Managed to get one of these 'Star Wheel' adjuster plates things.
At a very reasonable £4.50!!!!:jaw:
Need to get the backing plates in my 'E-Tub' and weld this in.
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1520840282

Finally got the correct pan.
Sorry I cant recommend this VW parts supplier, they are not COOL and full of AIR!!!
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1520840282

Went to the NSRA Swap Meet this weekend, so unfortunately go nothing done on Agent Thor!!
Big plans for next weekend.

Things took a turn for the worse today!!
Went for a 6 inch Roof Chop!

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521313065
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521313065

Naked Beetle
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521313065

Maybe a shortened Beetle?
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521313065
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521313065

I'm looking forward to seeing how you create the new body shell for this.

Good luck, Paul. :)

Got to wait for the weather to warm up before I start the body.

Pulled the front beam needle roller bearings today.

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521384971
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521384971
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Did a bit on Agent Thor today, but not as much as I wanted to.
Set up my E-Tub, but the battery charger was broken.
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521924845

Cut out for the new rear pan, but ran out of mig wire!!
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521924845
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521924845

Needed to fill the old grease nipple holes in the front beam.
To big to plug weld, too small to cut out a piece of metal!
So I turned down some nail heads, welded them in then cut off the shaft.
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521924845
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521924845

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521925627
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521925627

Getting rid of dead bodies is hard work!!!
Nobody wants them!
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521925627

Had a good day today, welded in the pan, fixed the jacking point and painted the pans.
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521997629
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521997629
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1521997629

Got the brake backing plates out of the E-Tub & hit them with some etch primer.
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1522344379
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...2&d=1522344379
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...3&d=1522344379

Ready to eat somebody!!!

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...4&d=1522344379

Turned the pan over and cleaned up the underside.
Wonder how the stone-chip paint will hold-up against hailstones ??!!??

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...5&d=1522344379

Amazing what some paint does to transform a project. :cool:

We also had hailstones lasting down last night too. :rolleyes:

Good luck, Paul. :)

Installed the rebuilt pedal assembly, what a fiddly job that was!!!

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1522612606
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1522612606
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1522612606

Cleaned up the front beam.

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1522612606

Quick mock-up for the front friction shocks.
Ignore the: crusty torsion arms & broken ball joint!

Spray can lid will be replaced by 50mm round stock welded to the beam stiffener plate.

Spring on the outside is to maintain tension on the arm.
I'll use 10mm ally plate for the arms.

Not sure if I should go inside or outside of the beam.
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1522693455

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1522693455

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Cleaned-up the front drums.
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1522770906

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1522770906

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1522770906

Liking the friction shock idea really leans up the beam was this on the original car was Roth’s idea ?

No, the original car didn't run any shocks.
But interestingly did use one of the beetle torsion bars/beams.

I want my version to be street legal and within the DLA 8 Points Rules.

Still messing with the friction shocks.
Wasn't sure how the 10mm ally would 'bend' but came out ok.
Think I will change to 6mm as the 10mm looks too thick.

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1524423080
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1524423080
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1524423080
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1524423080
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1524423080

The springs just create the 'link' to the arm.
Currently using a couple bits of cardboard, just foe size, but have an old leather briefcase to cut up.

Made a start on shaping the body today.
Vermiculite & plaster in a 70/30 mix.
Its going to be messy!!
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1527018335

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...1&d=1527018335

Where are you based?

As I have a number of large foam insulation panels you are welcome to have FOC.

As they might help bulk out the main shape before you fine tune the details.

This is just a small piece I used to make my bonnet bulge.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1...o/DSCF4663.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-k...o/DSCF4677.JPG

Good luck, Paul. :)

Love it Colin ...I can see the intended body shape now you have boarded it ... have you already got your bubble top ?

Cheers Paul, that's a fine offer!

Unfortunately based in Weston-Super-Mud, so not really practical to collect.
Thanks anyway.

Yes, actually have two bubbles , a clear on and a fluorescent yellow one!!!
Going to dig them out at the weekend.