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This is where it becomes interesting. As a one man band pulling apart the mechano set is easy enough, it's the weighty aspects that become a challenge for an individual.......... :spudniklifter: Who needs a home gym when you've got a Landy to work on
And the closing of this chapter as we get to the bare essentials.... :MileStone:
Hi all, well i cracked on with inspecting the chassis and preparing it. It never ceases to amaze me what some bush mechanics try to get away with........:censored: As you can see i took a chisel and hammer and prodded the usual suspect areas for rust and holes and behold........ :eek: look what i came across! The previous owner had done a half hearted repair job of the left rear/tail cross member which incidentally had rusted all the way to the rear left spring hanger. To fill the hole he had taken a good sized socket and welded it in place and then placed a whole lot of body filler on top of that.:banana:
Anyway always up for a challenge
Interested in hearing what the experts have to say for the number stamped on the rear right spring hanger support ~ 360
Hi All, well i have completed the assessment of the rear cross member and it is not worth salvaging. I have already ordered a new part that will hopefully arrive this week.... :cool:
Boy does time fly! :zzz::zzz:
Will be providing an update soon!
Hope so, I cant hold my breathe much longer :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Rhodi
Well the cross member arrived and i set about looking at the best approach to measuring the cutback along the chassis rails.
Once measured, ensuring enough overlap for a strong joint i proceeded to cut the back end off. I decided to also put in some puddle welds just to add to the strength of the joint. I then used the rear tub as a jig to set the right height and length of the required overlap. :D
And the puddle weld and new section welded in. In welding the rear unit in i ensured that the weld along the corners penetrated down to the old section.