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Old 14th November 2012, 18:20
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I have cut the Scimitar rear body of No6 to allow the G46 rear end to drop to the correct height for the existing wheel arches and exhausts.
I am using photos from WCA's build.
What I am not sure about is the amount to 'pull in' the sides.
Would any of the G46 builders or Gaz/Gary be able to run a tape measure between the two vertical inside edge of the door openings
shown below?



Given the depth of the metal cill is 100mm wide and 80mm deep.
I have the lower edge of the metal plate sitting on the old scimitar cill, 70mm from the old scimitar floor
(or 150mm from the top of the chasis to the top of the metal plate)
Does this seem correct?



I am considering a metal frame bulk head bolted through the chasis at the back of the rear seats,
the same as No1 on LL build thread, but leaving out the 2nd bulk head,
at the back of the wheel arches.
I can then increase the size of the boot opening and hinge it on the new metal bulk head frame.
What are your plans for the internal structure CT?

Hopefully I will get some time on the body this weekend and will add some photos to my build thread.

Love the rear end by the way

HM
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