Frame Rust Repair?

Mitsubishi Delica L400 production commenced in 1994 -- After much anticipation, the L400 arrived on Canadian Soil in 2009!
Post Reply
User avatar
ealanm
Posts: 59
Joined: Mon Sep 13, 2010 5:57 pm
Member's Photo Album: http://www.delica.ca/Photos/
Vehicle: '95 L400
Location: Surrey, BC

Frame Rust Repair?

Post by ealanm »

I have a 95 SWB Chamonix that's in good condition except for having the front frame rust problem. I'm wondering how feasible it is to fix that? Has anyone gone down that road or know anyone who does that kind of work? It's a good Delica, otherwise, so it's worth putting some money into.
"The trouble with quotes on the internet is that it's difficult to determine whether they've been correctly attributed."
-- Abraham Lincoln
poochike
Posts: 186
Joined: Sat Jun 25, 2011 12:52 pm
Member's Photo Album: http://www.delica.ca/Photos/
Vehicle: 1999 L400 Chamonix Gen2
Location: vancouver
Location: Vancouver

Frame Rust Repair?

Post by poochike »

I'm taking mine to Randalls auto body in Cumberland this week. They have experience with the L400s and their work looks top notch. Spoke to Randal on the phone at length and he knows his stuff. I'm going to ask them to document the process and I'll post the results. I'm from Vancouver, but could not find anyone local who was willing to tackle the job.
User avatar
ealanm
Posts: 59
Joined: Mon Sep 13, 2010 5:57 pm
Member's Photo Album: http://www.delica.ca/Photos/
Vehicle: '95 L400
Location: Surrey, BC

Frame Rust Repair?

Post by ealanm »

poochike wrote: Sat Aug 29, 2020 8:13 pm I'm taking mine to Randalls auto body in Cumberland this week.
Great tip--thanks! I'll contact them this week.
"The trouble with quotes on the internet is that it's difficult to determine whether they've been correctly attributed."
-- Abraham Lincoln
msimps
Posts: 35
Joined: Wed Apr 06, 2016 7:59 pm
Member's Photo Album: http://www.delica.ca/Photos/
Vehicle: '94 L400 "The Trail Whale"
Location: Delta

Re: Frame Rust Repair?

Post by msimps »

I've had a conversation or two with Butch at CVI regarding the frame rust on my rig. He is also willing to tackle it. I'm just debating whether to bite the bullet this winter...
poochike
Posts: 186
Joined: Sat Jun 25, 2011 12:52 pm
Member's Photo Album: http://www.delica.ca/Photos/
Vehicle: 1999 L400 Chamonix Gen2
Location: vancouver
Location: Vancouver

Re: Frame Rust Repair?

Post by poochike »

ealanm wrote: Sun Aug 30, 2020 11:12 am
poochike wrote: Sat Aug 29, 2020 8:13 pm I'm taking mine to Randalls auto body in Cumberland this week.
Great tip--thanks! I'll contact them this week.
I saw your rig in Randals yard when I grabbed my van. Nice wheels!
User avatar
ealanm
Posts: 59
Joined: Mon Sep 13, 2010 5:57 pm
Member's Photo Album: http://www.delica.ca/Photos/
Vehicle: '95 L400
Location: Surrey, BC

Re: Frame Rust Repair?

Post by ealanm »

poochike wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2020 12:53 pm I saw your rig in Randals yard when I grabbed my van. Nice wheels!
Thanks! Did you see the new wheels, inside? I have them mounted now. The old wheels developed a problem with the valve stems and I couldn't find replacement parts, so I gave them to a tech at work who said he knew where to find the parts. In a way, I like the style of the original wheels more, but the new ones are in much better shape.

It's for sale now, by the way.
"The trouble with quotes on the internet is that it's difficult to determine whether they've been correctly attributed."
-- Abraham Lincoln
poochike
Posts: 186
Joined: Sat Jun 25, 2011 12:52 pm
Member's Photo Album: http://www.delica.ca/Photos/
Vehicle: 1999 L400 Chamonix Gen2
Location: vancouver
Location: Vancouver

Re: Frame Rust Repair?

Post by poochike »

I think by "nice wheels" I meant nice van.

Selling? Have a Craigslist add up?
bsma0li
Posts: 8
Joined: Mon Nov 07, 2016 7:50 pm
Member's Photo Album: http://www.delica.ca/Photos/
Vehicle: Mitsubishi Delica
Location: High River

Re: Frame Rust Repair?

Post by bsma0li »

How did your frame repairs work out? My 98 is in the shop right now for service and some brake work and they have told me the frame has rotted through in a few places. Said it can potentially repaired (not cheap) but could also be chasing my tail with it. How does a frame repair fair if in an accident?
Post Reply

Return to “L400 Technical”