Ford transit mk7 inner rear arch

[T350camper]

I picked it up fairly quickly, having no previous experience with welding. It is strong enough (if you get it right) with good penetration. I liked the fact that it is gas-less as I'm only going to use it for my own DIY jobs. If it were a garage then the better gas welders would make sense. Welding thick metal is actually quite easy and you can run a seam weld with just a bit of practice. Thin metal takes much more concentration. It is very easy to blow through the metal. I'm repairing my 1981 Datsun right now...they were made of tissue paper to start with and 45 years of English weather hasn't helped Lots of short tack welds gradually becoming linked up and ground back. Also, the welding masks they sell for quite a reasonable amount are very good and react instantly to the arc, going clear as soon as you stop...so you can see what you're doing.

Make sure you have clean metal with all paint ground off. Check you're not setting fire to anything and have an extinguisher to hand. Play around with some scrap first until you get used to the settings and wire speed. This welder is an entry level model and there are much better ones out there...but it works for me.

[DanMK7uk]

Sounds good.

[audvaldid]

Hi guys, I am quite a comfortable welder. Worked in a machine shop for a year. Thanks for the tips but sadly they don't send those arches to Iceland. As I have no real access to a garage it would have been the best option. But you have to do with what you got. Removed the arch and cut bits of it of. I removed it so I could clean most of the rust. It had some rust between the arches behind the gravel/bed liner protection. Just started tacking it back together.

[metalworker0]

You are doing very well, better than most, you've drilled the spot welds out and in my opinion doing a first class job - especially if it's outside ..don't know what the temperatures are there, probably in the minuses, so doing it in aggravated circumstances. well done !

all the best.mark

[audvaldid]

Leaks through the seams eventually then there's condensation issues under the plywood edges where all the crap gatherers and stays wet , rear inner arch section where it attaches to the outer arch is another area that needs cleaned and treated, and waxoiled

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Mine had MDF in the bottom. It had swollen alot from the water. Nothing good comes from that. Needs I think better protection at the seams with sealant.

[audvaldid]

You are doing very well, better than most, you've drilled the spot welds out and in my opinion doing a first class job - especially if it's outside ..don't know what the temperatures are there, probably in the minuses, so doing it in aggravated circumstances. well done !

all the best.mark

Thanks for the compliment.

Ari

[audvaldid]

Hi guys. I have an update if anyone is interested.

Finished welding it, cleaned the floor and repainted.

Next step is the new floor.

[metalworker0]

Good job, looks great, well done !

all the best.mark

[T350camper]

Beautiful job! Well done