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nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#1043047
Got the tailgate frame made today.Used VW lock and striker from a Superbug.Made the whole thing from scratch.Used 3mm flat bar for the ends and 40mm RHS for the frame.It opens and closes very nice.Got to skin it now then start on the sides.Also have to close in both back corners.Bought these LED lights which will fit in the bottom corners of the tail gate.

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beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#1043049
Looking good. I love the tailgate latch :-)
From your ole' mate Jeff

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#1043062
No- not yet. Still waiting

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#1043063
Birch, if you happen to visit them, could you ask for me please?

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#1043136
Started fitting the rear guards.Left 20mm clearance between tyre and guard with it sitting on the deck.Still looks OK when up at travelling height.Had some 25mm RHS rolled to form the frame that the guards will be bolted to.Making everything except the engine cradle to be able to be unbolted.

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1043137
I understand your front guards are on the way
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#1043141
Yes. Got the call yesterday. There were 4 on the pallet. Lucky it was sorted before before it left. Got the extra layer done to stop stones causing star chips

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#1043311
Started to fit the Aero guards today.Pissed off with whoever made them.Idiot cut the lip too short.Normal is leave at least 30mm,but these are 20mm and in places only 15.The VW hole centre is 15mm from the body top edge,so some of these mudguard holes will go past the edge.Rang Boris and let him know.Made this jig up to help.Going to make some bumperettes for the back.This is my first attempt from a VW bumper.

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hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#1043312
Maybe the other 2 on the pallet were the good ones?

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#1043313
hulbyw wrote:Maybe the other 2 on the pallet were the good ones?
Yes, always my luck. Pretty sure the others would be the same.

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#1043315
finished the RH bumper.Used a cut down original bumper iron tp mount it.Will fab and end bracket to support it.Got my 50mm trailer hitch to weld on.

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nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#1043323
Forgot I had these.Was the reason I used a Beetle bumper to make the short end pieces.Very happy now how the back end will look.

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beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#1043324
They do look good
From your ole' mate Jeff

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#1043476
Got my bumper ends back from the chrome plater.Awesome job.Cut the towbar tongue receiver and welded into position.Used the offcut to make a place to store the tongue when not being used.Is in behind where the rear grille will be.

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nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#1043491
That may happen ??? I have bought a 78 F100 to use as a donor to restore my 80 XLT long wheel base.Gotta spread myself between 2 projects.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1043492
Look like you had the bumpers chromed

where did you get that done
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#1043501
A Class Metal Finishers in Adelaide

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#1045165
Wow,been a while.Got it all in colour now.Part way thru assembly.

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