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These Videos came out just in time for me. Sure I had already read up on the forums about the idiosyncrasies of the MkIV body and especially the dirty little secrets from Jeff Kleiner on how to get the drivers side door lined up and the trunklid lower section using the Jack studs.
After making sure the Body was in place and the windscreen was installed, I adjusted the doors Trunk and hood to be evenly centered in the opening as close as possible and adjusted as flush with the body as possible (all at the same time). I used a 3/16 wide black marker and went over the edges of each panel, removed the panel, then trimmed the black line off using my battery powered 4" angle grinder with a 220grit "flap disk" oh boy, does it take off the edge fast. A light touch is all that is needed using this method. Anyway, get the gaps roughed in and the front edge of the doors, hood and trunk lid beveled inwards. I sanded the gaps straight by hand with some 220 grit sandpaper wrapped around a paint stick. I'm pretty happy about it now. of course this is just the beginning. lots more sanding to do and filler to spread...repeat.
Now where are those video's from FFR about adjusting the hood and trunklid?
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i watched a couple of these as well
and they are quite informative
iowa
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Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
Here is a better solution that truly fixes the driver's side door.
https://youtu.be/6UK6K2jcwTU
Hope this helps everyone.
Last edited by GoDadGo; 03-13-2020 at 08:31 PM.
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Originally Posted by
GoDadGo
Interesting solution. Thanks for sharing.
MKIV complete kit w/powder coating and cut outs, serial #9189 delivered 10/10/17, first start - 10/5/18, legal - 10/08/20. Blueprint 306 w/Holley Sniper EFI, TKO 600, power steering, Breeze fan shroud, trunk cubby, & engine compartment battery kit, CNC brake reservoirs, RT turn signal & gas pedal, mechanical throttle linkage, METCO safety loop, GASN side pipes, drop trunk, dual chrome roll bars, vintage gauges, glove box, custom center console, cup holders, and speakers.
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Sorry for being away from getting the next video posted, but here it is! Tony and John work on trimming the rear wheel well and fitting the trunk. They also discuss some tips on fitting the Aston LeMans gas cap and tail lights.
Dave Lindsey
FFR's Mad Dog
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Good to see another video, thanks Dave. By the way what is a truck?
JR
Mk4 complete kit #9059 ordered 1/19/17 delivered 3/23/17, 2015 IRS, Fortes/DART347,TKO 600, hyd clutch, P/S, 12.88 wilwood brakes front and rear, heater/defrost and vintage gauges
First start and go-cart 4/11/18. Taken To Whitby Motorcars Greensboro, N.C. 2/5/21 for body/paint
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Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
Thanks For Posting This New Video!
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These have been great videos. Thanks for taking the time to put them out.
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Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
Factory Five Just Published This Video Today:
https://youtu.be/qrjs9jeAS9w
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Tony and John fit the hood on the Mk4 Roadster, and give you tips on how to make the hood scoop cut-out. Tony also gives some tips on trimming the inner edge of the cockpit for the dashboard and rear cockpit aluminum.
Dave Lindsey
FFR's Mad Dog
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I watched pt 1-5 and this is very helpful. At this time I am fitting my doors, hood and trunk. These are awesome.
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