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mrbubblehead |
Feb 17 2014, 11:56 AM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
I am wondering how strong the center tunnel is. after seam welding and the inner long kit, would it be ok to cut the top off for access panels? they will be replaced with aluminum panels fastened with rivnuts and 5mm screws. im leaving most of shifter sheet metal to keep the shifter solid. you can see from the pictures what i intend to cut out. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i722.photobucket.com-12492-1392659784.1.jpg)
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CptTripps |
Feb 17 2014, 01:04 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Interesting idea. Looks like you'll lose the post that's needed for the pedal board mount though.
I can't imagine that's one of the most structurally necessary pieces of the 914 puzzle. Never hear that about aluminium and steel. Maybe if you have a rubber grommit in there somehow? |
mrbubblehead |
Feb 17 2014, 01:17 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
Interesting idea. Looks like you'll lose the post that's needed for the pedal board mount though. I can't imagine that's one of the most structurally necessary pieces of the 914 puzzle. Never hear that about aluminium and steel. Maybe if you have a rubber grommit in there somehow? capt, i dont use a pedal board.... i know on a beetle the tunnel is the back bone of the pan. that why im concerned. just dont want to make a mistake i will regret down the road. |
SirAndy |
Feb 17 2014, 02:13 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
capt, i dont use a pedal board.... That seems like a bad idea ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) As for the access holes, can you bend the edges around the holes to give it a bit more strength? If you look at the stamped holes from the factory, they usually have a few mm deep flange. With the outer long kit, you'll probably be fine ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
mrbubblehead |
Feb 17 2014, 02:37 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
capt, i dont use a pedal board.... That seems like a bad idea ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) As for the access holes, can you bend the edges around the holes to give it a bit more strength? If you look at the stamped holes from the factory, they usually have a few mm deep flange. With the outer long kit, you'll probably be fine ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) i havnt used a pedal board in any of my cars in years..... |
SirAndy |
Feb 17 2014, 03:58 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
i havnt used a pedal board in any of my cars in years..... That doesn't make it any better. They are there for a reason. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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