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favermeulen94 Tue Nov 15, 2016 11:19 am

Hello everybody,

Picked up my '72 chassis from the sandblaster's today and found that the chassis tunnel bottom plate is rotten through.

Does anyone know if there are any after market replacement parts available?

Have done some thorough research on the internet, but without effect.




Thanks !

ps. I'm new as a member on this forum! This is my second project (LWB dune buggy). My first project was a VW t2B.

beetlenut Tue Nov 15, 2016 12:01 pm

I never found any replacement panels for that area when I had to deal with that issue. Probably not enough demand to justify the tooling necessary to make the stampings. I ended up using some 18 gauge sheet steel and templates and making my own. It wasn't that difficult to bend them up, and as an added bonus, you can replace the shift rod bushing and treat any rust while you have it all opened up!




favermeulen94 Wed Nov 16, 2016 1:05 am

Allright thanks very much! I reckon i'll go for homemade as well then.



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