Thread: What are 110 (county)windscreen frames made of? (are they weldable)

Try a magnet on it to see if it is steel or not

Originally Posted by mark2

I've managed to break off one of the tabs on the windscreen frame which locates the adjustable mounting bolt.

The frame appears to be made of some type of cast alloy - is it likely to be weldable? - if so what would be the best process?

I think they are aluminium alloy. The size and shape make it very unlikely they are cast. Mine at least has visible joins each side on the top and bottom rails just inside the curve, and I would guess they are made up from spot welded pressings. Welding should certainly be possible, but it will be a specialist job, and may well cost more than a replacement, particularly if you can find a second hand one. I suspect but am not certain that it is identical or at least interchangeable from first 110s to current Defender, which widens the search area.

Its definintly non-magnetic. Looking at the broken joint face, it does look cast, it also has a cast feel to it - perhaps the lower part of the frame is cast?
I suspect a replacement frame would cost a fair bit, I will take the broken bit to a local tig welding shop and see what they think

They are an alloy type, but I have seen them corrode too.
I recall the die hards saying ,when they came out, they are no where near as strong as a series Landie in a rollover and I have seen a few sheared off in the Counties/ defenders at the auctions of wrecked vehicles.

I have a spare one of those as well, the same colour as your seat base.