Engine/Fuel Tank Bulkhead - on a '68

[angus]

Is it possible to retro-fit the bulkhead that sits between the engine and fuel tank on later vans.
Mine is a '68 and so does not have one, but can't help think it is a good idea in terms of noise and safety.

So - worth fitting? Where can one get one - anyone got one to sell?!

 

[67westy]

We have a retro fitted one, not sure when it went on or where it came from but it's definitely there Just screwed on, I'm not sure if the holes are there or whether they were drilled when it was fitted. Not a great help but at least you know it can be done

 

[angus]

It's a start!

(So can I call my Van 'pre-68' ? Registered in Peterborough on Jan 1st '68 - but built on December '67!)

 

[67westy]

It's a start!

(So can I call my Van 'pre-68' ? Registered in Peterborough on Jan 1st '68 - but built on December '67!)

I do and I've not had any complaints so far! it's a 68 model year but 67 manufature so it depends which you go on really. My logic is that if you were going by model years you wouldn't have a pre-68 for an early bay ours was built October '67 so I'm sticking with that!

 

[T2-Nate]

Hi,
I just bought one under the assumption it would be pretty straightforward, but it's not...
I'm sure there's a way but for it to be really closed off it would require welding.
Not an option anymore because everything's in primer already.
The bulkhead I got also had a lip for a sealing rubber strip, maybe this is a very late one?
Cheers

 

[angus]

Um - be interested to know/see where it was a problem - I know that the areas left and right of the middle section are also sealed off on later bays.