550 Spyder

550A-6
Beck 550A-6 uses the 550A wide body with motor mounting for a Porsche 911 6-cylinder engine. The transaxle can be from either a 911 or a 914. Frame modifications include: four link DeDion rear suspension, Panhard bar, Aldan coil over shock absorbers and a modified 914-6 headers exhaust system. $3,500 (add to the Basic 550 Kit price)

ADDITIONAL PARTS REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE DELUXE BODY/CHASSIS KIT:

• Complete VW Type 1 engine including all accessories. A Porsche 356, 912 or original 4 cam motors can be used.
• VW ’66 to ’77 complete front beam except for the actual beam. Use disk brakes from Karman Ghia.
• VW ’61 to ’72 complete transaxle assembly, drum to drum including shocks. Ring gear must be flipped.
• Tires: Michelin 165XZX-15 front. 205MXV-15 rear.
• VW Type 1 single action brake master cylinder and reservoir.
• VW Type 1 steering shaft and tube. Length must be cut to suit driver.
• VW Type 1 gearshift lever and shift tube.
• Battery and cables.
• VW Type 1 wiper assembly (90 drive only).
• VW bus clutch cable.
• VW accelerator cable.
• VW 12-volt starter motor.
• Assorted nuts and bolts for attachment of pedal assembly, master cylinder, engine, transmission, trailing arms and rear shocks.
• Steering wheel.
• Optional 911 style fan assembly. Includes shroud, alternator, blower & hardware - $750