Initial fitting of the new VW Bug front frame member #120

The initial fitting of the VW bug’s front frame member seems to be OK. I will now mark it’s position on the plywood platform in order to determine the lenght of each main frame rail.

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VW Bug front frame member bent and welded #119

The front nose piece of the VW bug’s frame is now complete. I will need to position this piece to be able to determine the length of the main frame members.

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VW Bug front frame member cut out #118

The VW’s 3x3x3/16″ front nose torsion mount has now been cut and drilled to match the foam template. I will need to bend it to make it fit on the front of the frame.

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Transfer the VW front frame template profile to steel unit #117

I can now remove the VW’s front frame foam template and trace it onto the x3x3x3/16″ steel piece. I will then cut and bend the steel to match the foam template.

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Finish VW Bug front-torsion mount frame member template #116

I now have the VW bug’s front torsion support and frame member template in place and taped together. I also must determine the correct angle for the MR2’s front torsion bars. I created a small angle finder out of the foam board to insure that the correct angle is maintained.

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