Rust!
Kevin,
As you are probably aware, unless you haven't been under a post 406-Blenheim
Bristol of late, is that the spots where the rear axle is located to the
body include:
1. The top shock absorber mounts - common issue as quite fragile and if
rusted will break - easily fixed/re-enforced by welding
2. Watts linkage to braces off back of chassis - rarely a problem from what
I've seen, unless bushes are worn
3. Top torque arm connection to chassis - again apart from bush cannot be a
big deal for rust
4. Trailing arm pivots from front of axle through to torsion bars located
under chassis and through to front self-leveling suspension.
I think the usual suspects for rust at the rear, do not include the main
chassis, but may be either rear wheel arches and or rear boot floor only.
In each case some handy cut and weld in new sheet metal should be
sufficient. Also at side/front check the outer sills/box sections behind
the alloy kick plate below both doors. Lastly the front doors hang off
pretty sturdy box section steel upright frame below edges of cowl and screen
pillars. These can rust at the base and behind door hinges.
These are the only areas where my 406 has rust and which have been
addressed. This of course excludes alloy corrosion where alloy meets steel.
Clyde
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