removing rear apron and replacing it with a removable one?

72beetle · Post by **72beetle** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 7:07 pm

Hello,

Is it feasable to remove the rear apron and replace it with a removable one to facilitate engine removal? I think that I read somewhere once that this area is part of the body strength and needs to be there welded in place. If there is a part that they sell to make this possible please respond. thanks ahead of time!!

fortyeye · Post by **fortyeye** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 7:52 pm

Use the search link ... type in - removable apron - lots of info ... and no waiting!

John N · Post by **John N** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 8:21 pm

http://www.vw-resource.com/rear_apron.html

Pete McC · Post by **Pete McC** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 1:43 pm

I made my own rear apron removable by simply not tacking it in place. It's held on by the bolts that hold the wings in place, if your wings and mounts are in good condition I can't see any reason against this, I've had mine in for over a year now and never had any trouble. cut out the old one and bolt up a new steel panel, really makes life easy when it comes to pulling your engine! (bear in mind you'll have to remove your bumper too)

Muffler Mike · Post by **Muffler Mike** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:05 pm

i dont think there is any one that actually sells any thing like you are talking about. but there are a few that have made their own set up including me.
I have seen one set up that was real cool and uses small square tubing and slips the apron in. I want to say it was Eric Allred that did that. but his web page doesnt seem to come up.
http://www.geocities.com/eaallred i think this is his web page but its not coming up right now.

then there is my way, a little more race oriented. since im not trying to hide my apron connections.

I used dzus fasteners welded onto the edge and plop it down. the down side to this is you have to trim the inner apron witch doesnt make for a good seal around the brest plate. but im a race car and that is not a big consern for me.
i have a few more pics of when i did the burn out kings car on my earlier updates on my web page at the 7-23-03 update. heavy picture page and will be real slow with dial up.

bugboy1 · Post by **bugboy1** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 11:20 pm

Hey Muffler Mike, What size header is that and who Manufactured it?? I'm looking for a header with that same Flange.. I need it to be 1 3/4 with that Flange.. Thanks. Sorry for the Hijack

Muffler Mike · Post by **Muffler Mike** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:32 am

bugboy1 wrote:Hey Muffler Mike, What size header is that and who Manufactured it?? I'm looking for a header with that same Flange.. I need it to be 1 3/4 with that Flange.. Thanks. Sorry for the Hijack

Actually, that is a 2" header by Al's Headers. Give John Troxell a call at foriegen unlimited and he has the hook up on those. 562-428-0106

bugninva · Post by **bugninva** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:04 pm

Muffler Mike wrote:i .
I have seen one set up that was real cool and uses small square tubing and slips the apron in. I want to say it was Eric Allred that did that. but his web page doesnt seem to come up.
.

It is Jan Andersson from RAMVA that did the removable apron that slid into place with square tubing...nice setup....

Muffler Mike · Post by **Muffler Mike** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 9:48 am

bugninva wrote:
Muffler Mike wrote:i .
I have seen one set up that was real cool and uses small square tubing and slips the apron in. I want to say it was Eric Allred that did that. but his web page doesnt seem to come up.
.
It is Jan Andersson from RAMVA that did the removable apron that slid into place with square tubing...nice setup....

I havent been to the Ramva in ages.
this is what i remember http://www.geocities.com/eaallred/project64nine.html

bugninva · Post by **bugninva** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 3:42 pm

Muffler Mike wrote:[
I havent been to the Ramva in ages.
this is what i remember http://www.geocities.com/eaallred/project64nine.html

yeah i know you haven't....<G>....anyway Jan had done a removable apron on his vert that was somewhat like removing most of the rear clip...used square tubing to mount into.....can't find a link at the moment....guess he's secretive...LOL

Boneloader · Post by **Boneloader** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 5:53 pm

bugninva wrote:
Muffler Mike wrote:[
I havent been to the Ramva in ages.
this is what i remember http://www.geocities.com/eaallred/project64nine.html

yeah i know you haven't....<G>....anyway Jan had done a removable apron on his vert that was somewhat like removing most of the rear clip...used square tubing to mount into.....can't find a link at the moment....guess he's secretive...LOL

Here's Jan's page: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Down ... apron.html

bugninva · Post by **bugninva** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:00 pm

Boneloader wrote:[
Here's Jan's page: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Down ... apron.html

not that one...there are two...that is the one he did on his sedan, he did one on his vert too....black(primer?) vert...

Post by **Marc** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:09 pm

http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=85826

In2vws · Post by **In2vws** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:03 pm

Here is how my son, Eric did his. Worked pretty slick!
http://www.geocities.com/eaallred/project64nine.html

curt d · Post by **curt d** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:05 am

I did mine like Muffler Mike. I didn't trim the inner sheet metal for the engine seal. I have to finish welding the brackets. The pieces in the top receptacle is a transfer punch I made.

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/albu ... AR_APRON_3

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/albu ... AR_APRON_2