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fahrvergnugen
October 1st 2010, 15:41
After lurking here for a while, time to post some pica's of my project.
I am not sure what it is exactly, is it german, resto, callook or race? you tell me:confused:


It all started in December 2007, after I sold my T2a single cab with 190Bhp G60 engine I bought this Oval. The plan was to use it as a daily and give it some TLC in de weekends.
This is how I bought it, original.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/62694.jpg
Planted a new gearbox and 2ltr type4 engine.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/68858.jpg
Narrowed, adjustable beem with dropped spindels.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/69513.jpg
And this is how I drove it (first time out was EBI II)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/69518.jpg

To make a long story short, it's a total resto now. The plan is to have the resto-cal ish look on the outside, with an inside, chassis and suspension that is ready for some strip and circuit aktion.

Let's start with the wheels;
I have two sets, fuch's and MAG industries, both with Porsche bolt patern.
One set for street use and one set for circuit/strip abuse.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/70973.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/82169.jpg

Paul

fahrvergnugen
October 1st 2010, 15:44
The front suspension;

Porsche 914/911 with 944 hubs and disks.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/83422.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/84582.jpg

Test fit.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/83657.jpg

fahrvergnugen
October 1st 2010, 15:45
Rear Suspension;
18cm narrowed to have the same width as an original oval.
IRS with 944 arms and brakes.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78093.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/78366.jpg

fahrvergnugen
October 1st 2010, 15:46
Gearbox; 914 dogleg, raised with homemade mounting points.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80147.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/80598.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/89244.jpg

fahrvergnugen
October 1st 2010, 15:47
The "kill switch" I named it the "O ****" knob.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/89151.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/87539.jpg

fahrvergnugen
October 1st 2010, 15:48
Now I am working on the body.
Most of the rust on the right side is gone.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/94297.jpg
The complete doorpillar is gone.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/95059.jpg
And replaced.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/96470.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/96113.jpg

And today I was working on the 1/4 panel.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/96756.jpg

fahrvergnugen
October 1st 2010, 15:50
Almost ready, after using some lead filler it looks like new again 8)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/96980.jpg

fahrvergnugen
October 1st 2010, 15:55
For an oval they even don't sell the bad fitting repro sheet metal. The only thing I could do is restore the old metal.
Together with some Tikimadness leftovers :thumbsup: (drag race oval) I will try to fix it again.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/96983.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/96984.jpg

With these 2 holes the body is mounted to the torsion tube. My torsion tube is about 9cm narrowed (each side) so these holes needs to be moved.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/96985.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/96986.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/96987.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/96989.jpg

Here's the difference;
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/96988.jpg

fahrvergnugen
October 1st 2010, 15:58
The original form was long gone, so I had downloaded some pictures and started moddeling metal.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/97971.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/97972.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/97973.jpg
It's a corner you can't see when the car is ready, but I like it to look original.

fahrvergnugen
October 1st 2010, 15:59
Finally finished the left corner. When the body is back on the channels I will cut the corners at the wright lenght.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/98100.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/98102.jpg

Nice fit, only have to grind the welds down and use some lead to smooth things.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/98099.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/98103.jpg

On to the right site.

fahrvergnugen
October 1st 2010, 16:53
Found some pics of the custom rear suspension;
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/91834.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/91835.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/92365.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/92366.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/92367.jpg

Paul

Xellex
October 1st 2010, 20:07
daaamn! nice project! I always said the Netherland and especially Keversite.nl has the most GL projects going on. Too bad of the language barrier, so thanks for posting here, in english! I often read through the Keversite forums with the help of google translate :P

volkdent
October 1st 2010, 20:17
Oh man, you are up to your eyeballs with that project!!! Great work, can't wait to follow the progress.

You and Ricola need to get together and have a beer discussing how many Km of welding wire you used on your projects!!!

Jason

Fast65
October 2nd 2010, 04:24
looks great loving the front suspension :)

cheers andy

ricola
October 2nd 2010, 04:37
Good to see you have made progress since I last looked at your main thread! One thing I'm not sure about is the inner bit of your spherical bearing mount. It looks like you have a rigid outer (hole in steel plate) and a urethane surrounded inner mount, this will lead to movement and potential fatigue in the bolt. I think if you just made the inner part rigid it would be good (much better than a lot of other kits that use loose outer plates...
Rich

Wally
October 2nd 2010, 06:28
Great to see your project here in summerised form Paul!
This made me appreciate your work even more as it made more sense to me now. Its otherwise easy to get lost in endless details....:o
I also don't wanna know how many grinding disks you've used haha!

fahrvergnugen
October 2nd 2010, 09:01
After 3 week doing nothing on the car, I finally started again.

The left crosmember is ready, so it is time to start on the right side.
This is where I started with.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/98621.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/98622.jpg

And the result after hammering, grinding, bending, cutting and welding a few hours.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/98623.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/98624.jpg
Almost there 8)

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
October 2nd 2010, 09:08
It looks like you have a rigid outer (hole in steel plate) and a urethane surrounded inner mount, this will lead to movement and potential fatigue in the bolt. I think if you just made the inner part rigid it would be good (much better than a lot of other kits that use loose outer plates...
Rich

Hi Rich, I love reading about your build. You do awsome work.
You saw that right about the inner mount, my first version (like manny sets out there) where bolted only on the outside of the steel plate. This new version has a 12.9 bolt with a precision hole in the steel plate and uniball, the urethane is extra and not really needed (I think/hope)

Cheers, Paul.

fahrvergnugen
October 2nd 2010, 09:16
Great to see your project here in summerised form Paul!
This made me appreciate your work even more as it made more sense to me now. Its otherwise easy to get lost in endless details....:o
I also don't wanna know how many grinding disks you've used haha!

Hi Wally, yeah I followd you to this place.

I have the same feeling about loosing it in the details:) and have to look tru all my pictures from now and then to see what I have done.
I have used a few grinding disks and like volksdent sayed; welding wire, and I only just started. Still have a lot of plans and tricks up my sleeve;)

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
October 2nd 2010, 09:37
I often read through the Keversite forums with the help of google translate :P

That will be some funny reading:D

flat
October 3rd 2010, 20:29
Wow. Amazing work! I'm going to keep my eyes posted on this built!

Lanner

volkdent
October 4th 2010, 18:07
Good to see you have made progress since I last looked at your main thread! One thing I'm not sure about is the inner bit of your spherical bearing mount. It looks like you have a rigid outer (hole in steel plate) and a urethane surrounded inner mount, this will lead to movement and potential fatigue in the bolt. I think if you just made the inner part rigid it would be good (much better than a lot of other kits that use loose outer plates...
Rich

Agreed.

Jason

fahrvergnugen
October 9th 2010, 11:43
Finally the crosmember is done, When the body is on it's place i will modify the endpieces of the crosmember and probably do the bumb over again.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/98846.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/98847.jpg

The heaterchannel was to long on the front and to short on the rear, I did not want to redrill my floor so I had to dismantle the channel.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/98849.jpg
The bottom of the channel will be mounted on the floor and then make the top fit.

Looks nice on the inside
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/98848.jpg

Now that I opened the channel, I bare metaled the bottom and I will put some decent paint on it
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/98850.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
October 16th 2010, 15:24
After I painted the inside and bottom of the channel, I sprayed antirust on it and some inox spray on the welding areas. Now it was time to fit it in it's new position..
I placed the channel 1/2 an inch backwards on the bottomplate.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99223.jpg

Back fits like a glove now.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99193.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99194.jpg

The firewall can be mounted without a problem
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99195.jpg

Paul

70Turbobug
October 17th 2010, 12:11
Awesome project!! Very cool ideas especially with the narrowed rear suspension - Very trick! Very well done!

fahrvergnugen
October 17th 2010, 14:08
Awesome project!! Very cool ideas especially with the narrowed rear suspension - Very trick! Very well done!

Thanks, I realy love doing it;)

fahrvergnugen
October 27th 2010, 15:43
Finally the channel is ready, but after welding and grinding it was torn a lot >:(
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99461.jpg

So I fixated the channel and fired up the torch, after it was heated I tried to torn it back.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99464.jpg

And that worked.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99467.jpg

Next step is the firewall, I decided to use and repair the leftovers Tikimadness donated.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99471.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99473.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99475.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
October 30th 2010, 15:12
Today I cleaned up the firewall that was cut out of a '54. The firewall or innerwings where replaced or repaired in the past, it was not spotwelded but had a lot of welds around the edges. But it came out pretty nice.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99541.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99542.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99543.jpg

This firewall was cut out because of it's weight, but the heaterchannels had to stay. this is why I had to repair the corners, it was not rusted but cut around the heaterchannels.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99545.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99547.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99549.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99544.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99546.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
November 6th 2010, 09:42
Done.:cool:
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99742.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99743.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
November 10th 2010, 16:25
After some grinding, bending, drilling and a lot of hammering, the left channel fits properly.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99903.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99906.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99907.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99905.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99904.jpg

Steve C
November 11th 2010, 02:53
Hi

Your doing excellent work, I'm taking the body off a 1303 soon so it can be painted, I'm glad that we don't have the same problems down here as you do there.

I might be seeing things but in the photo http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99903.jpg it looks like there is some sort bulge on the chassis floor at the rear end behind the seat rails, is this for something special or is it a piece of your bug puzzle waiting to be fitted?

Steve

fahrvergnugen
November 11th 2010, 05:04
Hi

Your doing excellent work, I'm taking the body off a 1303 soon so it can be painted, I'm glad that we don't have the same problems down here as you do there.

I might be seeing things but in the photo http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/99903.jpg it looks like there is some sort bulge on the chassis floor at the rear end behind the seat rails, is this for something special or is it a piece of your bug puzzle waiting to be fitted?

Steve

Thanks Steve,

The bulge is made to fit the oilcooler, I think this will have plenty of airflow. Good luck with your car.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/88898.jpg

Paul.

70Turbobug
November 11th 2010, 06:04
Nice work Paul! I donŽt think I have ever seen anyone make such a big modification for an oil cooler! I like it!

MX67
November 11th 2010, 07:01
This looks nice. No rear legroom, but who care! :D

fahrvergnugen
November 11th 2010, 07:05
This looks nice. No rear legroom, but who care! :D

No rear seat, so who cares :lmao:

Steve C
November 11th 2010, 09:02
Hi

Wow I never would have thought of doing that.

Steve

T5WOB
November 11th 2010, 12:51
nice work well done :)

KAFUR1
December 13th 2010, 00:53
Slick I like! Hmmmm

fahrvergnugen
January 12th 2011, 16:20
Found some time to work on the car again 8)

The underside of the left doorpillar was bad, of course >:(
time for a Hoekie of Hooky :)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/101713.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/101714.jpg

First I had to shorten it, this way the bracing could stay in it's place.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/101715.jpg

fitting
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/101716.jpg

It only needs some welding. 8)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/101719.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
January 15th 2011, 15:37
This morning it was time to finish the doorpillar.

Welded the hooky piece.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/101822.jpg

Normally you can not reach the inside, mine is still open and it is double sheetmetal so I also welded the inside.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/101823.jpg

Then I dismantled the door (this is very heavy with all the parts and glass in it) and checked the gap, I must say ; I am very pleased with it.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/101824.jpg

Paul.

ido vw
January 21st 2011, 03:36
Awesome work Paul! keep update!! :)

fahrvergnugen
February 1st 2011, 12:28
Awesome work Paul! keep update!! :)

Thanks, I am ill wright now but next week it is time to do some work again.

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
February 17th 2011, 15:33
Not much time lately, but still a Little progress.
This piece of the trunk was a little thin, also the holes didn't mach the new kick panel. so I replaced the top of the kick panel by a wider piece, this way I can close (weld) all the holes.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/102726.jpg

http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/102727.jpg

And all the holes are closed again. before paint I will put some lead filler on it and it will be as new again, offcourse I will do the corners first.

http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/102880.jpg

Paul.

Bad bug
February 18th 2011, 13:15
Paul where did you get the lower door post panel to buy.

fahrvergnugen
February 18th 2011, 15:16
Paul where did you get the lower door post panel to buy.

Do you mean that green piece? It's a hooky piece, perfect fit.
http://www.hookyspanelshop.com

Paul.

Bad bug
February 18th 2011, 21:31
Thanks for the link, i know of this site i had it bookmarked but when i reloaded my computer a couple months ago i lost this link.

i am wondering if these guys have any other panels like rear cross member panels and firewall panel.

Also are you using any measurements with your rebuild. I have some measurements that can help in the rebuild if you like.


I guest when its time for me to do my rebuild i will be calling on you. Oh! by the way great job.

fahrvergnugen
February 19th 2011, 16:24
Thanks for the link, i know of this site i had it bookmarked but when i reloaded my computer a couple months ago i lost this link.

i am wondering if these guys have any other panels like rear cross member panels and firewall panel.

Also are you using any measurements with your rebuild. I have some measurements that can help in the rebuild if you like.


I guest when its time for me to do my rebuild i will be calling on you. Oh! by the way great job.

For cross members you have to shop here http://www.wolfparts.com/ , its expensive but you it's the only shop that has old cross members.
I measure before I cut, on other cars and there's a lot of eyeball engineering:lmao:

Good measurements are alway's welcome, you never know when you need them. Thanks. Paul.

Bad bug
February 19th 2011, 17:13
Paul i notice that the europeans only cater for the car from the 50's to 60's nothing from the 70's.

Also paul where did you get that jig for the door column.

fahrvergnugen
February 20th 2011, 04:45
Paul i notice that the europeans only cater for the car from the 50's to 60's nothing from the 70's.

Also paul where did you get that jig for the door column.

Does not everyone whant's an early model?
The jig is from Hooky.

Paul.

Bad bug
February 20th 2011, 09:54
Well i guest some people want the earlier cars but use late enders are at a disadvantage in finding good sheet metal.

Ah! hookies have this jig, great but can it work on the 72 cars and how much did you pay for it.

fahrvergnugen
February 20th 2011, 10:24
Well i guest some people want the earlier cars but use late enders are at a disadvantage in finding good sheet metal.

Ah! hookies have this jig, great but can it work on the 72 cars and how much did you pay for it.

Check; http://ebasic.easily.co.uk/01101C/024024/misc.html

This will work on late and early models.

Bad bug
February 20th 2011, 17:10
So it's one jig for both doors.

fahrvergnugen
February 21st 2011, 02:30
So it's one jig for both doors.

Yep.;)

Luismj
February 23rd 2011, 12:11
Hi Paul!

im try to some solution here...

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/luismjr/broken/BB_011-2.jpg~original
http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/luismjr/broken/BB_002.jpg~original
http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/luismjr/broken/BB_007.jpg~original

I dont measure the heat yet. T1 2300cc turbo...

fahrvergnugen
February 23rd 2011, 15:12
Hi Paul!

im try to some solution here...

I dont measure the heat yet. T1 2300cc turbo...

That sure looks familiar, let me know how it works:goodjob:

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
February 26th 2011, 15:51
Today I did some more work under the hood. This is one of the holes to fix the gastank, needs some work :cool:
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103184.jpg

This looks a whole lot better.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103185.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103186.jpg

The channels are welded, so Finlay it was time to take out the climbing frame
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103188.jpg
Looks better already
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103189.jpg

After I welded the channels to the body I lifted the body again, now I can stand in it and weld all the seems.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103190.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103191.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
March 16th 2011, 17:15
Started on the Tilton set yesterday.

Find the wright place to cut.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103683.jpg

mounted the steering column and cut the hole.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103684.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103685.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103686.jpg

And made the side panels.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103687.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103688.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
March 19th 2011, 16:34
This morning bolted the body back on to check the pedal-steer-seat position
First I checked the old with the new pedal position, look good to me 8)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103730.jpg

Then fitted the seat and for the first time in a few years I took place behind the wheel ;D
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103731.jpg

When I place the steering wheel 5cm closer to the seat, the position is spot on. The steering column can be moved 5cm without cutting or welding, how cool is that.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103732.jpg

Before I weld the channels, I had to be sure that the trunk still fits. And it fits like a glove.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103733.jpg

The gearbox and engine are raised, so the trunk has to be raised as well. After some measurement it seems that the trunk needs to be raised by 12cm.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/103734.jpg

Paul.

volkdent
March 19th 2011, 17:33
This is looking soooo good! I love following this stuff.

Jason

fahrvergnugen
March 23rd 2011, 16:42
This is looking soooo good! I love following this stuff.

Jason

Thanks Jason,

Good to hear people like what I am doing.

Paul.

Love your build to:goodjob:

fahrvergnugen
March 23rd 2011, 16:43
this piece gave me many headages
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/96675.jpg

After a lot of hammering, grinding, welding and swearing, this is what I made of it. The plan is to give it it's original strength again
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104033.jpg
And when that is finished, build the mountingpoint for the rollcage around it.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104038.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104037.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104036.jpg

This way I can still mount the back seat (I will probably never fit it). now it is time to read the official cage requirements, maybe I will need it in the future. :wink:

Bad bug
March 23rd 2011, 21:37
sending you some info on body measurements. Send me your email and i will send you the rest, the others are too large to upload.

fahrvergnugen
March 30th 2011, 15:44
I choose to not only spotweld, but to weld all round all edges. my goal is to make the welds close to invisible.

Welded the (ex)spotwelds (left-rear), and tried to make it invisible.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104176.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104177.jpg

Also started doing the same to the right site.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104178.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104179.jpg

Paul.

SportyBug
March 31st 2011, 21:17
The front suspension;

Porsche 914/911 with 944 hubs and disks.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/83422.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/84582.jpg

Test fit.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/83657.jpg

I am lookng forward to you finishing up the front suspension. I have been wondering why no one has done this before or why there is not an existing kit to pull this off out there. I would love to put something like this on my Super

fahrvergnugen
April 1st 2011, 01:37
I am lookng forward to you finishing up the front suspension. I have been wondering why no one has done this before or why there is not an existing kit to pull this off out there. I would love to put something like this on my Super

There are wish-bone kits. here's an example;
http://www.status-vw.co.uk/shop/en-gb/dept_256.html

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
April 2nd 2011, 16:00
Worked a few hours on the Tilton box today, unfortunately all the hours and effort can't be seeing.
First I made the pedals 100% fit in the box, then I took away all the sharp edges, changed the windings to metric windings, welded the box allround and grind-ed the welds.
When to box was to my standards I welded it to the body, just a few cm to go.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104235.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104236.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104237.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
April 6th 2011, 15:59
Made a hole for my bias adjustercable, damn i wish i had done this before welding.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104407.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104408.jpg

Also started finishing the left doorpillar.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104409.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104410.jpg

Paul.

Stevo_L
April 6th 2011, 16:37
great work, paul! very nice.
love your MAG industries wheels :)
where are they from?

Stevo

fahrvergnugen
April 7th 2011, 01:35
great work, paul! very nice.
love your MAG industries wheels :)
where are they from?

Stevo

Thanks,
I bought them form an old lady. She was onwer of a Porsche dealer in the past and these wheels where on her own 911, now she was going for fuchs.

Paul.

Stevo_L
April 7th 2011, 09:02
you lucky man :)
now go back in your garage and finish your oval ;)

Stevo

fahrvergnugen
April 9th 2011, 16:09
When I was working on the left pillar today, I noticed that the right pillar (out of a '66 car that already was welded to the heater channel) had a different shape, Damn... how Manny differences can you have >:(.

The left pillar is ready, well maybe a few tab's with a hammer away from being ready.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104552.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104554.jpg

On these picture's you can see that the pillar out of the '66 car has a sharp bent, a '56 car does not have this bent.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104555.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104556.jpg

So after I finished the left pillar I took out the grinder again and started to make the '66 look like a '56.

The result; '66 metal that looks like a '56. 8)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104558.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104561.jpg

Paul.

Stevo_L
April 10th 2011, 05:23
:clap: :rockon:

SportyBug
April 11th 2011, 19:33
There are wish-bone kits. here's an example;
http://www.status-vw.co.uk/shop/en-gb/dept_256.html

Paul.

True, those would be easier. But this keeps the build in the Porsche/VW family and would be in the spirit of the Super Beetles as well. I like it that way. Keep it up, I want to see how this build turns out

fahrvergnugen
April 13th 2011, 15:59
This week my new brake fluid reservoirs arrived from the UK, black anodised billet aluminium. 8) Now I have to think about how and where to mount them.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104641.jpg
It looks damaged, but it's just dust.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104642.jpg

Started to prep. the new left wing.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104643.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104644.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
April 20th 2011, 15:01
Removed more useless metal from the (new:))inner wing , Damn the VW spotweld guy went crazy on that wing. The piece of wheel well that is still on there can stay for now.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104947.jpg

Dare to go where no man is gone before :o (I think)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104950.jpg
The plan is to drill out the spotweld that hold the inner plate to the pillar, cut the pillar halfway the drilled holes and weld the new wing to it.

This is the cutting line.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/104951.jpg

Paul.

Wally
April 20th 2011, 15:50
Nice job again Paul! Keep at it, it will be worth it in the end, promise!

fahrvergnugen
April 20th 2011, 15:54
Thanx Wally,

I still have visions of the endresult, that keeps me going.

Wally
April 20th 2011, 15:57
I still have visions...
Carefull with that paint thinner then :lmao:

fahrvergnugen
April 20th 2011, 16:04
Carefull with that paint thinner then :lmao:

You kill me:p I smoke wile working on the bug:eek:

fahrvergnugen
April 22nd 2011, 16:17
Had a day off today, this meant I was still working only not at the office >:( sometimes I hate customers.
Between telephone calls I did some work on the oval.

cut the pillar along the line and left the inner plate.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/105007.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/105009.jpg

I had to cut out some more rust.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/105010.jpg

a little test fit, when it all fits I can weld on a piece of flat with the inner plate underneed.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/105011.jpg

some more test fitting.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/105012.jpg
And where getting close.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/105013.jpg

The innerwings are different to the original oval wings, but i have to cut out the most to make room for the 914/911 front suspension..

fahrvergnugen
April 27th 2011, 15:59
Some jobs take more time than expected, these innerwings are that kind of a job.
The holes from drilling the spotweld had to be welded, they did not match with the new location. In the past someone mounted an emergency switch, this had to be closed as well.
After welding the holes, I smoothed them and I cleaned the area that can't be reached later on.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/105199.jpg

And before you know it....time's up.

fahrvergnugen
May 7th 2011, 15:03
didn't want to do bodywork today, so I did some work on the chassis.

I was not satisfied with the place where the fuellines came out the chassistube. again a hole was made :P
It does not show on the pictures, but the hydraulic clutchline is now near the fuellines.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/105645.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/105646.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
May 7th 2011, 15:05
New package arrived from the US of A :)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/105664.jpg

70Turbobug
May 9th 2011, 05:46
Great work again!! A true metal master! Nice brake proportioning valve. I will be using a similar one also.

fahrvergnugen
May 13th 2011, 15:53
Great work again!! A true metal master! Nice brake proportioning valve. I will be using a similar one also.

Thanx, I have a bias balancebar that can be adjusted with this cable and I have a 7 stage reduce valve on the back brakes. The correct setting must be there somewhere;)

evilC
May 19th 2011, 08:25
Thanx, I have a bias balancebar that can be adjusted with this cable and I have a 7 stage reduce valve on the back brakes. The correct setting must be there somewhere;)

Why do you have both? You ought to only need one particularly for a road car? The balance bar set up will give a huge variation in bias on its own.

Clive

fahrvergnugen
May 19th 2011, 13:14
Why do you have both? You ought to only need one particularly for a road car? The balance bar set up will give a huge variation in bias on its own.

Clive

My master cylinders are pretty big (both 1"). Not sure if I need it, but now I can hold back the front brakes with the bias and the rear with the 7 stage reducer. Time will tell.

Paul.

volkdent
May 19th 2011, 14:31
My master cylinders are pretty big (both 1"). Not sure if I need it, but now I can hold back the front brakes with the bias and the rear with the 7 stage reducer. Time will tell.

Paul.

I don't know what your brake caliper cylinder volumes are, but in my situation I chose MCs that were too large, 1" and 3/4" I think, so I'm going to have to down size to get some reasonable pedal pressure and travel, currently it's a little workout for the leg and moves about 1"....

Jason

fahrvergnugen
May 19th 2011, 15:33
I don't know what your brake caliper cylinder volumes are, but in my situation I chose MCs that were too large, 1" and 3/4" I think, so I'm going to have to down size to get some reasonable pedal pressure and travel, currently it's a little workout for the leg and moves about 1"....

Jason

Hi Jason,

I am using a 1" MC for the front brakes and 1" MC for the rear brakes, thacalipers are porsche 944 I. we'll see what happens.

evilC
May 20th 2011, 08:26
Fahrvergngen,

I am currently trying to sort out my brakes (944 single pots at the front and 928S4 rears + hydraulic handbrake). By all my calculations the pedal movement on a standard 19/19 dual m/c should have been 28mm + 5mm for the free play until the pad touches the disc, then the component flexing and pad compression come into play resulting is a moderate pedal movement. I do have much more than this that may be a m/c problem or flexing of the seal/handbrake mech in the hydraulic handbrake. the standard 944 single pots have virtually no movement on their own with the 19mm cylinder as the caliper mech holds the pad to the disc with no relief or knockback.
However, the braking performance was such that I to am considering a 1" dual m/c (possibly BMW) to shorten the pedal travel. My next try will be a 944 stepped cylinder 23/19 that should confirm or not a) the rebuilt 19/19 m/c is at fault b) the pedal pressures are still acceptable with larger m/c pistons and c) improve the bias further to the rear - the car will be used for Autotesting.

Clive

fahrvergnugen
May 20th 2011, 15:24
Hi Clive,

I did not calculate things, its just try and error and some eye-ball engineering.

Keep us posted on your experiance with the MC"s

Paul.

aartjan
May 20th 2011, 17:50
Why do you have both? You ought to only need one particularly for a road car? The balance bar set up will give a huge variation in bias on its own.

Clive
Don't they complement one another? With the balance bar you set-up the 'static' distribution and by using the proportioning valve you set-up the 'dynamic' distribution for a different characteristic at higher pressure / deceleration levels. Thus, better enabling you to approach the 'ideal' at given conditions?!

When searching for a reference picture, I found some clear text about it: http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_proportioning_valves.shtml

fahrvergnugen
May 21st 2011, 14:56
Don't they complement one another? With the balance bar you set-up the 'static' distribution and by using the proportioning valve you set-up the 'dynamic' distribution for a different characteristic at higher pressure / deceleration levels. Thus, better enabling you to approach the 'ideal' at given conditions?!

When searching for a reference picture, I found some clear text about it: http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_proportioning_valves.shtml

Thanks Aart-Jan, thats good reading.

fahrvergnugen
May 21st 2011, 14:58
Today I started on making the anti rollbar brackets, This anti rollbar started it's live on a pink "killer Kitty" opel.

http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106422.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106423.jpg

Paul.

spannermanager
May 21st 2011, 16:07
Guys, its not wise to mess with expensive changes in cylinder sizes from just pedal 'feel' alone without running the pads in on the fly for a good bit, it can make a huge improvement to the pedal height and save you chasing your tail, frame type sliding calipers need a lot of running in, personally, a mechanical balance bar is far preferable to hydro valves which also affect pedal feel, i don't like these and avoid them like the plaque, as Clive says, you shouldn't need both.;)

fahrvergnugen
May 25th 2011, 15:03
First fitment test of the anti-rollbar, I think it needs a little modifications.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106671.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106672.jpg

Paul.

Wally
May 25th 2011, 16:38
Looking good again! Sway bars can be thicker then you think, so these may just be 'right' :)
Maybe turn-around that tack welded bracket 180 degrees so you have more free room for the bar to move?

evilC
May 26th 2011, 08:17
Don't they complement one another? With the balance bar you set-up the 'static' distribution and by using the proportioning valve you set-up the 'dynamic' distribution for a different characteristic at higher pressure / deceleration levels. Thus, better enabling you to approach the 'ideal' at given conditions?!

When searching for a reference picture, I found some clear text about it: http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_proportioning_valves.shtml

I don't deny that the two could complimenty each other but I doubt whether many on here have the ability to be able to fine tune the braking characteristics to optimise retardation, hence my reference to road car where the load changes would merit constant fiddling and tinkering in a desparate effort to get the best retardation. I'm a strong advocate of the KISS principle and adding in too many variables and adjustments that are beyond the simple running of a vehicle detracts severly from enjoyment.

70Turbobug
May 26th 2011, 11:00
Thanx, I have a bias balancebar that can be adjusted with this cable and I have a 7 stage reduce valve on the back brakes. The correct setting must be there somewhere;)

If you plan on going to the track regularly,then IŽm sure youŽll find the right setting for just about any condition.I have 911 carerra 4-pot monoblocks up front and the 911 discs. In the back I have the standard 944 floating calipers and discs (temporarily).The proportioning valve alone should be enough for my intentions,at least for starters.I also have a 944 master cylinder,but may change it for a better more modern master cylinder.

fahrvergnugen
May 26th 2011, 14:29
Looking good again! Sway bars can be thicker then you think, so these may just be 'right' :)
Maybe turn-around that tack welded bracket 180 degrees so you have more free room for the bar to move?

Thanks Wally,

I am thinking of turning it 90 degrees, this way the uniball kan move freely. I moved the a-arm up and down and the sway bar does not hit a thing.

fahrvergnugen
May 26th 2011, 14:31
If you plan on going to the track regularly,then IŽm sure youŽll find the right setting for just about any condition.I have 911 carerra 4-pot monoblocks up front and the 911 discs. In the back I have the standard 944 floating calipers and discs (temporarily).The proportioning valve alone should be enough for my intentions,at least for starters.I also have a 944 master cylinder,but may change it for a better more modern master cylinder.

It's gonna be used on road, track and 1/4 mile. if I am not sure about the settings I still have the option to set the valve wide open.

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
May 28th 2011, 15:50
Did some sway-bar work today
Welded the new sway-bar brackets to the upper front axle tube, narrowed the tube to the chassis head width and closed the end of the tube, this way I have some strenght in the brackets and still have the original body mounts.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106758.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106757.jpg

Test with 90deg. turned uniball.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106762.jpg

The 90deg. turned uniball works great, so I made a new bracket (needs some more welding).
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106763.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106764.jpg

Put the grommet in and did a new test. The movement I can make without hitting anything is much bigger as the movement the shockabsorber can make.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106755.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106756.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
May 29th 2011, 13:25
Bought myself a nice donor body, this '58 Will speed things up 8)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/105514.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
June 3rd 2011, 16:05
Right side of the sway bar is now ready too.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106933.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106934.jpg

To make sure all the fittings of the fuel line are ok, I checked them with some air pressure.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106932.jpg

On original oval has special floormat fasteners, so I welded these back on the floor.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106935.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106936.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
June 5th 2011, 14:32
Picked up the '58 donor for the oval today.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106986.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106987.jpg

Looking good.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106988.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106989.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106990.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106991.jpg

And a bus full of rust free '58 goodies
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106993.jpg

It's almost a shame to cut this to pieces, but it will happen. :twisted:

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
June 15th 2011, 14:54
Time to take out the old grinder again :o. I really need the parts for my oval, but still it was difficult to cut up this nice '58.

No way back now.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/107543.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/107544.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/107545.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
June 19th 2011, 14:45
After a lot of drilling, the dash is out.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/107626.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/107627.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/107628.jpg

Paul.

Stevo_L
July 6th 2011, 04:10
Hey,

How is it going?
any news? :)

Stevo

fahrvergnugen
July 6th 2011, 06:18
Hey,

How is it going?
any news? :)

Stevo

Hi Steve,

I am very buisy wright now drilling all the spotweld of the donor car, no pictures yet. Als had a very cool weekend at EBI #4.

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
July 9th 2011, 16:33
The EBI Chimay weekend was superb, but now it is oval time again.
Al the old repairs are cut out of the donor front and today I started cleaning the underside of it.

This is a very good piece of German metal. :)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/108994.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/108995.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
July 16th 2011, 10:07
Finally did something visible again.

Complete parafan removed.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/109330.jpg

Took a wile to find the currage, but it had to be done.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/109331.jpg

Both doorpillars removed :shock: :shock:
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/109329.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/109332.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
July 20th 2011, 15:14
a few holes.
Looked at an original , never welded body and then circled all the original holes. The rest has to be welded.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/109503.jpg

How it should be.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/109504.jpg

After storage for many years, this all original (only the exhaust cutouts are not original), rust free and never welded oval is my workshop neighbor. now i can check it if I need to know how things should be. (i am not aloud to touch it ;D)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/109505.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
August 27th 2011, 16:09
Replaced the right windshield heater thing and repaired the left one.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/110340.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/110341.jpg


In the past someone drilled a lot of holes in this car, today I fixed it. This is a difficult to reach area, so while I was in there I might as well bare metal it.

http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/110727.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/110728.jpg

Paul.

dub_crazee
August 28th 2011, 13:08
nice :)

fahrvergnugen
September 7th 2011, 15:37
Getting close 8)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/111218.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/111219.jpg

Paul.

NO_H2O
September 8th 2011, 11:48
My hat is off to you. Lots of metal work going into this one.

MX67
September 8th 2011, 13:31
Really nice (and quick too)

:)

fahrvergnugen
September 8th 2011, 14:19
Thanks Guys,

I am not afraid of doing new things. this kind of work is new for me, but i'll get there.

Paul

fahrvergnugen
September 11th 2011, 13:59
Satrting to look good.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/111244.jpg

Right side is getting there as well.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/111245.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
November 30th 2011, 17:14
Between family live, work and some work on my daily passat, the oval is going forward as well (slowly).
Bolted the nose on the body, now i can see better what to do and where to do it.
It looks like the right is OK.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113087.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113090.jpg

On the left I had some fitting problems, probably the welds from the pedalbox where to hot. I cut out the piece that did not fit and welded in a bigger piece instead.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113088.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113089.jpg

Still needs some welding, grinding and sanding.

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
December 10th 2011, 17:22
Today I started making the '58 parafan look like an '56.

Here is the difference between the '58 and '56.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113341.jpg

Time to cut again.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113343.jpg

Cutting, and trying.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113345.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113342.jpg

The result of a few hours work.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113346.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
December 17th 2011, 16:51
Today I worked on the wipers again.
Just to be sure I mounted the mechanism and it fits. (sorry for the crappy phone pic's)
http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/2/2/6/5/56Ruitenwissrs.jpg.jpg
http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/2/2/6/5/56Ruitenwissrs.jpg1.jpg

To mount the mechanism I had to weld this bracket as well
http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/2/2/6/5/56Ruitenwissrs.jpg2.jpg
http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/2/2/6/5/56Ruitenwissrs.jpg3.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
December 24th 2011, 17:47
Not much....but it is progress.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113657.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113659.jpg

all welded and smoothend, also welded the hole for the screen washer.
Paul.

fahrvergnugen
December 29th 2011, 11:38
Wile the front is removeable, I have good access to drill the cage holes.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113728.jpg

Never thought the hole would have this shape.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113729.jpg

The cage can not hit the pedalbox, innerwing and fueltank, and has to end in the sparewheel well to be welded to the Porsche frontwheel mounts.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113730.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113731.jpg

The cage will also run under the dash, this will fit perfect later on.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113732.jpg

With this piece of cardboard the hole on the right will be easier.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113733.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
January 6th 2012, 17:31
Took the doors from the attic and dismantled them (they weigh a ton with all the windows etc.).
trail fitted the left door, fixated it with the wright gabs and made the first welds
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113906.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/113908.jpg
When the right door is fixated and the pillar is tackwelded as well, I will start on the window surrounding.

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
January 11th 2012, 16:44
And the right is getting there as well. Its not easy fitting a door in a shell that is not welded and bin appart completely
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/114151.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/114152.jpg

Paul.

Stevo_L
January 11th 2012, 17:28
:clap: :notworthy:

you doinŽ really great work! iŽm speechless! :thumbup:

fahrvergnugen
January 12th 2012, 16:30
:clap: :notworthy:

you doinŽ really great work! iŽm speechless! :thumbup:

I am trying Stevo. After reading this it all looks so simple, but I have lots of headaches and there is alot of swearing before the pictures are taken.


Paul.

NO_H2O
January 13th 2012, 03:22
You are doing some mighty fine work there.

fahrvergnugen
January 13th 2012, 07:26
You are doing some mighty fine work there.

Thanks;)

fahrvergnugen
January 21st 2012, 16:31
Time to restore the window corners, this is not easy cos this is where the '58 is different from the '56
First I had to cut some more of the '56, and then I started to make my own '58 - '56 puzzle.
The before picture.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/114399.jpg
Cut a piece of '58 in to the wright shape to follow the '56 windowl line.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/114400.jpg
I had some leftovers from the '56, they came in handy now.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/114401.jpg
after a lot of testfits, I am a happy man.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/114402.jpg

Paul

fahrvergnugen
January 28th 2012, 16:24
The right is tacked as well, doesn't look like much but this took me several hours.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/114620.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/114619.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/114618.jpg

Paul.

speedy
January 29th 2012, 13:21
A brilliant thread and inspiration to all of us

Jonathan

fahrvergnugen
January 29th 2012, 14:10
A brilliant thread and inspiration to all of us

Jonathan

Thanks Jonathan.

fahrvergnugen
February 11th 2012, 16:21
If it has to be good, it has to be worse first. So the hole had to be bigger.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/114954.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/114956.jpg

I used a piece from the '56, but is was pretty rotten at the vertical edge.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/114957.jpg

Made a new vertical piece (Real PITA) and welded it in. took me all morning but it's done.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/114953.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
February 15th 2012, 16:48
Starting to fit pretty well.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/115026.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/115027.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
March 7th 2012, 16:29
After a testfit of the windshield is was obvious the left corner wasn't wright.

So, out with the grinder again.
On my way again.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/115480.jpg

The stuff I ordered at Hooky's wasn't in yet, so the corners are done for now.
Just 4 fun, played with the front suspension 8)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/115481.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/115482.jpg

Paul.

Wally
March 7th 2012, 16:55
It already looks low, just sitting there on its stands :=)
Very curieus how that would drive on a track compared to VW front beam! So, get on with it!

fahrvergnugen
March 7th 2012, 17:08
It already looks low, just sitting there on its stands :=)
Very curieus how that would drive on a track compared to VW front beam! So, get on with it!

It looks pretty low indeed. the good thing is that it has adjustable torsion bars:cool:
I am also very curieus about how it handels, just have to wait a little wile.:D

fahrvergnugen
March 8th 2012, 15:46
Hooky delivered some nice parts 8)
To fix the window corners I ordered these repair corners.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/115496.jpg

Wile I was ordering at Hooky it made sense to order the weber-windows as well.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/115497.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
April 7th 2012, 16:05
Yesterday indeed was a good Friday, finally had some time to work on the '56.
Windowcorner left is ready.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/116173.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/116172.jpg
On the pic it looks rough, but IRL it is pretty smooth.

Leftside of the dash is finished as well.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/116171.jpg
Ready for a thin layer of lead.

Then it was time to do the innerwing. It didn't fit to the heaterchanel and it was to short due bad repairs in the past.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/116174.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
April 22nd 2012, 13:25
after welding and cooling it was time for some precision grinding ;)

it's almost straight, just needs a minimum of lead.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/116480.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/116481.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/116482.jpg

Took me a few hours, but its's worth it.
Paul.

Steve C
April 22nd 2012, 22:41
Hi

Coming together nicely. Where did you buy the Hooky Webber windows?

Steve

fahrvergnugen
April 23rd 2012, 02:08
Hi

Coming together nicely. Where did you buy the Hooky Webber windows?

Steve

Thanx, I bought them @ hooky's. http://www.hookyspanelshop.com/

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
May 26th 2012, 16:19
Today I started fixing the left quarterpanel
I couldn't find a good donor, so I had to make the best of it with the repro panels.

First I shortend it.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/117428.jpg

After taking some measurements from an original '54, I started hammering.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/117426.jpg

Just needs a little massage
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/117427.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
June 23rd 2012, 15:51
After some welding and grinding, i am very happy with the result
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/118256.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/118258.jpg

I still had doubts about the home made steering and changed my mind. I am going for "rack n pinion".

This Peugeot 404 steering will do the trick, the round couple rubber which is original for this Peugeot as well, even has the same bolt width
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/118259.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
June 23rd 2012, 15:53
I think my oval needs service ;D
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/118260.jpg

fahrvergnugen
June 30th 2012, 10:12
Looks almost like original.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/118333.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/118369.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/118370.jpg

Paul.

NO_H2O
June 30th 2012, 11:57
Fine job. You have replaced more metal in this car than almost any project I can remember. And it all looks great.

fahrvergnugen
June 30th 2012, 13:00
Fine job. You have replaced more metal in this car than almost any project I can remember. And it all looks great.

Thanks for the compliment. When you start a project, look for the best car you can find. I already had this car (was my daily) so I had no choice.

fahrvergnugen
July 4th 2012, 08:39
The left is ready, time to start on the right side.
First clean the shop then turn the car and level it. I was very glad I was ready on the left, and now I can start all over again. DAMN this is a lot of work :-\
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/118446.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
July 14th 2012, 10:57
I repaired this corner a few months ago but i am not satisfied, so it's time to do it again.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/118754.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/118753.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/118752.jpg

Paul.

Wally
July 14th 2012, 12:33
Yeah, its a lot of work....when your that anal about getting it _just_ right ;)

The end result however always reflects how much preparation and time/effort went into it, so you know it will be awesome. I know it will be anyways :cool:

fahrvergnugen
July 14th 2012, 14:31
Yeah, its a lot of work....when your that anal about getting it _just_ right ;)

The end result however always reflects how much preparation and time/effort went into it, so you know it will be awesome. I know it will be anyways :cool:

Thanks Wally,
There is only one way in my book, the wright way.;) (atleast the wright way in my eyes)

Luismj
July 17th 2012, 20:47
That sure looks familiar, let me know how it works:goodjob:

Paul.

Hi Paul!

Its work fine with oil coller man! Right way! (75°c)

And now im try another way to instal one intercooler.

http://img15.imagefra.me/i57h/hugoleonardo/i8ln_8ef_ub6eu.jpg

Type 1 - 1.9 Turbo Air Air
http://img15.imagefra.me/i57h/hugoleonardo/i8ln_594_ub6eu.jpg

http://img13.imagefra.me/i57h/hugoleonardo/i8ln_555_ub6eu.jpg

http://img14.imagefra.me/i57h/hugoleonardo/i8ln_df1_ub6eu.jpg

http://img13.imagefra.me/i57h/hugoleonardo/i8ln_2ad_ub6eu.jpg

First test and its work fine! (40°c air intake)

Thanks :cool:

fahrvergnugen
July 18th 2012, 04:47
Good to hear that it works. Nice build.

fahrvergnugen
July 19th 2012, 15:52
First I tried to fit the door. As expected that didn't fit, not in a milion years.

After a lot of thinking, pushing and stretching, it was time to use my hydraulic friend. Finally it fits like a glove.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/118943.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/118944.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/118945.jpg

Paul.

Kafer_Mike
July 19th 2012, 19:59
Really impressed with the level of effort and quality of work there Paul. Where in the Netherlands are you located?

fahrvergnugen
July 20th 2012, 05:02
Really impressed with the level of effort and quality of work there Paul. Where in the Netherlands are you located?

Thanks Mike, the car is in Tilburg.

wrenchnride247
July 20th 2012, 21:16
That lower section of the (missing) rear rocker panel was part of the problem. That helps set the door gap since it connects the "B pillar" to the heater channel.

Kafer_Mike
July 20th 2012, 21:40
Thanks Mike, the car is in Tilburg.

I was just over in Eindhoven for work the middle of last month. It was my 1st time over there and I didn't get a chance to visit any shops (I was hoping to make it to VW Classics). I did get to catch the Holland-Germany Euro 2012 match and sample some Dutch beer and frits in the market. Hup!

fahrvergnugen
July 21st 2012, 08:01
That lower section of the (missing) rear rocker panel was part of the problem. That helps set the door gap since it connects the "B pillar" to the heater channel.

The lower section was during the first door fit already gone, so that was not the problem. The front incl. the doorpillars are replaced, the right doorpillar was not 100% vertical.

wrenchnride247
July 26th 2012, 21:54
As much metal that has been cut, problems with fitting are normal.

fahrvergnugen
July 27th 2012, 02:03
As much metal that has been cut, problems with fitting are normal.

So true ;)

fahrvergnugen
July 29th 2012, 05:13
New parts arrived
"race weight" oval wings
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119117.jpg

Very good quality, it even has the hump at the runningboard
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119118.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119119.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
July 29th 2012, 05:22
almost there.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119120.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119121.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
August 15th 2012, 15:48
Some more weight saving, once I am finished with this "single skin" hood it will look original.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119351.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119352.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119353.jpg

Paul.

Wally
August 15th 2012, 16:08
Fits like a glove!
Do you mean you took out the inner skin of that front hood?

fahrvergnugen
August 15th 2012, 16:15
Fits like a glove!
Do you mean you took out the inner skin of that front hood?

It's a fiber glass hood Wally, jou did it so it must be good:D

Wally
August 15th 2012, 16:19
Ah! Cool, that is indeed light-weight. Like!

fahrvergnugen
August 16th 2012, 15:37
Ah! Cool, that is indeed light-weight. Like!

;)

fahrvergnugen
September 6th 2012, 15:36
The first attempt failed, so here's the second attempt of repairing the Right 1/4 panel.
after some hammering and grinding.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119818.jpg

Hammering the oval shape in it.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119819.jpg

Starting to look original.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119821.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
September 16th 2012, 15:15
After the new sheetmetal was in shape, It was time to make "the notch"
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119999.jpg

Made a notch and tacked it in place, it looks a bit odd but the shape is like the original.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119997.jpg

And again some trial fitting.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119998.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
October 13th 2012, 08:52
Next week I can Finlay work on the car again. the trailer is completely level and the car is welded on it at the wright height.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/120528.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
October 18th 2012, 15:46
Finlay did some work to the car again :)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/120711.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/120712.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
October 24th 2012, 15:50
1/4 panel is welded up now. IRL it's pretty strait, even without filler.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/120927.jpg

Also started repairing the innerwing, here it's almost finished
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/120928.jpg

Paul.

Stevo_L
October 24th 2012, 16:31
:goodjob:

fahrvergnugen
October 27th 2012, 12:14
Innerwing is done.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/120976.jpg

Paul.

NO_H2O
October 28th 2012, 04:57
A nice fit and welding job again. Nice work.

fahrvergnugen
November 28th 2012, 16:48
Is wasn't easy to get the dash near the doorpillar. I finally managed it and it looks good if I say so my self.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/121673.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
December 1st 2012, 09:44
Right innerwing is almost done, only the marked pieces need some love.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/121705.jpg

Paul.

NO_H2O
December 2nd 2012, 05:31
Inching closer. Lots of nice work.

fahrvergnugen
December 2nd 2012, 11:13
Inching closer. Lots of nice work.

Yep, slowely where getting there;), thanks

fahrvergnugen
December 12th 2012, 17:05
After the innerwing was done, it was time to start with the Porsche front beam.

Porsche sheetmetal underneed the spare wheel well
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122028.jpg

When the car is finished it should not have rake. Now it has a 3,6deg rake, this is why the arm has to be 3,6deg. as well.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122027.jpg

Bend and shaped 3mm steel tacked in.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122025.jpg

The innerwing has to come out a bid to reinforce the a-arm mounting point.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122026.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
December 15th 2012, 17:03
As I told earlyer, I had to widen the innerwing a bit, so I had to try it with cardboard first.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122088.jpg

When the cardboard fitted, I made it out of sheetmetal and welded it in.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122091.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122092.jpg

Then I tack welded the Porsche bracket in place. I just had to try the shockabsorber.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122095.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122094.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122096.jpg

Paul.

Wally
December 15th 2012, 18:04
I am starting to like your build better and better now your coming to the performance part of it!
Great job Paul, keep at it.

fahrvergnugen
December 16th 2012, 05:06
I am starting to like your build better and better now your coming to the performance part of it!
Great job Paul, keep at it.

Thanks Wally,
I also like this part better, but the shi(ee)tmetal:D part had to be done.

NO_H2O
December 17th 2012, 05:06
Very nice work. Things are really cooking now.

fahrvergnugen
December 17th 2012, 16:22
Very nice work. Things are really cooking now.

Thanks. After a lot of hours repairing invisible pieces, it is finally time to make some bigger steps.

fahrvergnugen
December 19th 2012, 17:12
there's a hole in the innerwing ;D. I am going for 6-7deg.caster, -1camber and 0 toe in/out.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122136.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122134.jpg

Inside of the innerwing, not much space there.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122135.jpg

And ofcourse I needed to test a wheel.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122137.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122138.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
December 22nd 2012, 16:19
Unfortunately I had to little space to move the spindle up n down. after some internet searching, I found out that the golf1 inserts will fit the Porsche strut and is 2" shorter. so I bought a used set to test fit.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122216.jpg
if it fits I can shorten the complete strut by 2".

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
December 28th 2012, 09:04
Point of no return (again)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122296.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122297.jpg

I had planned to use more of the Porsche innerwing, but I did not have enough space. Now I only used the upper shockmount and made it 5cm higher. When I find the correct position I will weld it in the innerwing.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122294.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122295.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
February 20th 2013, 16:27
Finally did some work on VWrankenstein again.
Started working on the upper Shock mounts
Took out the rubber, shortend the the Porsche mount and made a plate to close the underside of the Porsche mount.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123928.jpg

Test fit the bearing Busch
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123929.jpg

Underplate fits like a glove.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123927.jpg

After some welding and grinding, I fitted the bearing. Looks pretty original. This bearing fits the Golf1 shocks perfectly
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123931.jpg

Bottomview
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123926.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
February 22nd 2013, 16:42
Today again found some time for VWrankenstein.
To make sure there was enough space for wheel movement I bought Golf1 shocks. The Golf1 shock are about 5,5cm shorter.
Here's the difference.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123961.jpg

Now the struts had to be shortend too.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123962.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123963.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123964.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123965.jpg

And again some trail fit. (I used the wrong (too big) wheels)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123966.jpg

Paul.

Wally
February 22nd 2013, 17:22
Cool last pic Paul! If your shocks turn out to be worn, I have a set of gas-filled Golf-1 shocks for you ;-)

fahrvergnugen
February 22nd 2013, 17:52
Cool last pic Paul! If your shocks turn out to be worn, I have a set of gas-filled Golf-1 shocks for you ;-)

Thanks Walter,

I'll keep that in mind.;)

fahrvergnugen
February 23rd 2013, 10:58
Today I started by fixating the front wheel (brakedisk) at the wright camber and caster.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123985.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123984.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123988.jpg

Made the innerwing mount to fit the innerwing, fixate everything again and made the first tackwelds. It's coming along just fine I think.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123987.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123986.jpg

Paul.

Wally
February 23rd 2013, 11:47
The above picture of the shock dome on the simple 0.8mm thick inner fender does raise the question (I am sure you expected this, but I'am willing to bite anyways) what further stiffening of the inner fender your planning? I know its not load bearing like with a 1303, but still the shock dampening creates considerable forces nontheless.

fahrvergnugen
February 23rd 2013, 11:56
Wally,
Yes, the innerwing is deff. not strong enough. But the rollcage will solve that ;) . The rollcage-tubes will run from under the dash to the upper shock mount and ends in the spare wheel well (on the front a-arm mount)

Cheers, Paul.

Wally
February 23rd 2013, 11:59
That deffo seems like the right way to do it!

fahrvergnugen
March 2nd 2013, 09:27
The horn bracket had to move, no suprise what was under there.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124122.jpg

So a little repair was needed.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124121.jpg

The right front suspension is ready (for now), so it's time to start doing it all again on the left side.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124119.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124120.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
March 9th 2013, 09:14
Change of plans. I wasn't happy with the A-arm mounts I made in the spare wheel well, so I took out the grinder and started all over again.
No way back now.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124298.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124300.jpg

Made a new spare wheel well bottom. I will make a lower part in the middle for the battery.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124301.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124296.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124297.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
March 13th 2013, 10:11
The new plan is getting shape.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124369.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
March 23rd 2013, 08:42
Today I copied the right A-arm mount to the left.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124493.jpg

Now it's time to weld it, grind it and weld it in place.
Paul.

Wally
March 23rd 2013, 09:20
Wow! Any clarification why you made as you did?
Curious how it turns out.

spannermanager
March 23rd 2013, 13:42
Wow! Any clarification why you made as you did?
Curious how it turns out.
Its those Mann filter boxes, they always tell you how to shape it up and do it, they have very special powers:lmao:
Only one thing springs to mind, now is a good time to add plenty of caster.;)

fahrvergnugen
March 23rd 2013, 16:35
Wow! Any clarification why you made as you did?
Curious how it turns out.

I had some sleeping problems with plan A, I just wasn't satisfied. This is plan B and I will sleep like a baby tonight.

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
March 23rd 2013, 16:37
Its those Mann filter boxes, they always tell you how to shape it up and do it, they have very special powers:lmao:
Only one thing springs to mind, now is a good time to add plenty of caster.;)

Nominal caster is 7deg. now:cool:

fahrvergnugen
March 29th 2013, 16:23
Spare wheel well is in place and welded, almost ready for the next challance
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124559.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124560.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124561.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124562.jpg

Paul.

Wally
March 29th 2013, 18:31
Nice! very dedicated pick-up points you made.

fahrvergnugen
March 30th 2013, 17:15
Nice! very dedicated pick-up points you made.

Thanks Walter, I'm pretty pleased with it myself.

fahrvergnugen
April 13th 2013, 16:35
Time to close the sides of the spare wheel well (inner wings)
Made a new sheet metal piece and welded it in place.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124902.jpg

All nice again
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124904.jpg

Fitted the left A-arm so that I can start on the upper mount. Also tried the Porsche skitplate. It's a small piece to protect the front of the torsiontube.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124905.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124907.jpg

Next step; change the front strut again. Now I will weld the top piece of a golf strut to the Porsche strut. This way the golf shocks will axially fit
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124908.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
April 17th 2013, 07:54
On the left side the hood releasecable has to move
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124955.jpg

The hood releasecable will run on the front of the topmount, you can also see the top of the shock coming through the innerwing.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124956.jpg

Starting to look like where getting there.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124954.jpg


Paul.

SportyBug
April 17th 2013, 17:44
Looks awesome. I cant wait to see the final product and hear how well this setup handles compared to stock

fahrvergnugen
April 18th 2013, 15:09
Looks awesome. I cant wait to see the final product and hear how well this setup handles compared to stock

Thanks, I am pretty curious my self.

fahrvergnugen
April 20th 2013, 08:47
Bit more done to the frontwheel suspension.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124989.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124992.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124991.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/124990.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
April 27th 2013, 08:21
That's about right.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125174.jpg

Shortend the other side and welded the golf1 piece on top.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125176.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125175.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
April 29th 2013, 14:28
Had a few hours Oval time today
Hood release welded again.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125228.jpg

All the steering brackets etc. removed and tried the R&P steering. It seems that there is to little space to mount the steering in the back of the struts, so I switched Left and Right and now I will be searching for an English R&P.
Also tried some wheels, When I am sure that they are perfectly aligned, I start the def. welds.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125229.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125230.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125232.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125233.jpg

Paul.

NO_H2O
April 29th 2013, 16:42
Looking good. The purist will have a cow when they see struts on an Oval. I love it.

fahrvergnugen
April 29th 2013, 16:46
looking good. The purist will have a cow when they see struts on an oval. I love it.

:d:d

fahrvergnugen
May 10th 2013, 13:51
After more searching and reading about the ackermaan geometry, I decided to change the angle of the steering rods.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125505.jpg

R&P mounted.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125508.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125507.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125509.jpg

To avoid bumpsteer, the steering rod's should be parallel to the A-arm.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125506.jpg

After lowering the steering rack by 1,5cm, the rods are parallel and bumpsteer Will be minimal.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125510.jpg

Tomorrow I will do some tests with a wheel mounted, hopefully I got it right.

Paul.

volkdent
May 11th 2013, 02:14
The inner ball joints on the rack should be over the inner pivot point for the lower control arms paralleling the angle the strut travels in. Suspension geometry is tricky!!!!

Jason

fahrvergnugen
May 11th 2013, 15:47
The inner ball joints on the rack should be over the inner pivot point for the lower control arms paralleling the angle the strut travels in. Suspension geometry is tricky!!!!

Jason

I know. They are almost in line, it is very hard to find a rack with the exact width. And yes, it is very tricky.

Thanks for thinking with me.

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
May 11th 2013, 15:58
Today I checked the clearance of the rods with my own wheels.

The track wheels (fuch's) fit perfect.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125550.jpg

The street wheels have clearance but have a bad ET (to far out)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125551.jpg

fahrvergnugen
May 15th 2013, 08:24
Now the front is (almost) ready, I started on the (new) gearbox mount. (the enginelid has to be closed)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125639.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125641.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125640.jpg

I think I have to move the gearbox foreward.

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
May 18th 2013, 07:13
Due to the fact that I have to use X-joints (don't know what they're called) in the steering, the steering column had to have an extra bearing. So I made a bracket, shortend the column and mounted the bearing. I am pretty pleased with it.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125701.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125702.jpg

Paul.

NO_H2O
May 19th 2013, 04:34
Looks good.

fahrvergnugen
May 19th 2013, 15:46
Looks good.

Thanx.

fahrvergnugen
May 26th 2013, 09:20
I didn't like the way the gearbox was hanging (i did this 2jrs ago) so it was time for "plan B".
"Plan B" is mounting the gearbox higher, further inwards and solid.

http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125833.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125834.jpg

Back mount are ready, now it is time to do the front.
Paul.

volkdent
May 28th 2013, 14:24
Getting closer to a roller!!!

Jason

fahrvergnugen
May 29th 2013, 07:39
Getting closer to a roller!!!

Jason

Yes, closer and closer;)

fahrvergnugen
May 29th 2013, 07:40
Also made a solid mount for the clutch side.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/125917.jpg

Paul

fahrvergnugen
June 1st 2013, 16:24
Won these today on Evilbay, Spax Coilovers.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126015.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
June 5th 2013, 08:17
I Wasn't happy with the first gearbox mount. So it was time for plan B. The new frame horns.

http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126114.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126113.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
June 8th 2013, 16:17
The frame-horn replacements are ready, when the body goes of I will make the def. welds.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126176.jpg

I widened the gearbox mount, this will make it stronger and improve the looks of the roll cage.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126177.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
June 8th 2013, 16:22
Also made a start on the cage today. I want to be able to use the backseat. this is my try of a rollcage with a backseat.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126178.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126179.jpg

Paul.

Steve C
June 9th 2013, 01:51
Hi

Loving this build, keep the photos coming.

I made this reply because sometimes when you post things and you don't get a reply it seems like your talking to yourself.

I really like what you did with chassis forks.

Steve

fahrvergnugen
June 9th 2013, 03:37
Hi

Loving this build, keep the photos coming.

I made this reply because sometimes when you post things and you don't get a reply it seems like your talking to yourself.

I really like what you did with chassis forks.

Steve

Thanks Steve. I know what you mean, but I know people are watching.

Paul.

Gerrelt
June 10th 2013, 14:29
Yes, I am lurching this thread, keep up the good work!

fahrvergnugen
June 10th 2013, 14:59
Yes, I am lurching this thread, keep up the good work!

Thanks Gerrelt, I will.

fahrvergnugen
June 12th 2013, 08:20
The new (used) coilovers where in. I just had to try.
This needs some mods.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126224.jpg

small cage steps. The cage will be welded to the body, this way it can be separated from the pan.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126225.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126226.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126227.jpg

Paul.

krukab
June 12th 2013, 08:27
http://cultureslurp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Facebook-Like-Button.jpg

volkdent
June 12th 2013, 13:17
Can I suggest starting the A-pillar bar farther forward? Having it that far back makes it kind of in the way getting in and out of the car. I just hate banging into my car with my feet!

Just my $.02:)

A Pillar base (http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/785003.jpg)

A Pillar base (http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/769412.jpg)

Jason

fahrvergnugen
June 12th 2013, 14:37
Can I suggest starting the A-pillar bar farther forward? Having it that far back makes it kind of in the way getting in and out of the car. I just hate banging into my car with my feet!

Just my $.02:)

A Pillar base (http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/785003.jpg)

A Pillar base (http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/769412.jpg)

Jason

Hi Jason,

Any suggestion is welcome. I am building a cage similar to what Jim Smith made. (Cotsweld race cars) http://cotsweld.co.uk/album/cotsweld/album/Oval%20Cage/index.html

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
June 15th 2013, 16:55
Time to start on the fire wall, not my favorite job but it has to be done.

The fire wall will sit 6cm higher as original, so I cut 6cm of the top.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126273.jpg

Because of the innerwings I have to make it wider as well
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126272.jpg

We're getting there.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126271.jpg

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
June 16th 2013, 15:01
I need a pair of these, to mount my coilovers to the alu trailing arms.
http://www.racersedge-inc.com/racersedge/rehome.nsf//0/072E27E7E80445B2852571B80046E7CB?open&id=11.3.14

All addresses are welcome, Thanks.

Paul.

fahrvergnugen
June 19th 2013, 15:27
Weber access.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126375.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126376.jpg

Paul.

SuperRSi
June 22nd 2013, 16:17
Love the new frame horns. That is what I am doing with my Manx STi because I have to clear the 930 transmission. Very nice build, thanks for the photo inspirations!

fahrvergnugen
June 23rd 2013, 08:44
Love the new frame horns. That is what I am doing with my Manx STi because I have to clear the 930 transmission. Very nice build, thanks for the photo inspirations!

Thanks and you're welcome.

fahrvergnugen
July 6th 2013, 15:44
To follow the rules while building my cage I had to place the seats first.

First I slammed the original seatframe.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126665.jpg

After that I mounted the 914 frame on top.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126666.jpg

Next step was placing the seat.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126667.jpg

Now the 914 and original frame can move foreward to have enough access to the rearseat.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/126664.jpg

Paul.