How easy is it to cut out a cab divider

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How easy is it to cut out a cab divider

Post by stuartrolfe »

...and can it be done cleanly?

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as easy as running a grinder down the edges! i' ve been told an air saw may help

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or drill out the spot woeds then split with bolster wipe seam sealer over edges then wipe with a paint brush with thinners nice finish get right sealer can be painted to match interior
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Me and my brother did it with an angle grinder and a sledge hammer!!

We melted the battery cover and put a hole in the drivers seat from the hot swarf from the angle grinder.

If I did it again I would defo drill the spot welds or use an air saw. Even if you drill the spot welds, there is still a bit where you would need to cut.

It took us about 5 hours in total includling filing back all the sharp bits, trimming the seat boxes and repainting parts of the B pillars
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Post by dridgy »

Leave it in.

I was going to cut mine out, but my brother bought a t 25 without that bit and i didnt think it looked that good to be honest, if you want to just have access to the rear you could just make a little doorway in it between the seats, that would probaly look ok.

I left mine in and carpeted it and made a unit to fit it with a sink and cooker in, it looks great.
Plus it strengthens the van.

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Does the van need it for structural ridgidity?

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Or is there enough strength left?

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Post by MacAoidh »

If you get it out cleanly, I (or somebody like me) could be interested in taking it off your hands. I never never step between the seats, but do often carry heavy objects. But if you decide to take it out, please let me know, cheers, Steve.
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