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[Jordan McGoey]

New to the forum. I now have a 1980 TD VW version I think!!

[edward ericson]

If the engine is in the back, it’s a VW version. Welcome!

[Royal]

Unless, of course, it’s Ed’s car. 

[billnparts]

Touché

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[edward ericson]

Mine’s still a “VW version.” She’s only about 15 percent Subaru, by weight. 

In fact, let’s figure this out. Guessing the car weighs 1600 pounds.

Engine is 270 lbs or so.  16.8 percent.

Chassis, suspension, pan: 650: 40.6 percent

Transaxle: 75 lbs: 4.7 percent

-so VW stuff is 45 percent or more.

BCW stuff: fiberglass body and inner panels: 350 lbs; 22 percent

Windshield, bumpers, top, lights, spare tire and rack 120 lbs: 7.5 percent

Seats, carpet, upholstery: 85 lbs: 5.3 percent

So she’s roughly 35 percent BCW, 45 percent VW, 17 percent Suby and the last 3 percent is probably mostly diehard battery, custom work (6-lb dashboard!) and a few actual MG components.

[Royal]

Ed’s calculations are based upon a 1600# guess.  Looking at the FAQ’s in the linked site, I think this is an appropriate response to Ed’s “figgerin'”:

http://www.pbr.com/en/bulls/animal-welfare.aspx

Wow, I almost forgot.  Welcome mgfan.  (We like to have fun while we learn about our cars – and other stuff too.)

[Bill Hartwick]

Welcome, u have found the best sight to have all ur questions answered about ur car.

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