Re: [T3] Technical Data {was Converting Single MC to Dual MC)

["Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk>]

> Oh Goodness... Im not gonna sleep tonight!!
>

The testing involves a total 450lb load including the driver for measuring and
testing.  The front seats are set at the furthest (and lowest) rear adjustment.

That might explain the 'lowering', Keith - you can sleep tonight!
Then tomorrow you can see if it looks anything like yours:-

1961 Notchback Dimensions
EXTERIOR
Width, maximum, doors open ... ... 134.8 in.
Overhang, front ... ... ... ...  30.8 in.
Front bumper to ground, top ... ...  15.5 in.
Front bumper to ground, bottom ... ...  12.3 in.
Rear bumper to ground, top ... ...  16.8 in.
Rear bumper to ground, bottom ... ...  13.8 in.
Front overrider to ground, top ... ...  20.3 in.
Front overrider to ground, bottom ... ...  11.1 in.
Rear overrider to ground, top ... ...  21.6 in.
Rear overrider to ground, bottom ... ...  12.4 in.
Headlamps, between centres ... ...  49.5 in.
Tail lamps, between centres ... ...  50.8 in.
Headlamps, centre height ... ... ...  28.2 in.
Tail lamps, centre height ... ... ...  27.8 in.
Ground clearance, to sump ... ... ...  7.8 in.
Ground clearance, to differential housing ...   7.9 in.
Ground clearance, to exhaust heat exchanger  7.8 in.
Ground clearance, minimum, to rear shock
 absorber mounting bracket, laden ...   6.1 in.
Ground clearance, minimum, to rear shock
 absorber mounting bracket, unladen ...   6.5 in.
Reflectors, centre height ... ... ... 20.5 in.
Reflectors, between centres ... ... ...  50.8 in.
Direction indicators, between centres, front... 49.8 in.
Direction indicators, between centres, rear... 50.8 in.
Direction indicators, centre height, front ... 20.0 in.
Direction indicators, centre height, rear ... 32.0 in.
Parking light, centre height ... ... ... 31.0 in.
Tyre size ... ... ... ... ...  6.00 x 15
Rolling radius of tyres (at very low speed) ...  l2.2 in.
Turning circle, right lock, between kerbs ... 415 in.
Turning circle, right lock, between walls ... 439 in.
Turning circle, left lock, between kerbs ... 410 in.
Turning circle, left lock, between walls ... 434 in.
Angle of approach (dimension "c")... ... 24 deg.
Angle of departure (dimension "d") ...  19 deg.
Height of centre of gravity ... ... ... 20.4 in.
(note, '69 Auto FI Fastback was 1.68', = 20.2")

Well, I suppose it kept someone in a job!

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Park" <topnotch@nycap.rr.com>
To: "Type 3 Mailing List" <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2002 11:21 PM
Subject: Re: [T3] Technical Data {was Converting Single MC to Dual MC)


>
> Keith
>
> > OMG!  IT WAS LOWERED FROM THE FACTORY!!!! <G>
> >
> > Only kidding.  But I should go back and see what effect this has on the
> > numbers I calculated since one of my initial assumptions was wrong.  Dave,
> > does the report give the lengthwise position of these measurements so that
> I
> > can calculate the angle?
>
>
>
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