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  1. 16th June 2013, 12:12 PM #1
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    2A Nails in the Firewall?!

    Hi,
    here is a pic of the passenger side of my 2A's firewall. Ute body, factory 6 cyl with Holden conversion.
    Looks like 2 nails between the hinges - driver's side is the same. Not sure why they are there, I always thought it was a dodgy repair.
    I have seen a few pics of series LRs with similar things - does anyone know what they are for? They don't seem to be mentioned in the manuals I have (but I don't have a factory workshop manual).
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    Paul.
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  2. 16th June 2013, 12:29 PM #2
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    my guess is it had a sidebar on and that is to cover the holes up after they have taken it off
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  3. 16th June 2013, 04:56 PM #3
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    Yes.

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  4. 16th June 2013, 06:34 PM #4
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    The problem with side bars back from a bull-bar is that if you are unfortunate enough to hit a decent sized animal or run off the road into something solid those type of bars can badly damage the firewall.

    If the bolts shear then the pipes or bars can go through the door skin and into the seat box. You don't want your leg in the way! Then you have the difficulty of opening the door when it is pinned or skewered.

    You can see the damage on this firewall. Far better to angle the side bars downwards after the front wheels to brackets off the firewall mounting bolts.

    Bob
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  5. 16th June 2013, 06:40 PM #5
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    put side steps on I reckon and connect to them
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  6. 16th June 2013, 06:54 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Landy Smurf View Post
    put side steps on I reckon and connect to them
    That's right Tony,

    Attaching to side steps/sliders as well is the best way.

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