Mat.123

Member

• Feb 12, 2022

• #1

Hi guys . This probably has been covered a million times but I've had to opportunity to buy a galv chassis for my 300tdi 90 . But the only snag it's for a TD5.

How much work would it take to get my 300 running gear and body to fit on it ?
I can weld and fabricate but I just wanted an idea what it entails .

Any help would be muchly appreciated
Math

 

miktdish

Guns n Chainsaws

Full Member

• Feb 12, 2022

• #2

You can't weld galavised steel, you have to grind all the galv/zinc off where you are welding - it kinda defeats the object IMHO

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Feb 12, 2022

• #3

If it is just engine mounts it is not a great problem, yes you have to grind away the galv where you need the mounts to go. I have done plenty of welding on galvanized things and you have to be careful about breathing gasses from any left over zinc. Afterwards some cold galv painted on will keep it good a long time.

 

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slomofo

Well-Known Member

• Feb 12, 2022

• #4

Engine Mounts

Tank Mount (rear instead of side)

Crossmember is slightly different (PTO aperture)

You’ll need a different fuel pickup for the new tank as the 300tdi version won’t go…

 

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Hicap phill

Well-Known Member

• Feb 12, 2022

• #5

slomofo said:

Engine Mounts

Tank Mount (rear instead of side)

Crossmember is slightly different (PTO aperture)

You’ll need a different fuel pickup for the new tank as the 300tdi version won’t go…

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& move the filler neck in the body work to suit