rangie B-pillar cracks

[azz]

hi all i was looking at a rangie the other day and noticed the b pillar had horizontal cracks in it just above the stricker post is this common and can it be welded safely (legally) or how hard is it to replace the pillar or should i keep looking for a better body

[Scouse]

I have heard of a similar problem. If it's cracked there, then I would stay away from the car unless it's super cheap & you have the abilty to do the work yourself. Whether the pillar is repaired or replaced depends on how severe the crack is I guess. Any pictures?

There's no legal issues if it's repaired properly either way.

[azz]

what constitutes a propper repair and does it need to be done by a qualified welder

[p38arover]

It's not uncommon. I've seen a few. My old '86 had them, too.

[PhilipA]

2 doors crack the A pillar at the lower corners,4 Doors crack the B pillar at the striker.
Its just a lot of rough roads and old age.
A weld is the normal fix.
You would be surprise how much the turret moves around without a screen in. The only lateral bracing is the two conical guides on the tailgate and the screen.
Regard sPhilip A

[justinc]

The old yellow stooge-mobile had a fair bit of MIG action in those areas too:twisted::twisted:

JC

[Rangier Rover]

Very common with hard worked classic Rangies or that have had roof racks on over time. If you look hard the A pillars may have a small crack as well. Easy to repair. Just dent the crack in, weld, file flat and paint with GMH black.:)

Tony

[justinc]

Very common with hard worked classic Rangies or that have had roof racks on over time. If you look hard the A pillars may have a small crack as well. Easy to repair. Just dent the crack in, weld, file flat and paint with GMH black.:)

Tony

Hi Tony,

Mine has A pillar cracks, thinking of pulling the roof off in order to fix them properly and fit a rollcage, and fix the rooflining...of course I have ALL the time in the world available:(:(:(

JC

[loanrangie]

2 doors crack the A pillar at the lower corners,4 Doors crack the B pillar at the striker.
Its just a lot of rough roads and old age.
A weld is the normal fix.
You would be surprise how much the turret moves around without a screen in. The only lateral bracing is the two conical guides on the tailgate and the screen.
Regards Philip A

My 85 rangie had a well worn front screen seal and on badly corrugated roads you could see the screen moving around and the dust pouring in, a new screen and seal did wonders for the rigidity of the body- it had cracked in the B pillars at the waistline as well.

[Rangier Rover]

Can't find any pics of the last one I repaired but here is one out of the 84 Ph2 thats under restoration. I have marked out the repaires.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12856&stc=1&d=1232158895

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12857&stc=1&d=1232159183

Tony

[Disco_owner]

The old yellow stooge-mobile had a fair bit of MIG action in those areas too:twisted::twisted:

JC


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[Rangier Rover]

Hi Tony,

Mine has A pillar cracks, thinking of pulling the roof off in order to fix them properly and fit a rollcage, and fix the rooflining...of course I have ALL the time in the world available:(:(:(

JC

Bloody ratling 4BD1 shaking the Rangie apart:twisted: Has yours cracked at top of window frame?
I thought about a ROPS in my 89 but the extra weight and bulk of it has put me off:( My Rangie will never see a comp anyway. I Just hope it never falls over with wife and kids in when out touring.

JC I know what you mean about spare time:(:(. I now have to chose what projects stay or go:mad:

Tony