23-07-2018, 09:52 PM
The number plate and lights are on a metal band bolted in two places on either side of the body, along with the petrol tank.
I assumed these bolts attached to the chassis. I have not tried to remove them yet as I want to know exactly what I'm doing before I start!
These bolts are behind the wheels which I will have to remove in order to attach the 3mm angle iron I'm intending to use to support both the existing metal band and the luggage rack I want to fit.
I thought that should be strong enough. You say that these bolts are into brackets on the floor, not the chassis.
Would it be easy enough to fit a cross member attached to the chassis in order to strengthen the mount?
If so, is there an alternative fixing position.
Assuming the mount is strong enough or could be made so, my question was how to stop the rack hinging down when in use.
Peter
I assumed these bolts attached to the chassis. I have not tried to remove them yet as I want to know exactly what I'm doing before I start!
These bolts are behind the wheels which I will have to remove in order to attach the 3mm angle iron I'm intending to use to support both the existing metal band and the luggage rack I want to fit.
I thought that should be strong enough. You say that these bolts are into brackets on the floor, not the chassis.
Would it be easy enough to fit a cross member attached to the chassis in order to strengthen the mount?
If so, is there an alternative fixing position.
Assuming the mount is strong enough or could be made so, my question was how to stop the rack hinging down when in use.
Peter