Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Classic Morgans (pre-CX) Chassis corrosion to 2015 onward cars

I have had a look at your FB page and indeed there are some horror stories there but the page is polluted with all sorts of other crap which is a great shame.

Sadly no surprise. I bet they saved 50 quid a car painting these chassis

But even on the galvanised cars they were aware that flexure could be an issue along these joints, whether hot dipped or painted.

They added a black rubberised sealant to mine.


Did they omit the sealant on the painted chassis? If so, it might be worth reaching for the gooe gun….

Bit of a random reply,I specialise in Morgan’s as used to work at the factory in the repairshop for 13 years before starting my own business in 2013,but also do other work,sorry if feel the other work is crap😂

Mark, no criticism. of your pages, it's all the other associated stuff that seems to be bolted onto your page

That's a bit harsh, Reg. Mark is a Morgan specialist - not Morgan exclusive. These days you need to diversify and not have all your eggs in one basket. Even Morgan dealers do work on non-Morgans.

Those triangular panels are a weakness. Mine looks like double skinned, and from day 1 I dribbled ACF50 into a single small hole which us obvious on the top. This drained in overnight and did that for a few weeks until it no longer drained away. I also covered the chassis with another layer of wax protection. Mine was done with golden wax at the factory by request. The other weak point is the double skinned crossmember ahead of the rear wheels, and gravel rash will compromise the finish and it will start to corrode.

The post 15/16 chassis needs attention and most cars won't get enough on these points. I saw one at Brooklands, low miler, not old, and the triangle panel was completely surface rusted. Don't be complacent with the galvanised chassis either. The surface can create a white powdery residue, so it needs watching.

By coincidence I've been doing the annual ACF50 dribble, I also do anything that fixes through bodywork like doorhandles, bonnet catches, hinges, and the small recessed screws holding the 'screen to the A pillars, it's quite satisfying to see it wick away

When I had my 2002 Plus8 I looked at what it needed for long term keeping. During ownership it was checked regularly for ageing signs. Chassis, rear axle all good with cleaning and redone paint/waxes. Regular ACF treatment, greasing.....
Galvanised chassis plus Bilt Humber treatment.
I put together a list of things....
It was a 20+ year old car. Several things done already but more to do. No corrosion except exhaust clamps, some light rust on exposed bolts, some bullet connectors....
Electrics was on the list , some signs of age showing( connectors/ bulb holders etc. Coolant hoses great ( silicone) but some rubber fuel etc ok but listed.
Test drove a Plus Four CX.
Hmmmmmmm
Decision time.
Me getting older, starting to want less time hands-on and more time driving, family commitments.....
Enjoying the Plus Four now. Yes, regular checks/ sprucing up but no projects yet.
Off to Scotland next week so watching fuel stops!

Alan, there was no intention of upsetting Mark, it's all the other non related stuff that FB applied to the site when I looked, even my pervious apology seems to have gone awal, I think it best I leave sleeping dogs lie.

Your apology is still there Reg. Farcebook is a joke. Mark's servicing and engineering are really good - took my 4/4 there for years. Would still do so had I not sold it.