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Hi mate home safe and sound, your D3 is in good company here in Norfolk and has many new friends, (see pic) very quiet motor noticed straight away Will take next day or so to get to a workable position reshuffle needed, difficult to picture...

Hi mate still waiting to speak to Howard about available panels it occurred to me after our conversation why not do all work at my workshop sometime when weather warms up, could do all jobs, mot and drive it home, as you know I have a mig, just...

My mate loves his later Rangie and spends thousands on it, it looks stunning but almost monthly, something else needs replacement or fixed. I aways say that, for the money these things cost, they should last longer than they do. I had an old...

Hi mate, sorry to see/ hear about the metal worm problems 😢. I can't believe for vehicles that aren't cheap to buy new LR, knowing what these type of use vehicles will potentially be used for, they couldn't go a bit further with rust prevention...

No problem mate, as said will find out what panels are made for D3 from local dealer Going to break a 06 D3 so are welcome to any parts foc. Dont hesitate to ask, will have a poke around underneath mine see if I can offer any ideas Keep the...

Hi mate bless you it is a bit of a mess, try cleaning areas you suspect there may be spot welds with blowtorch and wire brush they become more visible it's a case of removing available panels inner and outer sill? and cutting out rust from other...

As you say, not as dire as it could have been. Best of luck with it all mate!

Must confess my heart dropped Suppose the positive note is the chassis is solid, rust hasn’t gone into the rear wheel arch or the floors or mounting points Indeed u can get the inner and outer sills for around £200 , alas is all spot welded and...

Oh mate that looks dire. I don't think it will buff out. Are the sections available and can you do the welding or do you know someone that can?

Here goes, neighbour very kindly got the sill cover off 😭😭

Found an interesting video and was shocked how far the rust can travel , along with the guy buying second hand panels cut off another d3 From what I’ve read leaves and mud that’s behind wheel arch liners causes issue along with side steps My...

Many thks , spoke to the mot guy and he said it was the drivers sill Really hope it’s not spread into the inner one as that I feel would be game over Indeed will know more once I get it back and get the covers off Don’t mind admitting my...

Ive welded some ****e over the years it doesnt sound that bad tbh, shame you wernt closer. Some testers go above & beyond to fail stuff. Get some pics up once you've got it back. :)

Gutted for you, as you say (and we know) all the time,effort & money spent. Wait 'til you've had a good look as it might be better the devil you know. 🤞 crossed for you,all the best.

Best get your eyes on it Gary, might not be as bad as you think once you get to look at it.

I used to weld loads of cars years ago, terrible job, still do the odd one when I have to. Try and keep to the heavier stuff as it is way easier!

Trouble with welding it can be very time consuming, hope it's not so bad.

Massive thk u as always Once it comes back I’ll strip the plastic sill covers off to see how bad it is and get some pics See new sill plates are around £72 each side Know if it goes into the seat belt area it’s game over , but won’t worry u...

That's a shame, I guess we all get somewhat attached to our vehicles. Sometimes it is better just to move on.

Not good. Stick some pics up.

Give us a shout if needed can do the brakes for cost of kunifer, it's not too bad a job, some have joins some don't, have a look at extent of welding but their getting old now post some pics mate

That's bad news mate

So alas mine failed yesterday and looks like it may be the end of the line Brakes pipe from the air tank to the rear need replacing and the drivers side sill has rotted out , on top the rear lower wishbones The mot station is going to drop it...

So does eye. Both me traps have bin protecting me hedge hog feeder. Me squirrels feed next to me hog feeder and on top ovvit. They ain't bin caught yet. So must stay clear ovvit. This one...

Hope they are squirrel safe ----

Moved one ov me traps.

Probably the bestest free tool ive ever had. 🤣 🤣 Another great tool is the Dewalt reciprocating saw. Its cuts through an old style scaffold tube in 30 seconds, great for the garden too as there is all sorts of blades for em. :cool::cool:

Got offered a D3 thats got a starting issue, wants 250 for it to get half the price of the big nobby tyres. Think ive got enough projects for the mo.

Evening all, eye had a day off which meant going flippen shopping. :rolleyes: Misses had a tic in her side must have got it a few days ago when all the neebs were butchering hedges & bushes along the side of the burn (stream for you lot downhill)...