Topic: Pinky terminally ill I think (Read 2535 times)

clover · « **on:** January 28, 2009, 16:45:11 »

Hi

I need help lads. I am having the rear cross member replaced and the trouble is it far worst that I imagined.

Basically at first I though it need an A pillar welding in. So I got another cut off a Disco shell. But when the rear quarter panel was removed it showed that it had gone in the seam around the arch and down the back of the boot. Also the wheel arch was corroded at the back. We looked at a new panel but LR reckon its obsolete.

Failing putting a new panel in I could settle for a second hand one. But it must be rust free.

So I need somebody with a Disco body shell that doesn't mind cutting out the section that the rear dickie seats mount including the rear wheel arch.

You will have to take the rear quarter off to get at it.

Anyone got a one they are going to scrap?

It either that or its curtains for Pinky.

Cheers

John

Frankie-Boy · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2009, 17:38:50 »

Have a chat with Solihull Mick, he did a cracking job on mine, have a look at this http://www.mud-club.com/forum/index.php?topic=65984.0

solihull-mick · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2009, 17:50:39 »

Frank Its me thats doing the job.........lol, :'( not looking good for MR pinky

Frankie-Boy · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2009, 17:56:47 »

Oh dear,

After everything you did with mine Mick I didn't think "terminal" was in your vocabulary, hope something can be done to save Pinky.

Start a "Save Pinky" campaign. ;)

clover · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2009, 17:57:42 »

Basically if I can't get the panel I'll have to go and buy another Disco. At £1500 upwards for a P or R reg late model 300Tdi and then about 3 weeks of work to transfer everything over is it worth while...

Rock and a hard place...

What to do...

Frankie-Boy · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2009, 18:00:31 »

Might be easier to reshell it, someone was advertising a shell a couple of weeks ago, JD from Winchester I think.

Frankie-Boy · « **Reply #6 on:** January 28, 2009, 18:07:56 »

It isn't JD, its burgerman

See this http://www.mud-club.com/forum/index.php?topic=68095.0

Good luck

solihull-mick · « **Reply #7 on:** January 28, 2009, 18:19:24 »

The Passenger side is just as badly corroded, the inner panel is no longer avaliable from landrover,

clover · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2009, 18:31:20 »

I'll get a rope and hang myself from the roof rack...

Cyberprog · « **Reply #9 on:** January 28, 2009, 20:53:35 »

I've got a N-Reg 300-TDI with Stage2 Allisport tune for sale for £1500 if you're interested :)

mikiep1986 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 28, 2009, 21:06:12 »

that is a bad little bit or rust . . . someone off another site bworc is breaking a 300tdi and could ask him about cutting the whole rear driver side off it for ya if you want ?

tack43 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 28, 2009, 21:16:21 »

That inner wing looked like my Rangies, but a square metre of 14 gauge and 3 months welding and painting(part time of course) it flew it's MoT and should last another 20 years! :D

Rich

clover · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2009, 21:46:59 »

Quote from: mikiep1986 on January 28, 2009, 21:06:12

that is a bad little bit or rust . . . someone off another site bworc is breaking a 300tdi and could ask him about cutting the whole rear driver side off it for ya if you want ?

Yes as long as its not going rotten like mine...

clover · « **Reply #13 on:** January 28, 2009, 21:49:13 »

Quote from: muddy henry on January 28, 2009, 21:22:40

if you want just a shell i know someone who is taking a shell off a p reg disco it was offered to me to reshell mine but i already done half of the welding how much would you pay for just a shell i can get it of and bring it down to you

To be honest I'm not interested in reshelling but I'd happily buy the rear corner off it.

clover · « **Reply #14 on:** January 28, 2009, 21:51:37 »

Quote from: Cyberprog on January 28, 2009, 20:53:35

I've got a N-Reg 300-TDI with Stage2 Allisport tune for sale for £1500 if you're interested :)

Tell me more what's mileage, t&t and stuff.

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #15 on:** January 28, 2009, 22:49:12 »

I've a tidy one here that's had a rear shunt, the P/S is fine if you want to help yourself to it.

J.D. · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2009, 23:04:26 »

If you want to come down to Winchester, you can cut the wheel arch and side panel out of ASBO, the drivers side is completely rot free - I think. Wheel arch may want a small bit welded in but you can have it for free.

clover · « **Reply #17 on:** January 29, 2009, 13:20:41 »

I think I am going to scrap it and start over on another vehicle. Even if I got the panels for nought they are still going to cost a £1000 to weld. Going to look at a R reg 300TDI that is local to me tonight.

Skibum346 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 29, 2009, 16:40:52 »

Quote from: discopinky on January 29, 2009, 13:20:41

I think I am going to scrap it and start over on another vehicle. Even if I got the panels for nought they are still going to cost a £1000 to weld. Going to look at a R reg 300TDI that is local to me tonight.

Does that mean yer steering wheel might be going spare Pinky?

If so I have a home for it!

Skibum

clover · « **Reply #19 on:** January 29, 2009, 17:13:05 »

yes its beige in color. I've put your name on it

Skibum346 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 29, 2009, 17:30:03 »

Quote from: discopinky on January 29, 2009, 17:13:05

yes its beige in color. I've put your name on it

Fab... thanks... I'll pick it up from Mick... He might end up fitting it if wifie gets her new job!!!

Skibum

clover · « **Reply #21 on:** January 29, 2009, 21:04:43 »

I'll need it for a while whilst I transport Pinky.

I will take a look in my shed as I think i've got a spare one.

Cyberprog · « **Reply #22 on:** January 30, 2009, 00:27:00 »

Quote from: discopinky on January 28, 2009, 21:51:37

Quote from: Cyberprog on January 28, 2009, 20:53:35
I've got a N-Reg 300-TDI with Stage2 Allisport tune for sale for £1500 if you're interested :)

Tell me more what's mileage, t&t and stuff.

Have sent you a PM with more info.

clover · « **Reply #23 on:** January 30, 2009, 12:25:39 »

I have a spare in my shed. Will pop in over to Mick when does he need it by?

clover · « **Reply #24 on:** January 31, 2009, 15:41:28 »

Mick I have another Disco now so I will be over on Monday to pick Pinky up and drop steering wheel off at same time.

clover · « **Reply #25 on:** February 02, 2009, 10:37:50 »

scratch that the weathers too bad at the minute for towing

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