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Jeff Troy replied to the topic convertible top keeps coming off in front in the forum VW Based Kits 3 years, 6 months ago
I picked up a 1/8″ x 1″ x 48″ aluminum strip at Ace (True-Value) Hardware for less than 10 bucks. I cut it to fit the width of the channel, polished the strip on my buffer, and then used rivets to fasten the forward lip of the top to the strip. Be sure to leave enough room to get the bar into channel when you attach the top lip.
I haven’t…[Read more]
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Jeff Troy started the topic Windshield Glass in the forum VW Based Kits 3 years, 6 months ago
Hi, Buds,
My Fiberfab kit came with a too-large-for-the-frame windshield. It cracked in several places when I tried to install it. I’ve made a Styrofoam template for a service to cut new safety glass, but where do I go from here?.
Does anyone know of a company who will do this, preferably with DOT engraving?
Somewhere local to Lancaster PA…[Read more]
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Jeff Troy posted a new activity comment 4 years ago
I’m thinking that the windshield cracking was the result of fitting the top. After tucking the forward flap into the windshield frame, is it possible that pulling the r… -
Jeff Troy posted a new activity comment 4 years ago
Thanks Al. You’re an ace. -
Jeff Troy posted a new activity comment 4 years ago
Hi,Al,
Thanks so much for the quick reply. What glass service did you use? Local independent or national chain? Thx again.-
Glass America, don’t know if national but the one I used was in Chicago area, it was probably about 15 years ago.
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Thanks Al. You’re an ace.
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I’m thinking that the windshield cracking was the result of fitting the top. After tucking the forward flap into the windshield frame, is it possible that pulling the r…
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Jeff Troy posted an update 4 years ago
My kit windshield had a small chip on the border. The chip was hidden by the frame, but while working on the top installation, I saw a large diagonal crack in the glass running all the way from top to bottom. Clearly I will need a new windshield before attempting to get the new project titled, but the question is WHERE? Is the Fiberfab windshield…[Read more]
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I had the exact problem with a crack years ago. The good ting is the windshield is flat. The glass replacement firm just cut a piece of flat stock to fit.
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Hi,Al,
Thanks so much for the quick reply. What glass service did you use? Local independent or national chain? Thx again.-
Glass America, don’t know if national but the one I used was in Chicago area, it was probably about 15 years ago.
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Thanks Al. You’re an ace.
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I’m thinking that the windshield cracking was the result of fitting the top. After tucking the forward flap into the windshield frame, is it possible that pulling the r…
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Jeff Troy changed their profile picture 4 years ago
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Jeff Troy replied to the topic Ideas for Lining Under Hood in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 3 months ago
Hi, Michael and Allen,
It’s a Fiberfab, Allen, 1641 V-dub powered.
Saw your pics Michael. Thank you. Looks simple enough. Much appreciated.
Thanks again.
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Jeff Troy started the topic Ideas for Lining Under Hood in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 4 months ago
VW power makes for a near-empty front end under the hood. Any ideas for materials and methods for lining and weatherproofing?
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Jeff Troy replied to the topic Convertible Top Straps Question in the forum VW Based Kits 4 years, 7 months ago
Thanks Bill,
That’s what I’ve done, although the drawings in the manual make the straps appear to be not just looped around but looped and closed around both bows. This cannot be done without adding an extra buckle to each strap, so I thought it best to ask for help before proceeding.
I bought this unbuilt kit in 2004, did all the work on the gli…[Read more] -
Jeff Troy started the topic Convertible Top Straps Question in the forum VW Based Kits 4 years, 7 months ago
I was touring again and had to table my progress for a few years. Back on it now and the car is nearly completed, but one component of the convertible top install has me puzzled. My kit has two straps, each with a typical buckle on one end and a rectangular fitting on the other. The manual is unclear as to how these straps are fitted around the…[Read more]
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Jeff Troy changed their profile picture 4 years, 7 months ago
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Jeff Troy changed their profile picture 4 years, 7 months ago
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Jeff Troy replied to the topic Bradley GT info in the forum VW Based Kits 15 years, 7 months ago
Hi, Junkman,I’m the original owner/builder of a 1976 Bradley GT. My Bradley now has 635,000 actual miles behind it on its original 1600 dual port VW engine.These cars are big fun, and I offer a CD with complete assembly and wiring manuals and 34 years of driving and restoration information about the car.If you want proper Bradley GT and Bradley…[Read more]
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Jeff Troy replied to the topic Initial Assembly Questions in the forum VW Based Kits 18 years, 8 months ago
Thanks, Keith and Schu,
Thanks for the response, buds.
The kit is new and unbuilt, and I’m just starting to assemble the Fiberfab parts after completely prepping all the VW components.
Per the manual, I’ve already cut and welded the shortened neck on the tank, so that isn’t an issue. The problem is that the tank liner will not seat to the body…[Read more] -
Jeff Troy replied to the topic Axle Weight Distribution VW based TDs in the forum VW Based Kits 20 years, 7 months ago
Hello,
I have a complete and unbuilt Fiberfab TD kit for VW, and have already cut and rewelded the upper front end beam as shown in the manual. This procedure drops the front end a bit, approximately one inch.
I realize that weight distribution (center of gravity) and incidence and not the same, and I’m guessing that the front end drop…[Read more] - Load More
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