bernard the fox
New Member
Hi all , any idea if the 2 door and 4 door classic chassis are the same? For example , could i put a 2 door suffix b on a 1980 4 door chassis , both chassis appear to be 100 inch wheelbase, thanks Bern
300bhp/ton
Well-Known Member
What country are you in?
In theory I'd say yes, a 2 door should fit a 4 door chassis. However there may be some differences, I've never checked. Certainly the RR evolved a little over the years, so you might need to tweak a few items. I'd also guess engine and transmission might play a part on what would need to be done.
In the UK, you'd need to retain the registration and identity of the 4 door.
In theory I'd say yes, a 2 door should fit a 4 door chassis. However there may be some differences, I've never checked. Certainly the RR evolved a little over the years, so you might need to tweak a few items. I'd also guess engine and transmission might play a part on what would need to be done.
In the UK, you'd need to retain the registration and identity of the 4 door.
bernard the fox
New Member
i am in the uk,,ok cheers for that,, ive got a decent suffix b ,body , but the chassis is completely gone,
Hicap phill
Well-Known Member
The rear A frame section is differnt & unsure if 2 door body impedes this .
Early is boxed,later is tubed.
Unsure of center floor pan(gearbox tunnel)
Have a search through the RR section as there are build on there & may be able to measure stuff etc
Early is boxed,later is tubed.
Unsure of center floor pan(gearbox tunnel)
Have a search through the RR section as there are build on there & may be able to measure stuff etc
bernard the fox
New Member
cheers will do
It's amazing what you guys know 
Hicap phill
Well-Known Member
You want to see some of the stuff I built using LR products for fun. You soon learn to overcome the changes to chassis etcIt's amazing what you guys know
Amazing, truly.
This site has an abundance of real life experiences and is worth the time.... Every time.
Chalky.
Well-Known Member
It might be a silly suggestion if out of your budget, and the 4 door chassis is in good fettle, but if you have a really good suffix b body have you thought about a brand new galvanised chassis, you can paint it to look original, and know that it will out last you too, so peace of mind! Maer do one that I've been looking at to start my 2 door rebuild with. You then just cut out your old chassis number from the leg of your old chassis and keep it with the invoice of your new one in a nice shiny folder for future reference! That's what I've done with my 90!
