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Chassis Restoration
 
Typical Chassis Restoration Project

1964 Swedish import beetle, body wise this car was in very good solid original condition, but the complete front section of the drivers' side floor-pan had totally rotted out. The brakes were non existent and there was a huge build up of mud and under-seal around many of the major chassis components, hindering proper inspection and repair. The decision was made to separate the body from the chassis along with upgrading the brakes to a dual circuit system and fitting adjusters to the front axle. The body of the car was left untouched so as not to lose the character and soul of the car. The only work carried out to the engine was a thorough clean and service and the proper function of the heat exchangers checked and adjusted. The 6 volt electrical system has been retained. Some pictures of this product are shown below.

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Chassis Restoration And Modification
 
At flatlands engineering we take great pride in the preparation and restoration of what we feel to be the most important part of any good quality standard or modified VW build. The chassis, often overlooked or masked by years of paint or underseal buildup, your chassis is the foundation on which all other aspects of your product are built. Get this part right and the rest will follow.
 
Services
 
SRVC Media Blast Chassis prior to inspection and any subsequent restoration work.£120.00
SRVC Floorpan Replacement, supply and fit red heavy duty type floorpan.£250.00 Per Side
SRVC Seat Runner Removal, for custom seat runner applications.£30.00 Per Pair
SRVC Pedal Cluster Mount Plate, supply and fit new pedal cluster mount.£17.50
SRVC Throttle Pedal Mount, supply and fit new throttle pedal mount. (Bolt on option available.)£12.50
SRVC Frame-Head Replacement, jig mounted to ensure fit to factory spec. Due to the poor quality of replacement 'after market' frame-heads we prefer to use a salvageable original item for this purpose. This service is priced to fit a customer supplied donor frame-head. We often have suitable donor frame-heads in stock, please call for availablilty and price.£265.00
SRVC Frame-Head Replacement, convert 1302/1303 type chassis to beam axle type front suspension. Process same as above.£265.00
SRVC Frame-Head Bottom Plate, supply and fit frame head bottom plate.£160.00
SRVC Semi-Auto (Stick Shift) Conversion, supply and fit clutch cable conduit to chassis.£95.00
SRVC I.R.S. Conversion, supply and jig mount conversion brackets and clearance frame horns for drive flanges.£295.00
SRVC Spring Plate Modification. Allows the use of shorter swing axle type torsion bars and covers to be used in conjunction with I.R.S. Rear suspension.£60.00 (Exchange)
SRVC Chassis Finishing,. Chassis prepared and sprayed gloss black. (We are happy to finish your chassis in any type of finish or colour of your choice. Please contact us for a specific quote.)£195.00
SRVC Chassis Finishing,. Chassis prepared and sprayed gloss black with additional stone chip textured protection to lower and outer surfaces.£265.00
SRVC Integral Brake Line,. Rear brake circuit copper tube routed through chassis spinein protective P.V.C. tubing. Includes lines to master cylinder and rear 'T' fitting.£39.95
SRVC Copper Brake Pipe Kit, all copper hard lines apart from front to rear line.£39.95
SRVC Alternative stud pattern brake discs/drums, Porsche, Jag/Chevy, US Ford E.T.C.£62.50 Each
SRVC Increased Flow Fuel Line,. Braided flexi, 8mm bore fuel line routed through chassis spine. Exit points as standard or to your spec.£39.95
SRVC Increased Flow Solid Fuel Line. 8mm copper fuel line routed through chassis spine. Supported in hydraulic pipe blocks. Exit points as standard or to your spec. (Includes rear frame horn modification.)£129.50
SRVC Dual Fuel Line. For fuel line applications, dual 8mm copper fuel lines supported in hydraulic pipe blocks. Exits behind forward gearbox mount, and left side of frame head.£145.00
SRVC External Rear Fuel Lines and mounting points for specific requirements to suit above modification. Please call for options.Call
SRVC Adjustable Front Beam. Supply and fit sway-a-way type adjusters to suit specific requirements. For example, positioned to best suit dropped spindles or a lightweight vehicle.£105.00
SRVC Narrowed Front Beam. To your specification. Customer supplied beam.From £145.00
SRVC Adjustable Front Beam (Ball Joint). Brand new genuine front beam fitted with sway-a-way adjusters to your spec. Converted to right hand drive, using genuine steering stop and damper brackets from donor beam.£245.00
  Note: We always have a good stock of solid original beams for sale. Please call for availabilty and prices.Call
SRVC Narrowed Track Rods, to your specification.£30.00 Pair (Exchange)
SRVC Ball Joint Trailing Arms. Media blasted, inspected and fitted with new best quality ball joints. Standard or long travel.£110.00 Per Set (Exchange)
SRVC King/Link Pin Stub Axle Assembly. Media blasted, Re-bushed and machine reamed. Fitted with new king pins, thrust washers, Link pin bushes and link pins, fully assembled, ready to fit and includes shim washers.£145.00 Pair (Exchange)
SRVC Exchange Track Rods. Media blasted and inspected , all threads restored. Fitted with new german quality track rod ends. All clamps and lock nuts Re-Zinc plated.£69.95 Per Pair (Exchange)
SRVC Exchange I.R.S. Rear Suspension Arms. Media blasted, inspected, and fitted with new bearings, seals and bushes.£195.00 (Exchange
SRVC Exchange Steering Coupling. Upper and lower yokes re-zinc plated and fitted with choice of standard genuine or polyurethane flexi coupler.£30.00 (Exchange)
SRVC Exchange Pedal Assembly. Media Blasted and inspected. Fully rebuilt with new springs, clips and rubbers. Brake plunger rod re-zinc plated. All new mounting bolts included.£110.00 (Exchange)
  Note: All exchange items are supplied in a protective primer finish. We can, however, prepare and spray these parts for a small extra cost. 
  Rolling Chassis: We also offer a full body ready rolling chassis building service to any specification. Please call to discuss your requirements. (More...) 
 
Parts
 
CM01Thumbnail ImageEarly Style Pedal Stop Plate. (Stainless Steel).£6.95
CM02Thumbnail ImageEarly Style Pedal Shaft Mount Bracket. (Stainless Steel).£5.50
CM03Thumbnail ImageLate Style Pedal Shaft Mount Bracket. (Stainless Steel).£12.50
CM04Thumbnail ImageLate Style Pedal Stop Plate. (Stainless Steel).£4.50
CM05Thumbnail ImageEarly Style Brake Pedal Return Spring. Replaces The Unobtainable Early Style Spring. Kit Consists Of Modified Pivot Pin, Retaining Clip And Return Spring.£15.95
CM06Thumbnail ImageCamber Adjuster Washers. (Stainless Steel).£5.00
CM07Thumbnail ImageI.R.S. Rear Rear Suspension Arm Pivot Washer. Set Of 4. (Stainless Steel).£9.95
CM08Thumbnail ImageI.R.S. Driveshaft Bolt Plate. Set Of 6. (Stainless Steel).£12.00
CM09Thumbnail ImageRear Torsion Bar Cover Bolt Correct 15mm Hex Head. Set Of 8. (Stainless Steel).£14.00
CM10Thumbnail ImageTorsion Cover Spacer Kit. (Stainless Steel). A Must When Fitting Adjustable Spring Plates.£24.00 A Set
CM11Thumbnail ImageMaster Cylinder Mount Kit. (Stainless Steel).£4.00
CM12Thumbnail ImageBrake Flexi Hose Clip. (Stainless Steel).£2.50 Each
CM13Thumbnail ImageDisk Caliper Mount Kit. Correct Plain Shank Bolt. (Plated High Tensile Steel).£12.00
CM14Thumbnail ImageSteering Arm Clamp Bolt, With Correct Length Plain Shank. (Plated High Tensile Steel).£3.25 Each
CM15Thumbnail ImageTrack Rod Taper Nut And Lock Nut Kit. (Stainless Steel). Left Or Right Hand Thread.£4.95
CM16Thumbnail ImageFront Suspension Arm Pinch Bolt Lock Nut. (Stainless Steel).£1.45 Each
CM17Thumbnail ImageFront Suspension Arm Pinch Bolt. (Plated High Tensile Steel).£2.95 Each
CM18 Front Suspension Arm Binch Bolt Washer. Set Of Four. (Stainless Steel).£2.00
CM19Thumbnail ImageFront Suspension Arm Dome Nut Kit. Set Of Four. (Stainless Steel).£10.00
CM20 Front Beam Mounting Bolts. Includes Washers. Set Of Four. (Plated High Tensile Steel).£12.00
CM21Thumbnail ImageFront Beam Mount Kit With Caster Shims And 2 Longer Bolts. (Plated High Tensile Steel).£22.00
CM22Thumbnail ImageBody To Chassis Mount Plate. (Stainless Steel). Excellent Reproduction Of Original Part. Same Thickness Material.£2.50 Each
 
Ordering Information
 
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