Rusty Bongo, advice sought on rear quarter

[tommyrugrat]

Hi

I recently acquired a 1997 Turbo Diesel Bongo, all seems to be fine apart from the inevitable rust. So i have been stripping it down over the last couple of days, bumpers off, new front cross member etc.

The advice i am after concerns the rear quarter (area behind the rear bumper) which is rusted through, both sides are rotten. I have tried to source replacement panels, but cannot seems to locate any. It looks as though this area is pretty vulnerable to corrosion so i am surprised that there is not an aftermarket part? Incidentally the wheel arches are pretty good, just the area next to them is bad.
Also, there seems to be a rectangular plastic insert that sits in the middle of this panel, is this a vent of some sort? and if so is it really needed? As worst case scenario i may have plate the whole area.

So if anybody can chip in with any good advice and save me from trying to fabricate the near impossible, i would be greatly appreciative.

I have tried to upload an image but i am struggling to work how to?

Cheers

[Cab-ova pete]

Hi Tommy,sorry to hear about your grief matey, have you tried george for bits and bobs 07836598528, hope you get sorted, and he is a very worthwhile contact for bongo bits

[tommyrugrat]

Thanks for that Pete, i will give him a buzz tomorrow.

[mikeonb4c]

Hi

I recently acquired a 1997 Turbo Diesel Bongo, all seems to be fine apart from the inevitable rust. So i have been stripping it down over the last couple of days, bumpers off, new front cross member etc.

The advice i am after concerns the rear quarter (area behind the rear bumper) which is rusted through, both sides are rotten. I have tried to source replacement panels, but cannot seems to locate any. It looks as though this area is pretty vulnerable to corrosion so i am surprised that there is not an aftermarket part? Incidentally the wheel arches are pretty good, just the area next to them is bad.
Also, there seems to be a rectangular plastic insert that sits in the middle of this panel, is this a vent of some sort? and if so is it really needed? As worst case scenario i may have plate the whole area.

So if anybody can chip in with any good advice and save me from trying to fabricate the near impossible, i would be greatly appreciative.

I have tried to upload an image but i am struggling to work how to?

Cheers

Where are you based. There's some good people to contact being mentioned on the Rust Directory thread on here. Maybe start by talking with one of them?

[tommyrugrat]

Hi Mike, i am in Falmouth, Cornwall , i will certainly ask....i have a funny feeling though, i may have to drag out the welding gear?
Cheers Mike.

[cookan]

I asked a similar question the other day actually about the plastic thing...It's apparently a one way vent (on both sides) to prevent pressure building up in the van when the blowers or on/windows open....

http://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/view ... =3&t=69106

thanks,
Ant.

[mikeonb4c]

Hi Mike, i am in Falmouth, Cornwall , i will certainly ask....i have a funny feeling though, i may have to drag out the welding gear?
Cheers Mike.

Have you tried contacting Allans in Plymouth to see if they can suggest anyone. Allans are the tops with Bongos and very approachable (Alan owns a Bongo himself).

[helen&tony]

Hi
Errrr...Allan does waxoiling, I believe, and who better?
Cheers
Helen

[mikeonb4c]

Hi
Errrr...Allan does waxoiling, I believe, and who better?
Cheers
Helen

I think its the welding bit he's after tackling?

[helen&tony]

Hi Mike...
Ooops...waxoil on the mind at the moment...and an old age episode today
Cheers
Helen