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Galvanising doesn't make it rot proof, it is only a sacrificial layer of zinc where wet mud for instance inside the box sections can rot through surprisingly quickly. Put on a permanent black layer of "paint" when new and it will last decades. E.g. Dinitrol, Chassis black, like POR-15 etc etc, don,t forget to etch prime if necessary. I used a commercial black paint used for galvanised farm structures on my Series II restoration, worked a treat 
and it was free 
| Kizmax Member Since: 17 Dec 2020 Location: Clare Posts: 10   
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Well greeni that’s some great advice and nice to see you put in some about the work life balance , happy wife happy life is so true ,. I’m about to tackle a 1993 130 double cab hi cap
I’m Also trying to arrange the building of a 40x30 shed as my garage won’t take my hobbies I’m also working on a rhd suburban 2 vintage Mitsubishi pajero s A 1990 Ford transit ambulance Now that I’ve written this down I think I must be crackers Happy Christmas all |
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| LiftedDisco Member Since: 17 Aug 2014 Location: Towcester Posts: 349 
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So… just to bring this thread back to life, and without wishing to flout the generally accepted rule about ‘no IVA posts’, I thought I would offer my thoughts…
Many, many years ago, I decided I was ‘bored’ with a standard Discovery and had my mind swayed but the thought of building a Tornado. A what??? Basically, it’s a Defender style body, dropped onto a 100” wheelbase, in this instance a very sad looking (£400) Range Rover Classic chassis. Suffice it to say, I stripped the donor vehicle to its’ very basics, sold panels and various components that recovered the original purchase price and then set off on an orgy of new bushes, bearings and components - I am now well acquainted with our postman…  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Due to the fact that I have taken 18” out of the back of the chassis, this has triggered a requirement to put the vehicle through an IVA test - a four-hour appointment with the man from the Ministry, armed with a clipboard and a slightly disconcerting frown… A few silly issues and it’s due for retest in early May.. Best skill learned - Welding Best tool bought - pillar drill, fabulous for fabricating brackets etc What should I have done — stripped the engine etc out and then painted the whole chassis / frame How long did it take - far longer than I wanted, but ‘normal’ life got in the way and, as a result, I’m still married and have seen the kids grow up Why? Because I wanted a challenge! Our daughter gets married in June and (subject to the retest and registration) wants it at the wedding - they are a mix of equestrian and off-road 4x4 race car fabrication (hence the photo on the future son-in-law’s ramp), so think it will be in good company! Good luck to anyone doing a build or refurbishment… |
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