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Is it worth welding ?

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hairyasswelder:
sorry to throw a spanner in, BUT.... I thought gas welding was no longer acceptable for repairs to structural parts of the vehicle come mot time  :?
Especially the chassis  :?
Mig is a more convenient, easier method and unless you are trade or can show HSE that you can store gas bottles properly you will struggle to get an account to refill them  :cry:
before anything is said I can, and have papers to weld with gas MMA MIG and TIG,  :D

Steve

Also the MIG is cheaper  :D in the long run

Leslie Henson:
I have an account with BOC, the local council and fire station know the gases I have and where they are stored, I have the required safety equipment, such as flash back arrestors and directional flow valves, Co2 and water fire extinguishers. The cylinders are kep 80-feet from my/any private residence on non-business premises. Been that way for years now with no problems thus far. Bit worrying now from what you have just said. As for welding vehicles - I take it you are referring to the alteration of the structure of the metal through welding? Well as far as I'm aware there is no problem welding a vehicle using gas and I have done hundreds of times. I freelance for three garages, which sometimes includes welding, and these garages are aware of my welding method. Of course, monocoques chassis vehicles makes the difference between bodywork and chassis is a grey area in some circumstances. I understand that the properties of a weld are much the same - that of cast iron?, so I would suggest that a Mig weld repair would have the same or very similar properties as gas welded repairs.


Les.

lyndon:
So how much would I be looking at to get these holes repaired ?. I need to make a decision as to whether is going to be worth it.

Leslie Henson:
Very difficult to say without seeing the damage, some welders will charge a fortune, but others can be quite reasonable. Preparation is the longest part of any welding job - things catch fire very quickly. Best to get a few quotes and go from there. It might also be worth your while to do the preparation yourself.


Les.

lyndon:
What has to be done to prepare it. I have already removed all the carpet and plastic furniture ?. I took it to a local garage who I have known for years and they quoted me £120, they normally knock 25% off that for me. Doesn't seem so bad, but as the owner was saying if I went out and bought a cheap little mig welder it would pay for its self with just these jobs and then I can just patch her up as I go.

What I would like to do is strip her out and sort out all the rust and then paint her floor and underside. But I am not sure whether its worth it ?. With regards to the clutch and gear box is there anyway of telling which is going?. The guy at the garage seemed to think it sounds like the clutch as 3rds been clunky for a whilde and now 1st is occasionally crunchy.

List of things to do as I see them at the minute -

1. sort out the rust inside, outside and under the bonnet
2. Sort out crunchy gears, either gearbox or clutch or maybe do both
3. Replace rear door hinges as she is a cow to shut
4. Look at power steering. It works fine after the first 150 yards or if        leave her to idle for a while.
5. She smokes a bit on sarting ( I can live with this as long as its not a symptom of something more sinister)
6. She is a bit sluggish when she starts off but when warm lovely (Again I can live with it as long as its nothing sinister)
7. Fit snorkel
8. new paint job (hand rollered)

Is it worth the hassle or should I get myself a newer landy?.

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