A bit exciting.

but a bit tight


But also good articulation

One more

Anyone have a measurement to centerline of rear axle from a known part of the car as its all too far back. Might leave it there however and cut the arch and reshape!??!?!

Also got to sit in it and everything is in reach or can be seen past. The A pillar gusset is not visible and the roll bar is as tight against the original windscreen surround as possible so good visibility. Seat is at right height as I can just see the guard humps.


JP

jpayne

Anyone have a measurement to centerline of rear axle from a known part of the car as its all too far back. Might leave it there however and cut the arch and reshape!??!?!
JP

just set the wheels so they are central in the arch. Measure down from the top lip to make sure they are the same height in the arch and then measure the center of the arch opening. Or you could use the wheelbase which is 94.5 in or 2,400 mm.
 

That looks hard as nails JP. Love those Revo wheels too, they suit a bubbled mk1 so well.
Cracking progress, I'm loving watching this one. Keep the pics coming.

Thanks Troppo.
I intend stretching the wheel base as much as possible but a reference point/dimension would be useful. the wheel base is a start but the front wheels would be 20-25mm further forward than standard, but I don't know exactly.
Thanks Hak. I enjoy looking at the photos too more than the build at the moment. It does go on and on and on.
Justin

Very very tough.. LOVE those wheels and tyres!

Had the car blasted today after a recommendation from Mk1oz.


only a few spots a bit worse for ware but better than expected so pretty happy


Got it home and etch primed.





Pretty happy even though physically exhausted.

JP

Coming along nicely. Theres not much rust in the old girl, i cant believe the floors are so clean
 

Hi JP
Whats the go with the front legs of the cage?
Cheers PJ

PJ,
the cage legs are the new skyhook system. A roll cage with crumple zones...
 
I had to cut the original feet out to replace the floors, and inner sill as well as the side intrusion bars et al.
Now I'm finished with the blasting Ill replace the foot box section onto the spreader plates already installed.
then new A pillar reinforcing bars, a side intrusion cross dash bar, and cage triangle to front tower .
Also got some reinforcing bracing and body tags to install...never ending.
 
Troppo, remember the front floors are all brand new. But there was never a lot of rust throughout. the heater plenum chassis rails, sills were spotless, the boot floor is a bit pitted and the tank/spare wheel wells are really the only parts needing work and the lower front guards had been repaired last time.
 
Cheers
 
JP

Slow going over the last two weeks as time has been spent air conditioning the house and looking for a garage/workshop/factoryette to rent (any leads fellas greatly appreciated)
But  a good load done this weekend despite it all
Measure 75 times and once again for good measure.



then the tin snips came out, and the blisters.
A larger longer wider taller diff tunnel all fully welded in, also got the bulkhead sides welded in and the electrical bulkhead fitting hole cut.

Missed a bit with the paint

So the top of the parcel shelf to spot weld on then I start on the cage modification and replacement bars.
Paint by end of November

Cheers

JP