Yes, the two square plates mount to the bottom of the seat back. The hinges slide into that tapered space allowing you to lift the seat back out.

Can’t see enough of the other piece to identify it.

Linda and I went to the Bug-A-Paluza in Chattanooga today. Had great weather and other than getting the truck bogged down in some mud, we had a fun time. Plus I scored not one but two rims with tires. And both for only $20. They’re in good shape and all they need is a little bit of cleanup. The tires are 215R15s. A little worn but that’ll give me…[Read more]

No problem. I have a few ideas. Raising the tank about 1/2 inch around the edges and adding some fiberglass to force any leak down into the front area since my battery is under the passenger seat.

Ah. Got it.

Sorry. I interpreted “liner” as something to put in the tank.

Back to your regularly scheduled program. Hope some other CMC owners are able to help.

Welcome aboard!

This is the design I was working off of.

Edsnova, there are 2 more longer tabs that I’ll weld to each end.  These tabs will extend up into the bucket and meet with the side plates and secure the bar to the bucket with bolts.  That way I can remove it if needed.  My coworker dropped his bucket off to me today so tomorrow I’ll get his fitted and finished.  More pics to come for you guy…[Read more]

Edsnova, there are 2 more longer tabs that I’ll weld to each end.  These tabs will extend up into the bucket and meet with the side plates and secure the bar to the bucket with bolts.  That way I can remove it if needed.  My coworker dropped his bucket off to me today so tomorrow I’ll get his fitted and finished.  More pics to come for you guy…[Read more]

Allen:  Thanks for the information.  My kit is pinto based and I only viewed that manual.  A quick glance and the VW manual has more information than the ford manual I received with the car. I will be reading the VW manual tonight.  Thank Again  Bill

Bill. Is your kit a VW based kit? I just enlarged the photo you posted. I believe those two square 4 x 4 plates are for mounting the seat back. They connect to the wood piece for the seat back and then the top part of the hinge fits into the slots in the square adapters. Check the VW Assembly manual, page 44 for the 15-inch angle piece and page 63…[Read more]

Thanks Allen,  I will mark it as such.  None of the fiberglass is mounted yet, but it seems right.  Good luck with your build.  Bill

Bill. I don’t have a CMC Chevy/Ford kit I have a CMC/Fiberfab VW kit I’ve been building and the lower bar appears similar to the bar in my kit. Mine goes underneath the front fenders where they come together. It is extra support for the front of the fenders and keeps them aligned with each other. It also is used to mount the fog lights. As for the…[Read more]

OK so I don’t have this picture thing completely figured out yet.  The 2 square plates are approx 4″ x 4″.  and the angle is about 15″ long.  everything is around 3/16 thick.   thanks Bill

Looks sort of like what the Allies attached to the front of the Sherman tanks in WWII to tear through the hedge rows in France after D-Day. Cut through them no problem.

You seam to be a VERY talented guy with the spanners and welders!

That looks like a lot of cutting and welding. Will you bolt it to the bucket or weld it?

Looks good. What paint is best for the grille? Need to paint mine also.