Hello.
I recently bought a 1999 Disco I from a scam operation in NJ called Rover Classics Here's how it was advertised: http://www.roverclassic.com/detail.php?item=1645. I'm attaching a video (video wouldn't upload but it reveals the tape and freshly sprayed foam underneath and my brrther poking a hole through it with his finger). and photos so you can see for yourself the actual condition.
Advertised as "absolutely no rust”, bought as is and on first drive the steering wheel started to rattle, car wouldn't accelerate, transmission went and I was stranded in the middle of the highway. I had it towed to my brother who is a mechanic and when he put it up on the lift he saw that the frame (back half) was rotted through at the suspension joint. He could stick his finger through it. It was literally crumbling. The seller rigged it with foam spray and heat tape and spray painted it to disguise this.
I was wondering whether it made sense to simply scrap the car for parts or repair the frame. My brother is templating a new frame which he will weld to the part that is still solid. Anyone have experience with this?
Here's the initial diagnosis from the mechanic:
1. Transmission shot. Needs to be replaced or rebuilt.
2. Frame - Back half through rotted at suspension joint
3. Engine runs strong but high miles (170k)
4. Body is very good (except floor panels - can’t remember the word for them - both rotted out and need to be replaced)
5. Exhaust needs work. Muffler and connections rotted through.
Thanks or any advice. This is my first car and I so wanted to love it!
I recently bought a 1999 Disco I from a scam operation in NJ called Rover Classics Here's how it was advertised: http://www.roverclassic.com/detail.php?item=1645. I'm attaching a video (video wouldn't upload but it reveals the tape and freshly sprayed foam underneath and my brrther poking a hole through it with his finger). and photos so you can see for yourself the actual condition.
Advertised as "absolutely no rust”, bought as is and on first drive the steering wheel started to rattle, car wouldn't accelerate, transmission went and I was stranded in the middle of the highway. I had it towed to my brother who is a mechanic and when he put it up on the lift he saw that the frame (back half) was rotted through at the suspension joint. He could stick his finger through it. It was literally crumbling. The seller rigged it with foam spray and heat tape and spray painted it to disguise this.I was wondering whether it made sense to simply scrap the car for parts or repair the frame. My brother is templating a new frame which he will weld to the part that is still solid. Anyone have experience with this?
Here's the initial diagnosis from the mechanic:
1. Transmission shot. Needs to be replaced or rebuilt.
2. Frame - Back half through rotted at suspension joint
3. Engine runs strong but high miles (170k)
4. Body is very good (except floor panels - can’t remember the word for them - both rotted out and need to be replaced)
5. Exhaust needs work. Muffler and connections rotted through.
Thanks or any advice. This is my first car and I so wanted to love it!
