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24th Sep 2012 7:33 pm
mikesmif
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Location: Walsall
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24th Sep 2012 7:47 pm
mikesmif
Member Since: 24 Sep 2012
Location: Walsall
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Hi all,
I am looking for some advice, this is my first project of this size. I want to start a Sankey build, I have bought a Mk 3 disc braked Sankey and the chassis is solid but is starting to show signs of surface rusting. So before starting the actual build I want to get the chassis in top condition. This has presented me with several dilemmas.
1.) How to prepare the chassis? Remove all fixtures and fittings or just mask them out.
2.) How to remove surface rust and existing paint? Sandblasting, sand paper, chemical (how to get into nooks ect?)
3.) How best to paint it? Spray, brush, celulose, hammerite and waxoyl.
4.) Should I just get someone to do it for? How much?
Any advice from those that have already taken on similar projects would be greatly appreciated.
24th Sep 2012 9:41 pm
mikesmif
Member Since: 24 Sep 2012
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Ray,
I plan to extend my chassis and wanted to order the steel before I cut the chassis.
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25th Sep 2012 8:23 am
kp
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If it were me i'd strip it all down and then see how much it would be for someone to sandblast it and then do the zinc dip if possible, then do the painting yourself if you feel upto it or again get a spray shop to do it. A plasticoat type paint would be good to help stone chips and fill it with waxoil to help stop rusting inside out!
Kudos to another member for having a go at this, its a lot of work but if you will use it a lot then certainly worth it FFRR Owner, very nearly became a D3 owner
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When these were built and panted they were don right to strip it all down and sand blast is a long job to zinc dip it will be a lot of money but that is up to you i am just going to sand blast mine as i know it will be fine when repainted and out last me i do use my other one a lot and i never re painted that one and it's fine time and money that's what you need to think ofHome of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication [email protected] D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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25th Sep 2012 11:23 am
kp
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Just had a look on the bay and there are ones from 50-60's on there lasting well still so they certainly do last!!
Been really tempted now after reading all 49 pages ago but to just use it as a standard tub for a while for moving stuff about and towing to offroad weekends with MORC.
Just a few questions about this amazing build Wiggs if i may
Do you find the MT/R's actually help when the going gets tough as the trailer is just being dragged by the Disco?
Do you think moving to a pneumatic/hydro-pneumatic and hub suspension system would help in the running ie, having the ability to lower a Wide Body to a normal lower height for on road and then raising it up for offroad mode? Likely powered by the 12v system like any car with either of the systems?
When taking these off road would an underbody type plate for the full length be worth while or even a few overlapped sheets to make it slide across anything and also help with on road performance?
With the 2ft extension would it be large enough to sleep in? Using space in front and over the wheel arches to have as storage space so as to not waste the space and make installation of a heater and so on easier??
Yeah i know it would feel a bit like being in a metal coffin but im only thinking for the colder months as insulation would be easily installed and??
I can't believe ones with LESS than yours cost £21k!! Maybe a future job is instore for you Wiggs shipping these worldwide!
Congrats on this as its bloody amazing! Makes me wish i could weld!FFRR Owner, very nearly became a D3 owner
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I will let Wiggs answer the Question but this is my new one i am doing
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25th Sep 2012 3:17 pm
kp
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So you did a 3ft and not a 2ft extension on that Ray??
Looks pretty dam good
I have an OCD problem with bare metal looks though(too many renault 5's over the years!) so would want to go the wiggs way though dont think i could carry off the orange or white look lol!!
How much does the extension of the sankey alone cost?
And dare i ask as i close my eyes but how much for even just a shell like that?!?FFRR Owner, very nearly became a D3 owner
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25th Sep 2012 3:28 pm
wiggs
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KP
MTRs .... More for looks than any thing else ... Just wanted same wheel / trye combo .... Can use same spare then
Hydro / pneumatic...it's a trailer why make some thing overly complicated .
Underbody .... Not Needed in my view
Sleeping .... Not big enough for me ... But maybe ok if your a short
These trailers are very sturdy / tow great . You could not build a chassis like this for any were near what you can pick them up for . The army have used them for years ... They even chuck them out of aeroplanes
If I had somewere to build them it would certainly be worth thinking about .G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
Adrian i hope you are not referring to my structure i know i am short but my is similar to other Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication [email protected] D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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25th Sep 2012 9:04 pm
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