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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720   
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No photos?
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12th Jul 2017 2:02pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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The pictures are in Jacks' gallery although they're not brilliant, to be honest. Ultimately, anything can be repaired if you have enough time and the proper facilities. However, I think that a good rule of thumb is to always assume that there will be more rust than you can see and to plan accordingly. Darren
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12th Jul 2017 2:08pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720
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Ok found them, and yes you need to use the flash to make them clearer.
It doesn't look too bad, i think those seriously holed out riggers are available seperately as a weld on repair part. There is the usual rot on the front foot wells too. Some of the out riggers will probably come up well with a flap wheel on the grinder. I don't think it's beyond repair from what i can see in the photos, i've see much worse repaired, it doesn't look like it's been patched up in the past. you could patch up some of that quite neatly, but personally i prefer replacement parts over patching. As above though, you often find more when you start cleaning things up and chopping bits out. |
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12th Jul 2017 2:18pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5167
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a bit of sanding and fibre glass and your good to go
Nah i recon its still worth sorting out with a bit of time and a welder. As others have said though expect more holes and small holes to be bigger! All depends if you think its worth sorting out or going galv chassis. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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12th Jul 2017 7:37pm |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4785 
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Definitely looks repairable to me
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12th Jul 2017 10:29pm |
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| Dave T Member Since: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Glasgow Posts: 490 
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I would get a pointy hammer out and tap it everywhere before making a decision. What may look ok from the outside may be shot from the inside, it is 30 years old after all, assuming its original 2015 RRS Autobiography SDV6
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13th Jul 2017 6:02am |
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| jackdefender1991 Member Since: 13 May 2017 Location: Salisbury Posts: 28 
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Thanks for the help everyone I'll try repairing it
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20th Jul 2017 2:38pm |
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