Paulwolf350 19 Posted November 10, 2015 I'm having trouble getting the body to sit correctly on the monster beetle I built from parts. The front body pat is about 10mm too far rearward, I have checked I have the correct body posts and that they are installed correctly. Anyone have any ideas? I am going to space the mount forward for the interim but I would like to fix the issue if possible Cheers Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted November 10, 2015 That's strange. Is that the original Monster Beetle or the re-re? It would be helpful if you could show us a photo of the naked chassis to see what's wrong with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chooch 32 Posted November 10, 2015 Looks like a vintage, by the chassis set up, no mirror holes in the body and only looks like one hole in the hood... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magpie 51 Posted November 10, 2015 hello i have just measured the body holes,on monster beetle original 34mm to edge of nose cone.on sand scorcher original is 28mm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulwolf350 19 Posted November 11, 2015 Yes it original, I will post up the chassis pics shortly. Been a bit busy fur the last 2 days, sorry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulwolf350 19 Posted November 11, 2015 This is how it sits at the moment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted November 11, 2015 This is how it sits at the moment It looks like the original body post hole has been filled in (about 10mm up from your ruler end) What's it look like from underneath? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted November 11, 2015 I'm no MB expert but it looks like the front body mount hole is in the wrong place and the rear mounts are fitted backwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulwolf350 19 Posted November 11, 2015 Spot on Twinset, not sure how I missed it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted November 11, 2015 Annoyingly, filled holes show up better in pictures - found that out the hard way soooooo many times Are there two holes in the roof by the rear window?Might've been modified to fit a Scorcher at some point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulwolf350 19 Posted November 11, 2015 There are mouldings there, but I don't think they have been drilled There is no marks at all on the outside I believe it is a MB body, has the original decals, no mirror holes, correct patina and wear. Not sure about this hole, I bought it on a Bush devil chassis, maybe it was fitted to something else at some stage. My re-re scorcher body I use this hole and the brat mount, extended up to suit Cheers for all your help, I think I will just drill the original hole back out Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
