I'm an old guy now.retired now. I used to work in the MOT bsy at a. Garage. I used to do sll the welding. That is nothing to what i used to face every day! I could spend weeks on a Transit van or anything? Before you know it, it's done. If you paint it with plenty of red oxide and cover it with waxoyi, it will see you well. Im a JAG man. Phew, they know how to rot!!!!! I've spent most of my life on my back welding them! Outer sill, inner sill, soll to floor, chassis, the whole car!!!!!!the windows would look good though! Cheer up, that's nothing compared to some of my night mares. I enjoyed that video.

Poor mr Jenkins!! Lyndon is going to love welding that up I bet!!😂🤣

A wee tip for non structural holes. Either file it round and fit a grommet and sealer. Or a nut and bolt with a repair washer and sealer again. It was a body shop manager that told me that years ago. It cuts down the cost of the welding. Great videos. Keep them coming.

@shaunhenryengineering

2 жыл бұрын

An old car of mine I found a plastic biscuit lid sealed in and a bigger ice cream lid held against it with a cable tie to protect from grit.... I mean, it worked

@Alexsassets

2 жыл бұрын

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@Alexsassets

2 жыл бұрын

I will say..... I did superglue a penny to the inside of my P4 boot lid to cover up a hole. . . . Hahaha

@georgebathgate3974

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alexsassets it saves money and once the rust converter has done its job all done. I’ve got a Morris minor and have done it a few times.

@shaunhenryengineering

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alexsassets add some heat, class it as Brazed

Always a good watch, the innuendos always make me laugh

Alex, You have my admiration and sympathy. They are rust just waiting to happen! Thank God I weened myself off them and onto something a little less agricultural! Try an MX5 and spend more time driving it than fixing it. Respect!

Really good video Alex liked the beginning when you said "joys of classic car ownership"😂😂 😆😆🤪 your videos have improved! Your amazing at car stuff 🤩

Well done Alex, every little job helps to keep Mr Jenkins on the road.

great job mate very informative and love your sense of humour

@Alexsassets

2 жыл бұрын

I'm from South London. Everyone is Mate too 🙃👍🏻

I wouldn't jack any P6 with the factory jack and jacking tubes. I worked on the last of the P6 models at a dealership at the very end of the 1970s. The official workshop method was to use a round metal bar in the tubes, evenly on each side, just to support an unladen vehicle on axle stands. The workshop trolley jacking points were a pad under the front engine crossmember, and that oblong block below the rear valance. Even vehicles that were just a few years old could buckle those side tubes, simply by carelessly jacking it up when changing a wheel if there were the weight of passengers sat in it. I would not jack under any part of the De Dion tube or it's elbows as you can cause internal stress cracks, or suspension misalignment. For DIY jacking, you are probably safest to jack under the front lower arm, or rear trailing arm where they both attach to the chassis. You are better off carrying a small trolley jack as I wouldn't trust that factory side jack on any P6, even the most structurally sound ones, unless it was an absolute emergency, and with no weight in the car. I don't want to alarm you, but keep a close eye on that rust around those rear chassis legs. As a vehicle repair engineer, I've seen P6's " break their back" around the rear chassis where the springs and bump stops are mounted. Pay attention to the slightest sign of an uneven gap developing between the rear wing and door. It can develop quite quickly once corrosion develops from water getting into that rear chassis rail. More so if you carry weight in the boot and rear seat passengers. It is often terminal as it's a very complex repair to sort once it buckles the chassis.

Looks better already!

Love watching your videos thank you for sharing

I was so lucky to had my car back in the 80's, a 1973 P6 3500s, it only a little welding needed on the jacking points. Once the wings were replaced it was rust free. I remember horror stories of Kwikfit etc jacking them up under the design tube ... very expensive fix

I know the pain. My P6 was rusty in the exact same area. In fact some plonker had decided to fill mine with cardboard and a sheet of tin and paint over it! Had to have the arch re-fabricated but at the end of the day once it's done you know the car is ready for action again. Best to catch it now before it gets too far gone. Mr Jenkins will be making you smile again soon that's for sure!

@Alexsassets

2 жыл бұрын

I gosh. Cardboard 😐 . Madness. I felt like a bodger today because I put tape over the holes and painted over it 🤣 . It's only temporary until I can get it to the workshop for welding. 😆

@Adam.Piper62

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alexsassets I know it's crazy! That rust converter is absolutely fantastic stuff so using that where the metal is still good is a fantastic plan. Luckily that arch isn't actually structural to the cars integrity so it will be just fine until you get round to welding it. So long as you do it this summer Mr Jenkins will be right as rain. Really interesting to see you use the elbows as the jacking point I'll take that as a very good piece of advice for the future I too find jacking them up to be a mission. Great Video.

@Alexsassets

2 жыл бұрын

@EclipseGaming2073 only thing is it's hard to get the wheel off if you jack on the elbow. . . But I manage ok like that . I certainly feel safer. I accidentally let the jack down too fast today and thankfully I had the axle stand there, or it could of got messy 😅

Hi Alex, You really did get down and dirty doing that job...I sympathise with you on wondering why you start a task only to realise perhaps you ought not to have started it. I know, I to have been there, more than once...That will all come together though in the end. I must admit I was surprised at the disc brake unit bring that far away from the wheel. A certain type of electric train unit had a similar arrangement on their pantograph coaches, where the braking was mounted on the axles. Glad you were working as safely as possible, giving hood advice as you did so. Well done. See you next time and take care, Jon B. 🙂

@tonymaries1652

2 жыл бұрын

Rover's engineers were very strongly influenced by the Citroen DS when they designed the P6. The DS also has inboard disc brakes, although only on the front. This helps to reduce unsprung weight and improves handling and roadholding. Also look at the sides of both cars. The passenger area with the doors and roof is a very similar shape.

Hi Alex, Great video but please get yourself a mask for these dirty jobs. Always a good idea to wash under these arches with a hose before you start inspecting them. Give them a good soak first, leave them for 15 mins and then go back for a second wash down. It will make a big difference, the mud holds the damp and encourages the rust. Keep them clean and your car will stay rust free for longer. It's just one of those miserable jobs but it's good that you've caught the rust now.😉

You really love your rover ( love 70's cars) ,great videos,keep posting please :-)

Great video 🎉

I was thinking why did I start when I was taking parts off the front of TeeCee a few days ago. But it needs doing and will improve the driving. I really enjoy painting the rust killer on, it's immensely satisfying.

Hi Alex you could have done without finding that but fortunately it doesn’t look to bad just a pain taking the interior out and fuel tank ect I would put a mask on though when removing the underseal will have asbestos content in it especially from that year of manufacture keep the vlogs coming all the best kev

I've done exactly the same thing to The Colonel Mustard today. The only thing I can see is that my rubber bump stops are missing!.. Other than that everything is working very well and driving nicely.. (Phil)

Mr. Jenkins is a bit tired, getting old. I see much newer cars than Mr. Jenkins in worse shape! Looks like Lyndon has his work cut out for him! Glad you found this now than later. Very good job! Fingers crossed Alex!

Its always best to have an annual mot, even if its not a requirement, for your own safety, and peace of mind.

I take mine to the sticker salesman. He charges $10 to slap a State Inspection sticker on it here in USA!

Alex, I think you've caught it in time. The Bilt Hamber stuff is good. A fellow Dolomite owner (now sadly deceased) swore by it. I'm sure you can persuade Lyndon without too much trouble...

Great little video Alex, I know the joys of modern classic car ownership, my 75 is being a huffy little miss at the moment :(

@Alexsassets

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no what's up with the 75 ? X

@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alexsassets decided to start chewing it's two week old drive belts, that's gratitude for me after I gave her a oil and oil filter service. It's been a expensive month :(

gotta love a good breaker bar

Nothing wrong with your back end Alex. 😉

@Alexsassets

2 жыл бұрын

😳

@johnmontgomery9149

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alexsassets on a series note Alex. Your wheel wrench. Why not save yourself a bit of money, heat the bend til red and bend it in a vice. Then let it cool by itself and it will return to its set hardness and temperament.

off to do the same with a full maintenance on my 32 old jeep this weekend coming . (my jeeps always have humour and they tend to bite from time to time) you have a nice car with a nicer video eh

Mine was rusty there too. As well as everywhere else. Lol. 🤪🤪👍👍👍👍

BIG UPS ALEX ON THE 4700 VIEWS 👌👌

@Alexsassets

2 жыл бұрын

Mental isn't it! I don't know how or why 😆😆

Hi hun. You asked how far do you go, well in my experience you should always go all the way and don't forget to fill your holes.

@Alexsassets

2 жыл бұрын

Oh dear 🤣😆

I have 6 classic cars, had them 3/4 of my life, if you want an MOT on a classic....even if it does not need one I recommend you have one........take it for a pre mot and get a fail to work to, there are loads of things that folk THINK wont pass and it will, you end up doing less work usually than what you thought necc.

Rust really is a scary thing, destructive and virtually unstoppable! I now understand why they call it Tin Worm.

I have now A rover, 3500S manual with power steering. Unfortunately the steer does turn around but the wheels do not. Oke, the car is free of rust, almost nothing and only from outside because it is treated with body protection inside. I need to get it to drive again after mucho years from 1981 is car be stored in barn. build 1976 and was on the road until 1981. Your do restore from rust but most of the cases is from the inside out, so you need to treat also the in the metal tubes.

Wheel brace wise I use my favorite tool. A breaker bar :D Not doing up mind.....I gather the P6 is fairly nice to work on because of the modular body thingummy!

@Alexsassets

2 жыл бұрын

It is good that all the wings unbolt 😄 makes everything accessible

That’s the problem, the temptation is to start digging (although it’s the right thing to do) it’s suddenly becomes a way bigger job than you’d imagine. I agree once, it’s off the road and out of sight it probably won’t move for a good while…running restoration is the way to go!

Not bad tbh my 24 year old rover 623 was as bad as that. The joys of owning an older rover

jn aus we call everyone mate . even the birds

Is Mr Jenkins going back to Zircon Blue ? Well done, you’ve found it and will sort it out, if left it could have got a whole lot worse. Keep up the good work 👍

@Alexsassets

2 жыл бұрын

Oh absolutely not! Purple for life! . Although the inner arches here are just going to be black 🙂

@TITANICSI

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alexsassets Lol. Ok purple it is then. The black arches will look smart. Just one thought. What about V8s trims but paint the black inserts Purple ? Now there’s a thought for you ? All the best with it anyway 👍

Hi Alex, anything P6 related I'd consult Sheldon from classic Britain!! Great content tho 👍👍👍

@Alexsassets

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I've been playing with P6s alot longer than him! 😛 It was me helping him a few years ago 😜 wasn't it Sheldon 🤣

@Sytopia

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alexsassets yeh u have great knowledge btw , like your varied collection of cars too 👍👍👍

@Alexsassets

2 жыл бұрын

@Nightcrawler thank you x

@classic_britain

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alexsassets Only with one though LOL!

@Alexsassets

2 жыл бұрын

@@classic_britain the original beast 😎 where it all started lol

Poor car Looks like it’s seen more plates than a floor in a Greek restaurant

@Alexsassets

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah he's been around a bit bless him . Still going tho and I love it. X

It looks bad but as P6's go, it's not!

Nooooooooooooooo not the elbows they are hollow and week Diff is best at the rear. Also oh dear that is not good at all I think it may have spread behind the rear wings there is a chance is has spread to the tops rear arches but I think you had all that done some time ago right? You know as well as I how they rot!