New Build thread

[robo]

Would the lower outer chassis rail going forward of the floorpan now need a 3mm strip put on to maintain the same line when the side panels go on.?


bob

[spud69]

No there is enough give for the lip to pull in to the lower chassis rail, or if in doubt you can use a washer to space it out a little bit.

Cheers........Andy

[K4KEV]

Rob....yep, am going to put a full 1" strip all the way along to give them total rigidity.
Andy....as above really did think about a packing piece or washers but then thought for rigidity and no allowance for movement would reduce the possibiltity of stress fractures, not only that .....I'm bluddy fussy

[robo]

I like the idea of the 3mm ali floor, its probably rigid enough to bolt the seat runners too without the need for any extra supports. I have been a believer in a decent floor since a local lad left the road in a car and ended up with a fencing stake between his legs that was very close to being an enema

Bob

[Davidbolam]

I think I used a 3mm floor with normal rivets. Will the side panels fit over these? (saturn ones)

David.

p.s sorry for the thread hijack

[spud69]

Originally Posted by Davidbolam

I think I used a 3mm floor with normal rivets. Will the side panels fit over these? (saturn ones)

David.

p.s sorry for the thread hijack

Hi david,

I've got no problem casting a 15cm strip of the relevant bit out of the side panel mold if you want to give it a try. Should be fine, fabby did make them a tight fit though, but best to be sure.

Regards.....Andy

[K4KEV]

hi Dave ....you could always countersink or drill the inside of the bottom of the panels where the pop rivets touch