Re: [T3] leaky sunroof on squareback...

[Chris Wright <Christopher.Wright@Sun.COM>]

<x-flowed>The Bug vert uses around a 1.25" wide by around 2" box section under the 
rockers, plus some strengthening in the front inside at the end of the 
heater channel, some strengthening across under the rear seat support, 
plus some heavy steel wedges at the rear of the door aperture where it 
meets the rocker.  This is a triangle about 3" high which gets 
carpeted.  It doesn't get in the way and it adds a huge amount of 
stiffening to maintain the door gaps.   I had a replica Hebmiller 
previously which used all these same strengthening ideas copied from the 
original Heb design.  The door gaps were a bit tight so we cut the 
triangles, jacked up the centre under the rockers, sat several heavy 
folks on the bumpers to 'bend' the car across the jacks while the 
triangles were re-welded.  Result, good door gaps which never varied.  
The extra steel explains why the vert is heavier than the saloon version 
of the bug.
Chris

Jim Adney wrote:

> On 5 Jun 2006 at 11:13, William Bold wrote:
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> > Speaking of water drain lines (windshield) . . . does anyone have a source 
> > for a good replacemaent part for these hoses under the dash? 
> >    
>
> I have clear vinyl tubing which works as a replacement for these. I just sell 
> it by the foot, but I'll have to check on the price. It can't be much. Measure 
> yours and let me know how much you need.
>
>  

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