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Another crap magnet to be aware of

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 9:40 pm
by coupecrazyman
On the front wings where it goes down to the sill is a bit like a V shape and this fills with soil and debris.. Mine was about 2" deep in moist sandy soil and starting to corrode. Not easy to get at, but with door open and maybe sill off its worth a look.

Re: Another crap magnet to be aware of

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:20 pm
by coupecrazyman
Given me an idea there Neil :icon-biggrin: if I can't get a rear subframe..... Garden planter ?? Pity as everything now works , plus its a blast :laughing-rollingyellow:

Re: Another crap magnet to be aware of

Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:03 pm
by cervantes
if they werent so expensive a clapped out vw camper would be ideal for that

Re: Another crap magnet to be aware of

Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:50 pm
by coupecrazyman
RIk ... Your gettin too middle aged mate ,, the f1 is on,,, rick stein ?? Your great tho ... Ps I love master chef but that DON'T make me boring :laughing-rollingyellow:

Re: Another crap magnet to be aware of

Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 3:56 am
by cervantes
nellys gto wrote:
cervantes wrote:if they werent so expensive a clapped out vw camper would be ideal for that
:laughing-rollingyellow: :laughing-rollingyellow:

it is funny in a retarded way i guess, my mate managed to sell his t3 with rust, a slightly singed interior from where the battery under the drivers seat shorted, no engine, and no tax or mot for nearly £4k :confusion-shrug:

personally i wouldn't have give him £500 for it

Re: Another crap magnet to be aware of

Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:07 pm
by DirtyEwok75
coupecrazyman wrote:On the front wings where it goes down to the sill is a bit like a V shape and this fills with soil and debris.. Mine was about 2" deep in moist sandy soil and starting to corrode. Not easy to get at, but with door open and maybe sill off its worth a look.

Any pics for reference mate?

Re: Another crap magnet to be aware of

Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:59 pm
by MJNewton
Here're a couple of photos (assuming this is the location being talked about):

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One of the sunroof drain pipes terminates above it acting as it's very own irrigation system!

Re: Another crap magnet to be aware of

Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:55 pm
by coupecrazyman
No no , the front edge of wing towards front bumper.. Took the sill cover off the o/s today and lo, behold the crap....jetted out and waxed.. 50/50 mix turps n wax oil works a treat in a cheapo hand pump spray meant for plants.. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Re: Another crap magnet to be aware of

Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:43 pm
by MJNewton
I think I know where you mean. You mentioned '..where it goes down to the sill' though and that only occurs at the rear! ;)

Re: Another crap magnet to be aware of

Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:57 pm
by coupecrazyman
Oops,, my mistake fellas.. No harm done.. Behind my sills was ok and no crap magnet cos they've been off for welding,, pity the cheapscates didn't bother with any treatment,,rusty bits now sorted.. Pity rear o/s arch is totally f.......d there is nowt there part the filler .. God nos what I'm gonna do here. I'm at a loss... No budget FFs... :confusion-shrug: