Dash support beam.
#2
Originally Posted by 2.8.0.Z.X
Is the beam that the dash mounts on a major structural component?
Originally Posted by 2.8.0.Z.X
Could it be safely removed?
#3
Well ... heh ... the dash is out and I don't have a replacement. The beam is a major safety hazard without the dash over it. It's placed so that, in the event of a crash, the passengers head would hit its edge.
#5
I mentioned I don't have a replacement dash at the moment. I wear seatbelts but I'd rather not depend solely on the seatbelt catching.
I still have the main gauges in the car so the car starts. I had to leave the hazard switch box in or the rear lights wouldn't work though.
I still have the main gauges in the car so the car starts. I had to leave the hazard switch box in or the rear lights wouldn't work though.
#7
Orig dash is broken all the way through in several places. Not sure what happened to it. I had a free replacement for it before I pulled it but the guy decided yesterday that he changed his mind.
Yeah it's a DD. I'm thinking about pulling the beam and sticking some sheet metal up as a temporary dash. (to help out in case I get pulled over)
Yeah it's a DD. I'm thinking about pulling the beam and sticking some sheet metal up as a temporary dash. (to help out in case I get pulled over)
#9
what do you want to do with this car? just drive it for fun? nice DD? or drive for fun but also want to race? if your very interested in racing, might i suggest building your own light weight aluminium dash? then you can to custom guages to? will probably be just as expensive as finding a replacement dash. maybe even cheaper. just a thought
#10
Originally Posted by snwbrderphat540
wear a seat belt? lol, use a dash? you shouldnt drive without a dash, plus how can you even start the car without a dash?
#15
Originally Posted by Bleach
buy some of those water pipe foam insulation strips. One of those would wrap around the support beam. (like some roll cages have)
#17
Originally Posted by SHADY280
that bar actually is also there in case of side impact, kinda helps the car not get totally squished. and kjeeps the doors from ripping the side of the car off and make cracks over time.
Did brace it down to the transmission tunnel though and forward under the windscreen.
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