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bill lauro replied to the topic 1952 windshield in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 4 months ago
If you can not find a original frame some were then you might check with the Speedway catalog, some of the American roadsters and hot rods had fold down frames.They also sell the hardware with it. Plan on spending a few bucks and a lot of modifying ( but it is worth it ) Bill
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bill lauro replied to the topic Hood latches/hinges Gone in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 4 months ago
DanIf you have the boat type top that came with the kit,or the kit wind shield you may not be able to install them. Most of the items can be found at Speed Way motors.A motor,arm,and blade is $29.99,the catalog also has wind shields and other goody’s in it.Good luck. Bill
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bill lauro replied to the topic Crankshaft pulley removal in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 4 months ago
I installed a lift arm that lays along the bumper and is out of sight until in use, very easy fix,I will post it tomorrow with the hood latch.Bill<!–
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bill lauro replied to the topic Hood latches/hinges Gone in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 4 months ago
Paul, Its raining out right now but tomorrow I will post a shot or two.ThanksBill <!–
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bill lauro replied to the topic Wind shield & top in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 4 months ago
Thanks All.I am now removing the boat latches and hinges from the hood and have already removed the towel bar from the front, they are a bit hokie to say the least. I have thought about moving the look a like gas tank back about 2 inches for more engine room,that would be a easy change. I have also put spacers under the tire rack that lift it…[Read more]
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bill lauro replied to the topic 1952 windshield in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 6 months ago
BobSorry for the delay on the answer,yes it is a fiberfab kit. I have ordered a Haartz MG top tan to install with the windshield. The old Bimini boat frame is coming off and I am making a folding frame as on the 1952. Ihave found some great pictures of the frame and it looks fairly easy toreproduce as it is made from flat 3/4 inch steel stock, a…[Read more]
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bill lauro replied to the topic Exhaust sound utube in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 7 months ago
Rich, I think there is about 3.75 inches but it looks closer because of the pine straw that I am sitting on. Thanks. Bill
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bill lauro replied to the topic Exhaust change in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 7 months ago
Drove it for a few hours and no warmer then any floorwith the engine in the front and the pipes running allthe way back.They are mounted about 2 1/2 inchesfrom the floor.
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bill lauro replied to the topic Exhaust change in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 7 months ago
Ringo, I had thought about posting it on utube and I will letyou no when I do it. Luck. Bill
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bill lauro replied to the topic Dummy fuel cap in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 7 months ago
Paul, Wish you were!!
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bill lauro replied to the topic 1952 windshield in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 7 months ago
Rich, I am working on that to!!
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bill lauro replied to the topic 1952 windshield in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 7 months ago
Hey Guys, yes about the wipers,look in speedway catalog. They have a motor that is close to the real one with a 90% sweep and short arms the rest I will build. My dash is out and I am building a center as on the real 52, but instead of brass I will use abalone,you can check with Alsa Corp on there FXsheeting, it is great stuff. The nice thing is…[Read more]
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bill lauro replied to the topic 1952 windshield in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 7 months ago
The Tee seal can be found just about anywhere it is a common type seal used on t-bucket rods and elsewhere.Luck.Bill
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bill lauro replied to the topic 1952 windshield in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 7 months ago
LarryThe cowl had a flat raised spot on each side and a 1/2 inch by 3X1 1/2 steel insert bonded in.After removing it I shaped the sides to fit with glass and also glassed the under side. I will use backing plates when I install the unit. My surprise was when the square was removed the wind shield fit to a tee. If I had not found the 52 windshield…[Read more]
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bill lauro replied to the topic Fiberfab windshield frame in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 8 months ago
I lucked out and found a complete 1952 frame with side mounts on e-bay, now must have it chromed and add glass. After looking at the side mounts I think with a few mods they could work with the fiberfab frame.Nice car you have there. Good luck. Bill
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bill lauro replied to the topic Park brake VW kits in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 8 months ago
Just a note on what I have planed for my MiGi kit. I just bought a complete 1952 MG windshield with all brackets less glass, I will have to have it chromed first before installation. I also will add a fuel cap on the engine cover left side as on a real 52 MG, and last I am working on a dash center and am cutting it out of a door kick plate from…[Read more]
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