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?
linksys76 Learner Dubber
3 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
shorting VW pan
helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Is this vehicle going to be registered?
shaihulud Custom Title Time!
1,448 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·
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.
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 Commited Dubber
58 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
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 Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
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.