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Hi dudes, only had the 260 for a couple of months and its been sat in the garage waiting for plate change! But all legal now so took her out today and what a car and what a noise! But my question is how easy is it to remove the sub frames as i can see some surface rust, so i thought take them off and powder coat them ( as i have this facility) how long does it take to remove them?
Welcome, different user name than on the OC I see.Quote:
Originally Posted by biomorphicv8
Subframe probably couple of hours work to get off and the a few more for stripping and getting ready for powder coating.
Well spotted that man ( not many biomorphic v8's ) yeah its just going to be laid up over winter so thought it would be a good idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by Herman
Hi Keith, nice to see you over here, when you return your questionnaire to Tim and become a full member there is quite a bit of info about subframes?
Pretty rare colour.................nice.
What's the VIN?
Nich.
Hi and welcome :thumb
Subframe with everything attached is not difficult to remove from the car
But getting the bits off the subframe to powdercoat it might be a pain. I know Nick at Austin's did a few, Merl's included and trying to get the items stripped off the subframe was a real job but I would guess that would go for any car a few years old
Its very clean underneath 2005 model only 10000 miles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dominic22
Quote:
Originally Posted by biomorphicv8
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Hi Andy, I have sent the form back so I guess I just wait?Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyGQuote:
Originally Posted by biomorphicv8
WELCOME :D
When you're Green you can access this lot.
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List of 001 to 883
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..To add your car
Car Names
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Nice one!
Nich.
Welcome, Keith. :)
Not too long now I guess...Quote:
Originally Posted by biomorphicv8
Cheers Tony, still have your wheels that were straights but now web and spider wheels!Quote:
Originally Posted by tonybubble
Hello and welcome Keith
I've had no form to date, can you resend please. Your name can be the same colour as your car then :)
Tim
Just re sent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim
Done, welcome to greenness :)
Am I deleting the other account you set up Keith? Also when you have it please pm me your MGOC membership number please.
Am I correct in thinking that the subframes also rust on the inside due to the holes/condensation ?
Powder coating would only cover the outside. Would a dipping process (zinc galvanising?) be better ?
I think this has been discussed before and as galvanising is a hot process there where concerns of distortion, I still think the best method is plenty of waxoyl or similar inside and out every yearQuote:
Originally Posted by John_S4x4
You can now get cold Zinc coating, www.frost.co.uk do it..
Keith,
Where are you based?
Are we talking front or rear frame or both?
Have to drop my engine/gearbox/front frame very soon so am thinking about this sort of work (to both front/rear).
Can you post who will do the work and for round figure in readies?
Kev