Grenadier
Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
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| Engine Conversion and Galvanised Chassis | |
Just a quick hypothetical as I plan for a future engine conversion (type tbc). Given a new galv Chassis is just 2k, and given my intention would also be to upgrade the suspension, springs, bushes, ARBs, and add a Big Brake Kit, what mileage would there be in supplying an entirely new chassis for the engine and mods to be added from scratch? Would it be quicker, therefore easier, therefore less expensive on labour? Further, if a V8 specific chassis was bought would it make for a better fit, so again save time/cost but also ultimately make for a better finished product? Given I have a DC, I would assume lifting and replacing the body from old to new would be (relatively) simple and would leave a Chassis, with OE springs, shocks, turrets, brakes etc ready for resale. I think it would be worth approx £1000. So I suppose I'm wondering if the extra £1000 difference would balance out the labour costs, indeed ultimately reduce them, and make for a better final conversion?
Any thoughts?  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....
2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
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