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Fez_uk · 03-06-2016, 14:47

Wow thats bad, My 96 plate mav is in better condition.

How did you not spot this when you bought it??? or was it cheap?

How much MOT is left on it?

Thomas61 · 03-06-2016, 14:56

That is one hell of a lot of rust

I see the box sections on trailers used to launch boats into the sea look like that all the time but not many cars.
If it is your car I'm very surprised that new MOT is legitimate.
Unless you got it cheap I would be taking it back quick smart and reporting it.

dub · 03-06-2016, 15:35

hey guys going to start a new thread in my ride thingy save clogging the newbie section

clivvy · 03-06-2016, 18:34

that's the worst ive ever seen, and its right there for all to see - the MOT station needs reporting mate. I am not sure I would trust the rest of the structure on that car, could be twisted or bent.

Monaro Pete · 03-06-2016, 19:21

How do & welcome along

I feel for you mate. Never buy any vehicle without a good look around it.

I don't think I've ever seen a chassis so bad. My old 280ZX wasn't that bad, when I welded it up.
I'd be surprised if you'd find any good steel to weld to for quite distance

rustic · 03-06-2016, 19:36

Welcome to the site, I wouldn't worry about the vibration at speeds over 50 mph, I wouldn't want to be in that vehicle at speeds above 10 mph, with a chassis in that condition.
As said, looks like it has seen some salt water splashing, sea causeways or seaside expeditions.

Banshee · 03-06-2016, 21:30

Bloody Hell!!!!!! Report that station at once, I've never seen one that bad before

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dub · 03-06-2016, 21:36

hey guys everything in hand ive moved over to the show me bit

don simon · 03-06-2016, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

Wow, how on earth did the chassis get into a state like that?

Hope you are good with a welder.

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That needs a priest, not a welder. I'd surpised if there was anything to weld to!
That's schocking!

solarman216 · 03-06-2016, 22:13

I have good chassis if you want to change one over, lots of work though, but others on here have removed body cleaned and protected the chassis and rebuilt, Rick

Banshee · 03-06-2016, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

I have good chassis if you want to change one over, lots of work though, but others on here have removed body cleaned and protected the chassis and rebuilt, Rick

Not a bad shout Rick to be fair and with the money he has got back from the seller it's feasible and I'd certainly help him out with it

dub · 04-06-2016, 09:34

Cheers guys but tbh I start an automotive degree in September and this is now a good project to run for that

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Thomas61 · 04-06-2016, 09:59

Sounds like you know what your doing but please do report this as it seems you have dodged a bullet this time getting some cash back. The next person may pay a higher price than losing a bit of cash.
Myself I would be report it even if it meant losing the car just to stop something worse happening to the next person or the family in the car next to it when it all goes wrong. I have to sleep at night if it was my car letting this go would keep me awake I'm afraid.
There are loads of honest terrano's and mavericks out there you could buy with the £800 you got back and still have a bit of change in your pocket.

There has been some good solid advice given here by others on this and the sister thread. Sorry to say it bluntly but re-read it and if you have not already then do right thing.

dub · 04-06-2016, 13:32

tbh i do agree mot tester i know has come to have alook this morning and said although the work is do able it should not have passed an mot in yearsand not to spend a penny on it till vosa have been to see it as it maybe taken away.

ill see what monday brings.

03-06-2016, 19:36	#21
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Welcome to the site, I wouldn't worry about the vibration at speeds over 50 mph, I wouldn't want to be in that vehicle at speeds above 10 mph, with a chassis in that condition. As said, looks like it has seen some salt water splashing, sea causeways or seaside expeditions. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

03-06-2016, 21:30	#22
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Bloody Hell!!!!!! Report that station at once, I've never seen one that bad before Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

03-06-2016, 22:13	#25
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,428	I have good chassis if you want to change one over, lots of work though, but others on here have removed body cleaned and protected the chassis and rebuilt, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

03-06-2016, 14:47	#16
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Wow thats bad, My 96 plate mav is in better condition. How did you not spot this when you bought it??? or was it cheap? How much MOT is left on it?

03-06-2016, 14:56	#17
Thomas61 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Hampshire Vehicle: Terrano but now Honda CRV Posts: 658	That is one hell of a lot of rust I see the box sections on trailers used to launch boats into the sea look like that all the time but not many cars. If it is your car I'm very surprised that new MOT is legitimate. Unless you got it cheap I would be taking it back quick smart and reporting it.

03-06-2016, 15:35	#18
dub Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: terrano 2, 3.0 sve Posts: 17	hey guys going to start a new thread in my ride thingy save clogging the newbie section

03-06-2016, 18:34	#19
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	that's the worst ive ever seen, and its right there for all to see - the MOT station needs reporting mate. I am not sure I would trust the rest of the structure on that car, could be twisted or bent.

03-06-2016, 19:21	#20
Monaro Pete Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Nr J28 M1 Vehicle: 03 Terrano 2.7 TDi Posts: 995	How do & welcome along I feel for you mate. Never buy any vehicle without a good look around it. I don't think I've ever seen a chassis so bad. My old 280ZX wasn't that bad, when I welded it up. I'd be surprised if you'd find any good steel to weld to for quite distance

03-06-2016, 21:36	#23
dub Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: terrano 2, 3.0 sve Posts: 17	hey guys everything in hand ive moved over to the show me bit

04-06-2016, 09:34	#27
dub Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: terrano 2, 3.0 sve Posts: 17	Cheers guys but tbh I start an automotive degree in September and this is now a good project to run for that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-06-2016, 09:59	#28
Thomas61 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Hampshire Vehicle: Terrano but now Honda CRV Posts: 658	Sounds like you know what your doing but please do report this as it seems you have dodged a bullet this time getting some cash back. The next person may pay a higher price than losing a bit of cash. Myself I would be report it even if it meant losing the car just to stop something worse happening to the next person or the family in the car next to it when it all goes wrong. I have to sleep at night if it was my car letting this go would keep me awake I'm afraid. There are loads of honest terrano's and mavericks out there you could buy with the £800 you got back and still have a bit of change in your pocket. There has been some good solid advice given here by others on this and the sister thread. Sorry to say it bluntly but re-read it and if you have not already then do right thing.

04-06-2016, 13:32	#29
dub Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: terrano 2, 3.0 sve Posts: 17	tbh i do agree mot tester i know has come to have alook this morning and said although the work is do able it should not have passed an mot in yearsand not to spend a penny on it till vosa have been to see it as it maybe taken away. ill see what monday brings.