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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5109   
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That is a bit like how long is a piece of string.
If the chassis repairs have been done well then it may be OK. Surface rust on a cross member is easily dealt with. I suppose it is all to do with age of the vehicle and price. If the vehicle is not that old you have to ask yourself why has the chassis rotted away and what condition is the remaining original chassis in. Remember that chassis rot from the inside as well as the outside. |
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1st Aug 2014 3:49pm |
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| charcoal Member Since: 28 Jul 2014 Location: Hampshire Posts: 942  
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I don't know how to tell if the repair is good, I'll put a picture here.
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1st Aug 2014 4:03pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5109
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Its adeqaute but it has just been plated a good repair would have the all the rot cut back and the plate welded into the section. You have to ask yourself what is behind the plating
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1st Aug 2014 4:11pm |
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| charcoal Member Since: 28 Jul 2014 Location: Hampshire Posts: 942
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I see. I have been told to go along with a hammer and tap the chassis, if it goes through or makes a mark it's rotten. How reliable would this method be?
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1st Aug 2014 4:29pm |
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| g-mack Member Since: 07 Jan 2014 Location: northumberland Posts: 1967
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my opinion is walk away!! there are lots of good defenders for sale. unless of course this is
A . super cheap and a fixer upperer!! B. you dont have budget for a good one! in which case you WILL be doing ongoing repairs  My 109 thread
my youtube channel |
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1st Aug 2014 4:52pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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If I were in that position I'd rather buy something where I can see the rot as opposed to a patch repair with such high class welding like that. Oh and it's all very well taking a hammer to a prospective purchase - just make sure the owner is happy with you bashing away on it. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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1st Aug 2014 4:58pm |
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| mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142
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Walk away. Once you start patching it's downhill from there.
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1st Aug 2014 5:53pm |
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| mrd1990 Member Since: 16 Aug 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 600 
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The chassis looks like it's never had any sort of protective coating or any love, which means the rest of the car probably hasn't had any either.
Find a similar one on ebay that is immaculate of the same age, spec and mileage then deduct ~£3000 - if they are asking more then walk away.. A new galv chassis + Labour is ~£2200 so if the rest of the vehicle is okay and 2k under budget then consider it |
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1st Aug 2014 6:34pm |
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