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| ickle Member Since: 22 Jul 2010 Location: South Vendee Posts: 1726   
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That's not good, windscreen frame out, all dash / column out, doors off, decent body shop repair, paint and oodles of the wax of your choice into every nook and cranny. Best of luck, Keith |
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28th Apr 2019 8:23pm |
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| kaney Member Since: 01 Oct 2018 Location: Bolton Posts: 232  
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Thanks
Just been back to see if i could get the corners of the dash out but i think the lot has to come out as you can't just take out the corner pieces as in the older models Managed to push a screw driver through the front quite easy where the rust is showing through so i have packed for now with Dumdum then back in the defender pushed the screwdriver sideways and felt more rust as i can't do much until tomorrow night as i am dropping it off for re greasing, oil and filter changes , but he's not a Defender specialist as i will have to see the local LR specalist on wedensday. looking on ebay now for something painted as i don't trust the galvanised ones as they may have been bodged up and then dipped as i can see the painted ones for what they are. Last edited by kaney on 28th Apr 2019 8:51pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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28th Apr 2019 8:44pm |
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| kaney Member Since: 01 Oct 2018 Location: Bolton Posts: 232
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28th Apr 2019 8:50pm |
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| donmacn Member Since: 07 Nov 2017 Location: Nth Scotland Posts: 1829 |
Just a wee push in favour of galvanising somehow. I bought a new, primed bulkhead. Tried to waxoyl it myself, using all the proper diy kit of hoses, pumps etc. A real PITA in my opinion - just makes an unholy mess. So, I spoke to my local galvanisers and they were happy to just dip it for me. Got it painted by a friend's paintshop, and 11 years later it still looks absolutely as good as new.
So, even if you find a good bulkhead, that you're happy with, do have a think about getting it galved yourself. I'm not saying it's essential, but if you're spending the time and money on changing the bulkhead anyway, why not make it last? Donald 1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong (The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html ) 2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8 in the past.. RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi 1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box 1993 Discovery 300Tdi not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper... |
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29th Apr 2019 8:03am |
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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 906 
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Whatever you end up with, if you want to protect it with a cavity wax, Waxoyl uses only the very latest 1960s technology.
However, more recently developed products (which are easy to apply, and do actually work...) are also available: www.bilthamber.com |
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29th Apr 2019 9:07am |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2494 
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If you're going to replace the bulkhead then I would go with Donald's suggestion and get it galvanised. Fit it and forget it
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Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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29th Apr 2019 10:06am |
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| kaney Member Since: 01 Oct 2018 Location: Bolton Posts: 232
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Thanks guys
I'm meeting with Wayne later today who has been doing defenders for years in Bolton he's going to have a look and give me the option of repair or change If I get another I will probably pick up the one in the above picture and do as suggested and have it cleaned up and galvanized I have the widow screen booked in for Thursday and all the engine gearbox and diff oils seals and plugs in for changing along with all the grease nipple's doing tomorrow I may put back the new screen until it's sorted as it's going to get messy |
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29th Apr 2019 12:25pm |
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| Balvaig Member Since: 19 Feb 2016 Location: Fife Posts: 719  
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Definitely put back the new screen until your bulkhead is done. Waste of effort and money to do it now and risk damage when it comes out again for bulkhead repairs.The windscreen frame will almost certainly need repainting and may also need replacement depending on the amount of corrosion.
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29th Apr 2019 12:47pm |
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| UtilityTruck Member Since: 09 Jan 2014 Location: Oxford Posts: 463
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Those pictures make for some scary viewing on what is only an ~10year old truck! I’m a bit shocked it can get that bad in that amount of time 2014 Keswick Utility 2.2
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29th Apr 2019 6:49pm |
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| kaney Member Since: 01 Oct 2018 Location: Bolton Posts: 232
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Update
Spoken Wayne at Track and Field and he recons it can be repaired with an after market part for the top that runs accross to the centre then adding a piece all along under the pretend vents then rust proofing new seals between windscreen and bulkhead and while the roof has to be propped up i have asked for the roof to be taken off and also resealed using genuine JLR ones and anything else wants changing then i will get the windscreen replaced as they are just around the corner from the garage All this if when the dash is off it is repairable. I also asked about galvanising if a second hand one is needed but recons the can distort so lots of protection as Joe mentioned Bilthamber as i use the shampoo wax and wheel cleaner they do i'm sure it will be great So it's in tomorrow for the greasing and oil etc changes Bulkhead end of May I reckon I will keep the page updated when i have any info and try and get pictures I think I will be keeping this Defender for a long long time or lose a lot of money Thanks very much for the advise you have given much appreciated  |
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29th Apr 2019 6:53pm |
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| Yatesy Member Since: 19 Jul 2018 Location: North West Posts: 72 
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I’m also shocked at the amount of corrosion there, mine isn’t much older, how can there be such a big difference in similar aged vehicles? I hope you don’t mind me asking but what's the ball park figure for the repair only?
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29th Apr 2019 7:17pm |
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| kaney Member Since: 01 Oct 2018 Location: Bolton Posts: 232
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Comments off utility truck are what a lot of people are saying
I actually think as the wings are bodged up and other bits I've noticed and considering the engine has had a rebuild I think it has been on its side then left in the elements before being repaired ie rust then shoddy paint job as this is how I have found the rust on the bulkhead So now it's a restoration project rather than just my work vehicle I may one day soon rename it from the Pooma to something much nicer. |
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29th Apr 2019 7:25pm |
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| andydef90 Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: yorkshire Posts: 617 
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I looked at a 12 plate 110 a few weeks ago that was worse than yours it was white as well . was there a paint issue more than the norm just a thought
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30th Apr 2019 11:31am |
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| kaney Member Since: 01 Oct 2018 Location: Bolton Posts: 232
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Thanks Andy any thoughts are helpful to all of us it's more information for buyers to look out for
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30th Apr 2019 12:50pm |
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