Panda (Classic) My 4x4 - The Muddy Pics!

blu73 · Apr 23, 2015

firstcar-Y10 said:
Oooh, not sure that's an image I wanted in my head over breakfast, no offence or anything

AndyPanda4x4 · Apr 26, 2015

Hadrian's fast coming back to life (again) now with another new battery after the other new battery poo'd itself all over my shed floor

and a shiny new alternator. Roofrack's back in place after three coats of tank paint and the doors are almost finished. I put the front wiper assembly back together aswell, however although it now works brilliant, I can't get it to stop! Several earth issues have been sorted, the wiring is really not loving life in this Panda.

panda panda · Apr 26, 2015

Earth issues? What earth issues? Global warming? Rising sea levels? How to stop Maccy D's cattle from literally blowing a new hole in the ozone layer?

Oh got you now - wiring :bang:

AndyPanda4x4 · May 12, 2015

Earth and wiring issues complete. Fixed wiper, lighter socket working for satnav... but now this...

These sections were fixed last year for the MOT by a reputable mechanic. It's now clear that he's basically filled the previous fractures with silicone

andyholli · May 12, 2015

Uh oh, sorry to see that mate.

But at least you now know there's an issue and it doesn't look like the trickiest welding challenge. - Makes me feel less bad about my own ham-fisted attempts at welding rust though.

Good news on the electrics - what was the problem?

AndyPanda4x4 · May 12, 2015

andyholli said:
Uh oh, sorry to see that mate.

But at least you now know there's an issue and it doesn't look like the trickiest welding challenge. - Makes me feel less bad about my own ham-fisted attempts at welding rust though.

Good news on the electrics - what was the problem?

Yes well it's all getting repaired this weekend properly, after calling in a few favours.

The electrics failure was the 'servici' fuse backing, it had melted and the subsequent molten metal had got between alot of wires on the back of the fuse box. It was a fair mess but all fixed and working correctly, I've even got a very professional looking lighter socket now

panda panda · May 12, 2015

I have a pair of sills AndyPanda4x4 if needs be - there with Freddy though could be got to you over the weekend if you're really stuck.

AndyPanda4x4 · May 12, 2015

panda panda said:
I have a pair of sills AndyPanda4x4 if needs be - there with Freddy though could be got to you over the weekend if you're really stuck.

Massive thanks for the offer John. My roofrack-making, bullbar-mending mate from the steel works is pressing me a pair of new ones tomorrow so I should be ok, but if not I'll take you up on the offer by tomorrow evening.

Giacosa · May 12, 2015

AndyPanda4x4 said:
Earth and wiring issues complete. Fixed wiper, lighter socket working for satnav... but now this...

These sections were fixed last year for the MOT by a reputable mechanic. It's now clear that he's basically filled the previous fractures with silicone

Nasty. Shades of Bex. What did they charge for their silicon repair

AndyPanda4x4 · May 12, 2015

Giacosa said:
Nasty. Shades of Bex. What did they charge for their silicon repair

It was enough put it that way Kris, I'm off round to fill him in with a bit tomorrow.

onemanmade · May 12, 2015

AndyPanda4x4 said:
It was enough put it that way Kris, I'm off round to fill him in with a bit tomorrow.

**** isn't worth getting into bother about mate, but nout wrong with giving him a piece of your mind (and suggesting a partial refund to keep you from posting on every classic car club on Facebook.)

blu73 · May 12, 2015

Shocking... I'd be down there demanding my money back!

JamieK · May 12, 2015

AndyPanda4x4 said:
It was enough put it that way Kris, I'm off round to fill him in with a bit tomorrow.

What an arsehole to rip you off like that. He needs to be told and money back to you I'd say for sure. I know it might be hard and would be for me in your shoes but try not to get yourself in trouble over it

blu73 · May 12, 2015

I feel you should at the very least name and shame this garage Andy!

Giacosa · May 14, 2015

AndyPanda4x4 said:
It was enough put it that way Kris, I'm off round to fill him in with a bit tomorrow.

Have you buried the culprit in some concrete foundations yet Andy?

AndyPanda4x4 · May 14, 2015

Giacosa said:
Have you buried the culprit in some concrete foundations yet Andy?

Ha - concrete wellies was an option! He's been told, he's agreed to pay for the repairs - but he won't be doing them :thumbup:

So Hadrian's going for MOT in off-road spec, well there will be no problem with the tread depth on the tyres anyway. I've leant the road rims to John as my sandblasting man hasn't come through in time to get his rims finished.

AndyPanda4x4 · May 18, 2015

Well the welding was supposed to get done this weekend just gone ready for MOT this week... but it didn't!

SO onto to backup plan number three with favour call-in number three. I'll have to remember never to do work for people again when they say "I'll owe you one".

I just hope nothing serious comes to light when those silicone sills are peeled off

andyholli · May 18, 2015

We've got weeks and weeks yet. - I'm not panicking.

Yet.

onemanmade · May 18, 2015

AndyPanda4x4 said:
Well the welding was supposed to get done this weekend just gone ready for MOT this week... but it didn't!

SO onto to backup plan number three with favour call-in number three. I'll have to remember never to do work for people again when they say "I'll owe you one".

I just hope nothing serious comes to light when those silicone sills are peeled off

Glad the original welder has taken a telling and agreed to cough up. Shame about the welding this weekend though

you will get there though im certain!

pandamonius_maximus · May 18, 2015

Looking beasty Andy, I'm going to get some new tyres for mine before Italy...are those available on 13" wheels as well? Didn't appear to be on tyres direct at least...I'll probably just buy some more Malatesta Trac stuff but maybe worth shopping around (assuming I can still as tyres direct are out of stock it seems

)

Hope all goes well with the sills...reminds me of a mini which we bought that had sill repair plates glued on over the rusty ones!

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