'56 rag with a twist

[Gerrelt]

Yes, I am lurching this thread, keep up the good work!

[fahrvergnugen]

Originally Posted by Gerrelt

Yes, I am lurching this thread, keep up the good work!

Thanks Gerrelt, I will.

[fahrvergnugen]

The new (used) coilovers where in. I just had to try.
This needs some mods.


small cage steps. The cage will be welded to the body, this way it can be separated from the pan.




Paul.

[SportyBug]

Originally Posted by fahrvergnugen

The new (used) coilovers where in. I just had to try.
This needs some mods.

Are the mounting points for the trailing arms in the stock location? I've seen this problem happen before

[fahrvergnugen]

Originally Posted by SportyBug

Are the mounting points for the trailing arms in the stock location? I've seen this problem happen before

What problem?
The rear is narrowed by 19cm. I had to cut of the framehorns to place the mounting points.

[krukab]

[volkdent]

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

A Pillar base

Jason

[fahrvergnugen]

Originally Posted by volkdent

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

A Pillar base

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...age/index.html

Paul.

[fahrvergnugen]

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.


Because of the innerwings I have to make it wider as well


We're getting there.


Paul.

[fahrvergnugen]

I need a pair of these, to mount my coilovers to the alu trailing arms.
http://www.racersedge-inc.com/racers...pen&id=11.3.14

All addresses are welcome, Thanks.

Paul.

[SuperRSi]

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]

Originally Posted by SuperRSi

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]

To follow the rules while building my cage I had to place the seats first.

First I slammed the original seatframe.


After that I mounted the 914 frame on top.


Next step was placing the seat.


Now the 914 and original frame can move foreward to have enough access to the rearseat.


Paul.

[fahrvergnugen]

Both seats are in. doesn't look like much. But this has cost me several hours. The original frames are slammed, narrowed, shortened and placed in a differend angle. just for the eye, I closed the side of the frames.



Paul.

[fahrvergnugen]

I've bin doing small stuff while I'm waiting for the cage material to come in. Today I have bin modeling the door gab. Due to an accident in the past, the door didn't line up like I want it to do.

Start up the grinder again.


After some hammering.


Paul.