With both the front and rear aprons on, I can start mock-up on one complete side of the VW bug. I searched high and wide to find some hints on widening fenders, found none, this is how I am doing it. I am installing small support tabs to try and shape the fender. I will finish widening the fenders and running-board with small steel plates.
Now with the rear apron in place I can go ahead and start positioning the VW bug widened fenders. Since the front fenders will also be widened I must position the front sheet metal all at once. Once everything was positioned I drilled small holes through the front apron flanges to reposition for welding. I am ready to widen the front fenders.
To finish up the exhaust I must determine where the two tail pipes are going to attach to the 3 inch main tube. To do this I need to finalize the rear apron and to do that I need to fit all of the rear sheet-metal. I fit the rear fenders, deck lid and apron and then welded on the apron and marked out the holes for the exhaust tips. Each tip is stainless like the main tube.
I now have the fabrication complete on the custom intake. I am now focusing on the exhaust system. I am using 2-45 degree bends of 2.5″ stainless tubing. The exhaust will travel under the motor and meet up with the turbo flange towards the rear of the car. I am slowly getting there.