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jason
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 Posted: Fri May 15, 2020 8:55 pm Post subject: rear body dimensions |
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Anybody have a diagram with the rear body dimensions. I am replacing the bumper brackets and want to make sure everything is in correct spot.
I dont have a rear apron either and want to make sure the sides are straight. The distance between the quarters.
I have the later dimensions but a few are different.
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VW_Jimbo 
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2020 9:47 pm Post subject: Re: rear body dimensions |
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Bolt the fender on. Then line up the bumper bracket, temporarily. Bolt on the bumper and install the grommets. You should get really close.
If you wait 4 weeks, I will be documenting that exact process.
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jason
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2020 10:01 pm Post subject: Re: rear body dimensions |
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| I didn't explain it very well. I know where the bumper brackets go. I need the left and right measurements. My friend smacked it on passenger side so it is a bit tweaked. Distance between bumper brackets would help. Want the side straight before I weld the bracket on. |
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VW_Jimbo
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2020 10:21 pm Post subject: Re: rear body dimensions |
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Here’s a few of those dimensions.
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finster
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| Posted: Sat May 16, 2020 2:55 am Post subject: Re: rear body dimensions |
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if there has been accident damage I would be wanting to do what jimbo said plus fit the valence and decklid to make sure everything was centred and not off to one side.
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jason
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| Posted: Sat May 16, 2020 9:33 am Post subject: Re: rear body dimensions |
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I have those dimensions. They are off a bit. The early engine is 733. Bumper brackets are shaped a bit different. I dont have a rear bumper.
I’m just looking for the early body dimensions. |
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tehillah1
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| Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 6:37 am Post subject: Re: rear body dimensions |
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| VW_Jimbo wrote: |
Here’s a few of those dimensions.
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Jimbo you're a wealth of information...I'm in a similar position with my '55. Bumper brackets are in place but no where near anything level. Right to left about 1/2" out of level (car is level front to back, side to side) and both are low (5/16") at the outer (bumper) end...Are they intended to slope down from the fenders? I don't want to weld them up only to find things are not where they ought to be...
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boxkiteflyer
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| Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 7:19 am Post subject: Re: rear body dimensions |
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| Original '57 and distance 'S' is 745mm. |
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jason
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| Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 5:09 pm Post subject: Re: rear body dimensions |
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Tehilla, whose bumper brackets? I have a set of wolfs I believe. Shaped differently from the original. I didnt like the difference so I repaired some originals. I can measure the bolt distances to get you to correct position with them. The s and w are probably the only measurements correct for early cars. Others I wouldnt trust. Mine is convertible so way off.
They ride really low |
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jason
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| Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 5:38 pm Post subject: Re: rear body dimensions |
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I squared them up and took straight measurements. Looks like 92 and 86 will get you close.
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tehillah1
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| Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 9:15 am Post subject: Re: rear body dimensions |
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| Thanks for the info Jason. I've got the mounts from Wolfparts. You're right, they're not the same shape as what I cut off the car (rusted beyond repair) so all my markings and measurements prior to cutting out the rust was in vain. I'm just trying to get as good a fit as possible. It does look like the bumper mounts slant slightly downward on your car so I'll work with the dimensions you've got (hopefully not much is different between a 57 vert and a 55 standard...) and see how things look. Lots of assembly, dismantle, reassemble, dismantle....I like the pile of equipment beneath your project. I've got a very similar assortment under mine. |
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