the dreadded sills...

[elevensies]

well had only half hour spare today and had a quick look under car... sills rotten front corners

dam.. might do a repair just for mot. then later do a full replacement

i think my mot to do list is going to be expensive

 

[andyglym]

well had only half hour spare today and had a quick look under car... sills rotten front corners

dam.. might do a repair just for mot. then later do a full replacement

i think my mot to do list is going to be expensive

It's a worthwhile job.

 

[GZed]

well had only half hour spare today and had a quick look under car... sills rotten front corners

dam.. might do a repair just for mot. then later do a full replacement

i think my mot to do list is going to be expensive

The outer sills are usually what rust each end as they are a bit of a mud trap. However, they are cosmetic only and don’t contribute to the structural strength. This is provided by the inner sills, which are like girders. That said, a slight caveat - if left too long the jacking points can corrode. Best unbolt the outer sill and have a look at everything.

@Nodzed did a really thorough post all about this-well worth searching for on here

 

[t-tony]

well had only half hour spare today and had a quick look under car... sills rotten front corners

dam.. might do a repair just for mot. then later do a full replacement

i think my mot to do list is going to be expensive

You do mean the inner sills, not just outer sill covers?

Tony.

 

[elevensies]

You do mean the inner sills, not just outer sill covers?

Tony.

yes

 

[Nodzed]

The outer sills are usually what rust each end as they are a bit of a mud trap. However, they are cosmetic only and don’t contribute to the structural strength. This is provided by the inner sills, which are like girders. That said, a slight caveat - if left too long the jacking points can corrode. Best unbolt the outer sill and have a look at everything.

@Nodzed did a really thorough post all about this-well worth searching for on here

These may be of some help?

Bluebirds Sill Work
Sill end covers
Imola M Sills post#45

 

[GZed]

These may be of some help?

Bluebirds Sill Work
Sill end covers
Imola M Sills post#45

Thanks @Nodzed most useful