GermanLook Forums - '56 rag with a twist

GermanLook Forums (https://www.germanlook.net/forums/index.php)

- Project Builds (https://www.germanlook.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=67)

- - '56 rag with a twist (https://www.germanlook.net/forums/showthread.php?t=11020)

Quote:

Originally Posted by fahrvergnugen (Post 84338)

Thanks Mike, the car is in Tilburg.

I was just over in Eindhoven for work the middle of last month. It was my 1st time over there and I didn't get a chance to visit any shops (I was hoping to make it to VW Classics). I did get to catch the Holland-Germany Euro 2012 match and sample some Dutch beer and frits in the market. Hup!

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrenchnride247 (Post 84341)

That lower section of the (missing) rear rocker panel was part of the problem. That helps set the door gap since it connects the "B pillar" to the heater channel.

The lower section was during the first door fit already gone, so that was not the problem. The front incl. the doorpillars are replaced, the right doorpillar was not 100% vertical.

As much metal that has been cut, problems with fitting are normal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrenchnride247 (Post 84380)

As much metal that has been cut, problems with fitting are normal.

So true ;)

New parts arrived
"race weight" oval wings
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119117.jpg

Very good quality, it even has the hump at the runningboard
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119118.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119119.jpg

Paul.

Some more weight saving, once I am finished with this "single skin" hood it will look original.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119351.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119352.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119353.jpg

Paul.

Fits like a glove!
Do you mean you took out the inner skin of that front hood?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wally (Post 84537)

Fits like a glove!
Do you mean you took out the inner skin of that front hood?

It's a fiber glass hood Wally, jou did it so it must be good:D

Ah! Cool, that is indeed light-weight. Like!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wally (Post 84544)

Ah! Cool, that is indeed light-weight. Like!

;)

The first attempt failed, so here's the second attempt of repairing the Right 1/4 panel.
after some hammering and grinding.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119818.jpg

Hammering the oval shape in it.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119819.jpg

Starting to look original.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119821.jpg

Paul.

After the new sheetmetal was in shape, It was time to make "the notch"
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119999.jpg

Made a notch and tacked it in place, it looks a bit odd but the shape is like the original.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119997.jpg

And again some trial fitting.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/119998.jpg

Paul.

Next week I can Finlay work on the car again. the trailer is completely level and the car is welded on it at the wright height.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/120528.jpg

Paul.

1/4 panel is welded up now. IRL it's pretty strait, even without filler.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/120927.jpg

Also started repairing the innerwing, here it's almost finished
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/120928.jpg

Paul.

A nice fit and welding job again. Nice work.

Is wasn't easy to get the dash near the doorpillar. I finally managed it and it looks good if I say so my self.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/121673.jpg

Paul.

Right innerwing is almost done, only the marked pieces need some love.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/121705.jpg

Paul.

Inching closer. Lots of nice work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NO_H2O (Post 85071)

Inching closer. Lots of nice work.

Yep, slowely where getting there;), thanks

After the innerwing was done, it was time to start with the Porsche front beam.

Porsche sheetmetal underneed the spare wheel well
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122028.jpg

When the car is finished it should not have rake. Now it has a 3,6deg rake, this is why the arm has to be 3,6deg. as well.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122027.jpg

Bend and shaped 3mm steel tacked in.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122025.jpg

The innerwing has to come out a bid to reinforce the a-arm mounting point.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122026.jpg

Paul.

As I told earlyer, I had to widen the innerwing a bit, so I had to try it with cardboard first.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122088.jpg

When the cardboard fitted, I made it out of sheetmetal and welded it in.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122091.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122092.jpg

Then I tack welded the Porsche bracket in place. I just had to try the shockabsorber.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122095.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122094.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122096.jpg

Paul.

I am starting to like your build better and better now your coming to the performance part of it!
Great job Paul, keep at it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wally (Post 85156)

I am starting to like your build better and better now your coming to the performance part of it!
Great job Paul, keep at it.

Thanks Wally,
I also like this part better, but the shi(ee)tmetal:D part had to be done.

Very nice work. Things are really cooking now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NO_H2O (Post 85162)

Very nice work. Things are really cooking now.

Thanks. After a lot of hours repairing invisible pieces, it is finally time to make some bigger steps.

there's a hole in the innerwing ;D. I am going for 6-7deg.caster, -1camber and 0 toe in/out.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122136.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122134.jpg

Inside of the innerwing, not much space there.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122135.jpg

And ofcourse I needed to test a wheel.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122137.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122138.jpg

Paul.

Unfortunately I had to little space to move the spindle up n down. after some internet searching, I found out that the golf1 inserts will fit the Porsche strut and is 2" shorter. so I bought a used set to test fit.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122216.jpg
if it fits I can shorten the complete strut by 2".

Paul.

Point of no return (again)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122296.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122297.jpg

I had planned to use more of the Porsche innerwing, but I did not have enough space. Now I only used the upper shockmount and made it 5cm higher. When I find the correct position I will weld it in the innerwing.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122294.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/122295.jpg

Paul.

Finally did some work on VWrankenstein again.
Started working on the upper Shock mounts
Took out the rubber, shortend the the Porsche mount and made a plate to close the underside of the Porsche mount.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123928.jpg

Test fit the bearing Busch
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123929.jpg

Underplate fits like a glove.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123927.jpg

After some welding and grinding, I fitted the bearing. Looks pretty original. This bearing fits the Golf1 shocks perfectly
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123931.jpg

Bottomview
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123926.jpg

Paul.

Today again found some time for VWrankenstein.
To make sure there was enough space for wheel movement I bought Golf1 shocks. The Golf1 shock are about 5,5cm shorter.
Here's the difference.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123961.jpg

Now the struts had to be shortend too.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123962.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123963.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123964.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123965.jpg

And again some trail fit. (I used the wrong (too big) wheels)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123966.jpg

Paul.

Cool last pic Paul! If your shocks turn out to be worn, I have a set of gas-filled Golf-1 shocks for you ;-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wally (Post 85609)

Cool last pic Paul! If your shocks turn out to be worn, I have a set of gas-filled Golf-1 shocks for you ;-)

Thanks Walter,

I'll keep that in mind.;)

Today I started by fixating the front wheel (brakedisk) at the wright camber and caster.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123985.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123984.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123988.jpg

Made the innerwing mount to fit the innerwing, fixate everything again and made the first tackwelds. It's coming along just fine I think.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123987.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/123986.jpg

Paul.

The above picture of the shock dome on the simple 0.8mm thick inner fender does raise the question (I am sure you expected this, but I'am willing to bite anyways) what further stiffening of the inner fender your planning? I know its not load bearing like with a 1303, but still the shock dampening creates considerable forces nontheless.

Wally,
Yes, the innerwing is deff. not strong enough. But the rollcage will solve that ;) . The rollcage-tubes will run from under the dash to the upper shock mount and ends in the spare wheel well (on the front a-arm mount)

Cheers, Paul.

That deffo seems like the right way to do it!