356 sub chassis'

You need to talk with @MangoSmoothie.ca  Paul Cormie

He did the air bag conversion a few years back (like ten or so?) and could prob'ly help a lot.

I did see his. Wasnt sure if he was on here or not. I will look for him.

Thanks.

It looks like all the sub-chassis' are the same (ealry pan IM, FF/CMC/VS/JPS) - new KitMan ones appear different.

I would agree. After some researching today.

Next is to find my assembly books so I can see if the body comes off the pan while leaving the sub chassis attached to the pan. If I can do that then I can go with using the sub chassis as my bag mounting points.

Thanks Wolfgang

My '88 CMC came with sub chassis and doors mounted (they called it a deluxe kit).  I understand (see old build manuals) that early models had separate sub-frame and even fiberglass kick panels.  I'd think it would be very difficult to remove sub-frame.  It seems to be both glued/fiberglassed and riveted to the fiberglass body.  Once mine was mated to VW pan - per directions, I even fiberglassed that joint.  I'm guessing with angle grinder and a sawzall it could be separated but not easily!

Wolfgang.... that is interesting. I have to find where I put all my documentation and build manuals.

But I get it. And I think I saw riveted panels as you have mentioned...

Deeper looking into.

Thanks again

@WOLFGANG posted:

My '88 CMC came with sub chassis and doors mounted (they called it a deluxe kit).  I understand (see old build manuals) that early models had separate sub-frame and even fiberglass kick panels.  I'd think it would be very difficult to remove sub-frame.  It seems to be both glued/fiberglassed and riveted to the fiberglass body.  Once mine was mated to VW pan - per directions, I even fiberglassed that joint.  I'm guessing with angle grinder and a sawzall it could be separated but not easily!

1980...my kit came with the frame bonded to the body, doors mounted, boxes for the frunk and engine compartment hinges installed.  The photo appears to be same as 1980 and 2009.

Somehow comforting to know some things never change.

Why would you want to remove the body?

Jim... thank you. Like I said I did not know if there were bonded areas...  now that I reflect and the info from Wolfgang....I also remember seeing rivots, this would imply a bonding.

I dont necessarily want to remove the body but if narrowing the front or rear would cause an unforeseen interference I would like to be able to lift, address, lower and possibly need do it again.

Also I have carpet glued in areas. It would be nice to pull this carpet out and clean it up possibly paint of make inserts. . . . Would it require a body lift? I have no idea but I dont want to be limited.

With the amount of work I will be putting into the car I dont want to have one small overlooked item sneak up on me.

Thanks again.

@Wright Conceptz posted:

With the amount of work I will be putting into the car I dont want to have one small overlooked item sneak up on me.

Thanks again.

There won't be one small overlooked item more likely several. I have had my current plastic Porsche 4 years and am still making changes. They are NEVER completed. There will always be something else to do.

Jim, SO TRUE !!!!!!!!

@Jim Gilbert - Madison, Mississippi posted:

There won't be one small overlooked item more likely several. I have had my current plastic Porsche 4 years and am still making changes. They are NEVER completed. There will always be something else to do.

Isn't that the truth, just fixing something today, myself

Hahhaahhaha