LP 640 Autopro

[autopro]

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!

[01Lambiero]

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.

Jim

[autopro]

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.

[Purple LP670 SV]

Wow! The details are amazing! I suppose this calls for another trip to the junk yard!

[autopro]

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.

[LP640]

looks great man, those panels line up perfectly.

[usmc_butler]

Auto your panels are lining up perfect, just amazing work you are doing 

[autopro]

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.

[Havemurci]

Wow...that panel fitment is going to save you hundreds of man hours. Bravo!

[autopro]

Moving right along, looks dang good! While  were partying you were getting some work done!

I would rather be partying with you guys 

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.

[usmc_butler]

Moving right along, looks dang good! While  were partying you were getting some work done!

[autopro]

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

[autopro]

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.

[lp670mike]

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?

[autopro]

@ 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.