Question for the wise collective.
Assume you were building a (relatively) unique re-body based on a Mk2 MX5. The re-body means you are going to lose the windscreen in order to settle the body down on top of the windscreen scuttle. Intent is to retain the existing tub.
- How far back can you cut down the top rear areas of the left and right front wings (where the windscreen pillars meet the body)?
- How much structural strength is derived from the outer sills and rear wheelarch panels, and could these be removed completely without compromising the car?
The proposed body curves sharply downwards on the outer edges hence the need to remove the outer skin. The underlying chassis structure (including high-strength and ultra-high strength panels) would be untouched; this is outer panels only.
Link here gives an illustration of the body strengths.
https://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgu...act=mrc&uact=8
Some people have gone rather further!
http://5849504-656005369730150375.pr...24514_orig.jpg
Thoughts warmly appreciated.