How easy is it to cut out a cab divider
Posted: 24 Sep 2006, 18:02
...and can it be done cleanly?
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How easy is it to cut out a cab divider
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Posted: 24 Sep 2006, 18:05
as easy as running a grinder down the edges! i' ve been told an air saw may help
Posted: 25 Sep 2006, 22:51
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
Posted: 30 Sep 2006, 20:56
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
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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Posted: 01 Oct 2006, 19:43
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.
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.
Does the van need it for structural ridgidity?
Posted: 05 Oct 2006, 21:20
Or is there enough strength left?
Posted: 06 Oct 2006, 14:22
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.