Re: SER1 107 Truck Cab

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Hi Tom

Yes I'm in the south east. If you do see a restored one, thanks, I would
like to hear of it.

Many thanks

Martin
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tomas Christie" <tomas.christie@xxxxx.xxx>
To: <series1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: SER1 107 Truck Cab


> Hi Martin,
>
> It has always been a bit of a problem that there seem to be very few
details
> of the 107SW chassis about and people spend many happy hours arguing about
the
> correct rear crossmember.  There are several versions around that people
will
> swear are correct.
>
> As far as trying to use a 107SW chasssis for a 107, forget it.  They are
> totally different.  You would be better using one of the other chassis or
> rebuilding a genuine chassis, they do appear for sale fairly regularly,
and if
> you like I can tell you when I see one next.  I have assumed you are in
the
> UK, actually I saw one for sale last week, as a rebuilt rolling chassis.
>
> Regards,
>
> Tom  Christie.
>
> MARTIN wrote:
>
> > Thanks Tony, Because, as you say there are no pictures anywhere, I
didn't
> > realise there were so many diffferences, thinking it was just the curve
at
> > the back of the cab. The different rear cross member is not too bad.
Mine
> > already has a Series 2 type anyway.
> > Regards
> > Martin
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Tony Gammage" <tgammage@xxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
> > To: <series1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> > Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 3:23 AM
> > Subject: Re: SER1 107 Truck Cab
> >
> > > Martin
> > > I suppose any thing can be made to fit but there are many differences,
> > > the SW chassis uses out rigger rear spring mounts, and the rear cross
> > > member is of a different style. The curve in the chassis which is just
> > > at the back of the cab on the truckcab 107 is I believe further back
on
> > > the SW to allow floor space for second row of seats, body mounts would
> > > be different. It would involve a lot fettling but if you weren't using
> > > the rear tub of the 107 you could make a rear bed to suit the chassis,
> > > even a dual cab!!!.
> > > The workshop manual I have only shows the short wheel base & long
wheel
> > > base pick up type chassis, haven't been able to find a picture of the
SW
> > > , my parts book has not got it in either.
> > > Cheers Tony
> > >
> > > >>> m@xxxx.xxx 9/17/2004 4:46:54 pm >>>
> > > Very Nice, but beyond most people's piggy bank ......these are very
> > > useful
> > > pics to help with a restoration...
> > >
> > > Talking of 107's...as no one makes a 107 chassis at the moment, I know
> > > the
> > > 107 SW chassis is different to the 107/109 and a 107 will not fit a
SW,
> > > but
> > > can the SW chassis, made by Marsland be used for the 107/109???
> > >
> > > Regards
> > > Martin
> > >
> > >
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