rust hole

[LRO jr]

hi,

can anyone tell me the best way to fix this.

lro jr

[Landy Smurf]

thats nasty best thing to do is strip the car take the firewall out cut the rust out and make a decision then

[HangOver]

a bit of filler and a quick spraypaint, you'll never notice :angel:

[Landy Smurf]

lol

[korg20000bc]

If it's like that where visible you can bet there are other rust issues.

If its a vehicle you want to keep for a long time you cannot show any tolerance for rust.

I has similar rust in my 2a bulkhead. I had to strip the bulkhead of most parts, cut the rust out with a grinder, make patches from sheet steel to match the cut holes and then point my welding friend at it. Then smooth down the welds and a skim layer of bog. Now I'm sure the rust is dead and gone and it looks like a new one... almost.
Check it here:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/remlr-projects/85760-my-2a-gs-project.html

[HangOver]

The sad truth is rust is like an iceberg.

[korg20000bc]

The sad truth is rust is like an iceberg.

Its big, cold and is a danger to shipping.

[HangOver]

close.....
couldn't give a hoot unless it's in your own driveway :D

[chazza]

The photo you posted, shows an area where panels overlap and therefore moisture inside the bulkhead can gather there and rust the seam.

If it is the only rust you can find, then you can cut it out with an angle grinder and weld in a repair patch without dismantling the car.

Other places to check for rust are: under the pedal-box mount; where the bulkhead mounting brackets join the bulkhead; where the reinforcing plate for the pedal-box is spot-welded to to the bulkhead; any other areas where you can see panels spot-welded together. Stab suspicious areas with a thin screwdriver and then decide whether it is worth taking the bulkhead off for a re-build,

Cheers Charlie

[LRO jr]

hi.

thank-you everyone for the useful information. i will work on that this weekend with my dad (LRO)

LRO jr

[jerryd]

Get your dad to buy you a rustfree model ;)

[LRO]

Hi
I did not buy it he did. besides it is s2a with four wheel disk brakes and coil suspension

[Landy Smurf]

look at the plus side once you have checked it and cut out all the rust and repaired it you know it should be right for a fair while

[isuzutoo-eh]

You've got a thoroughly unique vehicle, so spending time making everything right will allow you to know your vehicle better too

[The ho har's]

AAHHHH yes the one ho har was looking at buying...get it sorted quickly though rust is a bulkhead's biggest enemy:(


Mrs hh:angel:

[Lost Landy]

I agree with everyone else fix it proper or it will come back worse X3 :D

[LRO jr]

hi

i will have a better look at the rust on Friday. hopefully its only the size it is right now and hasn't gone anywhere else. my plan is to just cut it out and the weld a fitted piece of metal back there. will keep everyone posted with info and photos as the process continues.

LRO jr

P.S.

does anyone no why my car doesn't have locks on the doors.

[The ho har's]

Because it is a series 2a...if you want locks replace those with series 3 ones.

Mrs hh:angel:

[isuzutoo-eh]

No locks on doors? Probably because they weren't standard fitment, mine didn't have any either when I got it.

[drifter]

Both mine have locks on the drivers doors but not on the passenger doors :p

[LRO jr]

hi

ok thanks for that guys. will see what i can do about that, suppose ill have to just wait till i get some spare $$$$$

LRO jr

[The ho har's]

and in saying all that if it has a canvas roof door locks are useless to keep the determined out;)

thats where you need a kill switch:D;)


Mrs hh:angel:

[LRO jr]

hi

yeah lol but its hardtop so its ok.

lro jr

[LRO jr]

hi.

here are some pics of what we've done so far. bought some 65mm x 3mm steel bar to patch it.

lro jr

[Landy Smurf]

getiing there im looking forward to the final result.so are you going to take the firewall off or not?

[LRO jr]

hi

no were not taking the firewall off because we put a camera in the hole and there is no rust anywhere else.

lro jr

[chazza]

hi.

. bought some 65mm x 3mm steel bar to patch it.

lro jr

You will be better off with some sheet steel about the same thickness as the bulkhead panel.

I use 1mm cold-rolled, which is very easy to panel beat to shape,

Cheers Charlie

[korg20000bc]

hi

no were not taking the firewall off because we put a camera in the hole and there is no rust anywhere else.

lro jr

I'm sure that rust didn't grow from the outside in. It comes from the inside out. Water must be getting in there. Check areas above the rust. Take special attention of the metal under the vent seal.

Its can be a rotter... literally.

[Landy Smurf]

im asuming most people know this but i will say it anyway rust is the metal oxydising and the atoms in the metal move up the steel so thats why you have to check even though it might just be rusted through in a part doesnt mean its in other areas most likely it is

[Captain_Rightfoot]

The sad truth is rust is like an iceberg.

Well then roll on global warming :)

[LRO jr]

hi

will be cutting my steel bar and welding it to the car this weekend (hopefully). will put more pics up when its done.

lro jr

[ezyrama]

Keep the pic's coming and let us know how you get on with it. Also post some pic's of the rest of the car, the more the merrier!

Cheers Ian

[LRO jr]

hi

i will post all the pics up on the weekend, easier to post them all at the same time.

lro jr