"razorbeamteam" (razorbeamteam)
07/18/2017 at 00:13 • Filed to: Rust!, Range Rover
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"razorbeamteam" (razorbeamteam)
07/18/2017 at 00:13 • Filed to: Rust!, Range Rover | 2
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Major progress on removing the rust from the passenger side of the Rover tonight. Seriously, to anyone considering it, do not buy a car from Wisconsin.
I was getting hung up on not being able to get the front fender off. There are two philips head screws next to the door hinges that would not budge. I finally broke down and bought a 12" drill bit extension. Came off in two seconds with a #3 tip. Just proves, its always worth it to use the right tool for the job. Saves so much time after trying to do it the wrong way and stripping the screws.
Sorry, I tried, I can’t get the picture to rotate
The passenger footwell isn’t nearly as bad as the driver’s side. Still, it needed some cutting to stay ahead of the rust. Luckily it stopped just short of the bulkhead on the right side, so welding a new pan shouldn’t be terrible.
Same with this one, sorry. This is the underside of the footwell, from inside the wheel well (turn you head to the left).
I found some holes in the wheel well, thankfully just on the seam between the floor and the bulkhead on the side, as well as in the battery box on the other side of the wheel well.
Turn your head to the left again. Looking from the side
Overall, not an insurmountable project. Just a little more grinding and I can start welding in some new metal and get the passenger side done.
Sorry for the dark pictures. The garage I’m renting is getting some electrical work and plumbing done. The guy who owns it thinks he’s putting an apartment above the garage. I can tell you I wouldn’t sleep inside this building for any amount of money, let alone pay rent. This garage has to be over 100 years old and looks like its never been cleaned. My motivation for getting this job done, is to not have to work in this place.
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razorbeamteam
> razorbeamteam
07/18/2017 at 00:18 |
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The last picture posted correctly actually, I don’t know what’s happening.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> razorbeamteam
07/18/2017 at 01:28 |
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Buy from Alaska or Michigan instead
adamftw
> razorbeamteam
07/18/2017 at 06:45 |
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Keep fighting the good fight, sir. She don’t look too bad actually.
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> razorbeamteam
07/18/2017 at 09:30 |
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Can confirm, rebuilt 1960s Land Rover Series IIA that had been in Wisconsin, involved in one other, do not attempt.
On a related note, Rangies from White Plains NY are also to be avoided.
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razorbeamteam
> pip bip - choose Corrour
07/18/2017 at 09:30 |
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Only south of the Mason Dixon line from now on
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razorbeamteam
> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
07/18/2017 at 09:44 |
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I should have learned my lesson on my Volvo 240 a few years back. Oh well, hopefully this goes quickly.