The problem with cars north of the border!!
 

For anyone that thinks that the cars north of the border are somehow cheaper or better, beware the evil roads - they have destroyed the underparts of my 75, neccessitating a bargain and shiny replacement, recently acquired used from an overseas 75:

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1961/3...62f47bce_o.jpg

This should outlive the rest of the car!!

The same can happen in any area north or south where they put salt on our roads.

Or......
 

Or a car living within yards of the sea...same effect unless you have used proper under sealing wax and keep it topped up....


:shrug:

Chris

Try living on Shetland, it wasn't uncommon for 5 year old cars to fail the MOT due to corrosion.

Nice Crocs :eek:

Until recently I lived in a small village 5 miles from the Broch, and 50 metres from the Moray Firth - dealing with rust was a constant battle. Just after I moved up there I placed a V70 up for sale on gumtree, and had no interest. After re-wording the ad and mentioning that the car had just arrived from the midlands, buyers were lining up for it.

I suggest get that Shot Blasted , Hot Zinc Sprayed and then BPP600 and then Powder Coated, never go rusty again even if it chips ,,,i know!!!:D

Was this procured from Portugal?

ive recenlty done the same, and had a load of even new rear components, blasted, zinc primed, and finished off in Offshore grade black paint at Reekie Steeltec in Arbroath.

You will find someone similar up your way. No point fitting a "new" subframe/suspension setup on with standard Rover paint. Higgs Bosons last longer.

Yes, bought from Portugal and in great condition, no rust, being taken off a local 75. It has a couple of layers of hammerite all over now but I really need to get it back on the car as the wife wants her's back! :)

I don't think even that treatment will get rid of the rusty rotted holes in the suspension arms!