My 66 chop top build

[rioprelude]

Most recently, I decided to install the new front/rear suspension from Mendeola, and the matching Wilwood brake kits:



New IRS chassis:


New Pans + Initial install:




Brake kits:


Rear Installed:




Front Installed:


Rolling Chassis. Excuse the poor alignment. I wanted to see it on the ground, and plan to powder coat or epoxy paint the chassis again, so it's not the final assembly.





Body back on:

[rioprelude]

Purchased a 2.7L (78x105) Type 4 engine from GetBackOnTrack (http://gbot.dk), with Duetz cylinders, Webcam 86c, AMC heads 46x38, and a horizontal 911 cooling system:



Rebuilt Dellorto DRLA 48 carbs from Blackline Racing:


Storing it in the crate for now, until I get the car ready for it. I sold the 901 transmission, and currently have a Bus 002, with a Berg intermediate housing, and mounts. Not 100% on the transmission choice yet..

[rioprelude]

Previously purchased Creative Car Craft 2.5" wider front fenders, 3" wider Super Beetle rear fenders (for the tail lights), matching running boards, and a front hood. Initial install, with two bolts each:



Looks like I almost have too much room now, with the narrow track of the Mendeola components. I guess I could lower it further, increase the tire size, or look at taller/wider porsche wheels...

The red fender in the picture, is a rusty 63 convertible shell that I picked up today. It was super cheap, but needs a pretty good amount of metal work and parts. Probably another 10 year project, but who knows, maybe I can keep it stock this time.



That's it for now..

[volkdent]

Nice work, not likely it will stay stock!

Jason