Mount pump and locate steering rack on steel plate #235
I cut a steel plate the same size as my foam template and then determined where the MR2 steering rack should be located. I then cut a hole in the steel plate for the MR2 power steering pump. I went...
View ArticleThe VW bug steering rack is now secure & it works #241
The VW bug’s MR2 steering rack is now tacked in place. The unit works great and the u-joint on the steering shaft clears the frame fine. I rolls and it steers, what more can you want?
View ArticleNeed to support the MR2 3SGTE engine & drivetrain #242
I will use whats left of the VW bug’s rear support box to create a engine and tranny stand so I can remove the frame. I need to flip the frame over to be able to finish all the welding … Continue...
View ArticleDetermine the VW bug fuel cell location #267
With the VW bug’s floor plate tacked in place, I need to start installing the fuel cell. I know that it must sit as far back as possible to accommodate the seats. I will build a box around this tank...
View ArticleVW bug seat positioning and brackets #268
I am finishing up the mounting location brackets for the VW bug’s fuel cell. I have also fine tuned the seat locations and taken the critical measurments so I can start building the seat mounting...
View ArticleFinish the VW bug seat mount brackets #269
I now have both seat mounting brackets built and bolted to the Vw bug seats. I carefully measured everything to make sure that the seats were in the correct locations as well as square. I can now...
View ArticleTest fit the VW bug seat assembly #270
I now have the entire seat assembly fit into the VW bug’s passenger compartment. I fits really well and there will be plenty of room for the pedals and footbox. The seats are pushed back as far as I...
View ArticleWeld on the VW bug’s front seat bracket #273
Now that I have the VW bug’s front seat bracket location, I can go ahead and mount it to the frame. Again I am welding 4 mounting brackets to the main frame so that the bracket can be taken off and on....
View ArticleFinish the VW bug steering column bracket #297
The VW bug’s MR2 steering column bracket is complete. It is very strong and I can hang from it with all of my weight. Now I have to start to get the pedals mounted. The brake and clutch pedals will be...
View ArticleStart planning the VW bug upper pedal mounts #298
With the steering column bracket complete, I will need to create support brackets for the two main pedals. The clutch and the brake pedal will need strong support to keep them from moving around. I am...
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