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[cradley-heathen]

hope no one thinks im treading on their toes here, but im now offering my welding services to the public.

i pride myself on doing the best job that is possible when repairing rusty old minis. i dont "patch" over things, or leave any rust behind, and i certainly dont chuck oversills on. however i do cut everything back, make neat repairs, flush with the existing panels in floors or whatever.

having spent nearly 3 years working at a classic car restoration business, working on all sorts of oldies, then a short stint with S.H.F before working for another local (to me anyway) mini specialist for the last year.

im not looking to steal potential customers from where i work now, but as we are almost always fully booked up i thought i could do a few jobs for people at my own place in spare time, and time off from work etc.

some of you may have seen my work in my project thread (limo and hatchback) and hopefully can see im competent, and not affraid of a challenge!

please feel free to ask any questions or pm me for more details, thanks.

[Carlos W]

Where are you?

[cradley-heathen]

sorry yes, should have said! cradley heath, which is a few miles from dudley

http://www.theminifo...howtopic=208314

should link you to my project page???

Edited by cradley-heathen, 06 December 2011 - 09:23 PM.

[GrahamHill]

Well in that case you must have a good friendly supplier of welding equipment... nudge nudge.. *holds hands up and points to head* Anyway - i'm not here to promote products so I sell a...

I'm loving the mini limo by the way. Bet that gets the looks. Should my mini I plan to get this weekend turn into a real stinker of a project then I will be keeping you in mind. From the pics you just do minis?

[cradley-heathen]

the limo would get allot of looks, if it ever came back from the paint shop! i havnt seen it for months!

indeed mate, if you end up with a lemon, get in touch and ill have it solid for you in no time im sure

[cradley-heathen]

just a reminder im still here,

how is your minis bodywork holding up in the winter? need any welding yet? drop me a p.m if anyone needs some repairs carrying out.

thanks

[Custom_Minis]

We can vouch for Jezz's work too! top notch and extremely good attention to detail.

[cradley-heathen]

just a quick bump, and thanks to the customminis guys for the comment! i am very fussy about the finish on my welding, thats for sure, maybe a bit too picky sometimes!

carlzilla on here showed my a fantastic picture today of what i can only describe as "interesting" welding that he saw the other day. yikes!

[kcchan]

PM'd

[cradley-heathen]

im stil here! i dont think i got your PM kcchan???

[kcchan]

im stil here! i dont think i got your PM kcchan???

You did because you replied :)

It was regarding some rear drums.

[cradley-heathen]

oh yes, i see now!

i have just completed replacement of full outer sills, inner sills, door steps and some making up of the floor pans to a customers car. i will add some pics so you can see what i have done.

anyone else require welding services? can travel now as i have got a hatchback to lug my gear about!

[cradley-heathen]

just a couple of quick pics from a job i did yesterday.



there was some minor crud in this seam where the filler (a previous owner applied) had cracked and allowed rust to start. i ground it all out, welded along the seam, and ground the seam back in, i then rust treated it anyway and prepped for paint.



the rest of the wing was in great condition and was also original, to keep the cost down for the customer, and to keep the car as original as possible i cut the rotten bit out and made a new section. there is a return under there that you cant see running along the scuttle as you would normally find on the wing (hope you know what i mean?)

[greggy50]

Just thought I would post a positive review currently having my car worked on and very impressed with the results so far at what I feel is a very good price as well. Few pictures of today's work :)


Sill Before


Sill After


Inner Wing Before (Was a mess at the back)

Inner Wing After


Driver Side A Panel Removed and cleaned up

Bit of Repair Work to Driver Side Wing (work in progress)


Passenger A Panel Fitted


Passenger Wing Fitted (Bonnet not shut properly actual shut line is perfect :))

And then a before and after for today

[cradley-heathen]

i didnt realise greggy50 had added these pics.

its worth pointing out the pictures showing the drivers wing are not finished, i did add the return lip back onto the bottom to give the wing the strength it should have, before fitting the wheel arch again.
also the front wings to front panel isnt welded together in any of these pics, hence the gap doesnt look good.

just to clarify thats all!