Hey
Nah not on NZDatsun
Yeah, I don't have a live example to view so have just been looking online for pics of the chassis etc and comparing the two.
The LWB has what looks to be a straight bit of box chassis directly behind the cab, which is where the 9.5 inches would be cut from, and by the time it was cut, the chassis rail would still meet on straight chassis rail. From there, wellside mounts would probably need to be moved to suit the swb?
Pic below - from there, drive shaft would need to be shortened, wiring, brake hoses, handbrake cable, what else?
I'm wondering what the best way to cut & weld the chassis would be, an stair like fashion e.g. ¯|_ or a fish tail or what? But either way I agree that a plate would need to be also welded on the inside. I agree about grinding the welds so Mr VTNZ never sees them - should be pretty easy.
My only problem, I'd need someone to do the welding.
Am weighing up whether to invest in the blue one on Trademe which use to belong to Sam on Oldschool.
My drawings: