DG-Unit wrote:Celebrated my first 100 days of van ownership by making sure there's no more holes in the floor big enough to put your foot through:
Going to repaint all repaired and treated sections of the floor and underside in silver (zinc primer then hammerite) so don't lose track of what hasn't been done and I can spot any returning rust.
Just when I'm having a go at myself for crap looking welding (but functional with decent penetration) and excessive use of seam sealer the previous owner makes me feel like a master mechanic...
Classic bodge. I was getting excited that I'd finally have some paperwork for the service history but I wasn't able to date this particular repair as it's an undated bird watchers magazine. This is the van that's passed pretty much every MOT with zero advisories... does this mean they don't care about the outer sills on transits
DG-Unit wrote:hetman wrote:Welcome and I see I'm not the only one to buy a Transit in much worse condition than advertised. Mine was done "honestly" but with an inch of body filler along the lower panels, attached directly to rust, hiding major collision damage and repair panels stuck together with bathroom silicon and more body filler, my van is honestly the worst vehicle I've ever tackled. Carry on, soldier!
Thanks Mike. Depending on local Covid restrictions I might setup a Trashed Van Support Group with biscuits, tea, tissues to cry into and a padded wall to take in turns to bang heads against while everyone else claps.
Jay2018 wrote:You're doing some solid work mate. A lot of respect for what you have managed so far. £20 backhander at a FEW (I won't say most lol) MOT places will get you a pass. I live in East London tho ahaha!
Jay2018 wrote:Honest way is deffo the only way mate. You've got your work cut out, but looks like you can handle it.
Nordic Blue wrote:I'm watching your progress with awe. I wish I had the balls, equipment and ability to attempt what you're doing - my steps are looking decidedly flaky under the paint too!
Mine has MOT til July so hoping to put it off until the new year. I have a local guy in mind to look at it - hoping he won't bankrupt me too much. It may be easier if he just holds the torch on while I put my wallet in the flame.....
angusp wrote:You’ve put a lot of hard work into this so far & it must be disappointing to see so much left to do! That said, if you do decide to continue & get it through the mot the sense of pride and achievement will be enormous. The van will certainly be a part of you at the end of all that.
I’ve greatly enjoyed reading this thread.
Jay2018 wrote:I know you know you're too far gone to give up now... or are you reconsidering now?
'Offside rear outer sill repaired with what looks like expanding foam'
'Deep cut in tyre'
You say defeated; I feel like you took it for MOT knowing it will fail, but now you know exactly what it will fail on which is good.
At least you didn't get any warnings for NEARSIDE FRONT which looks fantastic now btw.
EDIT: I've just seen NEARSIDE FRONT INNER spring turret...
To be fair mate; you're well up to the job of fixing this van properly.
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