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shorting VW pan

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/77015/shorting-vw-pan

linksys76 ·

Whatis the best method for shorting a VW bettle pan?

ie straight accross, angle etc etc?

Also best welding technique?

Any tips for the alignment process?

helbus ·

Is this vehicle going to be registered?

shaihulud ·

If the car is intended to be registered as, for example a dune buggy, you need to talk to an engineer before you do anything else.

Modifying any vehicle chassis, which includes shortening a VW body pan, causes the vehicle to become a NEW CAR.

Be careful. You could be about to walk blindfolded into a registration nightmare.

See an engineer.

tassy74ida ·

well said. Didnt think you were able to shorten pans anymore.Most fiberglass body's available now are for a standard wheel base I think..

helbus ·

You can lengthen a car, you can widen a car, but you cannot shorten a car and register it as a modified vehicle. As shaihulud said it becomes a new car. This means it has to comply with ICV and current ADR's. You must see an engineer before starting or you may end up with scrap metal.