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| Matt914MI |
 Apr 26 2003, 10:34 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 37 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Zeeland, MI Member No.: 260 Region Association: None  |
Alright guys, I'm finally getting more of the rusted through floorpan cut out, but I need to know it this piece is structurally significant.
(IMG:http://mcchicken.homeip.net:2080/pics/2003-04-26/CNXT0009.JPG) It's almost rusted through, and I'd like to cut it out, but I don't know. If it is important, can I weld in some tubing a little in front of it and cut out what's there? All I know is that this is a huge project, and I'm really sick of scraping out all that tar shit. |
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| brant |
Apr 27 2003, 12:39 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,771 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Brad,
I had this piece cut out on my club racer for the same purpose... to mount the seat on the floor. Allen Johnsen, was concerned... said that the brace helped with torsional rigidity.... convinced me to weld back a square brace a foot forward of the seat.... now I'm confused due to the fact that I place a lot of value to your thoughts as well as AJ's.... Care to offer any insight into how you came to your conclusions... The neither my old or new race car will be allowed to have the cage tied into the suspension if this factors in. TIA brant |
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Matt914MI Is this piece structurally important? Apr 26 2003, 10:34 PM
Zeke As you already can see, it holds the seat adjustme... Apr 26 2003, 10:47 PM rick 918-S I would think without the cross member the floor p... Apr 26 2003, 10:54 PM Gint I don't think that cross piece has any structu... Apr 26 2003, 11:31 PM SirAndy nope, we take them out on all the race cars to mou... Apr 27 2003, 12:42 AM Brad Roberts The piece is more for side impact protection than ... Apr 27 2003, 01:01 AM Matt914MI Thanks guys. I figured it wasn't too importan... Apr 27 2003, 10:49 AM Curvie Roadlover MAtt,
Where in MI are you located? Apr 27 2003, 11:25 AM Lawrence914-6 If you're going to cut it out, make sure you m... Apr 27 2003, 11:28 AM
Matt914MI Well, it's cut out now, along with most of the... Apr 27 2003, 06:19 PM |
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