44 replies to this topic

[johnv]

I agree.. You should at least have got a written report for that detailing exactly what was required, that's just a silly amount to charge for quoting mini sill repairs

[Wreckitralph1]

get the panels  plenty of places sell them with pics of whet your getting, m machine, bulmotif spares, even ebay 

  get a mig. you could pick up a tidy little home set up for 300 ish and spend the next couple of weeks practicing on scrap with various different types of weld technique, loads of vids on youtube ect .

 when you can lay a weld to a tidy standard without blowing holes [everybody will blow holes at some point]  fit them yourself ,get some tec screws from screwfix .clamp and tec screw into place and then when happy get them welded, youd be surprised how solid they are when screwed into place to be honest   and after you only have a little 5 mm hole to weld up where the ecrew was..

Edited by Wreckitralph1, 12 March 2020 - 11:54 AM.

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The garage has done nice work on a VW camper and showed me other repairs which did look good to be fair

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get the panels  plenty of places sell them with pics of whet your getting, m machine, bulmotif spares, even ebay 
  get a mig. you could pick up a tidy little home set up for 300 ish and spend the next couple of weeks practicing on scrap with various different types of weld technique, loads of vids on youtube ect .
 when you can lay a weld to a tidy standard without blowing holes [everybody will blow holes at some point]  fit them yourself ,get some tec screws from screwfix .clamp and tec screw into place and then when happy get them welded, youd be surprised how solid they are when screwed into place to be honest   and after you only have a little 5 mm hole to weld up where the ecrew was..

Thanks for the tip on Tec screws, I'll run it past my mate who's a welder and is taking a look at the weekend

[Bungleaio]

Why not just park it up and save up for repairs, thats what I did.

[ads7]

Yes after a lot of soul searching she's coming home today.

We've got a great garage and I've been reading the sticky sill repair thread on TMF - I'm going to learn how to weld from a good mate of mine who does precision welding for a living so hopefully I can do a decent job and save her.

It's my wife's 40th party on 23rd May so there's a target to aim for.

Big thank you to everyone on here for advice and encouragement

[nicklouse]

Here's link to Facebook post showing photos

https://m.facebook.c...853&ref=m_notif

Cheers guys

It is a private page. Only members can see.

[mercenary62]

Yes after a lot of soul searching she's coming home today.

We've got a great garage and I've been reading the sticky sill repair thread on TMF - I'm going to learn how to weld from a good mate of mine who does precision welding for a living so hopefully I can do a decent job and save her.

It's my wife's 40th party on 23rd May so there's a target to aim for.

Big thank you to everyone on here for advice and encouragement

excellent mate  great news ,once you get into welding , im sure youl get your mini on the road again

[Alex_B]

Yes after a lot of soul searching she's coming home today.

We've got a great garage and I've been reading the sticky sill repair thread on TMF - I'm going to learn how to weld from a good mate of mine who does precision welding for a living so hopefully I can do a decent job and save her.

It's my wife's 40th party on 23rd May so there's a target to aim for.

Big thank you to everyone on here for advice and encouragement

Very happy to hear! You will be very proud when its back on the road and being enjoyed again! 

[Ethel]

I thought we all only owned a Mini to support our welding hobby anyway 

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Cheers everyone .. I've made the Facebook post public do you should be able to see it.

Will post up progress photos as I go

[MacGyver]

I think we need a new FB link now... ?

[lerry]

If you want to go the resto. route try the premier mini company in Bridgenorth or the long mynd service station in Church Stretton.

[lerry]

The Premier Mini Company near Bridgnorth specialise in all things Mini

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Ah I've noticed the Premier mini Co and long mynd too.. Thanks for the tips