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Re: More progress,opinions?(NEW PICS,MORE PROGRESS)

Posted: Feb Sun 13, 2011 7:52 pm
by Volksrod
OK decided to start on the hard top for the rear...dug the roof out of a snow/ice drift,looks like it would cover the back if layed sideways,layed my hood on there to see what it would take to go all the way down to the bottom of the existing deck lid,LOTS of fab,way too narrow and too short.I may be able to use the roof steel to make a solid cover for the rear,i want to get rid off the raised portion right above the decklid,problem being the decklid hinges are attached to it.hmmm...
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Re: More progress,opinions?(NEW PICS,MORE PROGRESS)

Posted: Feb Sun 13, 2011 11:32 pm
by choptopvolksrod
dang ive never built anything like the hard cver your talking about. but i have been wanting to do something like that fr a long time. but i wanted to make a hebmuller volksrod roadster. that much metal fab is over my head though. id ke to learn how to make stuff like that though

Re: More progress,opinions?(NEW PICS,MORE PROGRESS)

Posted: Feb Mon 14, 2011 8:12 pm
by Volksrod
Well theres no going back now,considering several options,one being a shallow "truck" bed lined with hardwood and steel.Can you remove the dogghouse tin without dropping motor?
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Re: More progress,opinions?(NEW PICS,MORE PROGRESS)

Posted: Feb Tue 15, 2011 10:26 am
by kompressorgolf
you can, but its sure a pain.

Re: More progress,opinions?(NEW PICS,MORE PROGRESS)

Posted: Feb Tue 15, 2011 6:59 pm
by Volksrod
these out to come in handy,bit the bullet and bought them today
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Re: More progress,opinions?(NEW PICS,MORE PROGRESS)

Posted: Feb Tue 15, 2011 8:10 pm
by HOTRODKID91
I would just drop the motor it would be faster u wouldnt half to pull ur top half of ur motor apart and u will have a lot more easy access to ur luggage tray

Re: More progress,opinions?(NEW PICS,MORE PROGRESS)

Posted: Feb Thu 17, 2011 2:11 pm
by Volksrod
yet another new concept Im trying out,trying to incorporate some woodwork into the project.Im going to cover all the particle board with a hardwood veneer and stain it real dark inside gloss black metal frame.The front portion will cover my sub box and the rear will be open almost like an open rumble seat,maybe mount an old school wheel spare in there.
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Re: More progress,opinions?(NEW PICS,MORE PROGRESS)

Posted: Feb Thu 17, 2011 3:20 pm
by kompressorgolf
NICE, looking good, loving the ideas!

Re: More progress,opinions?(NEW PICS,MORE PROGRESS)

Posted: Feb Fri 18, 2011 10:06 am
by Mikewire
Very cool - I like watching your progress :thumbsup:

Re: More progress,opinions?(NEW PICS,MORE PROGRESS)

Posted: Feb Sat 19, 2011 8:55 pm
by Volksrod
Got most of the wood work done and contoured the corners of the frame,started my engine bay cleanup and incorporated a cool air scoop into the rear deck.
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