Any horror stories with the bulkhead or body panels found during strip prior to a rebuild??
I have been considering rebuilding my Defender onto a Galv' chassis for a while, mainly so I know exactly what I have, and to give me something to do. However the thought of coming across a rotted out bulkheads or other panels has put me off, what you don't know won't hurt you sort of philosophy. I know it is better to find corrosion sooner rather than later but as far as I am aware the bulkhead and bodywork are still in a "serviceable" condition and should last a few years before anything needs doing.
I'm renowned for being a little fussy when it comes to pretty much anything, my friends were shocked when they had heard I had bought a 20 year old Defender. It's kind of a guilty pleasure for me after always worrying about cars' with clean bodywork. So am just wondering what others have come across on there journeys.
I have been considering rebuilding my Defender onto a Galv' chassis for a while, mainly so I know exactly what I have, and to give me something to do. However the thought of coming across a rotted out bulkheads or other panels has put me off, what you don't know won't hurt you sort of philosophy. I know it is better to find corrosion sooner rather than later but as far as I am aware the bulkhead and bodywork are still in a "serviceable" condition and should last a few years before anything needs doing.
I'm renowned for being a little fussy when it comes to pretty much anything, my friends were shocked when they had heard I had bought a 20 year old Defender. It's kind of a guilty pleasure for me after always worrying about cars' with clean bodywork. So am just wondering what others have come across on there journeys.