David,
It "is" possible - what you see is what is needed. Of course, the proximity
to the motor, fuel system, etc may make it a problem. However, the tub
comes up with 12 ?!? bolts in about 1 hour. Hang it from the roof of your
garage and roll the chassis somewhere that there is a qualified welder.
These things ARE structural. You may even do well to add a strengthener to
them.
Dave T
-----Original Message-----
From: David Ware <dware@uk.ibm.com>
To: Spitfires@Autox.Team.Net <Spitfires@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: November 17, 1998 11:07 AM
Subject: Replacing front outriggers
Hi,
A 'simple' question, is it possible to replace the front outriggers on a
Spitfire 1500
without removing the tub?
Mine have crumpled underneath, I think where the mount points have rotted
and
bent when the previous owner tried to jack her up.
The outriggers are accessible from the engine compartment with the tub still
mounted, if I support the corner of the tub can I remove the old one and
weld
on a fresh one?
David Ware
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