1303 German Look Wannabe

bushoarder · #1 March 15th 2011, 16:07

I've been reading on here for years and thought i'd post a link to my resto - on VZI..

http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=514502

some taster pics! I've pretty much finished the body now -couple of cosmetic bits to weld up before I can commence modifications

Porsche 901 gearbox loosely fitted whilst awaiting my NOS 1800 Type 4 motor. I'm planning on injection and have several T4 injection systems along with a knackered turbo i'm going to use for pipework mock up!!

Hoping to get the chassis rust repaired shortly - there isn't much to do - then maybe I can get the new suspension and brakes started.

oasis · #2 March 16th 2011, 03:13

Yikes! You're taking on some tough duties. Obviously, you have some mad skills. Well done so far. Performance will be the easy part.

wrenchnride247 · #3 March 16th 2011, 20:39

You are off to a very good start so far! Keep the updates coming!

**NO_H2O** · #4 March 16th 2011, 23:23

WOW. Thats a lot of cutting, fitting and welding.

bushoarder · #5 March 17th 2011, 16:55

Here are some of the earlier pics showing some of the work i've had to do:

bushoarder · #6 March 17th 2011, 17:00

Particularly proud of this handmade panel!

bushoarder · #7 March 17th 2011, 19:54

Just a taster!!!

wrenchnride247 · #8 March 17th 2011, 20:45

That is alot of metal repair!

I've got to do some of that to the lower corners on rear window... not looking forward to it. You're doing a graet job! Keep it up!

**volkdent** · #9 March 17th 2011, 20:56

Jayzus!!! You wouldn't by chance work at a dairy that makes swiss cheese wud ya? Nice work patching her up!

Jason

bushoarder · #10 March 20th 2011, 15:41

I measured this up at 2mm, then looked at a bit I had left over from a previous floor pan I had fitted - generally have never used this part - and found it to be 1mm thick!!

So moral is don't use this bit off pattern pans!! I made a piece up in the end from 2mm sheet.

So all repaired and awaiting the pan repair that I've made but not fitted

Oldskool1303 · #11 March 20th 2011, 19:31

Wow!! nice metal work

Wally · #12 March 25th 2011, 04:49

Well done on the rust repair! Its such a accomplishment if the body is solid again as in your first pics.
I know exactly what it takes as you may have seen in my thread on the first page ;-)
Keep the pace and get her painted and driving asap since that gives extra motivation, then you can upgrade later as much as you like :-)

bushoarder · #13 March 26th 2011, 15:05

Hi Wally,

Thanks, i've looked intently at your work and it is an inspiration to me for my bug! If mine turns out half as good as yours I will be very happy

I have a turbo on the bench lol!!

bushoarder · #14 April 2nd 2011, 14:39

Not much to report.... maybe get more done next weekend.

bushoarder · #15 April 6th 2011, 16:16

Hi All,

Here is my latest thoughts on the bug...

ATS rims for that classic German Look motor

Opinions invited.....

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