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Author: | Smiffy [ April 19th, 2012, 11:25 am ] |
Post subject: | Assessing a chassis |
I've just stripped a knackered Special's body off it's original chassis. The chassis looks OK. No obvious signs of rot or impending collapse. Other than the straightforward indications, what should I look for to assess whether the chassis is in good condition? Are there any particular measurements that I should make to assess whether the chassis is OK, or less obvious problems that I should search for? |
Author: | Sean [ April 19th, 2012, 12:33 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assessing a chassis |
not really as long as there are no signs of swelling on any of the seams and it doesnt sound like its full of cornflakes. Place it so the main box is level put a spirit level("bead" up here) accross it, you may have to use a bit timber if you dont have a decent length bead. Note where the bubble is then repeat on the end of the longerons batton/bead resting on both at the same time. if one is significantly lower or higher then its had a shunt. |
Author: | ken [ April 19th, 2012, 1:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assessing a chassis |
Also check the webs (aka sides) of the chassis, between the front axle mounts and the front crosstube on which the suspension canisters are mounted. Any signs of buckling or distortion in that area are not a good indicator. Ken |
Author: | Smiffy [ April 20th, 2012, 11:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assessing a chassis |
Thanks for your help, chaps. I shall go armed with my measuring stick and spirit levels tomorrow. |
Author: | Smiffy [ April 21st, 2012, 9:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assessing a chassis |
Well, it looked level enough. Seemed fine. However, a quick prod around underneath revealed this kind of thing: Attachment: Special chassis.jpg A gonna? |
Author: | Russell [ April 21st, 2012, 9:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assessing a chassis |
Probably. The one I did for my old red 2cv was much like that, a little better possibly, but unless you're willing to remove the top sheet and replacing all the inner structure it's probably had it. Depends how much you need to use it and how your fabrication skills are. |
Author: | Smiffy [ April 21st, 2012, 11:15 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assessing a chassis |
Fabrication skills are rudimentary, at best. I'll strip all the parts off the chassis, then see how brave I'm feeling. It'll probably end up in the skip. Then again, maybe I'll get curious and see if I can learn some new tricks... I'll see how I feel. So much depends on the availability of free time. And money! |
Author: | spanners [ April 22nd, 2012, 6:21 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assessing a chassis |
Alastair, if you decide it's scrap, gimme a shout and I may well savve you from having to take it to te scrappies....... ![]() |
Author: | Smiffy [ April 22nd, 2012, 10:22 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assessing a chassis |
![]() We'll see! |
Author: | 2cvkeza [ April 23rd, 2012, 6:53 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assessing a chassis |
chassis ... http://2cvkeza.weebly.com/demonta381a-i ... vozja.html |
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