Creating the VW Bug Wheel and tire containment boxes #14
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Bolt VW Bug template/platform to the concrete floor #13
After playing a bit more with the ride stance of the VW Bug, I created legs for the platform and bolted everything to the concrete floor. I have also started building boxes to contain the wheels and tires.
Block up VW Bug to correct ride height and mock up rear end #12
The VW Bug is now blocked up to correct ride height. I have been mocking up and aligning the rear drive train as well to determine exact ride width.
Block up VW Bug body with template for ride height #11
I set the VW Bug body with attached platform back down on the floor. I then placed wooden blocking under the platform to determine the correct body angle and ride height. To aid in this determine I hung all the sheetmetal on the body (fenders, doors and hood).
Plywood template in place and bolted to the VW body #10
I have now bolted the plwood template to the bottom rails of the VW Bug. I will now set the VW Bug back down on blocks to adjust the ride height.