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 linksys76
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| posted on June 5th, 2009 at 08:55 PM |
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shorting VW pan
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? |
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 helbus
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| posted on June 5th, 2009 at 09:03 PM |
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Is this vehicle going to be registered?
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shaihulud
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| posted on June 5th, 2009 at 11:59 PM |
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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.
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| posted on June 10th, 2009 at 09:31 PM |
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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..
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helbus
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| posted on June 10th, 2009 at 10:02 PM |
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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.
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