Landrover Restoration

Work commenced on the rear half of the Chassis. Lots of dirt and rust have been removed thanks to the help of the hitachi Angle grinder and wire brush attachment. some concern has been found with some rust in the top of one of the chassis rails. One of the side mountings off the chassis is also rusted but can be easily repaired by welding in a plate to repair it. The rusted our Chassis Rail can also be repaired with a new piece being welded in. Time to call in the assistance of a collegue to ensure this is fixed properly and safely.

I have also started removing all the fiddly pieces from the rear of the chassis, such as the lights, light guards etc. A simple task made VERY difficult as nearly every nut and bolt has siezed from years of rust. I have doused just about every nut and bolt i can find in penatrene to try help free them up but I can see a lot will need to be cut off.

Damage to the rear passenger sill area.

Damaged chassis rail from rust. All rear chassis has been wire brushed and sprayed with a rust inhibitor/treatment prior to more sanding and painting.

Damaged chassis rail from rust.

Rust hole above the guard / near the windscreen.

The roof has a dodgy repair with Fibreglass covering a square hole. The Roof it self is not that great. No rust but out of shape.

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