A new split sheet metal part

splitjunkie · Samba Member Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 4094

Impressive as always. Are you using dies, hand forming or a combination of both?
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virtanen · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 11:57 am Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

Splitdog · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 12:37 pm Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

Super impressive! Cool

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virtanen · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:50 am Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

I could make a plan how it would be possible to make the rear luggage panel. Anyway it would be a long project, requires a heavy dies, but I have an idea how to make it lighter.
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Rich's 50 · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2020 3:09 pm Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

I got mine from Poland

virtanen · Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 2:10 am Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

1944-50 generator pulley, this early version reguires 9 shims, when later 7 shims.

see the difference to 1951-53 (on the right side) pulley:

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T2_681 · Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:12 am Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

Mika, can you tell which pulley is correct for the early 1131 ccm 1943 Kübel?

virtanen · Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 6:02 am Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

I think it still have the cast iron version.
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T2_681 · Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 7:57 am Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

You mean with 3 holes on engine.
How about the generator pulley? I should have made my question more specific.
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virtanen · Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:37 am Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

I thought it had a cast iron pulley for generator too, but was there one more version between them? I will check what my collection says Smile

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beetlekey · Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 11:07 am Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

Mika, don´t waste yor time in doubbleprojects.

virtanen · Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2021 3:10 am Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

No Marcus I don't. My plan is to make repair sections for the sides of the luggage tray.

This generator is dated 12.42, so it's used for a 43. Cast iron pulley.

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T2_681 · Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2021 6:13 am Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

What you are tellimg me is that getting one will be a real challenge...

djfordmanjack · Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 2:24 am Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

Mika, are you talking about the 3 dimples section of the luggage tray ? How long were these used ? I need a right one for an early oval.

virtanen · Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:38 am Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

Yes, the side sections with the dimples. For sure early oval still has the same.
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djfordmanjack · Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:46 am Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

that would be great ! any date for that ?
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virtanen · Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 7:40 am Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

Now finishing the design for tooling. The first try to make parts in early June.
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djfordmanjack · Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 7:44 am Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

great news ! Will look on your parts inventory later this summer or you will most probably also post it here ?! Thx !
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63 1500 Notch, og paint Rubin Rot L456
67 1500 Käfer, og paint Lotus weiß L282 w/red interior

virtanen · Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 11:45 pm Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part

The first piece made:

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