Saturday, August 30, 2014

Beetle Dissection

 Finally decided to strip the Beetle, and was surprised how quickly they do.
 I thought I would trial undoing the floor pan nuts and then just got carried away.
 Body off, just jack up each end and support with beams across axle stands.
 Both rear corners are rather shot and the whole beetle is covered in crappy weld on plates, so I start working like an automotive archaeologist.


 Funny seeing a beetle as tall as a Split Screen!!!

 Tar and card board removal, using the peening tool and scraper. Just avoid heating up any under seal or tar.
 Laid out like an installation art piece.
Standing Room Only!!!!

B,C & D Posts


 Cut and modify each post end to step fit.

 Another test fit of the outer skin. The B post still needs additional repairs further up the post!
 Start welding in posts - sill, post & floor.

 Cuts further up the side to remove strike damage to panel.
Rear wheel tub lower edge repair also some inner wheel arch side panel corrosion to sort out. I noticed that this panel is exactly the same pressing on a late type two.