Mzungu here

Mzungu's Maroon/Gray Bus!

See the unpainted Bus to the left, after seeing what he did with that blank canvas!

Cam's Red-Flamed Bus!

I need your e-mail/webpage address please, Cam. Love them thar flames, my man!

Cam's Bus

Looks almost as good as the red Bus with "them thar" flames! Still, I am jealous it's in your collection, and not mine!

Michael Lattanzi's Freedom Bus!

This is a beautiful example of how painstaking tape-and-paint can lead to an eye-catching custom. Try to give Michael some praise by e-mailing him!

Jon & Sherry's Liberty Bus!

Great use of paint and graphics to make a popular theme unique to their style! Their webpage can be found here!

Cam's Beach Bug!

Kewl surfboard, dude. The "Wavemaster" next door here => has 'em, too!

Carl Kwasnjuk's "Wavemaster"!

This is the first Woodie custom done, and a nice job it is! That's an awesome name. Where'd ya get it from? Oh yeah, I forgot...

RPM's 1:64 Replica!

This is my first-ever custom, and it sure does show it, though not in this pic. It was modelled after my real car, found here, or the same photo with the newest versions of my customized VWs here. You can also find individual photos of the completed cars, including a better 1:64 replica here and one of Tom Gregory's yellow bug (a.k.a. the yellow Bug in the photo of my blue Bug). Here are back photos of my Bug and Tom's Bug.

Hot Customs Pickup!

This is one of the highest-quality customs featured on this page. A top-side view is available here. Hot Customs' stuff is about as good as it gets, folks. I know I'm a fan!

Redline Body Shop's Redline Bus!

Bug/Scooter-based Trike!

This is an awesome and inspiring creation from the mind of Mr. Steve Brown, who has more contributions below. Take a looksy!

Jim Lindseys' "Blaque Boog"!

Check-out the whale tail of a spoiler on this puppy!

Carl's Water-Cooled Custom Combo!

This is the one and only time the Jack Rabbit Special has seen the customizing side of things. Those PCs look like they should've been made for the JR Special. Not to mention that trick Sunagon, Carl.

Carl Kwasnjuk's Black and Blue Convertible Bugs!

See a close-up of each in the next frame down!

Carl's 'Verts before the Redo!

Ahhh, what a great piece just screaming to be customized.

Carl's Black Convertible Bug

Carl's Blue Convertible Bug!

It's good to see that Hot Wheels is not the only one at the receiving end of this customizing trend.

Bad Brad's First Beedster!

I cannot say enough how talented and knowledgable Brad is.

Bad Brad's Second Beedster!

Lady Bug!

This is a very nice piece, and the long hours of masking-off to get those perfect black dots paid-off well from every angle. Cool packaging, too!

Lady Bug!

Ken McClellan's "Strip Teaser" Bus!

This is his rendition of a series that should be, using the VW Bus casting.

Alleyguide.com's one-off Limited!

It's Ken McClellan's venture into experimenting with what the former Alleyguide.com's LE vehicle might appear as.

Steve Brown's Bug Roadster

Radical metalwork seen in this one. It's chopped and reformed as much as possible.

Steve's VW/Funnycar Hybrid!

Steve Brown's 'Vert Baja Bug!

Steve can be e-mailed for advice or suggestions. Great job on this one, Steve.

Steve's Lime Green Bug!

This one looks right at home next to the lime green Baja to the left

Steve's Herbie!

This is the original Herbie custom seen on this page. Ugh! It's gorgeous. So is the bigger version to the right=>

Steve's 1:43 scale Herbie!

This is the first custom Bug seen at this scale!

Steve's Monster Bug!

Steve proves that mating the Gulch Stepper and a Bug body can make for tough-looking offspring! Good work, Steve.

Steve's Yellow Neon Bug!

Very attention-grabbing, it would go well with the black 'vert bug with the yellow neon interior also done by Mr. Brown. Kewl!

Jon's Pig Bug!

This unique piece looks like the coolest Police force along with his "Pig Bus" showcased above. I don't know how many speeders this one would catch, though.

Cam's Steroid-inspired Yellow 'Vert Bug!

Looks too good to be taken down the strip, but I don't think it'll argue about it. It's race ready as is.

Herbie in his Concept1 attire!

This is a creation from Brian who has more than just customs at his site located here!

Herbie with JL wheels!

This is another version of the famed "Herbie the Love Bug" on JL centerline-type wheels. Very nice job. This is another custom from Bryan. See his Herbie disguised as a Concept 1 for info about him.

Bryan's Blown Herbie!

This is Herbie dressed-up as a quarter-miler. Shweeeeeet.

Jon & Sherry Barnett's Flower Bug!

This is a nice use of the stickers Mattel is known for in the early days. Good job, Jon & Sherry! They have a custom Bus above and on #2!

Black Flamin' Bug!

Flawless paint and great choice of flame-type for this looker

Gold Chrome Dealer's Choice Baja Bug!

Awesome-looking piece. Anybody got any leads as to the dipper's name?

Carl Kwasnjuk's white-hubbed RR Kubelwagen!

Blue Bug with JL wheels!

This is a simple custom, but it still looks like a winner!

Jeremy's 'Vert Bug!

get in touch with J&J Custom Rodz!

Jeremy's Custom Bugs!

that were reinstalled in the BP!

James Glover II's Custom Bug!

JL wheels and a nice sano custom. WAY TO GO!

Bug Tow Truck!

Now we're talkin' original ideas...

Under-Construction Photos!

of Carl Kwasnjuk's Custom VW LIMOUSINE with JL wheels! Here is another shot. Check the to the right for the final product.=>

Carl Kwasnjuk's VW Limo!

This is a favorite of mine. There are also some regular-sized "RR"- wheeled Bugs pictured here. Great going Carl!

Black Bug with JL wheels!

This Bug has a very sano appearance, and a great use of graphics! It is the handy-work of KING'S KUSTOMS

Black Limo with JL wheels!

This is a nice version of the limo Bug that seems to be right up there in popularity with the Convertible and short bug. Very nice!

Convertible Bug!

This one and the next two ==> are from the same dude, so if you know who he is, let the RPMster know, OK?

Tubbed Convertible Bug!

Yet another great job from this unknown artiste

Golf Convertible!

When was the last time you saw a custom like this? It's simple, but unique.

Pink Bug with Whitewalls!

Hey, ya like these? There's two more below. Each one has a special flare that sets them apart.

Pink Bug!

I would like to put the artist's name =>HERE<= if anyone out there knows it! I need the same for the next Pink Bug to the right.=>
THANKS! RPM

Pink Bug #2!

This is from another VW fan than the pink Bug to the left, but just as nice a piece!

4x4 Concept 1!

This is a very unique piece, that I need to credit SOMEONE with. Any info, please pass it on to RPM

Convertible Concept 1!

Baby Bug!

This is one of the first shortened Bugs I found on the 'Net. Great looking and flawless paint job.

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Malcolm Brooks' Burnin' Rubber JC Whitney Bus!

This is a vision of what this Bus would be capable of if it was the REAL 1/4-mile mauler

Malcolm Brooks' Exclusive Custom VW ART!

This was made EXCLUSIVELY for this Customized VWs Page. Thanks, Malcom!

HOTHEADZ' Scalloped Bug!

Here are some scallops for the Bug after you get done fishing for graphics on that Bus

Hot Bug!

This one comes from Big Mohrman

Here's an image of a VW Motor cut-away I found floating around the 'Net.

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