Finally the chasis it's done

hugovw1976 · #1 June 23rd 2006, 17:10

Finally the chasis it's done.
The primer it's temporary just for the rust.

hugovw1976 · #2 June 23rd 2006, 17:11

junkyard oval · #3 June 23rd 2006, 18:24

YAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOO

Looking good. That is a very nice job. Work well done. I know you are looking forward to having it all together and back on the street.

Ernie

LLVWGL · #4 June 24th 2006, 02:01

I can't wait to see this project on the road, Keep up the good work!

ricola · #5 June 24th 2006, 05:29

Looking good!

One question though, why did you use a single upright section at the very front? It would be a LOT stronger if you used a vertical tube at each front corner, the front suspension would be working from a more rigid frame...

Rich

DORIGTT · #6 June 24th 2006, 07:52

Bravo!:agree:

hugovw1976 · #7 June 24th 2006, 10:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricola

Looking good!

One question though, why did you use a single upright section at the very front? It would be a LOT stronger if you used a vertical tube at each front corner, the front suspension would be working from a more rigid frame...

Rich

good observation.

Thath is temporary becose I don't have the stering yet and I need it to know here it's the rigth location.

EvilAngel · #8 June 24th 2006, 12:59

Congrats for the good work Hugo, I just realized you also posted here. Im into german look too, so we'll see around here.

:agree:

Bad bug · #9 June 24th 2006, 13:09

Since this engine is not aircooled where did you put the radiator, can't seem to make out where that would fit.

loveofbugs · #10 July 27th 2007, 16:44

To hugovw1976:
I love what you have done with your chassis. Can you get back to me with some info on your modifications? Would you actually consider building another and selling it?
Loveofbugs
email
ttullius@sbcglobal.net

Bad bug · #11 July 27th 2007, 18:45

Good day Hugo,

I have asked this question before and i was always shown chassis like this. But i will post that question again. Can a tubular chassis be made so as to fit a vw beetle body over it retaining the original position of the engine. The upper sections of your chassis wouldn't be in the design this chassis would resemble the original chassis but only be tubular.

hugovw1976 · #12 July 30th 2007, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad bug

Since this engine is not aircooled where did you put the radiator, can't seem to make out where that would fit.

In the spare tire location.

hugovw1976 · #13 July 30th 2007, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by loveofbugs

To hugovw1976:
I love what you have done with your chassis. Can you get back to me with some info on your modifications? Would you actually consider building another and selling it?
Loveofbugs
email
ttullius@sbcglobal.net

I don't think so, its to much money and work.

hugovw1976 · #14 July 30th 2007, 17:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad bug

Good day Hugo,

I have asked this question before and i was always shown chassis like this. But i will post that question again. Can a tubular chassis be made so as to fit a vw beetle body over it retaining the original position of the engine. The upper sections of your chassis wouldn't be in the design this chassis would resemble the original chassis but only be tubular.

I think it's possible.

Bad bug · #15 July 30th 2007, 22:29

I was looking at a 911 targa here in jamaica and i noticed that it didn't have any frame horns like the beetle. The engine and gearbox matting arrangement was similar to the type3. If a rear cage could be built along with the idea i gave you hugo and still allow the beetle body to mate to this new chassis that would be wonderful. The car would have a further weight reduction.

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