I discussed the cooling slots around the spare tire quite a bit ago with Paul and although the builder is instructed to do this in the assembly manual, it isn’t that necessary. And the reason for the slots is to let heat out not let cooling air in. I do not have the slots cut into mine.

There is no doubt that edsnova suggests the “best” solution.  However, according to my local mechanic here in Las Vegas, it’s not totally necessary.  I have a FiberFab and do not have my engine compartment sealed like edsnova suggests.  I have not experienced temps over 210 (since I fixed an exhaust leak).  This, despite 100% stop and go dri…[Read more]

There is no doubt that edsnova suggests the “best” solution.  However, IMHO and that of my local mechanic, it’s not totally necessary.  I have a FiberFab and live in Las Vegas.  I do not have my engine compartment sealed like edsnova suggests, but thus far I have not experienced temps over 210 (since I fixed an exhaust leak).  This, despite 100…[Read more]

You want some air flow through there but don’t need all that much; the BCW has a couple little slits. Do make sure any “openings around the engine” are not around the tin that forms the “floor” of the engine bay. That barrier is what keeps the engine cool during summer traffic jams. If it’s not there—and a lot of kits are missing it—make it your…[Read more]

Proud to be the progenitor of a movement . . . .

Most things we do to these cars to make them look more TD-like makes them work less well; most mods to make them work better compromise the looks. The e-brake shuffle on the VW-pan cars is that rare modification that helps both looks and function.

Proud to be the progenitor of a movement . . . .

I moved the e-brake on 2 VW-based TDr’s (one Fiber Fab and one BCW) following Ed’s excellent BLOG.  I highly recommend doing this project — but it does take time and effort — and patience and small hands…!!!

And everyone needs a winter project or 2…

Happy Jack

I just posted pictures of my car, which is a FiberFab (molded into the cowl under the hood).  Under the seat I also found the original receipt for a cashier’s check issued to FiberFab on August 3, 1983, in the amount of $4985.  In my case, there was a 16 year gap between the purchase price and the first titling of the car in 1999.  Hard to ima…[Read more]

FYI – I didn’t move the brake on my car, the original builder did that.  What I did do with the brake was remove the heater and defroster handles from the unit.  This narrowed down the assembly and took out those pointy little parts, and I also removed the tops of the adjustment screws, something I’ll probably regret later.  My changes, ho…[Read more]

Fantastic – I now have a clear holiday project.

Thanks Much

Stuart

Ed Ericsen’s blog on this topic is linked in the above thread.

But here it is again: https://bridgetmgtd.wordpress.com/2011/03/16/parking-brake-relocation/

Here you go:

https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/relocate-the-parking-brake-and-bigger-footwells/

As I recall there is a different front valance and a few other tell-tales. Need a MiGi person to chime in with details.