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Bemused Gate Opener
Joined: 09 Oct 2016 Odometer: 15 Location: Aldershot
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:06 pm Post subject: To cut or not to cut
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I am stripping and rebuilding a vehicle from here, it is taking time and I am not rushing all i have is a naked frame right now, but its a Blitz outback.
I am thinking of cutting the cross members that protect the driver and pasenger left and right, basicly cutting them in half removing the front half and welding that straight down to the lower sill.
any thoughts as to what the MOT man may think about that, because the "outstanding" side protection is not compatable with ease entering and exiting the vehicle.
stock photo of frame for you to judge.
http://www.blitzworld.co.uk/outbak-4x4-suzuki-vitara-i111.html
well there would be if I could work out how to do it, any way your advice please.
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Xpajun Mud Obsessed
Joined: 22 Sep 2008 Odometer: 3245
1988 Mitsubishi Shogun
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:12 am Post subject:
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I think it will make no difference to the MOT guy 1) because it's not a stock vehicle i.e. Vitara so he wont have details of it and 2) he'll only be checking out MOTable stuff like brakes steering exhaust etc.
The part you are thinking of cutting out is part of the roll cage and could possibly be part of the strength of the cage so removing it could weaken the structure causing the cage to flatten in a roll...
Please don't say you don't intend to roll it - none of us do an intentional roll, but it does happen
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mike328 Articulating
Joined: 10 Dec 2014 Odometer: 793 Location: Suffolk!
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Bemused Gate Opener
Joined: 09 Oct 2016 Odometer: 15 Location: Aldershot
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2016 3:25 pm Post subject:
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I will have a look, I am working back to front on the vehicle, I am removing all the stuff done by the first builder, as I have said I have time, so all the loose rattely bits have come off and a more "substantial" tub is in the back, now a little bit of welding to be done back there before I move on to the doors (center)
so all ideas are welcome.
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mike328 Articulating
Joined: 10 Dec 2014 Odometer: 793 Location: Suffolk!
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2016 4:21 pm Post subject:
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Get some pictures up
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Bemused Gate Opener
Joined: 09 Oct 2016 Odometer: 15 Location: Aldershot
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2016 6:25 pm Post subject:
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I will try, but there is not much to look at, as I said its more ripping off than putting on.
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Bemused Gate Opener
Joined: 09 Oct 2016 Odometer: 15 Location: Aldershot
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 8:48 am Post subject:
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They don't work, I have to find a way to do it.
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