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[Exile]

Thanks DW. 

[2286]

It a bit chicken and egg, but the firms that sell chassis sections 1/2 and 1/4s do they make a full chassis then cut it up or have jig stops in the press tools?

[w3526602]

Hi,

There is something in my mind about somebody called DESIGNA CHASSIS, but that was many many years ago.

I understood Marsland were more orientated towards coiler chassis.

Personally, I'd have to think about future-proofing against oil-burners being banned, before spending big money on a project. I 've found that 40hp electric motors, intended for canal boats, start at around £5,000, but that still leaves the batteries. Half a dozen Discovery starter batteries at £100+ each might (or might not ) be suitable for SHORT journeys, where deep discharge is not likely to be a problem.

The recent cold snap, and shortage of screen de-icer, has made me think about installing an EV charging socket (or two) next to my exterior meter box, initially to provide "pre-heating". Does anybody have any experience? Maybe I should just clear the garage?

602

602

[2286]

602

Wise words, re outlay.  Its just the allure of fit and forget, galvanised items to see off the ravages of time.

Designa were a company that offered essentially series wheelbase chassis with coil spring seats on in place of leaf furniture.

There were a few featured in the magazines over the years, a swb that the editors did with a 2.5 turbo in being the most memorable.

Also me be in the firing line as a heavy oil engined vehicle, I suspect despite the outcry that the mot and tax exemption may get reviewed along with ulez exemptions.

[Wittsend]

2286 - You have your answer - look elsewhere for a chassis.

602 - Clear the garage out. Garages are for cars, a garden shed is for stuff you can't get in the house
You'll also be in compliance with your insurance policy.

Petrol/Diesel cars will be around for many years to come so I wouldn't worry about that. I don't and I'm younger than you.

This cold spell - we call it winter - shows up battery performance/failings like nothing else.