I can now create the VW bug’s steering-column bracket from steel. Using my foam template I cut out a piece of 3/16″ plate. There are 2 slight angle bends and 1 90 degree bend. There will be 6 bolts holding everything together.

I have now completed the main steering column support bracket template. This template has a fairly complex shape and I will need to take my time when I cut and bend the steel.

Now with everything located on the steel fire-wall, I can reinstall it. I am now working on the steering column mount. This mount will support the steering column and both of the main pedal mounts. First I must create the main mounting template before I can cut and fit the steel.

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 column so it can pass through the fire-wall. The dowel rods in the first part of the video do not pass through the plywood they are there just to mark each side to get a hole location.

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.

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 2×2 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 in the front end sheet-metal.