Custom Scion xB Chopped REMOVABLE top w/RWD V8 Conversion
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 77
From: Michigan
Love the build!
I am planning a single cab conversion on mine too.
Welding up the back doors, and using the hatch and rear pillars for the cab top corners.
I am assuming that there won't be much bracing needed if I am welding up the doors, and adding the hatch to the back of the "cab'.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Anyone in Michigan want to help out??
I am planning a single cab conversion on mine too.
Welding up the back doors, and using the hatch and rear pillars for the cab top corners.
I am assuming that there won't be much bracing needed if I am welding up the doors, and adding the hatch to the back of the "cab'.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Anyone in Michigan want to help out??
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 822
From: Royal Oak, MI
Love the build!
I am planning a single cab conversion on mine too.
Welding up the back doors, and using the hatch and rear pillars for the cab top corners.
I am assuming that there won't be much bracing needed if I am welding up the doors, and adding the hatch to the back of the "cab'.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Anyone in Michigan want to help out??
I am planning a single cab conversion on mine too.
Welding up the back doors, and using the hatch and rear pillars for the cab top corners.
I am assuming that there won't be much bracing needed if I am welding up the doors, and adding the hatch to the back of the "cab'.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Anyone in Michigan want to help out??
It all depends on the amount but you will need bracing.
PM me your questions and email address. I am an automotive engineer and have been the consultant/guide for a panel xB and a chopped top wide body xB.
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 226
From: Luke AFB-Phoenix, AZ
I would still recommend doing body bracing... Surprising the xb unibody is very strong as it is.... I drove around for 2 months with my top completely chopped off with no body bracing at all... Body messurements are still the same as before i cut it... its better to be safe than sorry you know....
Love the build!
I am planning a single cab conversion on mine too.
Welding up the back doors, and using the hatch and rear pillars for the cab top corners.
I am assuming that there won't be much bracing needed if I am welding up the doors, and adding the hatch to the back of the "cab'.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Anyone in Michigan want to help out??
I am planning a single cab conversion on mine too.
Welding up the back doors, and using the hatch and rear pillars for the cab top corners.
I am assuming that there won't be much bracing needed if I am welding up the doors, and adding the hatch to the back of the "cab'.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Anyone in Michigan want to help out??
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 55
From: Charlotte, NC
I want to attempt this with my Xa..
I was driving home the other day and wondered about a v8 conversion..glad to see someone tring it.I might consider a Buick 231 v6 with turbo..however theres just something about the rumble of a v8..cant wait to see this completed...
