Hello from Spain

[badbug]

What is the chassis number? For 1969 it would be. I am sure you know where that is.

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Year	Chassis	34bhp DIN 1200	40bhp DIN 1300	44bhp DIN 1500	47bhp DIN 1600 M157	37bhp DIN 1300 M240	40bhp DIN 1500 M240	Notes
1969
Aug 1	110 2 000 001	D0 525 050	F1 778 164	H1 124 669	B6 000 001	E0 020 022	L0 024 106
Aug	110 2 092 844	D0 548 000	F1 818 000	H1 139 000
Sep	110 2 191 729	D0 556 579	F1 851 289	H1 148 851
Oct	110 2 300 599	D0 572 129	F1 885 905	H1 166 582
Nov	110 2 395 272	D0 585 279	F1 912 509	H1 179 156
Dec	110 2 473 153	D0 592 445	F1 932 908	H1 187 829	B6 192 532	E0 020 937	L0 024 788

You will also find that moving the seat forward and reclining more will accommodate a 6'1" OK.

Thanks Peter, I knew where the chassis number is. I also have a 1961 VW Beetle that I am restoring, and I know the model very well.

I will see how much lenght I have behind the seats, because I have to move the panel behind the seats to install the central engine

[Phill]

I will see how much lenght I have behind the seats, because I have to move the panel behind the seats to install the central engine

Are you planning ro rotate the transaxle 180 degrees ro make the car mid engined? I've seen this done before he a Beetle Based kit car.

[steve]

In view of the fact that you are going for a mid-engined config, you are propably right to lower the pan a full 4 inches. The engine (bay) will encroach into the cabin, and may necessitate a (lower) more upright seating position.

You have obviously worked on Beetles before and are no doubt an experienced man, but tread carefully here; Even in standard form the Nova is a difficult car to build, a mid-engined layout makes things more complex - you will be spending a lot of time in the garage.

[badbug]

Are you planning ro rotate the transaxle 180 degrees ro make the car mid engined? I've seen this done before he a Beetle Based kit car.

I've seen too before, but I'm going to install the gearbox of alfa 1.5ti, i only will have to make a mixed driveshaft

[badbug]

In view of the fact that you are going for a mid-engined config, you are propably right to lower the pan a full 4 inches. The engine (bay) will encroach into the cabin, and may necessitate a (lower) more upright seating position.

You have obviously worked on Beetles before and are no doubt an experienced man, but tread carefully here; Even in standard form the Nova is a difficult car to build, a mid-engined layout makes things more complex - you will be spending a lot of time in the garage.

Thanks for the advice, I know it is not easy, and I will have a lot of work, but I am mechanic and engineer, and I hope I will can do.
I have the engine install, only have to do a middle support to finish, now I'm with the rear suspension and the mechanism of the gearshift.
The engine bay only will encroach into the cabin about 4" and without arrive to the rear window.

When I will have a little more advance the car I will open a post

[steve]

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When I will have a little more advance the car I will open a post

Yes please post some pics when you are ready, sounds like the build is well underway