Pat's MK4 Build Thread - Dash and Behind the Dash Wiring

[PMD24]

Running a little late on starting my build thread. I was too anxious to get started on the project so doing this got put off. Kit arrived 10/31/24 by Stewart Transport. The driver, Mark, was great. A couple neighbors showed up when they saw the truck, my 4-year-old granddaughter helped, and we had the kit unloaded in no time. I built a chassis dolly based on various designs I saw on the forum, so we put the chassis/body directly on the dolly from the truck. Driveway to the shop is stone, maybe 120ft or so. The wheels I used on the dolly didn't work so well on the stone, but we managed to get it inside with no issues.

I did my dolly a bit different. I chose to not notch the bottom 4x4, used fir 4x4's instead of pressure treated, and joined them with timber screws instead of threaded rod, which also eliminated the drilling. It boiled down to buying the timber screws, (2)8ft 4x4's (cut in half), and the casters. I had scrap wood around for the 60" piece, 2x4's on top and bottom, and the plywood bracing. A few photos are below. If anyone wants more info, let me know.

Chassis dolly.jpg

Timber screws1.jpg

Scews2a.jpg