06-11-2024, 06:37 PM
Hi All
Grovelling under the Green Van last week I noticed a strange vertical line on the near side chassis leg just behind the brake cross shaft. Further examination revealed some serious corrosion skilfully hidden under globs of underseal and a crack.
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I did wonder if I could repair in situ but I’ve taken the plunge and am removing the body.
The corrosion is visible from just aft of the front cross shaft to just before the spring housing although I’m sure more will be revealed when the body is off. Strangely the offside of the chassis looks to be in reasonable condition.
So how would forum members go about repairing this? I’m assuming that new steel will have to replace old but what steel would be best to use (ordinary mild steel or something higher yield). I’m tempted to weld a 38mm square box section into the U shape chassis profile.
But if someone has a good condition near side short wheelbase chassis leg in their shed?
Cheers
Howard
Grovelling under the Green Van last week I noticed a strange vertical line on the near side chassis leg just behind the brake cross shaft. Further examination revealed some serious corrosion skilfully hidden under globs of underseal and a crack.
IMG_4632.jpeg (Size: 104.17 KB / Downloads: 333)
IMG_4633.jpeg (Size: 114.13 KB / Downloads: 333)
I did wonder if I could repair in situ but I’ve taken the plunge and am removing the body.
The corrosion is visible from just aft of the front cross shaft to just before the spring housing although I’m sure more will be revealed when the body is off. Strangely the offside of the chassis looks to be in reasonable condition.
So how would forum members go about repairing this? I’m assuming that new steel will have to replace old but what steel would be best to use (ordinary mild steel or something higher yield). I’m tempted to weld a 38mm square box section into the U shape chassis profile.
But if someone has a good condition near side short wheelbase chassis leg in their shed?
Cheers
Howard