TheArchitect Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Hello!I need to replace my lowered floor as it's splitting open. Am I correct in thinking an SV Metric chassis shares the same floor pan as a CSR? I want to have a go myself but really want to make sure I get the right parts before removing the existing floor! Also! What rivets should I be sourcing for this job?Many ThanksRich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 29, 2023 Member Share Posted April 29, 2023 it's often recommended to get hold of a powered rivet gun for this. There's one in the Equipment Register.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Talk to Arch Motors in Huntingdon. They make the panels. They can also offer a drive in - drive out floor fitting if you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 30, 2023 Member Share Posted April 30, 2023 "What rivets should I be sourcing for this job?"Stainless steel: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=site:caterhamlotus7.club+rivet+lowered+floorJonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_Arundel Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 As a matter of interest, where/why did it crack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArchitect Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 Both sides of the floor towards the rear. looks like the area where the fold is has just called time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Reeves Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Ive put them in a friends car...power gun needed...my old neck didnt like it...go and book arch there is an additional bracing with a CSR , they will sort italan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Reeves Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Ive put them in a friends car...power gun needed...my old neck didnt like it...go and book arch there is an additional bracing with a CSR , they will sort italan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroRob Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Rivets - A couple of packs of these will dohttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134173071230?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=V0UXGxHAQjG&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=PfAcJbsARGO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPYSealant - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255735550563?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=JlnGCbRUQUC&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=PfAcJbsARGO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPYA compact battery drill and pack of 4 or 4.1mm quality bits. Swap when going blunt to save effort.4 3T axle standsAn air riveter makes the job simple. Like stapling paper. Hand riveter would be hard work.Some spray waxoil or a can of white grease to squirt in the box sections to stop the old heads from rattling around . Clean surfaces before putting sealant on.I did both floors on an S3 recently and found it straight forward. Ordered from Caterham, 2 weeks delivery. Holes line up perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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