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Re: LP 640 Autopro
« Reply #73 on: December 17, 2014, 04:00:50 PM »
Thanks for the recommendations and the picture for the latch.  I was thinking how to go about tying that to the framework and your solution looks perfect!

Thanks again Jim!
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Re: LP 640 Autopro
« Reply #72 on: December 17, 2014, 02:59:45 PM »
I like the extra strength of more steel in your framework but the plate that your hinge bolts to should be beefed up to at least 1/2" thick.  Also the latch needs to be attached to the inner framework also.  Fiberglass can't handle the closing force of the door.  See attached pic.  Good job.

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Re: LP 640 Autopro
« Reply #71 on: December 17, 2014, 02:12:20 PM »
Wow! The details are amazing! I suppose this calls for another trip to the junk yard!


Get 4 of those if you can find them.

Started working on the driver's door this week.



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Re: LP 640 Autopro
« Reply #70 on: December 15, 2014, 07:27:57 PM »
Wow! The details are amazing! I suppose this calls for another trip to the junk yard!
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Re: LP 640 Autopro
« Reply #69 on: December 15, 2014, 01:35:32 PM »
Thanks guys! I keep going back and re-fitting all the panels because every little adjustment you make to one affects the others.  It has taken quite a bit of time but the rear is almost 100% set and I can move to the doors and then the front end.  I really can't wait to have all the body panels mounted and all the gaps correct.
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Re: LP 640 Autopro
« Reply #68 on: December 15, 2014, 01:22:40 PM »
looks great man, those panels line up perfectly.
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Re: LP 640 Autopro
« Reply #67 on: December 15, 2014, 10:01:25 AM »
Auto your panels are lining up perfect, just amazing work you are doing  :notworthy

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Re: LP 640 Autopro
« Reply #66 on: December 15, 2014, 09:43:05 AM »
Wow...that panel fitment is going to save you hundreds of man hours. Bravo!


Thank you!  The panels do fit very well together but it has taken a lot of time to individually mount and align each panel.  I am almost there though!

I decided to use these adjusters for my engine lid that I got from the trunk of my Passat.  These are originally used on the hood of the Murcielago.



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Re: LP 640 Autopro
« Reply #65 on: November 26, 2014, 11:12:02 PM »
Wow...that panel fitment is going to save you hundreds of man hours. Bravo!

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Re: LP 640 Autopro
« Reply #64 on: November 26, 2014, 09:39:35 AM »
Moving right along, looks dang good! While  were partying you were getting some work done!


I would rather be partying with you guys  :occasion

Here are the frame pictures, not 100% finished but getting there.  I still need to tie it into the latch somehow but I'll work on that this weekend.







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Re: LP 640 Autopro
« Reply #63 on: November 25, 2014, 06:37:07 PM »
Moving right along, looks dang good! While  were partying you were getting some work done!

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Re: LP 640 Autopro
« Reply #62 on: November 25, 2014, 06:28:28 PM »
Work on the door continues, most of the inner frame is done but I'll have to take pictures when I take off the door skin.  I bonded the jamb to the quarter and attached the door striker.



The door shock support is just tack welded at the moment until I have everything lined up.  Although I haven't had it hit the door or anything so that might be it's final location.



Door latch is on





Door latched in place


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Re: LP 640 Autopro
« Reply #61 on: November 16, 2014, 07:03:22 PM »
Thanks Mike!  I will also try to use as much as I can from the VW.  Those are the old style Murcielago  taillights that have been tinted, very badly I might add.  I'm going to remove the tint and then re-tint them but in a lighter shade.
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Re: LP 640 Autopro
« Reply #60 on: November 16, 2014, 12:09:57 PM »
Looking Good Pedro!

I was actually kicking around the idea of using a 1.8t passat for a donor drivetrain and dash, wiring etc.

Are your tail lights OEM with tint?

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Re: LP 640 Autopro
« Reply #59 on: November 16, 2014, 11:36:07 AM »
@ BP hahaha

@ Tusabes.  Hey mi amigo! Thanks for the compliment, yeah I don't know of another car using this motor transmission combination.  I hope it goes as easy as I see it, I know there are better options out there but I just wanted everything in one package that was easy to do.

@ am33r.  I really hope so also, I'm shooting for 6 -8 months and thanks!

@ Texas.  Thanks brother, I want to see you start working on yours soon.
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