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Rusty Back End
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25 Feb 2012 17:51 #34202
by vitara_mad
Re: Rusty Back End was created by vitara_mad
begin by cutting the rot out & then start welding some patch's in
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25 Feb 2012 18:07 - 25 Feb 2012 18:07 #34204
by Keefe
Replied by Keefe on topic Re: Rusty Back End
Click the link then scroll up to see my pictures.
Don't give in..
bigjimny.com/index.php?option=com_kunena...0066&Itemid=75#30115
Don't give in..

bigjimny.com/index.php?option=com_kunena...0066&Itemid=75#30115
Last edit: 25 Feb 2012 18:07 by Keefe. Reason: Forgot link.........
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25 Feb 2012 22:11 #34228
by SOTA
Replied by SOTA on topic Re: Rusty Back End
I'm just gonna drive mine until the jack falls out into the road..
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26 Feb 2012 10:08 #34247
by doncarlyon
Replied by doncarlyon on topic Re: Rusty Back End
Shame a replacement rear floor isnt available like it is for Disco's etc.
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26 Feb 2012 13:34 #34252
by facade
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
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A tip that few people will tell you is BEFORE you get the grinder out to clean up the metal cover the glass/plastic/paintwork, use cardboard +tape.
Grinding sparks are hot and melt into plastic/glass/paint.
When they get damp they rust and make a real mess.
(If you are a wheeler dealers fan, notice Ed never bothers, but he can get a professional paint finish with an aerosol can)
Grinding sparks are hot and melt into plastic/glass/paint.
When they get damp they rust and make a real mess.
(If you are a wheeler dealers fan, notice Ed never bothers, but he can get a professional paint finish with an aerosol can)
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there

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26 Feb 2012 13:37 #34253
by Keefe
Replied by Keefe on topic Re: Rusty Back End
I was told by Beevers Auto Panels in Barnsley (I think it was them?) to make a cardboard template of the floor and they could make me a repair piece with the ribbs pressed in for strength. No price was given.
Remember the fuel tank might need dropping to keep the heat away from it.
Also, have you checked further forward?
Check where the front carpet finishes behind the front seats. Pull the carpet away and check in the corners where the floor meets the inner sills and where it rises up to go to the rear, if you get my drift.
Mine was like new forwards of this point but started to get worse the further back I went.
Mine cost me £100 by an honest Auto Welder repairer garage doobrie.
Remember the fuel tank might need dropping to keep the heat away from it.
Also, have you checked further forward?
Check where the front carpet finishes behind the front seats. Pull the carpet away and check in the corners where the floor meets the inner sills and where it rises up to go to the rear, if you get my drift.
Mine was like new forwards of this point but started to get worse the further back I went.
Mine cost me £100 by an honest Auto Welder repairer garage doobrie.

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