duncmc Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I have had my Defender 1 month now. Although I expected that a 1996 90 would probably have a rotten chassis I did hope that most of it would be ok. The rear cross member has been replaced and it has had other bits at the rear patched. Today I found more that needs doing just in front a previous patch, so I need to get a MIG and learn to weld. I know that I will eventually fit a new galzanised chassis, but I want to get the mechanics up to scratch first. I did not expect though that the body would be so bad, lots of corrosion on the alloy too. Can the longitudinal supports in the rear tub be replaced easily? The rear floor has rotted through in just a couple of small holes so that needs to be replaced too. Is it a job to be done with the tub off? Or is it even scrap? Are the cross members steel? I have only ever done mechanical stuff before, never body work or welding so any advice is much appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 this thread might help. http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=61575 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncmc Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Perfect! Thanks Western. I didn't find that on the forum search. Brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 glad it will be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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