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WrennMetallWerks
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⬆️⬆️⬆️ Your Very Welcome ⬆️⬆️⬆️
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WrennMetallWerks
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DaveB9
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| Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:48 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab |
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That's great news! Annoyingly too late for me 
I have seen some of his early Beetle pressings and they are extremely good. |
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WrennMetallWerks
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| Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:12 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab |
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| Andrew Kienitz wrote: |
| I'm guessing you fabricated the body frame that allows the body to tilt down incrementally. Would you mind sharing the general fabrication measurements. It seems like it works well and has an element of simplicity. Thanks Andy |
Hey there. So this is the original design I used and the just made it somewhat smaller
This is a dodecagon , a 12 sided paragon.
Fun to build really.
The one Iβm using is one complete hoop the I cut in half.
Here is the link to measurements to get you started
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=175412
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Andrew Kienitz
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| Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:18 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab |
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Thank for sharing the info. This is going to really be helpful . Much appreciated.
Andrew |
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sputnick60
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| Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:52 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab |
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| WrennMetallWerks wrote: |
| Andrew Kienitz wrote: |
| I'm guessing you fabricated the body frame that allows the body to tilt down incrementally. Would you mind sharing the general fabrication measurements. It seems like it works well and has an element of simplicity. Thanks Andy |
Hey there. So this is the original design I used and the just made it somewhat smaller
This is a dodecagon , a 12 sided paragon.
Fun to build really.
The one Iβm using is one complete hoop the I cut in half.
Here is the link to measurements to get you started
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=175412 |
I too was inspired by that thread and the dodecagon design for my Ghia build. If you follow that link from Mr Wren then scroll to page 2 there's the dimensions I worked out for the same idea to fit my Ghia. I also made it smaller than the Bus version. There's a photo of my Ghia in the frame. I would recommend bracing along the centre line so frame rock too much and doesn't stress the mounting points. The brace can be a small section of tubing from the frame to any existing bolt hole on the body.
Nicholas
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WrennMetallWerks
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| Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:41 am Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab |
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⬆️⬆️⬆️ Very🤍Kool⬆️⬆️⬆️
Here is one I did for a beetle
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WrennMetallWerks
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| Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:00 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab |
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My Son, Chasing down a ton of small tasks.
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WrennMetallWerks
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WrennMetallWerks
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| Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:52 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab |
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⬆️⬆️⬆️ Thanks Brother ⬆️⬆️⬆️
Christian has been painstakingly going over lots of random rust spots. Iβm just showing the major ones. 👊
It is a dream come true to werk with my Son. He has great Goals for life so I donβt know how long he will stick around but Iβm enjoying every minute of it while I can. ⚒☑️🤍
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WrennMetallWerks
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| Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:37 am Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab |
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Thanks for that buddy⬆️⬆️⬆️
We are going to do some more work this next week as well. Before to long we will be ready to start fixing and bolting on all the removables. 🤩👊
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| Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 12:14 am Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab |
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WrennMetallWerks
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| Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:28 am Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab |
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WrennMetallWerks
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| Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab |
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| John Moxon wrote: |
I love the comfortable chair...time to sit back and admire your work. There's plenty to admire.  |
Thanks For That!!!
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| Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:46 am Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab |
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