A Twig Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Hi all, Eventually got round to dealing with some "light surface rust" on my rear x-member. Few seconds with the wire brush revealed this. Firstly, is there any kind soul near Bath who is handy with a welder and would mind patching it for me in exchange for beer tokens/pizza/jaffa cakes? Secondly, given that this is the second patch now, is this the beginning of the end? Should I start saving for my galv chassis? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smego Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Mine has loads of patches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyninety Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 seeing a tiny hole like that and resorting to a galv chassis is a little extreme!! That hole is completely repairable, and before a chassis swap is on the cards id think about a replacement rear crossmember. (ofcourse this is said without knowing the condition of the rest of the chassis) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyt Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I'm in poole, bring it down and I will weld it up, regards Andy boyt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Did someone say Jaffa Cakes...? Ooooh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terratology Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Hi, if you cant get it to poole give me a shout as i'm only in clutton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 It's the beginning of the end, but you can obtain a near-indefinite stay of execution with a welder. I'm just up the A46 from Bath and I'll tickle a patch onto it for you for sensible money this weekend if you need - drop me a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Twig Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Just thought I'd post on here to say thanks to the ridiculously large number of kind hearted souls who offered their time and expertise, was far more than I was expecting! Mr Turbocharger it was in the end who did a very solid job. This has definitely provided me the proper kick up the proverbial to put my wallet where my mouth is and support the Forum. Thanks once again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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