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Roadierob

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• Monday at 13:08

• #1

Hi there just started getting into stripping and starting my 90 project and need a little advice. Found a hole behind one of the bulkhead outriggers

and am guessing it will be an MoT fail.
Is it as simple as cutting off the outrigger and cutting out the rust and patching?
Can the outrigger be used again?
Any advice on welders for getting this done?
Thanks in advance

 

marjon

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• Monday at 13:31

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I would bother with the effort of cutting it off and repairing it only to have to weld it back on. You can buy new outriggers, these guys seem to have a very good reputation https://yrmit.co.uk/vehicle/land-ro...f9HnWlTjIObrOJMfE2oDQupSlcfDAX6hoCJVcQAvD_BwE

As for welding its would be easier to have your own and learn how to.

But whats the rest of the chassis like?

Good luck.

J

 

ER1C

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• Monday at 15:19

• #3

What he said, you are going to need to do it eventually and there is such good access to so many things when you get the floor up and ready for the outrigger. Definitely don't let an outrigger be your first welding attempt though If you can get on a course or even DIY video it I see no reason why you wouldn't be able to weld an outrigger within 10-15 hours of practice.

 

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R-Two-D2

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• Tuesday at 13:07

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Funny looking hole - never seen a rust hole as neat as that...
Are you sure it's not a pre-fabricated / design feature, e.g for access, or for drainage?
How thick are the edges? if it's rust it will be like a jagged blunt razor blade, surely...

 

ER1C

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• Tuesday at 13:08

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R-Two-D2 said:

Funny looking hole - never seen a rust hole as neat as that...
Are you sure it's not a pre-fabricated / design feature, e.g for access, or for drainage?
How thick are the edges? if it's rust it will be like a jagged blunt razor blade, surely...

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I think he is meaning the hole on the inside of that.....

 

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lynall

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• Tuesday at 13:33

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R-Two-D2 said:

Funny looking hole - never seen a rust hole as neat as that...
Are you sure it's not a pre-fabricated / design feature, e.g for access, or for drainage?
How thick are the edges? if it's rust it will be like a jagged blunt razor blade, surely...

Click to expand...

Specsavers mate