Corrode Finger Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 As it says i have an idea, and was wondering if someone had any pics of a Suzuki Vitarra as a rolling chassis, preferrably a swb version. Would like to see some pics of the chassis with axles and engine, preferably from the back. Have tried a few net searches but not found what i hoped for. Please dont flame for the 'S' word, and thanks in advance B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I've no photos as a rolling chassis proper, but you might be able to get the general here. Somewhere on difflock (possibly in one of my threads, there is a link to all the suzuki manuals on line - a bit like Rave. Tell us more about your idea! I'll protect you from anyone flaming you! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrode Finger Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 You are aware of my idea Simon , however, i am not going into details on the internet..... just yet!! B) I was after the piccies to try and get my brain around some 'i wonder if' thoughts. All i will say, is that my plan has light weight as one of its aims. Its an area that i have asked about before, soo not much of a surprise to regulars. Also is the 'vitarra' shell attached in a similar way that a RRC shell is attached to the chassis? ie... if i 'bobtailed' the body tub, it would still remain attached and keep its form, if that makes sense? EDIT should of followed simon's link before asking the last question, and thanks, your pics are what i was after, i will go find the other link on difflock when i am not at work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Very similar to a Rangey really. The body shell sits on 8 rubber doughnuts. I reckon a soft-top is the easiest to chop around - and the soft top itself returned £150 on eBay. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeppimp Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I know! you're gonna try and out-salon mr FF with a botoxed and fake tanned vitara - oooooh, suits you sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrode Finger Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 Simon, As you appear to be the forum Vitarra 'oracle', is the bulkhead and floor rigid enough to self support itself if the windscreen pillars and screen were removed, in the same way that the front of the donor shell is used in a RR based dakar? I appreciate that some sort of cage is then needed like the tray back trucks but thats not a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosZuki Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 There have been a few Vit's chopped, i wil go dig around and find you some pics. I havent seen any running with pillars and roof chopped with out replacing some tubular bracing, are you planning to keep half doors or remove doors entirely? I would reckon you are going to have to reinforce it in someway for use, it will certainly stay still whiel you work around it, as long as its not too rotten=) founded it thread with some chopped vits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrode Finger Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 Coszuki, Want to/ consider keeping the bulkhead, as its the firewall to the engine bay, might in the end even be easier to get rid and fab own. No doors, no screen, no heater, no wipers, absolute minimum to make it roadworthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosZuki Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I would reckon, depending on what you have to hand, that it would be easier to work around the bulkhead. From what you say i guess you want to go sort of this route (see below) but with out even the rear wings? Sure you could make up a new bulkhead but why create all that extra work? Have you looked at the vitara Outbacks? Another question is why are you choosng the vit?sorry just reread this and its sounds rude but and what are you planning to do with it, even stripped out and lightened i would make plans to uprate the front diff housing as its rather weak. Dont get me wrong i had a vit and loved it and think they ae somewhat underrated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twizzle Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 And all this will be going on in my garage when the 109 is finished an the cortina is sold Oh HELP TWIZZLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 And all this will be going on in my garage You walked into that then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twizzle Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 You walked into that then i open the door first. he he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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