Chassis dimensions anybody?
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Chassis dimensions anybody?
Can anybody help me with my latest mk1, the o/s wishbone broke, causing the driveshaft to flail about and the car to crash (hence me getting the car cheap!), which bent the chassis slightly around the front wishbone mounting. A friend with a body jig has looked and says he can straighten it no problem, but he requires some dimensions to work with. Any help with this would be much appreciated!
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cant you take it from the other side? or am I reading that wrong and its a front ender.
Sorry if that sounds dumb ops:
Sorry if that sounds dumb ops:
Mark
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Nah, one of the dimensions is between the two sides, I spose it could be worked out from the centreline. To be honest, I want him to check the whole lot while on the jig, 25 years may have moved/bent something else and with the planned 16v engine, I'd rather the chassis be straight before I start!
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Sorry, I thought you meant from the body to the wishpan mounting point.
I can understand you wanting it checking over though, have a look around VWVortex they have all the specs etc on there
I can understand you wanting it checking over though, have a look around VWVortex they have all the specs etc on there
Mark
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1981 1600 GTI (coming to a road near you soon…)
1983 1100 C
1983 1100 C
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Wow, cheers Markwon, exactly what I want! Anyone know the measurement between the front turret tops?
89Rallye, youre right, loads of stuff on VWVortex, still working my way through it! 8)
89Rallye, youre right, loads of stuff on VWVortex, still working my way through it! 8)
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'ere Rallye
There ain't many o' those in a pound!
Cheers
OOps sorry … forgot to respond…must've got sidetracked !
According to Mr. Bentley, the distance between centres of the strut mounting holes is 1070 mm (42 1/8" in Christian Units)
Cheers
There ain't many o' those in a pound!
Cheers
OOps sorry … forgot to respond…must've got sidetracked !
According to Mr. Bentley, the distance between centres of the strut mounting holes is 1070 mm (42 1/8" in Christian Units)
Cheers
Mk1 GTI
B5 Passat Estate 5 SPeed
Riley 1071"S" Elf Mk2 (Bl**dy Hooligan machine!)
Bosch Lawnraker 32
B5 Passat Estate 5 SPeed
Riley 1071"S" Elf Mk2 (Bl**dy Hooligan machine!)
Bosch Lawnraker 32
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Say thank you to Mr. Bentley for me!!
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Will do Grayspeed … consider it done
If you go to :
Volkswagen Rabbit, Jetta Diesel Service Manual Including Pickup Truck and Turbo-Diesel 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984: Bentley Publishers: 9780837601847: Amazon.com: Books
You can thank him yourself
Cheers
If you go to :
Volkswagen Rabbit, Jetta Diesel Service Manual Including Pickup Truck and Turbo-Diesel 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984: Bentley Publishers: 9780837601847: Amazon.com: Books
You can thank him yourself
Cheers
Mk1 GTI
B5 Passat Estate 5 SPeed
Riley 1071"S" Elf Mk2 (Bl**dy Hooligan machine!)
Bosch Lawnraker 32
B5 Passat Estate 5 SPeed
Riley 1071"S" Elf Mk2 (Bl**dy Hooligan machine!)
Bosch Lawnraker 32
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That looks like a top book, will have to get me one!
I had a quick measure of the car today, and at first look don't think it's as bent as first thought, the information you guys have given may just have saved me ?100!!! Will check some more tomorrow.
I had a quick measure of the car today, and at first look don't think it's as bent as first thought, the information you guys have given may just have saved me ?100!!! Will check some more tomorrow.
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If y'all know not a lot about fixing your motor, I would heartily recommend this one as well (its my fav.). As it says on the tin….
How to keep your Volkswagen alive: or Poor Richard's Rabbit book, being a manual of step by step procedures for the complet idiot (Rabbit, U.S. Golf & Scirocco : the complexities thereof): Richard Sealey, Peter Aschwanden: 9780912528175: Amazon.com: Books
The Bentley book will have all your dimensions however
Cheers
How to keep your Volkswagen alive: or Poor Richard's Rabbit book, being a manual of step by step procedures for the complet idiot (Rabbit, U.S. Golf & Scirocco : the complexities thereof): Richard Sealey, Peter Aschwanden: 9780912528175: Amazon.com: Books
The Bentley book will have all your dimensions however
Cheers
Mk1 GTI
B5 Passat Estate 5 SPeed
Riley 1071"S" Elf Mk2 (Bl**dy Hooligan machine!)
Bosch Lawnraker 32
B5 Passat Estate 5 SPeed
Riley 1071"S" Elf Mk2 (Bl**dy Hooligan machine!)
Bosch Lawnraker 32
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Hi, i have exaclty the same probelm. Also, im totally new to this forum and new to being a VW owner. I have a new mk1 Cabriolet, with some mild front end damaged. I have her completelty stripped down and going to restore. However i want to send out to get the chassis checked and / or straightened. Most shops with jigs are coming back saying they dont have dimensions so will really just have to base the dims off the other side. however i dont know the "other" side is good obad so want to have some sort of ref numbers. I have the bentley manual and numers threads point to that info being in the manual but i cannot find it anywhere. If anyone can help or send me ot the page number or section or knows the information i would appreciate it. Cant move forward until i get the info and shes looking rather sad in bits in my garage. Any help would be super appreciated!!
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Thats Awesome!! Thanks Briano1234!!! I assume most of the chassis dims are same for mk1 Cabriolet? also mine is a LHD, not sure if that makes any difference or not? I have the bentley cabriolet service manual, Maybe different to the tin top version manual? Where was this info located? I don't see anything like this in my manual. Thanks again!
Mk1 VW 1989 Cabriolet (Clipper Kit) in restoration
Mk1 VW 1986 Cabriolet Wolfsburg Triple White (in queue)
Ford Escort RS Turbo, Wide Body (in queue for restoration)
Roush Mustang 485BHP 4.6L Supercharged Blackjack
Mk1 VW 1986 Cabriolet Wolfsburg Triple White (in queue)
Ford Escort RS Turbo, Wide Body (in queue for restoration)
Roush Mustang 485BHP 4.6L Supercharged Blackjack
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Shubbs said
Thats Awesome!! Thanks Briano1234!!! I assume most of the chassis dims are same for mk1 Cabriolet? also mine is a LHD, not sure if that makes any difference or not? I have the bentley cabriolet service manual, Maybe different to the tin top version manual? Where was this info located? I don't see anything like this in my manual. Thanks again!
It was located on this web site: https://reflectionsandshadows.com/a1-tech/
Group 5 Body. IIRC I have seen it in my Original Bentley that covers the Golf/Rabbit up to 1979. Due to Life Happening when other plans are made I am unable to get to my manuals right now…maybe in a couple of weeks…But I do know where I can find it…when I need and am able to…
What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
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