Please need some advise

[spear_]

i have this car and was looking to get it back on the road was wondering if anyone had some advise on the repair brother inlaw is handy with a welder or just get rid?
plz don't say the latter

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w171/Spear_3108/DSCF1478.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w171/Spear_3108/DSCF1479.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w171/Spear_3108/DSCF1480.jpg

[Mike]

Cut rusty bits out, weld new shiny bits in.

It really is that simple.

[bazil]

Cut it all out, use coilovers and plate the holes back in,

Easier than trying to fix the spring seats,

[autoworksnovasport]

Cut it all out, use coilovers and plate the holes back in,

Easier than trying to fix the spring seats,

easier but lots of money

[spear_]

friend of mine has computer plasma cutter so if i cut the spring seat out measure ect he can make me just about anything also know a 3d tech drawer so he could mock it on the computer to be cut

[Will F]

friend of mine has computer plasma cutter so if i cut the spring seat out measure ect he can make me just about anything also know a 3d tech drawer so he could mock it on the computer to be cut

So why ask in teh first place? lol

Sounds like you have the tools and knowhow to do it!

[Stuart]

The effort involved in removing, redrawing and inventing metal that isn't there to draw, getting cut, welded in and recoating will be more than just weighing it in and getting another nova.

OR cut the back end out and space frame it :)

[GRUNT 16V]

i could get that done in about 3/4of a day to a day an fabricate all metal plates there and then its a time consuming but very easy job !

[Balley]

Have a look at mine.

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?127312-Dan-s-L-reg-Td-SX/page21

[GRUNT 16V]

Have a look at mine.

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?127312-Dan-s-L-reg-Td-SX/page21
pics in link no worky !

[spear_]

i have the same prob with the pics the only reason i was asking was looking to get advise on getting the job done right instead of going full steam and F'ing it up

[Southie]

This is from Baileys thread ;)


Well as the front arch is now done I have started work on the O/S/R arch.

I cut the lower part of the skin out to have a look in the chassis leg and to remove a couple of small holes..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/383296_10150380651193775_718778774_8431399_1820244 148_n.jpg

I noticed the spring cup which appeared okay on the outside was in fact shaagged!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393243_10150380651503775_718778774_8431401_1958941 148_n.jpg

So I then cut it out.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/311800_10150380854983775_718778774_8432447_1931612 773_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/382173_10150380855288775_718778774_8432448_1531296 871_n.jpg

And made this to replace it :)

Again two mm plate with 3mm spring cup which matches the N/S/R arch a treat :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/310970_10150380652238775_718778774_8431407_3794810 03_n.jpg

Welded it in..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/315939_10150380652588775_718778774_8431411_8659665 67_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/381418_10150380652908775_718778774_8431414_1933782 690_n.jpg

Photos don't do it justice. I have welded it all the way round inside the leg, Its very strong and welded well tbf..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/312659_10150380653243775_718778774_8431419_2145954 638_n.jpg

I then spent a while removing the rest of the crusty bit and painted (filled) the inside of the leg with 80% waste oil and 20% wax oil and ofcourse I painted with the high zinc primer first :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/392271_10150380653558775_718778774_8431422_2081908 315_n.jpg

I was told to do this by a chap I know who runs a 1991 Defender, he has owned it from new and has done this yearly. its covered 112k and has never been welded... ****ing amazing if you ask me.

That is it though. I Set fire to my leg welding and then it became very windy and cold so I called it a day...

After looking at the rear beam I have decided to gloss paint it and add some new brake pipes, I can see this build going mental :)