Strengthened chassis rails

Post by **HarryMann** » 28 Feb 2007, 11:01

http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/ ... rowse/1ed2

Some chassis members have a filler cap inside and flanged holes, others are open so you see the floor.

Long discussion on SyncroDoubleCabs about what vehicles have this and what don't - seems a bit of a lottery.

And the ?, what's behind it, a load carrying option?

What has yours got?

Post by **poshbuggers** » 28 Feb 2007, 16:25

I'm joining that site to have a nose.

Post by **HarryMann** » 01 Mar 2007, 01:25

The pictures are in the Syncro yahoo forum, the discussion in the yahoo SyncroDoubleCabs forum

Post by **Mick** » 03 Mar 2007, 19:17

HarryMann wrote:The pictures are in the Syncro yahoo forum, the discussion in the yahoo SyncroDoubleCabs forum

These threads do go on don't they Harry. And the VC/Decoupler debate again. Err, was there a considered decision on which and where ?

Post by **HarryMann** » 03 Mar 2007, 20:12

Yes they do

This one though is new to me, I wonder what Russel or CJ have to say on the chassis strengthening, what they've seen and what they haven't - which models etc.

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 04 Mar 2007, 18:57

I really can't be arsed registereing for that site, any chance of posting a picture here so I know what your on about?

I have seen a reasonably late Combi hi-top recently that had chassis strenghening a'la 16" but wasn't a 16", also had front CV boot protectors

Post by **HarryMann** » 04 Mar 2007, 20:34

Done

https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Sy ... engthening

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 04 Mar 2007, 22:49

had to stand on my head, but I think I know what you are refering to.
I'll keep an eye on those and report back.
Just double cabs?

Post by **HarryMann** » 05 Mar 2007, 00:51

No actually, I think all reported ones are not Dokas, but caravelles and vans that perhaps? have double-sliders or full-length sunroofs.

Interesting those swaged slots for stiffening too.. makes me think the floorpans that the top-hat beam is spotted to might be concertinaring (?) under bending loads. Apparently the filler has holes for draining in it too, but you can't push your finger in and touch the floor, its probably about 3/4 way up the section towards the floor.

Am also wondering whether it was a mandatory fit for some models due to crash energy absorption, to stop the section buckling prematurely - as in a TUV requirement - just a thought.

Think none pre '87

Post by **Mick** » 05 Mar 2007, 18:55

Simon Baxter wrote:had to stand on my head, but I think I know what you are refering to.
I'll keep an eye on those and report back.
Just double cabs?

We'll check mine out on Wednesday Si.

None on my 16" Syncro DoKa Harry.

Website · Post by **syncrosimon** » 05 Mar 2007, 23:08

Have just had alook under my 16" and the chassis rails look just like the ones in the photo's. the chassis number is WV2ZZZ25ZMG018895
It is a factory high top, single sliding door and bulkhead.
The chassis cut out have flanges on them, but you can see the floor.
Is the photo of a strengthened, or normal one??

cheers
simon.

Post by **HarryMann** » 06 Mar 2007, 00:59

The photos shows both... the flanged one has the stiffening/strengthening filler plate, the other doesn't - agree, not perfect photos for illustration but then it's difficult and they were the ones presented.

If any are interested enough to comment on whether they appear to have these or not, please mention the year, body type, sunroof type and double slider/single slider...

Website · Post by **syncrosimon** » 06 Mar 2007, 09:21

I now see what you mean Harry, mine would appear to look like the lower photo having a heavy flange around the hole, but no inserts as you can see the floor. So a mixture of both!!

Post by **HarryMann** » 06 Mar 2007, 11:39

16" Syncro factory hightop ex Finnish Army Ambulance.

Doesn't have double sliders then

Post by **clash460** » 06 Mar 2007, 16:08

Single slider panel van 14" 1991
Has rails like the lower picture (strengthened)