How do you separate the shell from the chassis on a volkswagen beetle?

Answer 1

that's a long job matey... first you'll want to remove the seats from the car, and then the engine (not strictly necessary, but much easier) remove the running boards there are bolts running all around where the body and chassis meet up. two, i think, on the rear crossmember underneath the rear seat, two next to the rear shock absorbers. nine on each side underneath the car, running down the heater channels (stubborn as anything to get off, often have to be cut) four at the front from undereath again, larger ones this time, front crossmember. remove the fuel tank two large bolts on the torsion bars on the front, under the fuel tank. disconnect all the wiring, and remove the speedometer cable from the LHS wheel hub. there's a tiny clip that keeps it on. unbolt the steering column from the steering box get four strong mates and lift it off! (you will probably have to cut a couple of weld repairs from over the years) hope this helps.