Svx Chopping

[tubbstcg]

Ok i know this will probably be considered heresy but has anyone thought about turning the svx into a true 2 seater? I think it would be a really cool project and cheap considering it would take next to no money just tools and patience. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

-Jonathan

[YourConfused]

I can't picture what you would do to the car. And by hearsay did you mean blasphemy?

[tubbstcg]

Well i was thinking along the lines of chopping about a foot or so of metal out of the middle of the car and welding it back together. Yes i meant heresy as a lot like blasphemy but blasphemy is against the god heresy is against the organization i think.

[SilverSpear]

Man are you feeling OK?

Have you considered what will you do to the rear glass quarters and sunroof mechanism? Have you considered that the SVX will look abnormal with a long nose and a short body?

[tubbstcg]

Well i was planning on using a scrapper svx to try it on. The glas might be able to be cut to size and the overall length cant be affected too much due to the fact you only have little over a foot between the front seats and the raised up section for the gas tank. Just an idea i haven't lit up my blow torch yet

[Mike621]

The glass can't be cut to size. It is heat treated (tempered) glass and has compound curves. This project would be extremely difficult to impossible to complete and would yield no aesthetic or performance gain.

[SURTEESS]

Yes had similar issues with an old Mini (1968) that I chopped 3 feet out of the middle - it was as long as it was wide...
But the rear door section had to be chopped to match-up with the rear wheel cutouts.
Very cool little car - you sat in the rear seat (front seats were gone!!) - could also do wheelies in reverse!!!

Will see if I can find a photo - only took me a weekend to cut & re-weld the major body back together (doors took about another week) - then de-seamed around the roof & the front/rear pillars.....

Bring back those days....

Steve in NZ

[tubbstcg]

Wow that sounds pretty cool was it worth doing or was it just something to pass the time?

[LetItSnow]

Who remembers this classic? <clicky>

[tubbstcg]

My new inspiration an svx of that size must only weigh 3300 lbs .Has anyone actually priced the glass or are we just assuming it is really expensive?

[It's Just Eric]

not gonna work in any way, shape, or form. if it does, youll look just as foolish as this guy (Click here for waste of time, effort, and money)

Not only would custom glass need to be made, so would interior pieces,body panels, various bits of structural support, driveshaft, fuel lines, brake lines,e-brake cables, trunk AND fuel release cables, wiring harnesses shortened or at LEAST tucked away, and on top of that, ALOT of body work to make sure all the finer details are taken care of, as well as the cost of a paint job

[tubbstcg]

well tom i like that idea but i think there would be major legal complications with the insurense ppl lol....and knowing my luck id pick one of the only lamborghinis in WV to hit : ). To what you said silver spear that doesnt sound too bad of an idea except for the massive work involved i think it would also be neat to take a couple inches out of the doors to make the doors a lil smaller but once again that would be a lot more work

[tubbstcg]

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I know I stink at photo shop but what do you guys think of the idea

[joe62890]

Originally Posted by tubbstcg

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I know I stink at photo shop but what do you guys think of the idea

I think you should sell your car before you do something stupid to it.


Oh and why would you want it to have no back seat?

[tubbstcg]

uniqueness I know its not everyones cup of tea but i like the idea and it looks cool to me i have an old parted out svx shell i was gonna try it on first