chassis broke

[marc]

(dont no if this is the right section to put this, trying to put on the series section so please move it there if this does not work there was no blue label with start new thread on the other pages so please delete between bracket and move thanks, also is there something i was missing on how to start thread in the series section thank you ) I have a 1955 long wheelbase s1 the rear cross member is now rusted out from the inside, i have heard that you can buy replacements can anyone tell me if they are available in aus dont want to just put box section on if i can get one for a reasonable price, will probably cut the chassis 5 or 6 inches behind the rear spring mount and try to make something to hold the back of the tub up and to mount tow bar any help would be appreciated thanks markus

[JDNSW]

For where you are, the first place I would try is Land Vehicle Spares in Silverdale, I expect they have them. Also All four x 4 in Kotara.

Note - if the Series 1 you have is a five door station wagon, they do not have the same rear crossmember, and I don't think these are available in Australia or anywhere else.

The Series 1 rear crossmember (except station wagon) is not exactly the same as the Series 2/3 one, but is interchangeable. If you want an exact replacement, I suspect it will be more difficult (and expensive).

[gromit]

Available in the UK but you'll have to ring around to see if anyone in Australia has them

PSK 3639 - Rear Crossmember with 10" extensions and spring hangers, 1954 to 1958 (http://www.pegasusparts.co.uk/ourshop_90073/prod_5873966-PSK-3639-Rear-Crossmember-with-10-extensions-and-spring-hangers-1954-to-1958.html)

Land Rover series 1 Rear Cross member for Series 1954 - 58 JC7039 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-series-1-Rear-Cross-member-for-Series-1954-58-JC7039-/351767669158)

Maybe you can get a secondhand one from a damaged chassis, a few years ago I struggled to give away a Series I chassis that had a few outriggers bent but was rust free. Try a wanted advert in Markets (on this forum).

If you know a good metal worker you could get one fabricated, unless at 'mates rates' this could be expensive.


Colin

[russellrovers]

(dont no if this is the right section to put this, trying to put on the series section so please move it there if this does not work there was no blue label with start new thread on the other pages so please delete between bracket and move thanks, also is there something i was missing on how to start thread in the series section thank you ) I have a 1955 long wheelbase s1 the rear cross member is now rusted out from the inside, i have heard that you can buy replacements can anyone tell me if they are available in aus dont want to just put box section on if i can get one for a reasonable price, will probably cut the chassis 5 or 6 inches behind the rear spring mount and try to make something to hold the back of the tub up and to mount tow bar any help would be appreciated thanks markushi marc i have a complete lwb chassi s1 109 rust free ring me if interested jim

[1950landy]

If you can't buy a S1 rear X member just buy a S2 one , you can easy modify it to look like a S1 with out too much effort ,if you want it to look correct . That's what I did on my 80". [smilebigeye]

[russellrovers]

[QUOTE=marc;2733523](dont no if this is the right section to put this, trying to put on the series section so please move it there if this does not work there was no blue label with start new thread on the other pages so please delete between bracket and move thanks, also is there something i was missing on how to start thread in the series section thank you ) I have a 1955 long wheelbase s1 the rear cross member is now rusted out from the inside, i have heard that you can buy replacements can anyone tell me if they are available in aus dont want to just put box section on if i can get one for a reasonable price, will probably cut the chassis 5 or 6 inches behind the rear spring mount and try to make something to hold the back of the tub up and to mount tow bar any help would be appreciated thanks markus[/QUOTe hi marc lwb chassi tend to bend farmers tend to over load them and on corregated bush roads if its mine get underneath and check it to be safealso be carefull on the spring good luck jim

[B.S.F.]

As Jim says, S1 LWB chassis side rails are made up of three sections, welded together with plates on the inside. One joint which is clearly visible is above the front spring hanger of the rear spring. I know of one accident caused by a rusted joint on the inside of the chassis. Periodical checking of a S1 LWB chassis is a must..W.