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Chappers

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While taking bits and bobs off the new project, I came across this lot :(

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Anyone know if repair panels are available or am I going to get my fabrication head on ? :eek:
 
that is seriously crusty! I'd guess that'd be solid on most scrappers... might be easier than fabricating?
 
Hmmm... Nice. Personally, I would get rid of all the loose bits, scrape it back to the bare metal and give it a good clean. Then at least you'll be able to see the extent of the damage.
 
might just be an MOT fail there ..on basis paint and residue metal do not bodywork make. not sure panels needed are available as these cars are not in sought after section e.g. E type jag. where suppliers fall over selves to supply parts ( at high costs) MGB owners club can source any panel you want.
sadly rover p6 supply and sourcing is both low volume and profit for potential manufacturers so my guess is you will need donor car for such panels ( there are a few about that can be cut up if we look around) or begin a masters class in bodywork.
applaud your willingness to even consider taking on such a mammoth task. hopefully you can keep records as you progress and enlighten us when its nearing completion. best of luck.
 
In the latin " Rustis dramaticus" that looks like a serious challenge but I am sure with brave daring do and a never give up attitude magic could be wrought!

Graeme
 
To be brutal, unless you have some love for the car I wouldn't consider repairing it.

With rust that bad in those areas you will find more rot. This was the reason I called a day on my 2200tc.

You have a lot of important steering, braking and suspension bits which fit there. To do the job well you would need to cut out all the rot and make up the panels which would then need to be welded in keeping their original alignment.

Normally I am all for welding a P6 end to end but feel that the bulk head and front suspension areas are a line because of the safety critical aspects. You can see the metal has went thin so there will be more of that in the box sections and should you had a front end impact would the shell crump as designed.

Good luck if you go ahead but would have a chat with your MoT tester before you start. They will be able to advise on how best to repair or whether they would be happy to give you an MoT should you go ahead. You wouldn't want to do a lot of work only for it to be condemned.
 
I am all with Arthuy on this.
It is a totaly different case than replacing a sill / footwell / boot floor / inner wing etc.
Suspension and steering is relying on the bulkhead for strength and accuracy. The shapes there are complicated, the metal thickness varies for a reason, and even if you could just graft in the whole area, you will need jigs to be sure that everything would fall in the right place.
I am not saying this to underestimate your competence and restoration skills, i just feel that it is a case that you'd better avoid.
 
If we all gave up on the p6 because of being scared of repairing them, we would all have to drive modern crap ;) I appreciate the advice but I wouldn't sleep if I gave up now, plus, I'd have too much money every month :D
 
Well good luck. I don't know what it is that make some cars rot here whereas most don't. Is yours a very late car?
 
One of the last 2200tc registered 1st Jan 77, probably had really crap quality metal used or short cuts during build
 
2200TC are a rare and dieing breed, we can afford the odd 3500 going to the scrapper but there are probably bugger all 2200TC left on the planet. So Bravo.
 
Fabricator mate just been round for a look, did a bit of grumbling and groaning but being a classic car lover himself he soon came round ;) he reckons it's not as bad as it looks and it will be pretty straight forward to create the panels and weld them in, he found a couple of other bits as well but overall he says it appears to be localised rot and is definitely worth the work :)
 
One of the last 2200tc registered 1st Jan 77, probably had really crap quality metal used or short cuts during build

Probably the new paint process they tried out for the SD1. Shame really many would argue the 2200TC was the best drivers car. As much as I love the P6, it must have been a strange individual that chose such a clearly obsolete design as late as 77. Ford was about to launch the MKII Granada only a few month later.
 
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