The new lightweight project is going well, didn't think I'd be this far on by now. I'm now looking at the rear end.... help!! The middle part of the rear cross-member is in good order, but everything on the outside of the chassis rails on both sides is rotten :(. Can I replace just the rotten...

Thanks for the tip Griffdowg, will investigate EMLRA. Don't know what year it is yet, the paperwork's to follow.

Yep, red and white Yam with green-faced pillion on board and maybe remains of sheep stuck to front tyre. Hence usual transport out of action.

My usual lift has broken down so I'll be picking my boss up on my R1 tomorrow if it's sunny, purple Fiesta if not

You're not in that pink Mini are you? ;)

No pics yet, been very pleased so far with the whole vehicle. Chassis very good condition all the way to the rear cross member which will need replacing. Inside original seats, all electrics work except convoy light and heater (may need help with this - is a Smiths heater still available? Pipes...

Ah, pass through New Marske on way to work every morning at 7.35ish. Not in LW though! (yet)

Don't let the pictures confuse you, it wasn't in the nettlebed when we picked it up - pushed there by JCB with all wheels fully seized. You probably haven't seen it 'cos it hadn't left the farm it was on (or been started) for 6 or 7 years. We're just slightly further south than you, but I work...

Hi guys, new to here tonight. I've got a ?series III lightweight which I was given last week. It was rescued from a nettlebed on the North York Moors and is now running. Two questions please: 1. How do I go about finding out some history about it? It's on a Y plate and I've got the chassis...