Create the Vw Bug 3SGTE pass motor mount template #79

Posted on April 13th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
With the VW’s driver side motor mount in place I must create the passenger side motor mount. I have cut out a piece of the foam board to match the desired profile of the 3SGTE’s passenger side motor mount.

Tack on driver side 3SGTE motor mount #78

Posted on April 11th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
After carefully aligning the 3SGTE’s driver side motor mount, I can now tack weld it on to the VW Bug's frame and remove the shop crane. I am planning the same technique for the passenger side motor mount.

Position the 3SGTE driver side motor mount for tacking #77

Posted on April 10th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
Now that I have cut and drilled out the 3SGTE's drivers side motor mount, I can now position it for welding to the VW Bug's frame.

New pics on MR2 VW Bug Turbo Photos page

Posted on April 8th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
I have added some photos of the creation and positioning of the 3SGTE's rear driver side motor mount. Check out the pics on the MR2 VW Bug Turbo Photos page.

Cut out driver side 3SGTE motor mount with plasma cutter #76

Posted on April 7th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
I transferred the profile of the 3SGTE motor mount template to my steel tube. I am now cutting out the bracket with my plasma cutter.

Create VW driver side rear 3SGTE motor mount template #75

Posted on April 6th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
With the VW rear frame plates in place, I can now create the 3SGTE motor mounts. I have created the foam template for the driver side motor mount and will transfer this profile to the steel pipe I plan to use.

Fine tune VW Bug frame align plan 3SGTE motor mounts #74

Posted on April 4th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
With the Toyota MR2 rear cross-member bolted to the VW Bug frame, I need to do some fine tuning on the entire rear end engine cradle. I will construct the 3SGTE motor mounts once everything is perfectly aligned.

Bolt on VW frame plates to MR2 rear cross-member and align #73

Posted on April 1st, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
Both of the VW fame plate saddle mounts have been finished. I have now bolted the frame plates to the MR2's rear cross-member. Everything seems to fit nicely. I ca now develop the 3SGTE motor mounts.

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