my first mk5 restoration (winter project)

[Tattoo22]

hi guys great forum. just thought i would introduce you to my tranny, shes a 1999 mk5 swb low top 2.5 di transit 80. very rough around the edges lol. eventually i will be converting her in to a camper but not till spring/summer next year. so here are the bad parts,

passengers side

black painted areas require welding

going to replace all this

centre floor

but have already partially fitted a tailgate in stead of the barn doors. door does need some work but it can be done. thanks for looking guys

[Tattoo22]

why are my images not showing please advice

[bigjohnthomas]

i dont know how i did that

[bigjohnthomas]

just copied and pasted your photo that time

[Tattoo22]

cheers but i am still stumped lmao

[Axle Grease]

Hi Tattoo,
Good luck with your project. Now you've showed us the befores you do realise that you have to post up pics every step of the way

I really hope it goes well for you.

[Tattoo22]

That was my intention lol and thanks for the good luck

[Tattoo22]

Just a quick update after a weekend end of welding cutting fingers and arch burnt face here is how she looks now

Passengers floor welding

seatbelt anchor point donated preformed steel rear floor and small hole

four small holes in the centre floor done

and brackets for tailgate conversion done

[Tattoo22]

I know welding not the best but just starting to teach myself lol

[gravelrash2004]

I know welding not the best but just starting to teach myself lol

if it doesnt fall off - its a good enough weld..... its amazing how you can tidy things up wit a grinder

[Tattoo22]

Hey there's only one of them cleaned up lol

[dean_king]

i will agree with gravelrash if it holds as it should its good enough.
and b&q do cheap flappy paddle wheels screwfix might aswell.

but who am i to comment, i have a mig and an ark but cant get
two bits of metal to stick together! infact more mely action than joiney action. lol.

[Tattoo22]

Just a quick update been doing a bit of welding new drivers side sill arch and wing also had to rebuild lots of the inner arch will stick up some photos as soon as I have time

[Tattoo22]

Also so aquired 16" wellars, ford galaxy swival seats, clear indiccators and remore start microwave alarm oh and alluminuim side steps.

[transitandy]

very nice work m8