In another post, Travis asked how I routed the hood sides.  I drilled a 5/16 hole at the top and bottom of each vent in the depressed area.  I used a guide at the top (and bottom) to align the holes.  I clamped a guide for the routed by placing the router in a hole and moving the guide to the edge of the router.  Then just moved router from top…[Read more]

Decided to fix a long standing issue this past weekend – too much play in steering.  Removed steering column and gave it to a local race shop to replace the loose universal joint.  Then while I was working in the area, decided to remove hood side panel and open up the fake vents.  So I have routed them out.  It came out pretty good.  I’ll post…[Read more]

I just finished routing the driver’s side hood.  See my post in the project section.

You should look to find the manual (or at least an on-line resource) for your Speedo.  Mine (Classis Instruments Brand) is electronic – (a sensor reads revolutions in the drive train).  There are a series of little switches on the back of the speedo which allow you to increase or decrease speed readings.  I re-adjusted once, which made it be…[Read more]

Hey Ricrx7,

My ’52 BCW TD is a factory build and has the louvres open.  They were routed – probably during assembly.  I have not had heat issues.

I have an original TD Hood top and placed it on top of the BCW hood in comparison.  The BCW hood is about 2 inches longer – so original sides and tops won’t work unless you move the grill back a bi…[Read more]

I’m using a Budge Size 2 from Walmart.  Good for in garage or short term outside.  Full bumper coverage and nice elastic fit. I’m thinking it was around 30 Bucks…

I use a cover I got years ago that was a GM accessory. It was for a Chevy Cavalier. It fits nice and tight with stretch fit over front and rear bumpers.

Gregg,

I tok another route re: the spare on the Fiber Fab car I sold a few years ago:  I found a spare that would fit under the hood —

I got the tire from ONLINETIRES.COM and mounted it on a standard VW 4-hole rim.  Here’s the info:

176K5AFE FORMOZA FD1 – 165/45-15 FEDERAL FORMOZA FD1 68V – FEDERAL FORMOZA FD1 1 $50.53 $50.53

The s…[Read more]

David, I sent you a private message. We’re off the subject here!

Gregg
Fabbing a ring to go around the entire opening in the engine cover would help distribute the weight and minimize vibration that will cause stress cracks. Unfortunately I can’t provide pics of what I did as I put the car into storage last weekend. As PO installed an after market oil cooler in same place as original cooler I think that I am s…[Read more]