mk4 with bit rust

[t.j]

Hi guys just got this mk4 it is a recovery truck but it as bit rust on the cab mostly the rear section of the cab where it meets the chassi rails. Any one had any experince with this? as I am worried about reinforcement? And help would be great

Regards Dan

[bortaf]

On the actual back panel?
had it on all of mine and further up where the window panel meets the rear panel, can make the panel drum or vibrate like a fooker, drove me mad

[t.j]

Hi here are some pics

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/7257/19022010942.jpg
http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/4238/19022010941.jpg
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/8527/19022010943.jpg
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/779/19022010940.jpg

It is just under back cab it like box section#

Regards Dan

[MIXA]

Best is to chop out the rot and replace with new metal make plates larger than required seam weld and also drill and weld close to cut out area will give repair and added strenght from the extended plate

[t.j]

what sort thickness do you think on that 2mm?

Dan

[slogger]

If your near or in newcastle i have a nice mig welder you can use pay for the lecky and wire and your in