Mean Green Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 So my 200tdi rebuild continues and I have moved on to body work. I am starting to refurbish and replace the panels on the rear tub. Should I fit a bulkhead removal bar while I am at it? Can anyone post pictures of a fitted bar please (I think it will probably be a YRM piece that I use). Does it make much of a difference to space in the cab - I am 6'4 and although I have always found the cab 'cosy' I would not say I was cramped. Are there any other positives or negatives to consider? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Strangeglove Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) I did this alteration, though I did fabricate my own bar. Very similar to the yrm job but from 30x30 box - but I am not too precious about the truck! I also made myself some seat rails from 40x40 box section. The combination is great. I to am just under 6'4". This combination allows me to move the seat further back but importantly allows the seat to recline more. I can adjust the seat to suit me, which is great as I suffer from a bad back. I still need to finish mine as I am going to make some cappings to cover the box (remember I made my own so sure the yrm one will be fine). Not a hard job to do but I used a nibbler to cut the bulkhead, so lots of tiny crescent shapes to sweep up. Otherwise I think I would have used a jigsaw as I did not want lots of grinding dust in the truck. I can take photos if you like but it is a bit Heath Robinson! Edited November 2, 2020 by Dr Strangeglove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 See my build thread Here - I whipped out the bulkhead last winter when I did some fettling. - its the way to go in my opinion, frees up a lot of potential dead space. Thats the 2nd one I've done now, pretty straight forward. Mav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Strangeglove Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I did not go for the full removal bar. I did look at it but actually wanted to retain the lower section. I am the type that leaves carp in the back and I did not want it all shooting forward and ending up in the footwell if I put the brakes on hard! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigj66 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I used the Mudstuff bar and seat rails in my 110. Best conversion you can do if you’re tall IMO. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HampshireHog Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Bigj66 , a bit off topic and a big ask is there any chance you could post a couple of pics of your ply van sides . im just going to do the same and any pics would be really helpful . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 I have the Protection and Performance type in my 109. It does the job well and is very stiff, but it only a.lows a bit of extra seat movement, impinging on the outboard edge of the seat where it curves down from the B post upright. I’d recommend the type Bigj66 has from Mudstuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruntus Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) Hi Mean Green, The only negative is if you ever want to go down the route of turning it in to a pick up in the future (which is what I did 1) cosy winters 2) look cool 😁) you will need to reinstate it again. Given your height that's probably unlikely to go that route. Thankfully I kept everything I removed originally and reinstated it with some cosmetic chequer plate over the top both sides I still have the bar I removed (think it was mudstuff) which I can take dimensions off of if you want to draw it out on your bulkhead. HTH for your planning. 👍🙂 Cheers G Edited January 11, 2021 by gruntus Cak grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Strangeglove Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I made my own. I am around 6'4" and it made a difference for me - but I also made seat risers from 40mm box section. I think I may benefit from a smaller diameter steering wheel, mostly for getting in and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruntus Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, Dr Strangeglove said: I made my own. I am around 6'4" and it made a difference for me - but I also made seat risers from 40mm box section. I think I may benefit from a smaller diameter steering wheel, mostly for getting in and out. I have a removable steering wheel and MOMO (boy racer) steering wheel which does make it easier getting in and out. Cheers G 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Thanksfor all the comments.. bulkhead has gone. After watching a few YouTube videos and posts on other forums I decided I like the 'clean' look of a full removal, so i got the deletion bar from Rimmer. I also cut away the flanges that are left on the seat boxes to give a finished look. It is part of a full tub refurb which includes new skins and panels all round. Pretty happy with it so far - just need to find someone who doesnt want the earth to spray paint it for me. I should be taking more pics of the rebuild- but I keep forgetting!🙄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 The wheel arch sections have spot welded flanges that are upward and inboard where they meet the bulkhead. These are always left in place to keep everything rigid, but they are in the way and a potential source of damage (to equipment and occupants alike), so I bonded and riveted aluminium angle and bent sheet strips underneath the wheel arches to form the joints and then remove the original internal flanges for a neater and safer finish. I think it’s worth the small extra effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Snagger - exactly what I did too. Makes a huge difference and once soundproofed and carpetted will be great. I was luck that I had the side skins off so I could easily get in with a grinder. Trying to cut them out with sides in place could be a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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