geoffbeaumont Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Attacked the rear wheel arch of my mates Range Rover with a mallet this afternoon (technically my Range Rover at the moment...). Turns out the rust was a bit worse than we thought, there isn't much left around the seat belt mount now and even the reinforcing plate for the mount has a hole in it. I wouldn't be too happy with getting that mess welded up, so it looks like time for a new arch. Cheapest I can find is Craddocks at £52.30 + VAT. Anyone seen them cheaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO3528 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Paddock want £47 + vat. I patched my Disco one and it only took a couple of hours and that included cutting and bending a new reinforcing plate. Mind you, if the whole arch is naffed there's no point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 Paddock want £47 + vat.I patched my Disco one and it only took a couple of hours and that included cutting and bending a new reinforcing plate. Mind you, if the whole arch is naffed there's no point Cheers. Given that I don't weld, it makes more sense to spend the money on a new panel than on labour. I think it's probably too far gone anyway, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Cheers.Given that I don't weld, it makes more sense to spend the money on a new panel than on labour. I think it's probably too far gone anyway, though. Does it look some thing like this:- and after a few hours and a couple of quids worth off plate:- Tho i could re-use the 4mm reinforcing bottom plate with the nut on it after some cleaning up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 It's worse than that - there hole in the inner wing is bigger and there's a hole corroded through the reinforcing plate. A few hours labour is fine if you can do it yourself, but I've got to pay someone for the welding, so new panel it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway_Star Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Fitting a new panel is not a small job, this I know'cos I've done it! To do it properly, fueal tank needs to be out, boot floor needs to be out, back seat and all the trim and carpets. Then you'll find the seat box has tin worm, the floor has tin worm, the C pillar, the rear inner wing, and hell knows what else! Once you start this it's never ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I did a Rangy rear arch some time ago. I think repair is easier/better than replacing the whole panel. You could do all the prep work yourself Geoff, then just pay someone to weld - might be the cheapest option. A few pics anyway. The damage:- Cut the rust and the reinforcing plate out with an angle grinder. The reinforcing plate can be tacked on from inside the wheel arch and then a 10mm hole drilled through the two. An M10 fine bolt and nyloc then secure the seat belt anchor point as before. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 That looks more like what I've got. Still a repair job then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO3528 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 That looks very familiar, just like my Disco one was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 The vehicle shown had both sides like that. The repair plates were 9" x 6". The corrosion starts between the reinforcing plate and arch metal, so tends to be localised - even when the rot is quite severe. Apart from removing the underseal from inside the wheel arch and removing interior carpet etc, there's not a great deal to do before welding, so not a major job really. I would expect just one arch in similar condition to take two or three hours to make good again. But then there could also be:- as well as :- Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Indeed, don't even go there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Oooooh!, that there is fightin' talk, I can beat it however I'd like to say rusty Disco shed, but no shed is this bad!! Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I remember finding those pictures just after I bought the disco... and thinking you had got off lightly! I did a lot of that on mine, but didn't take pictures My rear arches however, are not really a problem, but this is probably cos mine is a 3 door, not a 5 door. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 The sills will need some attention before too long, but I think will get through the MOT this time. There are a few other patches in non-structural areas around the wheel arches in the usual places, but this truck is actually pretty sound so far as I can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway_Star Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Have you lot been sneakig into my garage and taking photos?! Les, I remember you posting that a while back, I said it then and I'll say it again, nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted December 9, 2006 Author Share Posted December 9, 2006 The sills will need some attention before too long, but I think will get through the MOT this time. There are a few other patches in non-structural areas around the wheel arches in the usual places, but this truck is actually pretty sound so far as I can see. You cursed it didn't you, Les Decided it would be a good idea to strip the carpets out and be certain of the trucks condition before we started spending money on it. Seem okay from underneath but the sills are rusted through from inside the floors shot in the rear footwells (above the sill tanks, which is why I didn't find it from below. I don't reckon it's economical to repair, really. Anyone want a project vehicle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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