Alignment of the VW Bug drivetrain boxes continues #23

Alignment of the VW Bug drivetrain boxes continues. Showing some of the finished MR2 drivetrain parts.

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Finish construction and mounting of the VW Bug drivetrain boxes #22

I finished constructing the front and rear drivetrain boxes. After carefully lineing up and squaring everything, I bolted the boxes to the floor.

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Clean & paint MR2 Rear end components and finish rear drivetrain box #21

Clean and paint most of the rear end parts to get ready for the motor to be returned from the build shop (ATS Racing). Show constructed rear wheel box that contains both rear wheel boxes.

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Remove the VW Bug body from the template and replace locating materials #20

I have now removed the VW Bug body and set it aside for storage. I have also replaced the internal “body hollows” location devices. Getting ready for chassis assembly.

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Finish VW Bug basket and inside body markings #18

Finish up the rear basket and mark all other locations inside the VW Bug body. I need to know where the doors, dashboard and firewalls are when the body has been removed.

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Construction of VW Bug rear basket to determine body hollows #17

Construction of the rear basket is important. It allows me to see the internal body lines of the VW Bug body. I can set this basket on at any time during the build.

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Final wheel box positions and mark VW Bug hollows #16

Finish positioning all 4 wheel boxes. And create materials to locate the hollows inside the bug body. Use markings on the concrete to show body location with respect with the wheel boxes.

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Final wheel locations – Construction and placement of the VW Bug wheel boxes #15

I now have all of the VW Bug wheel boxes constructed. These boxes are an exact fit and a bit snug on the tires. The boxes help to hold the wheels and tires verticle as well as determining their position on the concrete floor.

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