Rust appearing on cill

oldie · 8th June 2024, 22:25

Prospective purchase. Evident line of rust to rear nearside cill face. Forum search suggests Tom Hobbs can provide good replacement panels. So a couple of questions: any idea on the cost of repair (and where to have it done in the West Sussex or nearby); is it probable that the rot will be affecting the inner cill and jacking point, meaning a bigger repair (not been mentioned in recent MoTs).

SD1too · 9th June 2024, 08:03

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Originally Posted by oldie

So a couple of questions: any idea on the cost of repair (and where to have it done in the West Sussex or nearby); is it probable that the rot will be affecting the inner cill and jacking point, meaning a bigger repair ...

Yes it's likely that the support turret will be affected and Tom Hobbs supplies high quality replacements for those too.

The inner sill and lower wheelarch may need some attention so it's essential to find the right bodyshop with traditional fabrication skills. This is more important than the price. I eventually chose a two-person local place and the labour was £400 + vat with me supplying the Tom Hobbs parts (£117.50).

I hope this is what you wanted to hear.

Simon

Rogue · 9th June 2024, 08:11

I had both rear sills done for circa £500 with Tom's panels.

Southern Star · 11th June 2024, 21:33

I had a Tom Hobbs nearside rear sill repair panel welded in today by a local welder, he charged me £90.

Arctic · 11th June 2024, 21:45

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I had a Tom Hobbs nearside rear sill repair panel welded in today by a local welder, he charged me £90.

Hi Vince.
That is an excellent price any photos of finished work

Southern Star · 12th June 2024, 05:07

Took this just now. I know the sill on this car *should* be silver but I painted them both black a few years ago when I had the other side done as a matter of personal preference, and because stone chip paint is tougher than car body paint and easier to touch up as required.

SD1too · 12th June 2024, 07:19

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... any photos of finished work

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Took this just now.

With bodywork, it's important to be aware that the initial appearance can give a false sense of security. It's what lies beneath the paint that matters and the passage of time is needed to reveal that.

Simon

Arctic · 12th June 2024, 08:39

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Originally Posted by SD1too

With bodywork, it's important to be aware that the initial appearance can give a false sense of security. It's what lies beneath the paint that matters and the passage of time is needed to reveal that.

Simon

Hi Simon.
Yes i agree was hoping for a photo of finished bare job before painting like below.

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9th June 2024, 08:11	#3
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,712 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	I had both rear sills done for circa £500 with Tom's panels. __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

12th June 2024, 05:07	#6
Southern Star Loves to post Rover 75 CTDi Contemporary SE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stretton-under-Fosse, Warwickshire. Posts: 362 Thanks: 54 Thanked 134 Times in 83 Posts	Took this just now. I know the sill on this car should be silver but I painted them both black a few years ago when I had the other side done as a matter of personal preference, and because stone chip paint is tougher than car body paint and easier to touch up as required. Last edited by Southern Star; 12th June 2024 at 05:50..

11th June 2024, 21:33	#4
Southern Star Loves to post Rover 75 CTDi Contemporary SE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stretton-under-Fosse, Warwickshire. Posts: 362 Thanks: 54 Thanked 134 Times in 83 Posts	I had a Tom Hobbs nearside rear sill repair panel welded in today by a local welder, he charged me £90.