I can't believe this cars rear. I'm struggling to find bits that aren't patches around the rear arch to weld to lol.
The inner rear arch lip is shot so I'm going to try and bend some angle to fit it then weld that to a froggats repair panel. Can then spot weld it in as per original fitment.

@dieseldog69 - my screwdriver suggested there is a hole in the rail where the tubular cross member attaches. What did you do about keeping the lip for the new boot floor when you cut out an access hole?

Don't worry about it, there is a new "Z" section from YRM https://yrmit.co.uk/product/rear-fl...n-land-rover-discovery-1-range-rover-classic/

Use that and it makes life so much easier, I ordered 3 bits for mine along with a new floor, fcuk knows why but I got a huge 1.5mm sheet sitting outside waiting for me to cut it to bits lol.
 
So the dishwasher is now running and the socket it was running off is making some nasty noises! Kitchen wiring is not good. Luckily my best mate is a sparky. Good news is I haven't touched my landy money hahaha

Good, now quickly get on YRM and spend before summit else blows up lol
 
Don't worry about it, there is a new "Z" section from YRM https://yrmit.co.uk/product/rear-fl...n-land-rover-discovery-1-range-rover-classic/

Use that and it makes life so much easier, I ordered 3 bits for mine along with a new floor, fcuk knows why but I got a huge 1.5mm sheet sitting outside waiting for me to cut it to bits lol.

That's a propper winner. It doesn't come up in d1 section so wouldn't have known! Can plate my rear floor sections straight up to that.
 
Hi all this is the first time on here so bare with me I was at the billing show on Saturday and there was a stall there and they had a 300tdi disco with a upgraded inlet manifold with twin crome inlet and pipe work there was no one around to ask about this I’m just wondering if any one had seen this or no were I can get one thanks
 
That's usually for the front bits or short sections that need repair, the full side sheets come with the pressed in lip along the full width of sheet, the "Z" section also serves to help repair the side section at the back (underneath the rear lights) where it joins the rear cross member.

Unless, of course, you are replacing the whole rear body cross member? Then the new cross member kit should come with a proper section that the floor sits in and the sides marry up to.
 
Hi all this is the first time on here so bare with me I was at the billing show on Saturday and there was a stall there and they had a 300tdi disco with a upgraded inlet manifold with twin crome inlet and pipe work there was no one around to ask about this I’m just wondering if any one had seen this or no were I can get one thanks

Erm, no, but what are you trying to achieve? Looks? Power and performance?

If it's aesthetics you're into then you could do little better than actually taking your original and polishing it to a mirror finish, painting the indents and then lacquering it, I've seen a couple now and they do look smart and well worth the time invested, it's only time as the cost is a bit of paint an lacquer.
 
Hi and thanks for getting back to me from wot I could tell off the car it’s a performance upgrade it had a Union Jack sticker on if I remember correctly just trying to track down the maker so I can find out more about this thanks for your help
 
That's usually for the front bits or short sections that need repair, the full side sheets come with the pressed in lip along the full width of sheet, the "Z" section also serves to help repair the side section at the back (underneath the rear lights) where it joins the rear cross member.

Unless, of course, you are replacing the whole rear body cross member? Then the new cross member kit should come with a proper section that the floor sits in and the sides marry up to.
That's it mate. Yes whole cross member is shot. I did consider doing it in box but probably beyond me if I'm honest. From what I can see and their workshop pics it comes in two parts. As you say, one part is almost an overlay, the other part being the one with the mounts
 
So, in summary, will need full boots kit, z section, rear cross member then arch bits for other side. Ouch. Need two new tyres for the daily too
 
I'm looking forward to that lol. At least it will be in use then. I was really aiming for October. I don't think its out the question yet. I can blitz through a lot of the mechanical requirements with the only major one that I'm currently aware of being suspension/steering issues. Knowing me I'll be re-bushing and replacing half of it anyway haha
 
Wow. Grind back to trapeze shaped plate on cross member or tie back in to chassis rail?
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Oh yeah, I remember that, all too well, use your after hours CAD to size up your plates and get her done, I did a two piece repair to the top of the chassis rail with 2mm to maintain the seam welded "C" sections but would have just done it as a one piece plate and blazed the MIG in the gaps.

Looks scaly and rusty inside, you'd better be busy with the waxoyl when you're finshed setting fore to and cutting yourself to bits LOL
 
So I'm coolciolaigmwnt wise? Thanks for reply. I'm getting handy with an angle grinder. We get along now after a rocky start yo our relationship. I'm loving doing this project. I know it's a long road but s rewarding
 
That meant to say alignment wise haha. I'm going to cad up the sill and the chassis tonight. Thanks all for your pics and help/advice. I wouldn't have dreamed cutting a chassis a year ago! This is the whole point to learn skills away from my desk job
 
Oh and ref the rust on inside it's actually cleaning back quite nicely. I'll fill it with dynax. It's mad that there's a hole on those trapeze mounts on the tubular. Allows spray to enter and just run down the inside and sit!!! She will be fully closed there now for sure
 

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