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Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:16 am

hi
i would like to make my own kit car based in a vw beetle chassis.. will not shorten it...

because i want to make it 2 sheat spor car (look like) and will move the 2 seat possition in the back.. would like to know how easy it is or not to move and the shifter back....
they told me that is very common on VW Based MGTD kit cars
is any guide to see? any one have done it and took some pictures?

any help?

thanks

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Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:27 pm

instructions for this modification can be located in this PDF manual
http://www.fiberfab.us/manuals/gazelle_vw.pdf

Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:33 pm

I moved mine back on the buggy, but didn't take pictures of it while I was doing it. I cut out the whole section of the tunnel complete with the bushing hanger behind the shifter location, then cut another section out where I wanted it located. Tack welded it in and started on the shift rod. I used a electrical conduit bender to get the right offset for it to line up with the transmision. I also welded in one of the adjustible rear stubs for fine adjustments in the final length. Take your time and measure as close as you can. Make sure the shifter works smoothly before you weld everything for good.

Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:44 pm

thanks for the intersting you saw to mo my question..

i think i have an idea what i should do now
thanks

when will start doing my kit car will take some pics of the cut and weld and post it in order to see everyone how should do it..

cu