Manx Club

Mounted battery box.



Completed rear support brackets.

Battery box.

Mocked up the fiberglass body using clecos.



I only received a couple of body supports when I bought the car so I am building the necessary reinforcements as I go.

Finished much needed work inside the tube. Shortened and re-attached the emergency brake cable tubes as well as all four heater cable tubes. I may not use all the heater cable tubes, but now I have the option if I decide too in the future. 3439 Shortened the shift tube and routed the clutch and thro...

One of my frame horns was bent up slightly. Maybe from a previous accident?? I have read many articles from Google and TheSamba that tell about frame horns bending down, usually on Baja cars and buggies from jumping etc. I squared everything up and reinforced with heavy-wall channel. Very strong now.

Aligned and reinforced the frame horns.



((Yes, I realize the engine cradle is up-side down. Just used it for alignment.))

Installed front beam adjusters.

Added a cross-member under the top hat.



Tied in new outside rails using the body as a template.

Finally getting around to shortening the pan. Used the tub to get the length just right.



Across the top and down the sides I had about a 1/8" gap. I stitch welded it closed and then added strapping over the seams to strengthen everything up.

Final pieces removed. 2991 I am going to leave the dash panel installed. There is really no reason for me to remove it. I will, however, replace all the rusty screws with stainless fasteners. 2992 I think I am finally at a turning point. It's time to start the cleanup and reassembly. If anyone knows...

That's a great idea. I would love to see some pictures of that. I, however, will probably leave the top as originally designed. I want this car to be a little warmer ride than my classic buggy with the option to close it up with the targa top if the weather goes south. I absolutely love my classic b...

2977 I have to completely disassemble the body to remove it from this old swingaxle pan. The bodysides wrap underneath the outside rail, preventing me from simply lifting it straight off. 2976 All the bolts are rusty. They will be replaced with stainless steel on final assembly. 2975 Had to drill o...

Oscillating tool with scraper blade worked well removing tar insulation. 2955 Looks like someone tried to butcher a hole in the tunnel with a dull butter knife. I'll open this up to have a look at all the tubes I hope not to cut. 2956 Scribing some layout lines to shorten the tunnel. 2958 At this po...

Tar Paper + Silicone + Sheet Metal + Pop Rivets + Plywood + Metal Screws + Spray Foam = 1969 VW Floor Pans







Getting down to the bones



Other than the Swiss Cheese floorboards, this really is a pretty solid pan. Much better than my last project.

Looks better already with some proper size tires.



1969 Donor Beetle. Poor guys barn fell on it.





Up ya' go...