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chassis section
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:01 am
by ridinshotgun
Can anyone tell me the technical term for the triangular chassis piece above the rear spring on my van it needs replacing and are they available ?
Re: chassis section
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:37 pm
by bmcecosse
Springs on the LCV are mounted on the chassis.. Can you post up a picture of the problem area?
Re: chassis section
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:03 pm
by les
From your description, it sounds like part of the rear body that sits on the chassis and is bolted down.
Re: chassis section
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:17 pm
by Pikey
From you description I think its the bump stop. I dont think its available but it shouldnt be difficult to make.
To be honest you probably wouldnt even miss it if you took the rusted remains off. The LCV suspension is so hard anyway, I dont think the bump stops even get used.
Cheers
Steve
Re: chassis section
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:29 pm
by les
I think you're probably nearer to the mark than me Steve. Bump stop.
Re: chassis section
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:34 pm
by Pikey
Nice cooper btw, what engine has she got. My parents have just finished a 1960 MK1 morris mini minor, same colour scheme as yours actually white with a black roof to give it the cooper look, buts shes only a 848
Re: chassis section
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:48 pm
by les
It's an early 1275s -----my first restoration, no longer with me. Came across the photo, a nice reminder! Old English White/black
Re: chassis section
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:52 pm
by ridinshotgun
Pikey wrote:From you description I think its the bump stop. I dont think its available but it shouldnt be difficult to make.
To be honest you probably wouldnt even miss it if you took the rusted remains off. The LCV suspension is so hard anyway, I dont think the bump stops even get used.
Cheers
Steve
yes steve i think your right it i thought it may be a chassis strengthener on the curve of the chassis and wondered what it was .
Re: chassis section
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:48 pm
by IaininTenbury
Yes, it'll be the bump stop. They are available, but easy enough to make if you've got means of folding steel. Base needs to be a 3mm thick and the folded body can be 1.2mm - 1.6mm not too critical. Wether it gets used or not depends on your springs and the loads you carry - I've seen them well battered!