Hi all,
I'm keen to have the engine bay on my bud' modded...
I want to have the sides cut, tidied and flanges welded on resulting in removeable panels for my to get my plugs.
The current situation is dire due to the dual carbs in there...
Has anyone here done before? What's involved? Cost?
Thanks, Nic
Some custom metal work in JHB...
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Some custom metal work in JHB...
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, and oversteer, the rear.
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
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Re: Some custom metal work in JHB...
Nic, its actually a verry simple mod that you can do yourself.
Go look under "how to" in hookys and also under "Miscellaneous" in "pannels".
http://www.hookyspanelshop.com/
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=347716
Hope this helps
Go look under "how to" in hookys and also under "Miscellaneous" in "pannels".
http://www.hookyspanelshop.com/
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=347716
Hope this helps
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Re: Some custom metal work in JHB...
Hey Shane,1972 wrote:Nic, its actually a verry simple mod that you can do yourself.
Go look under "how to" in hookys and also under "Miscellaneous" in "pannels".
http://www.hookyspanelshop.com/
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=347716
Hope this helps
I've read up on it before, but I'm not a metal man and the thought of cutting my car is >very< daunting, hence my seeking someone with a bit more experience to do it.
Thanks for the links though.
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, and oversteer, the rear.
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
sled wrote:well obviously the UK is wrong.
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Re: Some custom metal work in JHB...
Nic, I cut windows in my engine bay and put them back using good quality hinges. Have a look through my threads - you'll spot one above my oil filter.
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http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
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Re: Some custom metal work in JHB...
Thanks Tony.Tony Z wrote:Nic, I cut windows in my engine bay and put them back using good quality hinges. Have a look through my threads - you'll spot one above my oil filter.
I hadn't considered hinging them...
I'll take a look.
N.
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, and oversteer, the rear.
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
sled wrote:well obviously the UK is wrong.