Well I've decided it's time to start tackling some of the rust issues on my van. I'm starting with the nearside B-Pillar and wing and see how it goes from there.
This is how the pillar looks after I have cut it open. Thankfully not as bad as i had feared. The inner is holed at both bottom corners and at the side of the strengthening plate, there is also a hole facing the sliding door.
Starting to cut out the rot.
Last edited by Highroller on 07 May 2018, 13:34, edited 2 times in total.
Oh dear, I'm sorry, you might have been better waiting until I knew what I was doing.
Looks like there's a bit of a Scottish B post thing going on at the moment, you me & RogetT. I know I'm Northern England, but the van came from Kilmarnock, so it's been subject to the same air.
1981 RHD 2.0 Aircooled Leisuredrive project, CU engine
1990 RHD 1.9 Auto Sleeper with DF/DG engine
Looks like there's a bit of a Scottish B post thing going on at the moment, you me & RogetT.
And us in Dunoon! Finished the offside B post/wing/sill/floor/cab step/ most other stuff (!) on Friday, moved to the nearside yesterday. As before, Vinnie has done his usual trick of lulling me into a false sense of security by suggesting he just had a few holes in the wing and usual place behind the vent tank. Mmmmmmm, much rebuilding of the B post so far, and more to come tomorrow!!
Rob
Sandy & Rob live with Vinnie, an '84 1.9 DG Leisuredrive
I see the OP has got flickr working, some really good photos, and a decent looking B post which shows the reinforcing piece that should be there. First time I have seen one.
How thick is the reinforcing plate, 3mm, it looks quite thick and was it fixed with just a couple of spot welds ??
1981 RHD 2.0 Aircooled Leisuredrive project, CU engine
1990 RHD 1.9 Auto Sleeper with DF/DG engine
Thought I would update my progress. Managed to get a few hours to myself yesterday so set about fabricating a patch. I made it in 3 sections which I welded together.
With the strengthener added. I made a pigs ear of welding it in. I plug welded from the back but couldn't get enough heat penetration. i'll grind back the weld and try tidy it up a bit before I weld it in.
