Thanks for the replies. All really useful. I can see the appeal and advantages in getting the galv chassis and bulkhead if possible. I've seen an LR near me that has a galvanised bulkhead but I've noticed that the bare galv has still got some...

That's really clear, thank you! Are any parts of the door cills steel? I noticed there was some rust up behind a galvanised / stainless (possibly after market) checker plate below the door. Since posting this, I've been put off this...

All of the upper body panels other than the bulkhead (firewall, part the dash/pedals mounts to) is aluminium. the bulkhead and chassis are steel and will rust. The bubbling is likely to be oxidisation which creates white powder and does...

I'm new to the forum so hello everyone. Looking to buy a Defender 90 - pre-98 300 TDI. Currently looking at a Defender 90 and it seems quite tidy underneath. On the body, apart from some micro-blistering (which I've seen before when I had an...