Under dash cross brace

Just in case anyone is interested..

You can fit the under dash cross brace, including welding in brackets WITHOUT removing the dash..

But everything else needs to come out.. T bar, seats, centre tunnel etc

We found out the hard way yesterday that the metal tray that carries the heater controls needs 15mm chopped off the back edge in order to prevent the bracket hitting the cross member

Was a 7 hour job in the end.. After we did some wiring too whilst car was in bits

The cross brace is sold by VHS and fits F's only

Your a clever fella Mr destroyer I hope a bit of your project skillness rubs off on a few of us welding scares me a bit reminds me of that nutter on hostel who takes one to someone's eye

Diesel Destroyer wrote: The cross brace is sold by VHS and fits F's only

I believe that is because the cross brace is already fitted to TFs as the VHS kit is based on the modifications MGR made to make the TF stiffer than the F

Yes you are spot on... It's already in the TF so no need to fit it..

Tests show the full VHS kit ups the torsional stiffness a good deal.. Worth the effort in my opinion

Ben I was hoping to give the 'chrominator' a few welding lessons yesterday but we didn't get time

You can give me some spraying lessons :yesnod:

and No I do not mean fake tan :spank:

Andy was going to have a go at spraying too.. But we ran out of time..

Perhaps I should run a summer work shop lol

St Tropez tanning booths, what a fabulous idea

Well I am getting one of those mini ones from Lidl if they have any left tomorrow, idea is to do wheel arches etc myself, if I mess it up it makes no difference as my guy can just correct it ..

Will you be able to get Mr G's colour made up for me ? Pretty please :hugs:

Yes can get paint made in any colour ya like.. Just need paint code ( under the bonnet)

Summer workshop I like it ...... Yes sir

Allan, remember Tim used to do annual 'tinkering days' on t'other site.... and Mindy ran a couple up north too.

I think it would a great idea if we could get a few 'tinkering days' organised on the TBar .... perhaps a north, and a south meet...... maybe two a year, spring and autumn?

Perhaps those of a more gifted mechanical aptitude might be interested in organising? :drive:

If we give enough notice I know Russell would come along to do a few jobs.
At the last fix it day, Russell and Jon Norris were there helping people. Clive was fixing windows and I was adjusting epas sensors.

It was a fantastic day and lots of work was done. :yesnod:

The main issue is the venue. you need somewhere under cover with power, water and toilets.

Wow getting excited about this