ian_s Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 so recently I dragged my Series out of where it was stored, and I plan to put it back on the road. first thing on the list is the front cross member which is in a pretty bad way. I've cut the worst out today, the metal either side of the dip is still 2mm thick so is good. the big questions: what's the reason for the lowered section? is it just to allow for the PTO hole? any reason I can't just replace it with straight box section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 The concerns I would have are a) a future purchaser may want to fit a PTO and b) you'll need access for the starting handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_s Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 It's my first car that i've owned for 24 years, resale is never gonna happen!! 200tdi fitted, so I've already lost the starting handle the only other downsides i can see are that it might not be as strong, but i'm not 100% on that, and secondly I can currently turn the engine over by hand with lots of extension bars through the front bumper, something i rarely do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 No reason technically, but if the authorities in your area ever get stupid, then that would be a chassis modification. You can get entire replacements for reasonable money, no idea as to quality, mind. Alternatively, a bit of decent box, with a few tabs and a relay hole. Job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 If that bit is that crispy, I'd take a really good, long hard look over the rest in that area. If it not full of holes, how much metal is actually there and is it worth patching just that bit? New crossmember with dumb irons isn't bank breaking and not much more work than replacing that rotten part anyway. Might be the best long term option if she's a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_s Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 front dumb irons and the main chassis rails are all good still, this is really just a band aid until I can afford a full galvanised chassis which should happen in the next few years. at the moment i'm actually having to put patches on patches, which is never good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Agreed, pop in a new eBay crossmember. It's £100 plus a few hours prep. By the time you faff about with brackets and stuff...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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