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Inner arch hole

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I have got my test tomorrow and forgot to do anything about a hole I found in the inner rear arch. Will this fail?

If so any suggestions for a quick fix til I can weld it?

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After much head scratching I think I know where that is...and yes it's a fail as its within 12" of your suspenders...if they see it...mud may help?

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Ok thanks. Will think of something to patch up quick . Think I got some fibre glass sheets some where.
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Then drive through plenty of mud :rofl
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Pahaha will do!
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Fibre glass, and a blast with some matte black fingers crossed I get the partial sighted mot tester
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It failed! :( gutted. Bit not on the inner sill. Chassis corroded at rear, and near side sill. I sense a huge bill coming my way
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Tough luck mate
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Anyone had welding done on chassis before?
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post some pics of where it is
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Will do when I pick it up tomorrow pal
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Read some where that the chassis are not prone to corrosion. Possibility it's just surface rust?
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they can rot anywhere really, chassis is quite a general term. So best to see where it is first
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All they said was rear os and ns. Will get more details tomorrow
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clinning wrote:Anyone had welding done on chassis before?
its not often done, perhaps you are just a bit unlucky
mm :wink:

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