Here it is my VW Beetle Volksrod. It is my best car yet! It is red with black and white interior, chrome smoothie rims, a big engine at the back, suicide doors, front tilting boot lid, convertible and is completely studless. It took around 2 weeks to build. I got inspiration from a volksrod in a magazine. Please rate and comment. Thanks What is a Volksrod? Volksrods are modified Volkswagen beetles. They are used as an alternative to traditional hot rods and are quickly growing in popularity. Classic Ford Model Ts and Model As are becoming more scarce and more valuable. Consequently, their expense has made obtaining and modifying one not feasible for the masses. Because of this, according to some, hot rods have lost that sense of rebellion and have become stale. As an alternative, the Volkswagen community has turned to the volksrod. The volksrod starts out as a traditional Volkswagen beetle. They are cheaper, easier to find, and easier to find parts for. It is also a 1930's design, which is very much in keeping with hot rodding's roots. One popular method of the conversion involves removing the front and rear fenders of the beetle, and then installing a classic Ford front axle to move the wheels forward and give the car a low, stretched look. After that it's finished off with a chopped top and a flat black paint job, often with pinstriping. Another popular customization is to move the stock Volkswagen axle beam forward or reverse the trailing/torsion arms and re-work the steering linkages. But as with all types of car customization, lots of different modifications are practiced in different combinations. The volksrod is also an extension of the rat rod customization style. Usually built with little or no expensive machined aluminum or chrome plated parts, the volksrod is mostly handmade by the owner with simple mechanical tools and welding equipment. The volksrod/ratrod usually eschews an expensive paint job, utilizing spray can paint applied in their driveway. A common refrain, often heard, is "cut - weld - drive."