PART 6: BODY

FROM DA7C CLUB NIGHT TECHNICAL FORUMS

Click here for Part 1 - Engine faults

Click here for part 2 - Transmission

Click here for Part 3 - Lubrication

Click here for Part 4 - Suspension, Steering and Brakes

Click here for Part 5 - Electrical and Ignition

Click here for Part 7 - Fuel


BODY
What’s the difference between the high and low chassis?

Ruby 1934 chassis change. Dropped floor level for low chassis and moved engine mounts. High chassis outrigger is straight for high chassis or rises for low chassis. The ‘A’ piece at the front of the chassis is straight on a high frame and swan-necked on low.

Can a Bakelite steering wheel quadrant can be interchanged with the more attractive aluminium type?
It would probably be impossible to inter-change only the quadrant, however it would likely be possible to inter-change the entire steering wheel boss together with the quadrant and levers. The Bakelite quadrant can be removed by releasing four screws on the underside.