An interior heater comes in handy in cold winters. And the power steering and damping device will greatly facilitate driving.
Equipping the driver's workplace with a navigator will come in handy on long journeys. Well, where is it without good light. A jeep without a few pairs of powerful headlights and not a jeep at all, so invest in xenon lighting.
On this, tuning the UAZ-459 with your own hands can be considered complete. Now you have a real monster at your disposal, on which it is not scary to go even on the most dangerous journey.
The body of the old UAZ, unfortunately, is very susceptible to corrosion, which gradually eats up the metal completely, if no action is taken in time. In our case, the owner of the car, only wanted to install the missing door handle, starting to do this, he found abundant rust and rot. As a result, numerous metal patches had to be installed, the lower side was almost completely replaced. The metal patches were cut from the old system unit, the metal is surprisingly good there.
The handle at the end was installed from the Loaf, outwardly it looks the same, but the length is slightly different, I had to redo it a little.
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The author warns that this video is not a lesson, his experience in this work is minimal, but they really want to share it. was generally successful. The length of the video is 20 minutes, but it included the key moments of this repair, in general, everything took several weekends.
This all-wheel-drive all-terrain vehicle, which is the most popular in our country and abroad, is equipped with an almost indestructible body. The 469 station wagon was produced at the plant in Ulyanovsk from 1972 to 1985. Subsequently, the car was renamed 3151, after which it was successfully produced until 2010.
By the early 70s, the country was still running GAZ-69, produced at the Ulyanovsk automobile plant, as a civilian military vehicle. Its platform took over a lot from the post-war "Victory", and many structural parts and elements of the machine were clearly outdated by 70.
The introduction of the UAZ 469 into production immediately resolved the issue of updating, without affecting the basic qualities of the 69th. Amazing cross-country ability, relatively light weight, excellent carrying capacity, the similarity of units and mechanisms with other models of the domestic auto industry - all this remained the same.
Many owners of this car have personal experience in such a matter as repairing 469. Indeed, the creation of the car plant in Ulyanovsk has such a simple design that it was not difficult to carry out repairs with your own hands.
An elevator or body and suspension alteration is the most frequent DIY repair carried out on a Soviet all-terrain vehicle. If the conversion of the UAZ 469 turns out to be in the right hands, then the domestic “UAZ”, copied at one time from the Land Rover, will show everything it is capable of, leaving “glamorous” foreign models in the dust.
So, it is customary to carry out the Oise lift with your own hands on the body and suspension. In particular, it is recommended to "shoe" the UAZ in good rubber, having previously raised the body above the frame. The lift is made using a special body lift technology.
Note. To raise the body above the frame, you will have to install special spacers between the elements (hockey pucks, 2 for each of the 12 fixing bolts, proved to be good).
The UAZ 469 suspension lift with its own hands improves the geometric cross-country ability of the all-terrain vehicle. This is due to the immobility of the wheels and axle, and the simultaneous lifting of everything else as the mud passes through.
Also, after the lift tuning 469, it is possible to install larger wheels, and this is already a very significant plus.
In addition to the pluses, the elevator also has its drawbacks. So, a suspension lift, for example, will inevitably increase the angles of the universal joints, which will affect their rapid wear. If, however, to carry out the alteration operation is illiterate, the gimbal can fail at any time.
The fenders of the "UAZ" make the car much heavier. It will be enough to cut them out, and then install wheels from 33, so that the weight of the machine will be significantly reduced. In addition, 469 will have to be completely disassembled, some mechanisms replaced, and new oil and grease added.
The cut wings cannot be left in this form. It is imperative to cover them with a special composition against corrosion protection. In addition, the wings are recommended to be strengthened using a 1-yoke steel tube.
Those who actually reduced the weight of the UAZ 469 write that this should be done to the maximum. In other words, if the notch is insufficient, 33 tires will catch on the fenders.
It is recommended to cut off not only the wings, but also the sills in order to reduce such a parameter as weight. In addition, the cutting of the thresholds gives a chance to increase the "off-road" passability, strengthen the body and protect the doors from dents.
It is recommended to cut the thresholds as follows: leaving 2 cm down from the lower door hinges.
Attention! When cutting thresholds, the fuel tank must be removed.
A 13-14 cm steel strip with a thickness of one and a half millimeters should be welded onto the cut-off part of the threshold. As for the reinforcement, it is better to use a pipe with a wall thickness of 2 mm.
Note. A pipe instead of a threshold is not only brutal, but also convenient. Now, putting the car on a jack will not be difficult, and there is no need to worry about the bodywork.
You can also reduce the weight of the UAZ 469 by trimming the doors. First, you need to cut the inner pocket to the required level, and then fold the remaining canvas inward. The resulting pocket surface is connected to the walls. Welding is recommended for this.
Note. It is recommended to arrange special outlets for the drainage of water. We must not forget that the UAZ 469 is an all-terrain vehicle that will drive through swamps and puddles.
It is known that in Soviet times, the car was used to transport field military commanders, thus, it was endowed with excellent driving qualities - practically not killed by the chassis. But, like any unit assembled from iron, this car also has problems with the body.
Personal experience of DIY UAZ 469 body repair associates with several factors, the reasons for which it is necessary to carry out the appropriate work. Firstly, it is a rather aggressive operating environment (after all, it is no secret that a car drives mainly on wild off-road conditions). Secondly, it is also important that many of the copies that are privately owned are already quite old cars, which, with all the strength of their physique, are beginning to age slowly.
Such repairs, as a rule, are subdivided into small ones, carried out even without the help of a welding unit, and global, large ones, requiring rather large costs (when the entire wing is changed, for example, or, even more difficult, the load-bearing parts of the body).
In principle, with certain skills, both of them can be produced in a personal garage, there would be an appropriate tool at hand. But nevertheless, it is recommended for beginners to carry out major repair work under the guidance of an experienced master so as not to violate the geometry of the body (otherwise your car will not look very aesthetically pleasing at the end of the procedures).
Removing the old layers of paint from our fishing and hunting UAZ with a friend (we decided to make a fashionable spotted camouflage paint), we found places of corrosion and even several holes in the body of the body. Of course, we were a little upset. With places where there is rust, it is clear what to do: cleaned to metal, processed, as expected, putty and sanded. Everything turned out smoothly and imperceptibly. But what to do with holes? Not to change the entire wing because of several holes: it is expensive, and, frankly, it was not part of our plans to carry out such global work.
Koum advised that the holes (each one centimeter to two centimeters in diameter) should be repaired with fiberglass and putty. Such repairs, of course, are quite simple to perform, and by their means it is the cheapest, perhaps.But I read somewhere that this method is considered by specialists to be short-lived, something like a temporary firefighting option (although, sometimes we have nothing more permanent than a temporary one). Because, being actively exposed to moisture (and the machine is operated in the field), soon the place begins to bubble, swell, which leads to the expansion of the affected areas. And as a result, the hole is even larger than it was. And who needs it?
After consulting again, we decided to install more durable patches on the bodywork (metal). The metal was taken from the remaining scraps of the sheet, quite good and durable. In thickness - a little even thicker than the standard bodywork (well, just such a cut was found at hand). The patches were cut out with a grinder according to the dimensions measured in advance (with a margin to cover the holes well). At first, the parts were thoroughly sanded and ground them to the places of their dislocation. Then they took a powerful soldering iron and irradiated the joints.
The lapped patch was warmed up with a soldering iron and placed in the planned tinned place. Soldered carefully so that the surfaces do not have protrusions. We slightly adjusted it with a hammer. We waited for a while and checked the strength of the solder. Grabbed tightly! The top was ground again additionally.
So, our patch turned out to be even, and not protruding especially above the general surface of the wing. The same procedure was carried out with the next hole in the body. Everything was done according to the established scheme, so the procedure took even less time.
Then the places where they put the patches degreased , put putty, rubbed, sanded, applied again, tweaked and sanded clean. Further - as according to plan (but before that, they additionally looked more closely at the entire body for possible flaws: pah-pah, in other places everything was fine everywhere) - a primer, painting in a basic tone, overlaying spots of several colors, related in scale. And here is our dream in the flesh: it dries up - let's go fishing right away!
As you can see: everything is not so difficult as it seemed at first glance. So do not be frightened right away, but our personal experience in repairing the UAZ 469 body with our own hands, I hope, will help you in gaining self-confidence!
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Any car has to be repaired over time, and most of all mechanical wear concerns the body. Damage occurs primarily due to the poor quality of the road surface. Body parts are very susceptible to corrosion, because cars are not always stored in garages. And operation in aggressive conditions makes itself felt.
One of these cars is the UAZ 469, or in the common people "bobby". Also, the "loaf" is quite common - it is a minivan built on the basis of the 469 model. These cars are usually operated in off-road conditions, which greatly accelerates the wear of not only the chassis, but also the wings and underbody, the repair of which is quite easy to do with your own hands.
With the help of several keys, the UAZ 31512 can be repaired in the middle of the field, and if you use special equipment, the results will be impressive.It is advisable to watch the repair on the video in advance - this will help determine what and how to do. It is unrealistic to repair some damage on your own, but there are some that can be dealt with on your own.
Sometimes, removing an old layer of paint from the body of a UAZ 469, people find real holes. The problem can be solved in two ways - by calling a specialist or by towing the car to the workshop. This should be done if you do not have a welder or a welder friend. But if the hole size is smaller than a matchbox, you can do it yourself, without welding.
The easiest way is to seal the hole with fiberglass and putty. Such repairs are simple, but they also have disadvantages. As the place will be exposed to moisture, it will soon begin to bubble. This way, the hole can only be repaired for a few weeks, before your "bobby" or "loaf" falls into the hands of a specialist.
There are other ways, many of which can be seen in the video. One option is to install a metal patch. To make such a repair yourself, you will need:
a piece that completely covers the hole in the body,
powerful soldering iron,
soldering acid.
The joints are tinned, after which the patch is placed on the body and soldered, warmed up with a soldering iron. Everything must be done in such a way that the surface does not have a protrusion. If necessary, you can correct the flaws with a hammer - the putty will hide all the irregularities, and the loaf will look great.
The second stage of UAZ 31512 body repair involves filling and painting. Before you start sealing irregularities with your own hands, you need to prepare the surface. This involves cleaning and rinsing it. Then, using a solvent, the surface is degreased.
The area of work must be matted before applying the putty, for which the P240 abrasive is used. This will allow you to detect small defects that were previously simply not visible. Then the scratches are sanded, and this should be done very carefully and carefully in order to eliminate all sharp corners and peeling elements.
The sanded surface must be washed and degreased again. If rust is present, special agents must be used to prevent future corrosion. Do not do this - and after a while you will find ripples or swelling in such places. Now you can start directly with the putty.
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There are many varieties of material on the market today. It is sold with a hardener, which will need to be added before using the putty. When the mixture is ready, it can be applied to the bodywork. It is advisable to pre-heat the metal well, for example, in the sun. To completely fill the damaged area of the UAZ 31512, you need to grease the layers 3 times every 10 minutes.
After applying the filler, it is necessary to grind the surface to a smooth state using P120 abrasive. If a partial repair is being carried out, then it is worth covering the place of work with masking tape so as not to damage entire areas. If a metal base appears under the putty, it must be reapplied. Then a finishing layer is applied to the sanded coarse putty, allowed to dry and sanded again with P240 abrasive. The results of the work are clearly visible in the videos posted on specialized sites.
After the putty has been applied to the damaged areas, you can start painting. If a finished part has been replaced, for example, the wing of a UAZ 469, it may need to be painted if the shade does not match the color of the entire car. If the "loaf" has survived the elimination of a dent or a stain of corrosion, then the painting process is further complicated by the selection of a shade.
When painting, first apply a coat of primer. Since the metal of UAZ 31512 is prone to oxidation and rusting, it is better to start priming immediately after filling.It is ideal to use a phosphate and two-component acrylic primer.
First, a layer of phosphate soil is applied, then several layers of acrylic. After that, they grind the surface with their hands or a grinder and proceed directly to painting. For a better result, it is better to apply three layers of paint, while letting each of them dry a little. You can watch the process in the video.
VIDEO In the conditions of bad roads, the UAZ becomes exactly the means of transportation that helps to get out literally from any place. Only these SUVs are subject to wear and tear and require repair. The parts and spare parts that are closest to the road surface experience the negative load most of all. From the article we will learn how to repair the body of a domestic car with our own hands.
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In the common people "bobby" (UAZ 469) is the vehicle of the chairmen of large Soviet collective farms, and today the vastness of the Russian hinterlands roam. Another prototype, the "loaf", is a real minivan successfully operated off-road.
Both cars are subject to rapid wear of body parts due to hard operation, constant contact with a moisture environment, etc. On bumps and bumps, the chassis shakes, the elements of which also eventually deteriorate, no matter how good they are.
The good thing is that domestic cars can be repaired even in an open field, having a couple of wrenches with you. If you carry out the repairs in the garage with all the necessary equipment, the result will be impressive.
Often, removing a layer of paintwork from the body of a used UAZ, the owners find large holes in the body parts. For those who do not have a welding machine, this problem is solved in 2 ways: either a special is called, or the UAZ is taken to the service station. If you have a machine or a familiar welder, everything can be decided on the spot. Also, you can do it yourself if the hole is small, the size of a matchbox.
So, in addition to welding, putty and fiberglass will help to close the hole. This repair cannot be called efficient or super effective, as it has drawbacks. On the other hand, this method is capable of providing at least a month's operation of the car. Then you can show the UAZ to a body repair specialist.
There are other ways to close the hole. In particular, by installing a metal patch. To do this, you need a powerful soldering iron, a piece of sheet (covering the hole completely) and acid.
The algorithm for carrying out this method is as follows:
Before putting the patch, it is necessary to tin the joints;
Put the patch on the hole (it should completely cover the hole);
Solder to the metal body using a high-power lamp.
You need to do everything so that the surface does not have protrusions. Deficiencies that arise in one way or another for a beginner are corrected with a hammer and the final operation with puttying.
Repair "loaf" on video
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Sealing body irregularities is a popular operation of repairmen. Of course, only real specialists, the most experienced craftsmen, can handle this business with high quality, but you can also do something with your own hands.
Surface preparation of the body part is the first thing to do. Spare parts must be perfectly flat and clean. They should also be degreased.
Useful advice. It will be interesting for novice body repairmen to know that in order to detect minor defects in the spare part, the treated area is matted before applying the putty. For this, abrasive P 240 is applied to the body part.
After the surface of the part is degreased, it should be cleaned and degreased again.To eliminate the existing rust, it is necessary to use special agents that effectively prevent the appearance of corrosion later.
The range of fillers today is incredibly wide. They are sold with or without a hardener. In any case, it will be necessary to correctly apply the composition to the body parts, preheating the metal in the sun. In addition, several layers of putty should be applied.
The next stage of work involves grinding. The surface treated with putty will need to be thoroughly polished to a smooth state using a different abrasive - P 120.
Important. When carrying out partial repairs, it is imperative to cover the place of work with masking tape, excluding damage to entire parts of the part.
If in the process of grinding the layers of the putty crumble in some places and the metal is exposed, the composition is reapplied.
There is such a thing as a finishing layer. This is a special composition of the putty, which is applied at the final stage, after thorough grinding of the surfaces of the part. After the finishing composition has dried, the surface of the spare part is re-grinded, changing the abrasive to 240.
Painting can be started only after all the above procedures, when the part of the part is perfectly flat. If body parts have been replaced and need to be painted to match the overall tone, this is usually not difficult. It is only recommended to choose the right paint using either a color code or the services of a professional colorist.
If painting is carried out on the body of an UAZ that has survived repairs to remove a dent or rust, you will have to sweat a lot, again, with the selection of a shade.
Note. Be sure to apply a layer of primer before starting painting. This is the foundation of the procedure. Due to the fact that the metal surface of the UAZ is prone to oxidation and rapid rusting, it is better to apply the primer immediately after filling. A 2-component acrylic primer or phosphate compound is ideal.
The algorithm for self-painting will look like this:
First, a layer of phosphate composition is applied;
After that, a layer of acrylic primer should be applied;
Grinding of soil surfaces is carried out with an abrasive wheel set on a grinder or by hand;
After that, paint is applied, preferably several times, allowing each layer to dry thoroughly.
It will be interesting to find out how the overhaul, full-fledged repair of the UAZ body is carried out with the aim of modernization and tuning. Here's how it looks in stages:
First, the body parts are disassembled;
The fender arches are cut out and the spaces are increased so that instead of the factory wheels, large ones can be put here;
The corrosive parts of the body are cut off with a grinder;
Door sills and steps are also cut if they are in a bad condition. Typically, these body parts rot quickly.
Note. In some cases, in order to modernize, the fuel tank is installed on the UAZ in the salon. This makes it possible to get rid of the uncomfortable side gas tanks, as well as increase the distance from the road surface to the thresholds.
Again, for the purpose of modernization, instead of the thresholds and steps that are cut off, strong metal profiles of 30x60 are installed. They can be folded in three rows and turned into a powerful platform;
The rear wing overhang is also cut in many cases. In truth, he periodically wrinkles or bends. For this reason, it is recommended to reinforce it with a 25x25 profile, qualitatively shaping it in place;
The inner boxes of the rear wheel arches are also replaced, because for the most part nothing remains of them due to corrosion;
All welded seams of parts are thoroughly cleaned, body parts are assembled.
You can optionally carry out body and suspension lifting, rolling / rolling of springs, installing new tires, shock absorbers, etc. You can also carry out major repairs to bridges, brakes, etc.
Read more about body repair in other articles on our website.You can also get useful information through video and photo - materials published on the site.
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