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    What to do with a Rusted body

    I have a second G ( 1981 240GD with 300 engine ) whose body is extremely rusted. I think every panel has severe rust on it. I bought this vehicle as a living donor in case my other nicer one suffered major organ failure. I have been thinking of doing something more with this vehicle - perhaps some kind of beach buggy/ farm bakkie or whatever. Any other ideas?
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    Re: What to do with a Rusted body

    Get one of those fibre-glass Unimog bodies and make it into a flip cab, Forward Control G-wagon bakkie?

    Just kidding!

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    Re: What to do with a Rusted body

    Looking for something different, perhaps change registration to that of a tractor and bolt on a few lights and seat and drive it like that!
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    Re: What to do with a Rusted body

    Mmm, find an armoured one, mould it in fibreglass and fit the glass body! Those are mean scary looking and would intimidate every Hummer or Gurka into submission!

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    Re: What to do with a Rusted body

    In the lastfew years I am aware of at least two redeemable bodies that became available.

    Hang on to it and the papers. IMO.

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    Re: What to do with a Rusted body

    Don't have papers , that also a major potential problem

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    Re: What to do with a Rusted body

    Do you have a license? one can get a Reg. Cert. with a license....

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    Re: What to do with a Rusted body

    what do you mean by licence?
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    Re: What to do with a Rusted body

    Quote Originally Posted by Pete460332 View Post
    what do you mean by licence?
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    Licence = The piece of paper from which you cut the round disc that goes on the windscreen.

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    Re: What to do with a Rusted body

    Locating that in the maze of stuff attached to the 4 wheels may be the problem here?

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