Is a 1968 Chassis the same as a splitscreen?

[divingdave78]

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could tell me if the chassis rails on a 1968 Bay are the same as a Splittscreen. I am having to do some repair work on my bus and wanted to know if I could use a chassis rail from a splitscreen?
Thanks

 

[vwed]

Different.
Via google, find the early Bay parts book and the Split Bus parts book (section 7 in each case) and see for yourself.

 

[divingdave78]

Thanks for the reply, I have tried googling and speaking to people, but not come up with a difinitive answer. There seems to be mixed views. I will try again, but if anyone definately knows that would be helpful.
Thanks

 

[vwed]

What didn't you understand about my initial posting? They are different!
One minute on google turns up the below parts book extracts.
To make it easier for you I've copied section 7 only in each case.
A cursory look will show you that the chassis parts are different visually and part numberwise.
Five minute job.
Google is your friend!
http://www.jerseylooker.com/FicheDump/EarlyBaywindow/EarlyBay-7.html
http://oacdp.org/pdfs/5867s7.pdf

 

[divingdave78]

Thanks for sending this through, ill take a look.