Fitting new body to an old chassis

[Higs]

I have just bought a replacement body for my Plus 2. What is the best way to fit it - should I weld up all the mounting holes and redrill and retap them? Or what?

Is there anything else I should worry about?

[curly type 26]

Hi Higs, that is exactly what i did some years ago worked out ok. just remember when body correctly settled on chassis if you have gaps between body & fixing points do not tighten to close gap make up alloy spacers to fill gap. Also if engine in chassis you will find front upright fixings impossable to drill i bought a 90 deg drill attachment from B&Q for about 19 squid comes with 3 wood bits & fits into your own drill worked out well. Have fun Curly

[dusty]

Is this a "new" body or a "new secondhand" body?

If new where did you get it and what is the quality like?

Cheers
Jon

[peterako]

Hi Jon!

Hows the +2 Resto going?

Peter

[dusty]

Hi Jon!

Hows the +2 Resto going?

Peter

Sidelined for the moment whilst I finish the Seven.

Will try to organise a run around Lough Derg over the Christmas Hols if You are free.

Cheers
Jon

[peterako]

Don't have my car back yet. But am happy enough with progress.

I'm involved with a project this Christmas at Newgrange....on site

The timing of this work (or rather the proof of the work) is very dependent on weather (we need Sunrise) so I may be occuped with this.

But, would love to get to another run if I could!

Must drop down to see you and the family...and nearly as imprtantly....the 7

Greetings to all,
Peter

[Higs]

Is this a "new" body or a "new secondhand" body?

If new where did you get it and what is the quality like?

Cheers
Jon

Jon

The latter. Hopefully a better route than restoring mine. The body is just about ready for painting.

Cheers
Richard