Strut suspension replacement | 356 Speedster, 550 Spyder, Replica, Automotive Community

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I am building two speedster replicas simultaneously, one for me the other for my brother. One is the standard 72 VW floorpan the other is a 73 VW super beetle floorpan with the strut suspension. How can I use this floorpan and what modifications do I need to do?

It seems that I saw someone rebuild a "super" floorpan for a replica but I cannot remember where.

Any help would be appreciated.

11/26/033:53 PM

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Former Member

I am building two speedster replicas simultaneously, one for me the other for my brother. One is the standard 72 VW floorpan the other is a 73 VW super beetle floorpan with the strut suspension. How can I use this floorpan and what modifications do I need to do?

It seems that I saw someone rebuild a "super" floorpan for a replica but I cannot remember where.

Any help would be appreciated.

11/26/033:53 PM

Former Member

don't waste your time/money with the super.
struts are supported by body, once removed what do you have?
donor cars are cheap, find another.

11/28/036:39 AM

Former Member

Thanks Bruce,

Allan , another member suggested the same. I will use what I can and find another donor pan.

Keep you posted.

11/28/039:22 AM

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