Can a Beginner Fix Rusty Sills - Sill Fabrication and Welding (Part 2)

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  • Опубліковано 4 гру 2024

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  • @MM_in_Havasu
    @MM_in_Havasu Рік тому +5

    What we've learned over here in the States is that use of road salt = planned vehicle obsolescence. Cars just crumble to bits in those areas.
    I live in the desert so no rust issues where I live. Great video, Adam, excellent repair job done! Thanks man!

  • @RickCT2000
    @RickCT2000 Рік тому +2

    Will add much life to the body. Nice job.

  • @StewSims
    @StewSims Рік тому +5

    Always like to see people having a go at these kinds of repairs. With perseverance you can get there. I'm no expert but one piece of advice I'd say is fabrication while a great thing to learn is very hard to get right and takes a lot of practice. With fairly extensive work like this if you can get hold of a repair panel that is a lot easier. As an amateur I'd always go for that option first and only try fabricating larger sections if repair panel or donor panels are impossible to find. The success of welding is less about the actual process of zapping steel and more about the fit of the repair patch and the setup of the welder itself. Good luck!

  • @OscarHobson
    @OscarHobson Рік тому +2

    Started to look at lovely estates for sale, trying to tell myself a £800 jaguar is an excellent investment for a 16yearold

  • @adrianrigby1933
    @adrianrigby1933 Рік тому

    Congratulations we all live and learn. It is all a matter of practise.

  • @kevwhitbyify
    @kevwhitbyify Рік тому +2

    Nice job Adam, it's strong and that's what's required and as you say it's hidden behind plastic sill's it'll be fine it will keep it on the road for a good few years.good luck with the rest of it. Cheers

  • @grayfool
    @grayfool Рік тому

    Looks very good for a first attempt.

  • @tigercatcamping5688
    @tigercatcamping5688 Рік тому +1

    Your videos are very inspirational. I have rust on my pickup and would love to be able to fix myself. Practicing on sills is a great idea! Keep up the good work Adam!

  • @donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854

    Doing really well Adam it takes time you should be pleased with the progress all the best donny

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Donny! It’s really enjoyable so far

    • @donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854
      @donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854 Рік тому

      @@LivingWithAClassic it is the more you get into it the more you want to do its a great skill to have I started taught myself then worked in a machine fabrication shop for 3 years

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  Рік тому +1

      I may have a go and weld some small things on other cars after this

    • @donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854
      @donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854 Рік тому

      @@LivingWithAClassic def do it's so rewarding

  • @parrotraiser6541
    @parrotraiser6541 Рік тому +1

    Great start!
    Something you might want to know about is "Cleco" fasteners. (Pronounced "Kleeko".)
    .Used a lot in aerospace, they are to sheet metal what pins are to tailoring. A body with 2 pins in it,with a special pair of pliers to slide them. they go through a hole and then released to hold the sheets together. If you've ever seen a piece of aeroplane covered with what looked like bristles, those were Clecos.

    • @parrotraiser6541
      @parrotraiser6541 Рік тому

      Just a PS: Retropower Autofocus has a xouple of videos with body welding tips.

  • @brianheppell4506
    @brianheppell4506 Рік тому +1

    Not bad for first attempt Adam ! (ps -puddle welds not spot welds ;) )

  • @pstreetgarage7304
    @pstreetgarage7304 Рік тому

    Doing it yourself is always better !

  • @stephen6378
    @stephen6378 Рік тому

    Great progress

  • @mikehill9888
    @mikehill9888 Рік тому +2

    Gas welding can work also with thin material

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  Рік тому +1

      I do have the equipment for that and will try to learn sometime. It seems more difficult when I look at it but I don’t know

  • @alexandrecouture2462
    @alexandrecouture2462 Рік тому

    Good job!

  • @charlesspangberg778
    @charlesspangberg778 Рік тому +1

    Well(ding) done !😊. Though I am puzzled that a relative recent car can rust this much (quality of the steel?)

  • @brianpeterson8253
    @brianpeterson8253 Рік тому +1

    Learning a skill is such a great feeling. You did great. Congrats.

  • @labowskidude
    @labowskidude Рік тому +1

    Hello I live with clasiscs and I have a rust problem. I am experimenting with body solder right now.

  • @disdonc6012
    @disdonc6012 Рік тому

    Where did you put the jack stand exactly? And where would you put it in the rear of the car? The jack points and the jack stand points are the same in the Jag's shop manual.

  • @johndavey72
    @johndavey72 Рік тому +1

    Someone suggested Gas Welding .......that's a definite NO Adam ! Just keep practising with the mig . Practise makes perfect. I would get a couple welding blankets ,they will protect the interior more effectively than wet towels . Well done

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  Рік тому

      I just found out about welding blankets and will order some for future projects
      So far it’s a lot of fun trying to learn something new

  • @GK-sh7ck
    @GK-sh7ck Рік тому

    Are you using flux core wire Adam? Great effort on your part. I like to see folks accept the challenge and try something new. Keep up the great work!

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  Рік тому +1

      No I’m using MIG with gas. It’s been a fun challenge so far!

  • @TheStobb50
    @TheStobb50 Рік тому +1

    That’s just like my welding wouldn’t pass any exams but I will do