Mean Green Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 What would expect to pay to have a D2 chassis galv'd? How are the jobs usually priced is it by weight? I am doing to give the local galv'r a call but would like to at least have some idea what I was talking about before I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I paid £180 I think plus vat to dip a D2 chassis, fuel tank cradle, rear step, x member, brake pipe brackets, arb brackets and possibly some other small items that attach to the chassis. that was about five years ago maybe not 100% they made me drill lots of extra holes in the corners if you can I would take a cordless drill and bits with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 I paid £80 minimum charge £1 per kg of zinc i think it was. That was last year ar Forfar galvanisers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 MG long time no hear. I paid about £120 six years ago at Scottish Galvanisers in Glasgow. Would agree that it is relative the the cost of the zinc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Talk to the plant about the cost & drill a load of 12 mm holes to let the air out. If they've done chassis befoe, they can give you an idea. Here in France I was qouted about €460 for an VHD 110 chassis as long as I drilled all the holes... Them drilling holes cost a lot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 Ouch!!! Just got quote back... £895 + VAT!! Just doesn't make it viable at that level! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteHall Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 If you know a local steel fabricator, might be worth seeing if they can get you a better rate by piggybacking one of their jobs... As people have said above, generally priced by weight, but they may have a minimum charge, or some other set up costs which would be lost in a larger job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 £895 sounds like they are charging what they think they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Did you try Scottish Galvanisers in Glasgow ? (part of the Wedge Group )It sounds pretty high although it is around £1/kg of zinc deposited and there is an environmental levy now too . If that is the best price it might be worth finding a Fab. company to go through as said above cheers Steve b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 £895 +VAT seems well over the top. How was it calculated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 Cheers Simon ... That was my thoughts! It was Highland Galvanisers in Cumbernauld. In fairness it was only an email and I have not spoken to anyone about it. All they said was it was strip the existing paint and galvanise. Hopefully Scottish Galvanisers will get back to me soon and be a bit more realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 42 minutes ago, Mean Green said: Cheers Simon ... That was my thoughts! It was Highland Galvanisers in Cumbernauld. In fairness it was only an email and I have not spoken to anyone about it. All they said was it was strip the existing paint and galvanise. Hopefully Scottish Galvanisers will get back to me soon and be a bit more realistic. Greg The £895 is probably well on the way to the cost of a new Galvie chassis. I think with mine SG charged extra for the shot blasting. I didn't need any extra holes but what I did do was screw bolts into the threaded holes so that after the process I heated up the bolts with a blow torch to make the zinc soft before I undid the bolts. After that everything was easy. Mine is still going strong after 6 years and I am about to put in a second engine after 6 months as I blew the turbo taking out the engine in the process. The car isn't worth it value wise but I know it is very strong. I take it this is a project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Stripping the existing paint could be adding a lot if it means taking up their sandblasting rig for a morning, or occupying the apprentice with an angle grinder for a day... well worth getting on the phone to them to discuss it and see where the costs crop up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 10 hours ago, Simon_CSK said: Greg The £895 is probably well on the way to the cost of a new Galvie chassis. I think with mine SG charged extra for the shot blasting. I didn't need any extra holes but what I did do was screw bolts into the threaded holes so that after the process I heated up the bolts with a blow torch to make the zinc soft before I undid the bolts. After that everything was easy. Mine is still going strong after 6 years and I am about to put in a second engine after 6 months as I blew the turbo taking out the engine in the process. The car isn't worth it value wise but I know it is very strong. I take it this is a project? £895 is a good way towards a new chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 11 hours ago, RedLineMike said: £895 is a good way towards a new chassis Almost half way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 I paid £300 to get a SWB Series one done at Cardiff Galv - standard fee. They did a load of other stuff at the same time, in the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Greg Did you get a price from Scottish Galvanisers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 Hi Simon No they didn't get back to me. But the plan has changed. It was supposed to be a Quick fix to get it back on the road and I could use it until such time as I could do a rebuild on the Defender. But is going to need more time than I can afford at the mo- would rather spend time and cash on the 90. So I think I am just going to sell it on - did have someone interested but they have gone quiet. Really is a shame as it is in really good condition and runs sweet as a nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 8 hours ago, Mean Green said: Really is a shame as it is in really good condition and runs sweet as a nut. But it needs a new chassis. Have pm'd you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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