ReadySalted
Active Member
To be fair I didn't think it looked too bad. You don't want to be too worried unless theres alot more rot than the pics you've shown us. It does seem as though the garage can't be assed to do the welding.
after speaking to him ,I now know the garage is a well known lr dealer,parts etc so its a classic scare him, buy it for scrap, mend and resale bs it happens a lot
David_Cooper
Active Member
That's a right p1sstake.. it does look like a nice one from the pictures too.
maverick451
Member
I went up to see pressbrake today and basically he could of patched it up but he said its pretty bad and it does need a new chasis, I think we will go ahead and bite the bullet.
Really apreciate you looking at it mate, thanks
Really apreciate you looking at it mate, thanks
sorry to here that. Go with a richards galvanized chasis. If you are unable to do this they have a garage to do the swap
tomseries3tom
New Member
Are you selling it then or keeping it and forking for a new chassis?
maverick451
Member
Not 100% but probably forking out for a new chasis.
maverick451
Member
If its a galvanised chasis does it still need treatment?
maverick451
Member
Ive had a decent quote for a marsland chasis, are they not so good?
Boris113
Well-Known Member
My galv chassis came from Richards, whilst a mate had one from Marslands.
Marslands are good because they deliver within the week, and also have adjustable tub mounts making it easier to align the bodywork. However they fit TD5 crossmembers as standard, meaning you have to buy a TD5 specific tow hitch which isn't cheap.
On the other hand, Richards use 2.5mm steel over 2mm, they will carry out any modification you want before galvansing (roll cage mounts, winch trays, different engine mounts etc) and when you speak to them on the phone, they are very nice guys that try to help you out. They had a lead time of about 8 weeks, but when I offered to collect it to save on the delivery and also pay in cash, they did me a very good deal
If you want a standard spec chassis, then you can buy a Richards chassis from Bearmach or Britpart (can't remember which) and have it within the week...but no cash discount.
All in all I was really pleased with mine, and my mate was pleased with his - it all depends what you are after and how soon.
Marslands are good because they deliver within the week, and also have adjustable tub mounts making it easier to align the bodywork. However they fit TD5 crossmembers as standard, meaning you have to buy a TD5 specific tow hitch which isn't cheap.
On the other hand, Richards use 2.5mm steel over 2mm, they will carry out any modification you want before galvansing (roll cage mounts, winch trays, different engine mounts etc) and when you speak to them on the phone, they are very nice guys that try to help you out. They had a lead time of about 8 weeks, but when I offered to collect it to save on the delivery and also pay in cash, they did me a very good deal
If you want a standard spec chassis, then you can buy a Richards chassis from Bearmach or Britpart (can't remember which) and have it within the week...but no cash discount.
All in all I was really pleased with mine, and my mate was pleased with his - it all depends what you are after and how soon.
birtanedaha
New Member
Get the Richards. I have a Marsland and am having a bugger of a time sourcing the correct tow bar - see the current 'tow bar - completely perplexed' thread ;-)
tomseries3tom
New Member
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you coluld try these they fit loads of other stuff too
you coluld try these they fit loads of other stuff too
Boris113
Well-Known Member
There is a bloke working out of the next-door unit to Richards, he specialises in doing chassis swaps using Richards chassis, no idea what the name is but they may be worth a shot. I'm sure he could change other bits at the same time if required.
I dont mind doing chassis swaps, but I try and avoid as a rule
D90mitch
Well-Known Member
If its galvanised, it is more resistant to corrosion as of the zinc but personally i would treat it (even if its just some good chassis paint rather than waxoil) to prevent any corrosion at all. Personally, I think having a black chassis looks better than a silver one (it does stand out that galvanising) Also, if you are off road etc, and something scrapes your chassis etc, it could remove the zinc off one part of the galvanising and cause that area to corrode. Also, as its getting winter time and they grit the roads, the more protection the better as the salt and steel dont tend to get on too well. Hope that helps.
thought it was mine!
New Member
if you paint it do it right t wash mordant solution zinc phos then top coat or metalshield qd primer and metalshield gloss/satin top coat. Or research on industrial coatings web sites you will be suprised at the prices. Galv painted right gives extra protection done wrong it looks s**t!
My galv chassis came from Richards, whilst a mate had one from Marslands.
Marslands are good because they deliver within the week, and also have adjustable tub mounts making it easier to align the bodywork. However they fit TD5 crossmembers as standard, meaning you have to buy a TD5 specific tow hitch which isn't cheap.
On the other hand, Richards use 2.5mm steel over 2mm, they will carry out any modification you want before galvansing (roll cage mounts, winch trays, different engine mounts etc) and when you speak to them on the phone, they are very nice guys that try to help you out. They had a lead time of about 8 weeks, but when I offered to collect it to save on the delivery and also pay in cash, they did me a very good deal
If you want a standard spec chassis, then you can buy a Richards chassis from Bearmach or Britpart (can't remember which) and have it within the week...but no cash discount.
All in all I was really pleased with mine, and my mate was pleased with his - it all depends what you are after and how soon.
Also Richards will stamp your vin number in the chassis if you send them copy of registration/v5
They buy from someone else and just dip it in galvanize. You will gain back some of your cost as it will have a higher resale price in a couple years
