Customized Diecast VWs
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It was created by Tony
Koenders/Goodtimes who can be reached for praise at this addressPlease let him know your thoughts! |
This is the Internet's first customized VW Bus! |
Those customizing talents should not be limited to Hot Wheels, and this beach-ready MB model shows what can be had. |
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! |
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! |
If the use of graphics on this one doesn't impress you, sadly, nothing will. |
Very nice use of graphics, and should be looked into by Miller Co. You listening beer boys!? |
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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! |
This is a contribution from Bud's Custom Shop, with tons more customs AT THIS WEBPAGE! |
This shows what is hiding underneath that cover |
Bud's "Hooters" Bus with silver 5-spokesThis is a version by the creator of the original "Hooters" Bus (see above) without changing-over the front wheel. Still sharp, I must admit. |
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! |
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! |
This beauty caused nearly everyone in the Hot Wheels circles to take notice. Here is a rear view! |
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 BusThis 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! |
Why is it called a "Pig Bu...Oh, nevermind. Great job, anyway. |
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? |
Stay tuned for the final painted version soon to be making waves in the custom Hot Wheels circles E-Mail Mzungu here |
See the unpainted Bus to the left, after seeing what he did with that blank canvas! |
I need your e-mail/webpage address please, Cam. Love them thar flames, my man! |
Looks almost as good as the red Bus with "them thar" flames! Still, I am jealous it's in your collection, and not mine! |
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! |
Kewl surfboard, dude. The "Wavemaster" next door here => has 'em, too! |
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... |
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! |
This is an awesome and inspiring creation from the mind of Mr. Steve Brown, who has more contributions below. Take a looksy! |
Check-out the whale tail of a spoiler on this puppy! |
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. |
See a close-up of
each in the next frame down! |
Ahhh, what a great piece just screaming to be customized. |
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It's good to see that
Hot Wheels is not the only one at the receiving end of
this customizing trend. |
I cannot
say enough how talented and knowledgable Brad is. |
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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! |
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. |
Radical metalwork seen in this one. It's chopped and reformed as much as possible. |
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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 |
This is the original Herbie custom seen on this page. Ugh! It's gorgeous. So is the bigger version to the right=> |
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. |
Very attention-grabbing, it would go well with the black 'vert bug with the yellow neon interior also done by Mr. Brown. Kewl! |
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. |
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. |
This is a creation from Brian who has more than just customs at his site located here! |
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. |
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! |
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? |
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This is a simple custom, but it still looks like a winner! |
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Jeremy's Custom Bugs! that were reinstalled in the BP! |
JL wheels and
a nice sano custom. WAY TO GO! |
Now we're talkin' original ideas... |
of Carl
Kwasnjuk's Custom VW LIMOUSINE with JL wheels! Here is another shot. Check the to the right for the final product.=> |
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! |
This one and the next two ==> are from the same dude, so if you know who he is, let the RPMster know, OK? |
Yet another great job from this unknown artiste |
When was the last time you saw a custom like this? It's simple, but unique. |
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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This is a vision of what this Bus would be capable of if it was the REAL 1/4-mile mauler |
This was made EXCLUSIVELY for this Customized VWs Page. Thanks, Malcom! |
Here are some scallops for the Bug after you get done fishing for graphics on that Bus |
This one comes from Big Mohrman |