Options for repairing 2a chassis

[ambofromoz]

Howdy guys,

I am on the verge of buying a 2a 109inch FFR that has a good story and is reasonably all there, but my sticking point is the rust in the rear chassis crossmember, which appears quite a mess

In australia, what is the options for replacing a large section of the chassis? Are there aftermarket replacement chassis sections available like the UK, or will it require another chassis to be chopped for plates / parts?

Cheers

[30t of coolness]

Hi Ambo , Mate its a Landrover & unless the things been submerged off a beach somewhere then the chassis is redeemable (It just depends on your welding prowess) Time may also be a factor as you may have to strip the old girl to her bare bones & start from scratch. Please note that the military rear cross members are different to civvy Landies so the only place to get a replacement would be from another military vehicle.:)

[ambofromoz]

Thanks coolness

I seem to remember some mob selling a replacement rear crossmember in both civvy and military makes, but i cant seem to find it again.

The other problem is in VIC the penalty for getting busted with a non certified chassis repair is a tad on the steep side, so i figured if they were hear i may as well have that grafted on the ass end instead of a patch and plate

It will need a strip to bare bones anyway

I hear there are plenty of matilda tanks at the bottom of the ocean

Later

[30t of coolness]

NNNNNoooooooooooo:(

[gromit]

Thanks coolness

I seem to remember some mob selling a replacement rear crossmember in both civvy and military makes, but i cant seem to find it again.

The other problem is in VIC the penalty for getting busted with a non certified chassis repair is a tad on the steep side, so i figured if they were hear i may as well have that grafted on the ass end instead of a patch and plate

It will need a strip to bare bones anyway

I hear there are plenty of matilda tanks at the bottom of the ocean

Later


4 Wheel drives in Blackburn keep the civvy rear crossmembers.

If you advertise in the wanted section of the forum you might get someone who has a chassis to sell or one that's damaged and the crossmember can be cut off.
Nobody seems to want a s/h chassis, I tried for a long time to get rid of a Series 1 chassis on the forum and also a galvanised SIII SWB chassis. If you are willing to collect there will be someone who can help.
I know someone with a Series III FFR chassis, he keeps telling me to collect it but it will cost a trailer hire.......

Colin

[dolphint]

4 Wheel drives in Blackburn keep the civvy rear crossmembers.

If you advertise in the wanted section of the forum you might get someone who has a chassis to sell or one that's damaged and the crossmember can be cut off.
Nobody seems to want a s/h chassis, I tried for a long time to get rid of a Series 1 chassis on the forum and also a galvanised SIII SWB chassis. If you are willing to collect there will be someone who can help.
I know someone with a Series III FFR chassis, he keeps telling me to collect it but it will cost a trailer hire.......

Colin

Bit late Colin, I've promised it to someone else:angel:

[gromit]

Bit late Colin, I've promised it to someone else:angel:

No problems Steve, I don't have a use for it at the moment, but there's always another project round the corner......

Colin

[Sth65pacific]

One option is to source a DEFENDER Crossmember. They can be modified to replicate a military cross member.

I say modified, as again, it depends upon your welding skill and abilities.

Defender 90 110 Rear Crossmember (http://www.mm-4x4.com/defender-90110-rear-crossmember-597-p.asp)

As you can see in the link picture the inside of the crossmember of one is different to a military S2a, but it follows the same profile.

Time, money & skill are your allies.

Just a suggestion.:)

Ian

[whitespace@live.com.au]

Hi Ambo
I have the same issue with a 64 2A 109 that i just bought.
How did you resolve the problem

Regards Greg