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Knappster

Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire
Posts: 43

1989 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Caledonian Blue

Replacing Lower Door Frame

Hi all,

My 1989 90 is showing the usual rust issues at the bottom of the door frame on both front doors. I wanted to get the bottom section of each door replaced but having never done this, do i need to take the doors off and remove the skin or can it be done successfully with the doors left on and door skin not being removed?

Thanks in advance!

Rich.

9th Sep 2014 10:57am

excossack

Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
Posts: 5745

1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue

I did mine with the doors on, it might make it a bit more awkward for welding, but my excuse was, I didnt want the hassle of re-hanging the door on my own, and I was working outside with no cover.....
I'm pretty sure there are some pictures I took that are in my Gallery. 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock

9th Sep 2014 11:41am

Dave T

Member Since: 07 Jun 2013
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 487

When mine were done we took the doors off as it is simpler for welding. You only need to peel the edges of the skin along the bottom and as high as you are going up, carefully.

Make sure you get the defender replacements, a lot on EBay are series sections which is different. YRM do good quality parts with plenty to go up the sides 2015 RRS Autobiography SDV6
1994 Def 90 300tdi

9th Sep 2014 12:13pm

Knappster

Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire
Posts: 43

Thanks for the advice.

I'll probably have it replaced in situ with the doors on, just carefully peeling back the door skin.

I'll check out the YRM offerings too!

Then a spot of wayoyling to hopefully stop the rust for a bit longer.

Rich.

9th Sep 2014 1:29pm

jomara

Member Since: 26 Oct 2009
Location: Lanarkshire
Posts: 1757

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Have a look here Knappster, the Bilt Hamber range gets amazing reviews in the classic car mags

http://www.bilthamber.com/cavity-waxes

http://www.bilthamber.com/corrosion-treatments

About to invest in some for the Td5 and Tomcat

2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 250D XS

9th Sep 2014 1:33pm

Knappster

Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire
Posts: 43

Thanks for the recommendations, it's always helpful!

Rich.

9th Sep 2014 1:38pm

Dave T

Member Since: 07 Jun 2013
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 487

Here you go, step by step guide, he does some useful stuff, especially for when you do something for the first time

http://www.repairmylandrover.co.uk/defende...rnal-frame 2015 RRS Autobiography SDV6
1994 Def 90 300tdi

9th Sep 2014 5:39pm

Knappster

Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire
Posts: 43

That's great, thanks for the link.

Thanks all for the help and advice.

Rich.

9th Sep 2014 10:08pm

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