Cut and fit the VW bug dash board plate #285
Posted on May 30th, 2010 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
I cut the steel dash-board stiffing plate from 18 ga. steel. This plate will be screwed on with 9 screws, 4 on the top holdin it to the original VW bug sheet-metal and 5 holding it to the new steering column support. This plate should add a lot of strength to the entire assembly.
Build the VW bug dash board plate template #284
Posted on May 26th, 2010 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
I am now building a re-enforcement plate for the dash board. This plate will help stiffen up the dash-board/steering-column support. I will first build a template from poster board and then transfer the profile to steel. I will cut the steel and fit it in place.
Finish up the VW bug hood hinges #283
Posted on May 21st, 2010 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
The VW bug's hood is now on and it closes OK. Once I drilled out the hinges, I mounted the hood on the car and slowly ground down both the dash support and the hinges themselves until they fit just right. They seem to be plenty strong and for now everything clears fine.
Need to modify the VW bug hood hinges #282
Posted on May 18th, 2010 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
With the dash-board/steering-column support constructed, I need to insure that the VW bug hood will close. I have constructed new hood hinges and also cut a bit of the dash support out for everything to clear. All I need to do now is finish drilling out the mount holes and test fit the hood.
Finish the VW bug Steering column support #281
Posted on May 14th, 2010 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
With everything aligned on the VW bug's dash-board/steering-column support I can tack it all in place. Once I had a few tack welds holding it all together, I removed everything from the car and finished welding the barckets and all of the nuts on.
Work continues on the VW bug Steering column support #280
Posted on May 12th, 2010 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
After trimming a bit of steel from the Toyota MR2's steering support brackets, I can now continue to strengthen the assembly. I am creating a few angle members to stiffen the unit from side to side. These small brackets will be welded to the angle iron and bolted to the side supports. I have also [...]
Adjust the VW bug steering wheel support #279
Posted on May 11th, 2010 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
After assembling the dash support, I need to adjust it a bit to support the MR2 steering column. I need to have the 2x2 angle a bit closer to the front of the VW bug's nose. I will trim up the side brackets to accomplish this. Using paint I am marking the edges of the [...]
Create the VW bug dash board support #278
Posted on May 4th, 2010 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
I have decided on the plan to mount the MR2's steering wheel in the VW bug. I will build a support that is attached from one side of the interior sheetmetal to the other. This support will be made of a piece of 2x2 angle iron and two pieces of 10 gauge flat steel. It [...]