Sam takes the Baja Bug to the Desert Dubs Show and then heads out to Geyser Loop where Nate finally gets a chance for a test run on the dirt.

Sam and Nate put some finishing touches on the 1972 Baja Bug including installing a complete set of Smiths Gauges.

Sam & Nate sand down and the numerous holes and cracks filled and repaired. Then Sam paints the front one piece Baja front end while Nate sprays the rear fenders.

Sam & Nate are in the midst of a mad dash, trying to get Nate's Baja Bug ready for some big upcoming shows. A couple small shows popped and and the two take the Baja out for a test run.

Sam and Nate prepare the body a bit more before in is installed back onto the freshly rebuilt chassis. After a few nights of work they take the Baja Bug for a cruise!

Sam & Nate finish up some last minute sanding and then get to working painting the car a bright Kubota Orange. The results are not bad for the pair's first time.

With the chassis now rolling and for the most part complete, Sam and Nate shift their attention and efforts to getting the body of Nate's Baja ready for paint.

Now that the chassis and floor pan of Nate's Baja Bug has been painted, Nate couldn't wait to begin the assembly, this is truly his favorite part.

Sam and Nate tie up a few loose ends to get Nate's Baja Bug ready for paint. The chassis and floor pans get painted and ready for reassembly.

Sam and Nate install an EMPI 6 point "show" cage, getting this Baja Bug one step closer to being drivable.

Two of the bars for the subframe are in the way of the back two exhaust pipes so Sam & Nate have to go back in and redesign it.

Sam spends an afternoon getting the mounting point braced on both sides of the shock. This is called a double sheared mount, where both sides of the shock are supported and strong.