BigJock2007
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Hi everyone, I've been looking for a classic to lift and off-road for quite a few weeks. Haven't found one yet that ticks all the boxes, but saw one today which came pretty close. It's pretty clean with only 2 owners, although one did use it for off-roading as part of his job. It's pretty clean, having had a couple of new panels, replacement gearbox and good motor with 140k.
All the MOTs are there and advisory free (so I guess it was pre-checked every time...) but it's been very well maintained (load of receipts) and very clean inside (with a lovely roll cage!). It's had some welding and undersealing done (seatbelt anchors, inner wings).
Problem is there is still some rust on the inner wings and I can't tell if it's serious or can be cured with a bit of money and welding. It's inside my budget so happy to throw some money at a professional welder to get it done properly.
I've attached some pics (poor, but done with phone) and if anyone can offer any advice if this is just surface rust or more then I'd appreciate it. Couldn't put fingers through anywhere, but could break of bits of metal from the edges quite easy.
None of the Classics I've had (two) had any rust on the inner wings or arches, so I'm just not sure if it's a big deal or not!
Thanks alot!
Jock
All the MOTs are there and advisory free (so I guess it was pre-checked every time...) but it's been very well maintained (load of receipts) and very clean inside (with a lovely roll cage!). It's had some welding and undersealing done (seatbelt anchors, inner wings).
Problem is there is still some rust on the inner wings and I can't tell if it's serious or can be cured with a bit of money and welding. It's inside my budget so happy to throw some money at a professional welder to get it done properly.
I've attached some pics (poor, but done with phone) and if anyone can offer any advice if this is just surface rust or more then I'd appreciate it. Couldn't put fingers through anywhere, but could break of bits of metal from the edges quite easy.
None of the Classics I've had (two) had any rust on the inner wings or arches, so I'm just not sure if it's a big deal or not!
Thanks alot!
Jock
