Bulkhead Removal

[looneyfitter]

Hi is is possible to slit the mk7 bulkhead? I've drilled the spot-welds that are about 1/3rd of the way up but it doesn't seem to wanna split. Thinking of just cutting it accross the crease now and duct taping it.

[loot]

I used a stihl saw and cut it in half where the seam is then put some left over u trim from the side windows across the top, is spot on, did think of drilling the welds but quickly came to the conclusion of F**k that
Also carpeted it

[looneyfitter]

Lol nice one mate.. I'll just cut it.. Took me ages drilling the spots too. Feckin strong that.. What's the point in that big Feckoff steel transit badge on the bulkhead too??? Weighs a ton

[loot]

No idea, mines still in the garage either going to spray it up and put back on or leave it there, save money on fuel and keep using it for bench pressing and get fit

[Marauder]

I was wondering about that heavy Transit metal block as well,The only thing I could think of ,,Is it there to stop the bulk head from vibration/drumming/droning effect ??

[loot]

I thought that but I'm sure that the bulkhead is quite rigid in that area, plus this Is Ford, they'd scrimp on wheel nuts if they could

[looneyfitter]

Got it out today and cut it. Ideal for when we go camping now. 4 bolts back in for security. Surprisingly sturdy I think

[loot]

definately get a u trim on the top edge mate it'll be quite sharp for little fingers
Are you putting the transit ballast plate on?

[ake]

The heavy Ford badge is a vibration damper

[richgold]

What's the point in that big Feckoff steel transit badge on the bulkhead too??? Weighs a ton

Whats that then? Am I missing something that everyone else has?

[loot]

It's a rectangular steel plate that is bolted to the middle of the bulkead, must weigh a couple of kilo, has transit imprinted on it, and held on by 2 torx bolts

[bigjohnthomas]

What's the point in that big Feckoff steel transit badge on the bulkhead too??? Weighs a ton

Whats that then? Am I missing something that everyone else has?

Its only fitted to the ladies version

[limitedblack]

What's a bulkhead?

[loot]

What's a bulkhead?

It's a man on steroids

[looneyfitter]

I like my vibration plate, I'm leaving it on lol