I just purchased a 356 project out of Florida. Upon further inspection I realized it did not have the internal subframe attached. At this point I either need to sell it and walk away, build a subframe, or find a subframe for sale. I was told it is an early intermeccanica kit. It was listed as a 1956 356. I have called intermeccanica, beck, and vintage speedster. intermeccanica and beck said they don't have subframes at all. And vintage told me to sell it and buy one of their kits. So, if anyone can help that would be great. I either need plans on a subframe, or if someone might have one for sale. Thanks!!
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RustyTubs in Georgia has them - not cheap plus shipping would be costly. There have been a few from burned cars on ebay too (one in CA went for $400). Find a welder friend and make a custom one.
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There was one on the SAMBA. This is not the one as it's no longer there.
I hope the one you bought is not he project that sat for years in the Keys. If what you had sat w/o the inner steel frame make sure that it has not sagged ( door gaps etc) as fiberglass can do.
Which project did you buy? Let us know the current state and maybe the collective minds here point you on the right direction. If it's truly a money pit, we will know and maybe we can help keep you from throwing good money after bad.
Ted
Worse comes to pass and you could make an awesome Speedster trailer with the fiberglass! (Not mine but one of our SOC members from past Carlisle event).
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Oh, come on! Someone has the needed dimensions and angles. Get them, get this, cut and weld.
Oh, come on! Someone has the needed dimensions and angles. Get them, get this, cut and weld.
West Coast,
Don't listen to Ed. He built his car and it wound up looking like an MG, powered by a Subaru motor.
(Kidding) He's a good egg. I hope we can locate what you need. I'm just dying to see your project.
Ted
West Coast.
It looks like you are in Clovis and there are a few of us here that you may not be aware of.
Anand who has the nicest Beck Spyder ever built, Teby with a beautiful Vintage regular body Speedster, Bob with a stunning JPS, Dave in Dinuba with an older IM, a few others who are also in the area and myself with a Vintage Super Widebody. Sorry you didn't find us before you purchased and I don't think any of us can help you out with a subframe, but we certainly can help with lots of other details.
Next weekend is our yearly gathering in San Luis Obispo and you should try to make it.
Stay in touch and Welcome to the Madness.
I bought some tail lights from a former (?) SOCer at recent Carlisle by name of Alan. He showed me pictures on his phone of his Speedster that had burned. The parts he sold were spares. I don't remember his last name - but he might know where what was left of his car got too. The front appeared to still be intact but back 2/3 were crispy. Maybe someone has contact info for him?
Alan Hais ......Maryland.....dialog me for his phone
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> On May 30, 2014, at 8:49 AM, "SpeedsterOwners.com" wrote:
> My cell is 559-916-9411
Here you go - not far away in Texas. Will have enough left over for that trailer I was pushing too. Makes me want to rethink a fire supression system just in engine compartment. Hope he was wearing Nomex underwear.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/cla...etail.php?id=1647503
I'm surprised it's not an engine fire.
That's what I thought, Ron.
Looks like an electrical fire that may have started under the dashboard! Bummer!
Headlight switch dimmer?
I did get email from Alan on his burn Speedster. It went to IAA for auction (301 372 8876) stock number 12998316 and was apparently sold 4 weeks ago. So that is probably dead end there for a subframe. The one in TX seems to have a lot of parts that could be parted out to recoup purchase expense. Suspect burned area with das is not a frequent crash part but 3' of tail and nose would be - or they could make great wall art.