might take a week or so, is the diagonal bracing the same length in a Mk1 as Mk2, ??
i'll rough it out and cut back to 20mm all round. ... at this stage i'll leave the bracing attached.
 
cheers
Geoff

thanks Geoff.
timing isnt a problem, its going to take me a few weeks till ill be ready to even think about welding that in.
it took me a while to figure out the bracing you were refering too. i assume it is what is in the attached picture running from the damper mount up to the top of the wheel tub?
if it is, then the mk1's dont have this. they have a sheet of steel with holes in it instead of a brace. im guessing the brace is just there to support the back of the seats.....
an any case, i dont need it. it will be easier for you to post without it.
 
Garry
 
 

mk1's like mine look like this.

how did you go Geoff did you get it out?

sorry Gazz, since the 1st week of June when we had to buy water the rains came, Today @ 6am 
the the shell is in 6" of water, and covered in 3" of snow.!!  not conditions where i'm prepared to 
use 240v gear, my Sabre saw and assorted angle grinders will do the job, as soon as poss. it will
be done.!!  ... I'm, in the same boat as you in not being able to get My projects moving on to 
completion, i'll PM when i know more.!!
 
Cheers
 
Geoff

Fair enough. Angle grinding in scuba gear is a specialist thing. 😜
No problems.

PM Sent.!!

hey Guys, i'm still chasing one of these damper mounts from a mk2, anyone wrecking a mk2 or know of one around adelaide??
failing that, anyone want to go and measure theirs and give me some measurements so i can make one..

I have one I attempted to remove from my mk1 bubble arch shell a few years ago. .. it's half out but i have up cause started to buckle the floor trying to lever it up... If you want to come and look this weekend and me a msg..