I can now mount the radiator into the front nose of the VW bug. I left a small amount of the original sheet-metal in place along the lower edge of the front compartment. I am using this small strip to mount the bottom of the radiator to the chassis. 6 10-24 screws will hold it in place. So far all of the clearances look good.

Before I mount the radiator into the front of the VW bug nose area, I am going to mount the AC condensor to the radiator. I spaced the two units out by 3/4″ to allow for good air flow through both. I used a 1/2″ x 3/4″ aluminum extrusion to accomplish this. Next up mount the units into the car.

In order to get the radiator to fit into the VW bug front end, I will need to remove a bit more of the original sheetmetal. Removal of this sheetmetal will require that I add additional bracing to strengthen the front of the body. Once this bracing is in I can remove the required steel and fit the radiator.

I have finally received the radiator. This is a replacement radiator for a pontiac fiero V6. The size is perfect for my application. It appears that I will have to remove just a bit more of the VW bug’s front sheet-metal to get it to fit nicely.

While I am still waiting on the radiator to arrive, I have gone ahead and hard mounted the gas pedal. The gas pedal bolts on with 2 bolts through the firewall.

While I am waiting on my radiator, I have decided to finish up the clutch pedal mounts and start mounting the gas pedal. I had to modify the clutch pedal mounting bracket to get it to bolt to the fire-wall.

With the main steering column and pedal mount bracket complete. I need to start planning for the radiator and condenser. I will need to cut more of the steel out of the front of the VW bug body to get it all to fit. I will need to incorporate more bracing in the front end to be able to remove enough of the steel to allow everything to fit.