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Cortland15B
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Can I use my old steering wheel on this bug? And is everyone sure that the roof and windows match between the 2 cars? The 2 rust spots/cracks on the middle of the door pillar concerns me. Do you think they are there just because of rust or damage from the tree falling on it?
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
your original body was a 1970 so the rear window would be smaller.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well now someone tells me. How do I fix it?
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
allsidius told you in your other thread.

allsidius wrote:
...Keep in mind that the rear window changed too in 1971, so make sure you keep the big glass from the 74.


I see from your pics that the rear window area is damaged too on the new body, so I suggest you drop a question in the body/paint section of the forum.
You may be able to carry the small window on the new body together with the roof.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
What do you guys think of this front bumper idea? Kinda the pre-runner style. Or should I just keep the one I have and put a plate on it, spanning the 2 lower tubes? Or does it not fit with the style of car I'm making?

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:59 am    Post subject: Bumper Reply with quote
Pre runner style without a doubt. It looks bad ass
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 1:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The new bumpers and rear cages in that style are cool but the pricing is out of hand
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 4:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I built mine. Front and rear. Pre-run type for sure!!
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 3:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
A little update on the new pan, getting the front and rear suspension together, got the hook and rod placed and welded, some of the welds aren't that pretty but they're strong. Trying to get it on wheels soon. Had to use the single spring plate because of compatibility issues with the trailing arm. Its definitely not a easy fit. Very difficult to say the least, so I went with the single spring plate.

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 14, 2014 9:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Another update, got the pan on wheels and the new body up on sawhorses. Will definitely need heater channel replacement though, the foam inside the front 1/4 of heater channel made it rust out. Got a bentley manual finally too.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 11:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
So we got the roof off of the new body. Went pretty well, the only thing I'm worried about is getting the drip rail bent back over and still looking nice. Good time to get all the death foam out too! Used the little bars from the headliner to get the foam out, bent in different shapes. Worked very well, only if you have spares or are not going to use them at all like me.

If you want to see the entire process for doing the roof go here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=601712&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 3:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
impressive work! Applause
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