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Some custom metal work in JHB...

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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


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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 :wink: :D
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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 :wink: :D
Hey Shane,

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. :lol:

Thanks for the links though.
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Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
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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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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.
Thanks Tony.

I hadn't considered hinging them...

I'll take a look.

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"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."
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