92.9 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Hello Is it possible to modify a Series II or III bulkhead to Series I specification without a major fabricating job? I haven't got anything to make a comparison, but I'm wondering if you can re-make the A-posts to match the earlier wings and doors - things like that! I'm not too worried about making it exactly like a Series I bulkhead, with all the exact details etc, but if that's relatively straight forward then all the better. Thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltwt1981 Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Don't know, but a Lightweight one may be better, flat sides etc. I have a spare if you want a look. Where are you though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92.9 Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 Wow, I never thought of that! I know someone who has a Lightweight, so I'll be able to have a look. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm down in Dorset by the way. I'm looking for a way to put together a Series I body out of bits. I have or know of most of the bits I need, but the bulkhead is going to be a problem. I've got a good Series III bulkhead though, hence the original question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltwt1981 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Let us know if it fits relatively easily, I'm sure it would interest others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92.9 Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 I'll report back with any useful findings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeppimp Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 i'm fairly sure that the later bulkeads are wider by a couple of inches but how simple it would be to narrow i don't know. have you considered making one out of box section as i think this could be easier than modifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92.9 Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 Thanks Sheeppimp (what a name! ) That's another possibility! It would certainly be in keeping with the original concept - and the design too I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean f Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I made a bulkhead for my 86" from 2" box and bits from a S2 bulkhead. I cut out the shelf / dashsection (identical to 86") and welded this into a box cestion frame. The gearbox section in the middle was cut from the origional S1 bulkhead but I expect a S2 one is the same. The foot wells I just made from scratch from sheet steel. Never did sort the ventilation flaps they are there but open and close as they feel like. You really would need an origional S1 to take some measurements from but after that the origional was pretty basic so not to bad to copy. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92.9 Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Thanks Sean. It would be interesting to see some photos of your fabricated bulkhead if you have some. Mike B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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