Winter 2012 Backyard Build Turbo VW Bug Progress So Far
Transfer markings to the VW bug front fire-wall plate #292
Posted on June 29th, 2010 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
I now have everything important lined up on my plywood firewall. Both the clutch and brake master-cylinders are in their final locations and the steering column has been installed. I will now transfer all of the markings onto my steel and proceed from there.
Locate the VW bug pedals & steering column hole #291
Posted on June 21st, 2010 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
Before I actually cut into the VW bug's sheet-metal fire-wall, I need to be certain of the pedal and steering column locations. I cut a piece of plywood to match the steel fire-wall and transfered all the initial markings to get the pedal mount locations. I am also trying to line up the MR2 steering [...]
Bolt in the VW bug front fire-wall & dash plate #290
Posted on June 18th, 2010 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
The VW bug fire-wall has basically been completed and bolted in. I have also bolted in the dash-board plate and everything seems to be very rigid and strong. I will next need to get the exact positioning of the pedal locations and cut the holes in the fire-wall.
Stiffin up the VW bug front fire-wall with steel angle #289
Posted on June 15th, 2010 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
With the firewall plate bolted to the existing VW bug sheet-metal, I will need to add an additional piece of steel for strength. I will be using a 2x2 piece of angle to be placed from side to side in the center of the firewall plate. This member will use a few existing bolt holes [...]
2 New slide shows see page: MR2 VW bug pics page 6.
Posted on June 11th, 2010 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
2 New slide shows see page: MR2 VW bug pics page 6. MR2 VW bug pics page 6
Cut the VW bug front fire-wall from steel & mount it #288
Posted on June 8th, 2010 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
I now have the VW bug front firewall constructed out of steel. I traced the outline from my foam-board template. I will strengthen the firewall with a piece of 2x2 angle iron and then I will attempt to place the MR2 pedals.
Cut and fit the VW bug front fire-wall template #287
Posted on June 5th, 2010 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
Before I reinstall the newly painted VW bug dash-board/steering-column support members, I need to create the foward fire-wall. I will mount all of the pedals and various other things to this plate. It appears that I can just bolt the fire-wall plate to some of the existing sheet-metal from the original VW firewall.
Paint the VW bug dash board support brackets #286
Posted on June 4th, 2010 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
With the VW bug dash panel cut and fit, I must now remove all the support pieces and paint everything. I am pouring some of the rust bullet down inside the rear part of the fender wells. There is some rust down in there and I hope to convert it all with this rust converter. [...]