Just failed MOT

[rustydiver]

The main one is badly corroded front beam.

The rest was minor bits, ball joint, small bit of welding on the one of the outriggers.

Where can and how much for another beam.

Any ideas. I Live in Bridgwater, somerset.

 

[Alzy]

Keep a keen eye on ebay matey! Thats where i picked mine up from for 50 quid! Or try FBI for a rust free one http://www.fbivw.com ?? Check through the links for other places. Can`t think of anywhere in the south west you could get one. I`d have thought you`d be looking at around 200 pound unless you grab a bargain.

HTH

Al

 

[Alzy]

Keep a keen eye on ebay matey! Thats where i picked mine up from for 50 quid! Or try FBI for a rust free one http://www.fbivw.com ?? Check through the links for other places. Can`t think of anywhere in the south west you could get one. I`d have thought you`d be looking at around 200 pound unless you grab a bargain.

HTH

Al

 

[Alzy]

Keep a keen eye on ebay matey! Thats where i picked mine up from for 50 quid! Or try FBI for a rust free one http://www.fbivw.com ?? Check through the links for other places. Can`t think of anywhere in the south west you could get one. I`d have thought you`d be looking at around 200 pound unless you grab a bargain.

HTH

Al

 

[easy]

Dont buy them 3 times tho :lol: :wink: and end up with 3 beams 8)

 

[Guest]

another one with fat fingers :lol:

a friend told me about this http://www.fatfingers.com

excellent site if you wanna get your hands on cheap stuff spelt wrong v

ssssshhhhhh! dont tell anyone :wink:

 

[strongy]

how bad is it?

it has to come of anyway so take it of and have a look,i struggled to get hold of one for my 68 so i cleaned my old one up,cut out the rot and repaired it,it was quite bad but only took a few hours.need a good welder tho as it needs to be solid :wink:

 

[rustydiver]

how bad is it?

it has to come of anyway so take it of and have a look,i struggled to get hold of one for my 68 so i cleaned my old one up,cut out the rot and repaired it,it was quite bad but only took a few hours.need a good welder tho as it needs to be solid :wink:

A few holes right at the bottom, could poke finger into it ????

Have got somone coming around to have a look. Hoping he can weld it to get a bit more use ot of it. Then replace it when we get the bus done in a few years time.

 

[strongy]

even beter you might not even have to take it of :wink:

 

[mark__gti]

try http://www.southwestsplitz.co.uk based just outside exeter im sure he's got some rust free ones

 

[smudge]

What year is your Van Fella?my beam passed..just advises on ball joints...welcome to borrow or buy the beam of me if you like?Im running split beam so wont be needing it anymore mines a 69 BTW

 

[rustydiver]

What year is your Van Fella?my beam passed..just advises on ball joints...welcome to borrow or buy the beam of me if you like?Im running split beam so wont be needing it anymore mines a 69 BTW

THANKS for the offer Smudge.

Mines a 72 crossover with disc brakes.

are they the same :?: and where are you to.

 

[Guest]

they are different, 69s can fit a split beam no mods, later buses need brackets welded as the bolt pattern is different (wider/longer)

 

[rustydiver]

they are different, 69s can fit a split beam no mods, later buses need brackets welded as the bolt pattern is different (wider/longer)

Bummer just my luck.

Have found someone locally who will be getting some from South Africa, next week. They are a fair bit cheeper than South West splitz.

Thinking aboutg replacing rather than patching it going top and bottom. Will only have to replaice next year???

How much of a big job is it. Bearing in mind i am one of limited capabilities :? . Am i going to open pandoras box when i start.

 

[smudge]

sorry fella mines early 69 so as Jonny says

Its not hard to change the beams over..I done my first one with the Mrs and the help of the hayne manual.....Have a read up fisrt.Soak all the bolts and bit in a decent Lub...not WD40 its no good for that...


The book says the beam should be suported and lowered down by a jack...ERM...CORECTION....A bloody big hammer was needed!!

You can get a patched beam through but more and more mot Guys are getting picky on them..Go solid rust free...a good coat of stonechip and you cant go wrong

 

[dandaz]

Hi

You can get one from here

http://www.vwrelics.co.uk/

Next day delivery and under £300...

Pity your not near Cornwall , I can swap it for £150 in a couple of hours...

 

[rustydiver]

Hi

You can get one from here

http://www.vwrelics.co.uk/

Next day delivery and under £300...

Pity your not near Cornwall , I can swap it for £150 in a couple of hours...

Does that include the beam.

 

[dandaz]

Does that include the beam.

Yes mate , £150 all in..... 8)



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and a extra £300 for the pleasure of watching and making tea.. :twisted:

 

[rustydiver]

Does that include the beam.

Yes mate , £150 all in..... 8)
and a extra £300 for the pleasure of watching and making tea.. :twisted:

Thanks for the offer.
Was considering it. Cornwall only just down the road. And still thinking about it.
How far down are you.

Can get one in local, rust free from a warmer climate for £175.
But means i gotta fit it myself :?

I dont charge anything if you want to come here fit it :roll: :lol: Her indoors is good at making tea.

 

[dandaz]

Right down mate... :?

Fitting beams gets much easier when you hit the 10 mark ,then you have seen it all...

My first one took 2 days...