Chassis strip and galve.

50 pence · Jan 10, 2015

I have found a, " waxoiled from new " chassis for my D2 which I intend to have it stripped and galved.
I have lined up both a place to have it dipped and also galved. Dipping will cost £325.00+vat and galving £135.00+vat.
Before I take it up on Friday, does anyone have any experience in doing this or any comments ?.

Cheers.

jamesmartin · Jan 10, 2015

ive seen a good few warped galved used chassis ,admittedly not disco 2 but cant see why they dont share the same risk

50 pence · Jan 10, 2015

jamesmartin said:
ive seen a good few warped galved used chassis ,admittedly not disco 2 but cant see why they dont share the same risk

I asked this question to the galvanisers and they said they have done loads of LR chassis with no problem. I wonder how the likes of Richards get on.
I already have a mate who has fitted a stripped and galved chassis with no problem.
The stripping company did offer the cheaper option of burning off all the old paint/waxoil but I thought this may lead to warping so I stuck with the dipping option.
Admittedly, I havent read any stories about warped chassis after stripping/galving !.

Cheers.

trax · Jan 10, 2015

isn't it something like leaving to air cool is less risky than quenching?

50 pence · Jan 10, 2015

trax said:
isn't it something like leaving to air cool is less risky than quenching?

Yes, I have read this.

jamesmartin · Jan 10, 2015

50 pence said:
I asked this question to the galvanisers and they said they have done loads of LR chassis with no problem. I wonder how the likes of Richards get on.
I already have a mate who has fitted a stripped and galved chassis with no problem.
The stripping company did offer the cheaper option of burning off all the old paint/waxoil but I thought this may lead to warping so I stuck with the dipping option.
Admittedly, I havent read any stories about warped chassis after stripping/galving !.

Cheers.

people that make galv chassis produce hem with the knowledge they are going to be galved,one reason why galv chassis are heavy duty, i cant say they allways warp but have had quite few bought to me that wouldnt sit anywhere near flat on a flat floor

50 pence · Jan 10, 2015

jamesmartin said:
people that make galv chassis produce hem with the knowledge they are going to be galved,one reason why galv chassis are heavy duty, i cant say they allways warp but have had quite few bought to me that wouldnt sit anywhere near flat on a flat floor

Whats the end result there James ?. Is the chassis u/s, or can they be straightened out ?. Certainly worth keeping in mind.
Cheers.

jamesmartin · Jan 10, 2015

50 pence said:
Whats the end result there James ?. Is the chassis u/s, or can they be straightened out ?. Certainly worth keeping in mind.
Cheers.

they could have been straightened but not with out some serious kit

50 pence · Jan 10, 2015

jamesmartin said:
they could have been straightened but not with out some serious kit

You mean the corner of the barn and the biggest tractor on the farm !!!!.

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