Chassis Galvanising

border · Dec 30, 2018

mick 1986 said:
On the second photo, is the one at the top the same as the top one in the first photo?

Yes it is Mate

mick 1986 · Dec 30, 2018

border said:
Yes it is Mate

That’s the one I would use. It’s the same as my new one.

border · Dec 30, 2018

mick 1986 said:
That’s the one I would use. It’s the same as my new one.

Bet your glad yours has finally come, are you happy with it, when are you gonna make a start. ??

mick 1986 · Dec 30, 2018

border said:
Bet your glad yours has finally come, are you happy with it, when are you gonna make a start. ??

Yeah I’m over the moon with it. I picked it up on the 27th. On 28th I used mordant solution/T wash to prep the galv, then washed and dried the chassis. It got its first coat of red oxide later that day. Then yesterday, I applied 4 more coats of red oxide through the day. Today I put 2 coats of black on, but it wasn’t drying anywhere near as fast as the red. I’m leaving it until Tuesday to put the axles back on, and hopefully put the engine back on the chassis too. It’s in full swing, but the tub is still a pile of bits, so I still have loads of work left.

border · Dec 31, 2018

border said:
Which one of these should I be using ? One of my downfalls is that I did not dismantle the whole vehicle, They both came with it but not of them were fitted.
Both the same size and holes line up.

Bit of Controversy now with these two, asked a couple of local landy blokes today and one agrees with Mick 1986 and a couple say it should be the other one,

mick 1986 · Dec 31, 2018

border said:
Bit of Controversy now with these two, asked a couple of local landy blokes today and one agrees with Mick 1986 and a couple say it should be the other one,

I will send you some photos of mine tomorrow. I don’t know if mine, and the one I advised you, is a new design that some are unfamiliar with?

@jamesmartin any advice?

Hicap phill · Dec 31, 2018

Throw a spanner in the works...
Where is the round one?

border · Dec 31, 2018

Hicap phill said:
Throw a spanner in the works...
Where is the round one?

Didn't get the round one Mate only them two. Would either do or does it have to be certain one ??

Hicap phill · Dec 31, 2018

I think 1 of these(smaller one) bolts in easier.

border · Dec 31, 2018

Hicap phill said:
I think 1 of these(smaller one) bolts in easier.

The one Mick recommended goes in quite easy, the other which seems the most solid of the two, would need the chassis rails widening slightly with bottle jack and chocs to fit.

Hicap phill · Dec 31, 2018

Just think with galv on it will have to be a lot wider

It's ok to use bottle jack we have all done it

border · Dec 31, 2018

mick 1986 said:
I will send you some photos of mine tomorrow. I don’t know if mine, and the one I advised you, is a new design that some are unfamiliar with?

@jamesmartin any advice?

Thanks Mate. Did yours come fitted to Chassis or separate ??

border · Dec 31, 2018

Should get my answer here if I can understand Vin numbers,
this one https://bearmach.com/detachable-gearbox-crossmember-kvb500060
Suitable for Fitment All models (VIN) AA270879 on
All models (VIN) XA159807 on
All models to (VIN) LA932671

And this one https://bearmach.com/detachable-crossmember-nrc7768
Suitable for Fitment All Models To (V)AA270878
All models up to (VIN) AA270878
All V8 carb petrol models
All Models From (V)HA464554 To (V)GA64553 (-)CSK

mick 1986 · Jan 1, 2019

mick 1986 said:
I will send you some photos of mine tomorrow. I don’t know if mine, and the one I advised you, is a new design that some are unfamiliar with?

border said:
Thanks Mate. Did yours come fitted to Chassis or separate ??

Mine came fitted to the chassis when I picked it up. I had to remove it to prep and paint it.

mick 1986 · Jan 1, 2019

border said:
Should get my answer here if I can understand Vin numbers,
this one https://bearmach.com/detachable-gearbox-crossmember-kvb500060
Suitable for Fitment All models (VIN) AA270879 on
All models (VIN) XA159807 on
All models to (VIN) LA932671

And this one https://bearmach.com/detachable-crossmember-nrc7768
Suitable for Fitment All Models To (V)AA270878
All models up to (VIN) AA270878
All V8 carb petrol models
All Models From (V)HA464554 To (V)GA64553 (-)CSK

This is the one I have with mine.

border · Jan 1, 2019

Thanks Mate, What year is yours Im just wondering if the two I have are for different models, mine is 1987 it has the original Gearbox mated to a 300Tdi disco engine, not sure if that makes any difference or not, or if you can just fit Either one.
By the way your Chassis looks spot on Mate.

mick 1986 · Jan 1, 2019

border said:
Thanks Mate, What year is yours Im just wondering if the two I have are for different models, mine is 1987 it has the original Gearbox mated to a 300Tdi disco engine, not sure if that makes any difference or not, or if you can just fit Either one.
By the way your Chassis looks spot on Mate.

Mine is a 1992 200tdi, but the chassis is 2018 spec, built 22/11/18. My old gearbox crossmember was the round version.

It has a few marks from fitting the axles and engine, but I can’t complain considering I have only worked on it for around 4-5 hours today. I will go round and touch up the few marks before the body goes on.

It won’t be long before yours is galved and being rebuilt. Are you painting yours?

border · Jan 1, 2019

mick 1986 said:
Mine is a 1992 200tdi, but the chassis is 2018 spec, built 22/11/18. My old gearbox crossmember was the round version.

It has a few marks from fitting the axles and engine, but I can’t complain considering I have only worked on it for around 4-5 hours today. I will go round and touch up the few marks before the body goes on.

It won’t be long before yours is galved and being rebuilt. Are you painting yours?

If yours had the round version, then they probably all do the same job, of the 2 I have the one on the bottom of photo with single hole in the middle seems the better built/ stronger one so I will probably use that one.
Really did not think about painting the Galvanised finish but looking at yours Think I might now, so will be asking more advice on, does it need to be a certain type of paint to go on Galv ?

mick 1986 · Jan 1, 2019

border said:
If yours had the round version, then they probably all do the same job, of the 2 I have the one on the bottom of photo with single hole in the middle seems the better built/ stronger one so I will probably use that one.
Really did not think about painting the Galvanised finish but looking at yours Think I might now, so will be asking more advice on, does it need to be a certain type of paint to go on Galv ?

I used T wash/mordant solution to “prep” the galv first, then around 4-5 coats of red oxide primer, then black metal paint. I didn’t really like it when I first painted it, it looked far to shiney. It’s dulled down a lot since it’s dried. I’m really pleased with how it’s ended up. There are some runs, but I’m happy with it overall.

border · Jan 1, 2019

mick 1986 said:
I used T wash/mordant solution to “prep” the galv first, then around 4-5 coats of red oxide primer, then black metal paint. I didn’t really like it when I first painted it, it looked far to shiney. It’s dulled down a lot since it’s dried. I’m really pleased with how it’s ended up. There are some runs, but I’m happy with it overall.

Looks good to me, When I did my axles I used a cheap brush for the front and it did not go on to well, so bought a really good one for the rear and it made a big difference to the finish

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