blythmrk Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 As subject these must be excellent condition (little or no rust) and preferably not reconditioned. Bare subframes are fine and I do not need the alloy front one. I can arrange collect anywhere in the UK. The jza80 front subframes are the same as a Soarer but which model? Pictures please if you have anything. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Be impossible to find an excellent condition subframe with little or no rust that hasn't been reconditioned. Surely it would be easier to get any subframe and get it sandblasted and powder coated. That is what I did and I know have a 100% mint subframe that rivals its original state Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Be impossible to find an excellent condition subframe with little or no rust that hasn't been reconditioned. Surely it would be easier to get any subframe and get it sandblasted and powder coated. That is what I did and I know have a 100% mint subframe that rivals its original state I just want a very good base tbh (if they are rusty you can see the pitting through the powder coating) there must be a good clean one some where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I have genuinely got an almost rust-free and original bare front subframe. Being 22 years old and untouched there is some surface corrosion, but my car had to be one of the cleanest examples around before I broke it. I was even prepared to offer sections and subframes from the chassis as good-as-new replacement parts for the areas that usually succumb to rot on the MKIV. Then someone bought it complete as a project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Would there really be a problem rebuilding a corrosion pitted frame with plastic steel putty? Latest metal putty's can even be machine finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I'm certain they can apply a filler primer prior to powdercoating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Unless you have major structural rust I'd not worry about a bit of surface rust. I dropped my subframes, tank shield and other parts off yesterday at a powder coaters. Overall condition on them was pretty good with just a few light spots of surface corrosion in places, only to be expected after 22 years on the car. I'm getting mine blasted, zinc primered and then powder coated. That way if powder coat chips the metal is still protected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Pics of the front subframe. It has been stood outside since last October so it's even grottier looking now. But it's as solid as the day it was bolted to the car in 1995. https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17202723_1645423379099248_717560434307700227_n.jpg?oh=9be538944fe4de9b74ee08100d1542fd&oe=596C458E https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17156300_1645423009099285_2790462875510611212_n.jpg?oh=e2f5563050b1a612072d59c1eb55fab5&oe=5962775B https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17156090_1645422882432631_4760589932481205803_n.jpg?oh=66527de81a1879e604f23db3b6138bcd&oe=5965E516 https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17156204_1645422815765971_4922050464429683761_n.jpg?oh=a8c4db7b30a70926b7032bfc1f2771d1&oe=5962CAEB https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17203116_1645422869099299_2270142969100936351_n.jpg?oh=1e177b1d41bd49f5498bb3e2dc28ff84&oe=59302BFC https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17190452_1645423305765922_5362448907305337821_n.jpg?oh=8df14d3cc9ac50635720815010651d6b&oe=596C6FE4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Pics of the front subframe. It has been stood outside since last October so it's even grottier looking now. But it's as solid as the day it was bolted to the car in 1995. https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17202723_1645423379099248_717560434307700227_n.jpg?oh=9be538944fe4de9b74ee08100d1542fd&oe=596C458E https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17156300_1645423009099285_2790462875510611212_n.jpg?oh=e2f5563050b1a612072d59c1eb55fab5&oe=5962775B https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17156090_1645422882432631_4760589932481205803_n.jpg?oh=66527de81a1879e604f23db3b6138bcd&oe=5965E516 https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17156204_1645422815765971_4922050464429683761_n.jpg?oh=a8c4db7b30a70926b7032bfc1f2771d1&oe=5962CAEB https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17203116_1645422869099299_2270142969100936351_n.jpg?oh=1e177b1d41bd49f5498bb3e2dc28ff84&oe=59302BFC https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17190452_1645423305765922_5362448907305337821_n.jpg?oh=8df14d3cc9ac50635720815010651d6b&oe=596C6FE4 If the op isn't interested I am mate, stick me in the que lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Payment sent for front sub frame thanks for your help! Still looking for an excellent rear sub frame I will even consider a complete one with arms and hubs etc. if in the condition I am after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Ditto Mark! Ideally a rear one too as my front is very good condition. That said unless a good one is available I will do the same and have it shot blasted, coated in Zinc 182 and power-coated. Mine only has surface rust but bugs the hell out of me. Things like the exhaust shields, fuel tray etc can easily be refurbed and look as good as new if you spend the time doing it. Example of my fuel tank cover I've just finished. Took about 6-8 hours of grinding, sanding, sealing, painting etc but really pleased and like new. It was mainly surface rust. Coated in Zinc 182 before a coat of high quality oven primer and then a coat of manifold metallic black (grey) built to withstand temps of 900 degrees. I then applied about 3 coats of industrial lacquer to hopefully prevent major chipping. Not that it will ever get anywhere near that hot but I know it'll last. A few small imprecations remaining but nothing major so I'm happy. Big Mark - can you let me know who does your powercoating work she complete please? James mentioned you used someone local and I'm hoping to get mine done when all the rear arms are replace. Look forward to seeing your build in progress to cheers Greg - - - Updated - - - Be impossible to find an excellent condition subframe with little or no rust that hasn't been reconditioned. Surely it would be easier to get any subframe and get it sandblasted and powder coated. That is what I did and I know have a 100% mint subframe that rivals its original state The whole of underneath your car looks as clean as a whistle not just the subframes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Nice work Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Nice shade of grey you chose mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Thanks gents didn't want bright silver or gloss black so nice halfway in between:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 I refinished a silver powder coated one (I bought off T2 MSW) in satin black as I didn't want it shiny black too I will post some pics up when I take some! I was very tempted with a new one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Be impossible to find an excellent condition subframe with little or no rust that hasn't been reconditioned. Surely it would be easier to get any subframe and get it sandblasted and powder coated. That is what I did and I know have a 100% mint subframe that rivals its original state Fingers crossed I may be onto a mint untouched rear subframe I will update if the deal comes off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Can you still get them new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 I spoke to Paul at TCB and he said no I have not tried Mr T. Did your bits come from TCB yet I am still waiting for my delivery of goodies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Fingers crossed I may be onto a mint untouched rear subframe I will update if the deal comes off! Fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 I have genuinely got an almost rust-free and original bare front subframe. Being 22 years old and untouched there is some surface corrosion, but my car had to be one of the cleanest examples around before I broke it. I was even prepared to offer sections and subframes from the chassis as good-as-new replacement parts for the areas that usually succumb to rot on the MKIV. Then someone bought it complete as a project. Received all ok thanks buddy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Received all ok thanks buddy:) Delighted to hear that mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I spoke to Paul at TCB and he said no I have not tried Mr T. Did your bits come from TCB yet I am still waiting for my delivery of goodies! My new rear suspension arms etc arrive today Mark ! [emoji6] Excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I have a set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 I have a set Pm sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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