Rod change floor pan
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Anybody got an old shell that they're scrapping and fancy cutting me a chunk out of? Ive scrapped a couple but havent needed this bit at the time, need to alter a remote change car to a rod change and thought this was the easiest and quickest way.

It has been modded to take a rod change box but i reckon this way would be much neater.

Cheers
iain

i've got an 1980 shell that i'm scrapping,think that area was o.k..will have a look..how far out do you want it cutting?

““A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.”” - Jeremy Clarkson

Just to the flat floor section so i can make them meet, ill have to do something front and back but maybe about 18" long? i.e. 9" from the centre of the gear lever hole?

Where abouts are you? Going to any mini shows soon?

i'll check that the section is o.k,think it probably is,.
i'm in southend,how about you?
going to brighton,could bring it along then..

““A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.”” - Jeremy Clarkson

Iain, i'm picking the 30 up tomorrow, i was planning on scrapping it once it was stripped (unless the shell is excellent) you'd be welcome to come over (Worksop) and cut out what you need.

Sounds like a plan mate! Would be very interested in cutting out a few bits and bobs if thats ok? Would be interested in a rear seat pan aswell, in fact a few bits of it if they are good

Iain, got the 30 home last night, i've paid ?180 and expected to get a rot box with a good interior and a couple of other rare bits, but apart from a bodge job of a front end the shell seems to be in really good condition, no holes in the boot and the floorpan is mint, theres very little rust on the exterior either, it seems a shame to scrap the shell, which has buggered me up cos i planned on stripping and getting rid, so now i don't know what to do for the best.

I should be able to sort one out for you if your still stuck mate, but I'm in sheepsville south wales

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Let me know mate, if you want to get rid of the shell complete for me to cut out bits at my leisure then thats good for me Floor pan is the main bits i need, rest of mines fine!

Sheepsville is a long way jim, may just have to mod the gearchange to come inside! Need some floor pans and stuff yet!

Running to a tight budget and timeschedule!!!

Cheers chaps

something like this???

Edited by Jimster on 7th May, 2004.

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Yeah possible mate, not 100% on position yet but that does look good. Just need some UJ's off something cheap!!

Can see my quick rebuild going on a while!

if you find any cheap uj's let me know, I'm using ?75 each ones, need two of them too, ouch!

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big ouch mate!!!

Not sure if we use them at work, give me the details and ill see what i can find out if you like.

I.e. rough sizes etc.

the id of them has to be about the same size as the std mini rod on the gear change, I guess it's around 10mm??

See what you can dig up mate, some cash for you if you can find something.

I know some of the miglia drivers tried some cheeper ones, but they kept breaking

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Ill see, ill get me measuring stick out tomorrow

cheers mate

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