Rust advice the underside of this 88"

JonnyZap · Jul 9, 2013

Hi
There is a lack of decent Series Land rover here in Ireland so I have to travel to the mainland to buy something sight unseen(probably from fleebay). One of the old girls I am looking at has had a respray on top but I am not sure if its normal surface rust in this picture or something more serious? Is the slightly leaking rear Diff anything to worry about? It has just passed it's MOT for what that is worth.

1975 Petrol

ben waine · Jul 9, 2013

To me looks surface rust, nothing a wire brush and underseal couldn't handle.
HOWEVER!!!! Where there is surface rust there are likely to be holes, deep pitting and problems, so if you can have a really good look at it first, also about the diff, I don't no a great deal on them but doesn't look like a problem

Also look at the introduce yourself section on the forum if you haven't already, otherwise some people will hunt you

samc88 · Jul 9, 2013

Try poking a screwdriver through the worst bits of rust, then you can get a better idea of how much welding needs to be done

GingerPuss · Jul 9, 2013

Mine was the same a couple of years ago...so wire brush and rust protective chassis paint (made by Hammerite) as Ben suggests . After 2 years it looks like this:

I will need a new exhaust soon !

Aidso · Jul 9, 2013

JonnyZap said:
Hi
There is a lack of decent Series Land rover here in Ireland so I have to travel to the mainland to buy something sight unseen(probably from fleebay). One of the old girls I am looking at has had a respray on top but I am not sure if its normal surface rust in this picture or something more serious? Is the slightly leaking rear Diff anything to worry about? It has just passed it's MOT for what that is worth.

1975 Petrol

Where abouts in Ireland are you?

JonnyZap · Jul 9, 2013

Thanks for all the reply's everyone, it makes me feel a bit easier about that picture and maybe putting a bid in on the Landrover.

Donegal Aidso

honolulujoe · Jul 10, 2013

if it is just surface rust a good coat of fertan would sort it out.

Reacts with the rust to render it inert and also acts as a primer, water based so the chassis doesn't have to be bone dry to put it on. then you can use whatever topcoat you want.

think the website is Home looks like there are 3 strockists in Ireland so you won't have to get it sent over.

I am nothing to do with the company and do not benefit in anyway from anyone buying their stuff, used it on my s1 and s3 and it seems to be working so far, once its dry I just spray it with that dinitrol black wax

JonnyZap · Jul 11, 2013

Thanks Honoluljoe, I will bookmark their page

divie · Jul 11, 2013

Series landies are or can be a money pit. Me i would walk from that much rust and look for one that has had a chassis in the last five years or so it will be cheaper in the long run.

75swb · Jul 11, 2013

Where abouts in the country is it? Someone may be local and willing to go check it out if you're serious about the purchase?

samc88 · Jul 12, 2013

divie said:
Series landies are or can be a money pit. Me i would walk from that much rust and look for one that has had a chassis in the last five years or so it will be cheaper in the long run.

But what if you're looking for originality?
If its only a few small holes turn up, its quite simple to patch it and spray waxoyl in to help protect it. Total cost of mine so far is around £500 and thats a complete rebuild with new brakes, total engine rebuild and paint purchase (chassis and bodywork) plus other bits and pieces, could get a bit more expensive in future but that's the main stuff done

. If you can do a lot of the hard work yourself, its much better and more satisfying

ronsealdeath · Jul 12, 2013

If a chassis has extensive patching, albeit done to a good standard, should that ring alarm bells in terms of its future prospects?
Do patches last years or are they a stop gap just for mot pass purposes? I ask because ive been tempted by another 88 but its been patched a fair bit recently, all done well though. Should i be wary? i can weld and have a 150amp mig to hand

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