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Hot Fuzz

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• Mar 23, 2013

• #1

Well it went for its mot and bar a couple of lower shock bushes the main problem as of course boot floor.

Pics to follow as I don't know how to upload off iPhone.

Need a concensus of opinion, plate or replace.

 

The Mad Hat Man

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LZIR Despatch Agent

• Mar 23, 2013

• #2

Upload same as usual .

 

zen

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Events Planner

• Mar 23, 2013

• #3

boot floor should not fail as long as rust 12 inches from body/seat belt mounts..cos not structual.

 

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Basil5279

New Member

• Mar 23, 2013

• #4

Seat belt mounts are welded to the chassis below the floor, so they shouldn't fail it for those (unless they're rotten of course!)

 

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Basil5279

New Member

• Mar 23, 2013

• #5

Unless you want a 'perfect' replacement then a plate over the boot floor and pop riveted in is fine. Alloy or steel, your choice!
Cut back any loose rust, treat what's left and smother with Schutz.
Use seam sealer or low modulus mastic when you rivet the plate on, job done!

Watch for sitcom pipes if fitted, wiring, fuel tank and pipes etc. don't cut or drill through them!

 

classic kev

Well-Known Member

• Mar 23, 2013

• #6

Hot Fuzz said:

Well it went for its mot and bar a couple of lower shock bushes the main problem as of course boot floor.

Pics to follow as I don't know how to upload off iPhone.

Need a concensus of opinion, plate or replace.

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Depends on just how bad it is. I repaired my boot floor, fabricated new sides and back edge and then a couple of localised patches where needed.

Folding the edge sections was a bit of a challenge but the result was great. The back edge took some effort, I cut a length of steel then cut slots in it, then I clamped the steel to the back of the boot floor panel and tacked it on the "high" spots then using clamps and a hammer bashed the new steel to match the profile of the floor panel, was really pleased with the result. Could e-mail some pics if you like.

 

stutab

Well-Known Member

• Mar 23, 2013

• #7

Where abouts are you? Have a 88 I am breaking will confirm the condition of the floor if you are interested, I am in Hemel Hempstead.

 

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Hot Fuzz

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• Mar 23, 2013

• #8

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stutab

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• Mar 23, 2013

• #9

That's not bad, it's still got paint on it.

 

classic kev

Well-Known Member

• Mar 23, 2013

• #10

That's repairable.

 

zen

Well-Known Member

Events Planner

• Mar 24, 2013

• #11

my thought too!!
not an mot fail

go to land rover friendly mot shop and get re tested..its not a monocock..yes i spelt that wrong..i ****sed..but as long as rot 12 inches from body mounts etc it should pass..and that is .

 

stutab

Well-Known Member

• Mar 31, 2013

• #12

Looked at my floor, it's aluminium so if you want it let me know.

 

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Hot Fuzz

Member

• Apr 1, 2013

• #13

im back off shore but have started the cut out,

Pics will follow,

Ambition might oberwhelm ability.