After inspecting the body sub-frame I discovered a number of problem areas with rust on the underside of the body. It will pay to repair these before they get any worse. The floor pan on passengers side is rusted (wholes in many places) so needs repair. Someone has already had a go at the drivers side. The floor pan in boot also needs rust cut out (need to remove fuel tank first). Rust repairs are needed to restore strength to the body structure and to pass WOF inspections. At this stage I assume repairs can be carried by myself and with body on.
Parts of the floor pan has rusted through. The rust will need to be cut out and new patches welded in if the car is to pass its warrant of fitness test.
Rust holes below the rear door. Also needs cutting out and patching.
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Rust holes in the floor pan under the spare wheel well and the tool well in the boot.
Before I set off on any repairs I will need to carry out closer inspections. This is lesser of a priority than getting the engine and brakes working properly.
The next Step regarding the rust are:
1. Front floor pans. Assess the repairs needed, measure and plan.
2. Front door sills. Assess the repairs needed, measure and plan.
3. Rear floor pans. Assess the repairs needed, measure and plan.
4. Rear sills. Assess the repairs needed, measure and plan.
5. Boot floor. Assess the repairs needed, measure and plan.
6. hubs (x 4) and inspect brakes. Ceased? Leaking? Check brake lining. Repair plan?.
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