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after fixing the two bits I cut out, I got the trapeze section welded up

Time to check everything lines up! Also repaired the pillar and neatened it right up. I’m going to chop the bottom off other side and repeat the process as it’s so much tidier and I hate it when this area looks scabby. You really notice it on...

Tying it back in now on N/S

In another thread, I said make sure you slap grease behind your strut mounts. Here’s why…

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A bloody fiddly job. Angles, twists and tiny pieces. You can see that the crossmember is supposed to be sandwiched between inner and outer skin. I wonder how many actually do this as you have to chop off a bit more than you’d want to. My pencil...

Got couple hours in. A welding story board. Bit of tweaking and messing about but I’m happy. Z piece ready to be melted on now.

Test fit

Just shout if unsure mate. No pro but I’ve gutted one before and got mine in bits now. I’ll update the thread with the bits that need ticking off so it helps others also 👍🏻

Might need an axel stand under that afor you get in again ...

And a bit of fettling for the tapered bits ...

Ah perfect, thanks!

This one https://yrmit.co.uk/product/rear-cross-member-floor-support-lr-discovery-1/ @K2tnt You can measure the spot welded brackets from your existing one, chop the lot out, drill the bracket spot welds out then weld them back on to your new...

Yeah… need a load more panels though

Yeah was a lucky find. I need a load more repair panels though, prob from Frogatts as posted on my thread.

Tapered bits? Reckon I’m going for this little lot, needs rear body mounts and the front light box too.

Yeah it’s not ideal is it…! Reckon I’m going to spending some cash at Frogatts as they do body mount repair sections and sill.

Got out at it again today, meant to start wire brushing chassis but I’m going to wait till I’ve got some Bilt Hamber to paint it with. I did however make the mistake of investigating the floor by the seats. Prodding revealed a somewhat rotten...

The panels look ok, they were secondhand actually, off eBay! Someone whose Disco had been written off before he got round to fitting them. Have used YRM before and will prob use them for the other bits I need.

Get what you pay for….

Trying to remove the z piece at rear half intact just so I have reference for the trim clips. Time to get bracing now.

Don’t know if of interest or not, but people may find use in the routine I use for areas like chassis where rust is present but not terminal. Step one - Clean with degreaser. I use screwfix no nonsense. It’s excellent and doesn’t burn through...

I can’t seem to find a replacement panel for where the rear of the floor attaches to the door step, does anyone know what I’m looking for? The rear crossmember is pretty solid so I’m not planning on replacing that.

They do mate via spot welds. Yeah totally get that - it becomes a mare when outside and you can’t keep it sealed up. I’m sure I saw threaded holes right next to the side pieces too but can’t remember now? My new floor turned up but I got a load...

Today’s work involved removing what was left of the floor. Using this as an opportunity to remove and sort the fuel sedimented which was seized up. I also ended up removing the seat clasp boxes either side as the wheel arches are rusty and will...

Just a quick question, anyone know if a Disco 1 bonnet is the same as a Disco 2?

Exciting times. I had those panels off quicker than you could change a set of wheels 😂 O/S rear quarter. No damage to the seat belt anchoring area on this one. So thankfully again, no damage to to top of the posts. Get in.

Rich had patched up the rear boot floor, which was fine for few years but 30 year old spot weld seams only last so long. I’ve decided that it will get totally new floor to go with a new rear crossmember. Even managed to snap my spot weld bit so...

I’m hoping not to remove rear quarter panels. I’m working in the open on the front garden so I don’t have a covered workspace. I’m not that bothered about it being factory fresh as long as it’s solid and safe. Do the three reinforcement beams...

Oh and a picture I took for you earlier!