Rite heres the lowdown i have FINALLY started my trackday project in the form of my MK4 escort bonus and i desperately need some advice.

Im looking to do a lot of the restoration and bodywork preparation work myself to keep costs down for one and also because im really keen to get into as i will undoubtably take on one project after another.

Basically im stuck on how to, what to and why to do all the processes involved in restoring the bodywork back to an exacting standard. Ive been looking at books on the internet and some of the projects on here but nothing is realli telling me whats what.

Basically i need to how to's, all the necessary equipment involved in doing everything from sanding, welding, rust proofing and cutting and welding so everything except paintwork as i have someone doing this for me at a decent price. Any personal tips on stuff is also very welcome and websites or shops for books, how to's and well priced equipment would be great.

Now i no some of you will be thinking self prep is a big ask for a novice and i will probably balls it up but dont worry im very capable and im quite the perfectionist when it comes to anything i do.

Im looking to get started as soon as i have the information i need so any advice is extremely welcome as ive had the car for 2 years now and its driving me mad just looking at it.

Cheers for looking.


Ben

 

I would enrol on a welding course at college. That's what I did and the tips I learnt were excellent. Welding car body work can be very tricky due to the very thin metal in certain areas. I'd practice on some gash panels first.

I'd buy a decent MIG welder (forget about a gas less one) and a decent compressor if you want to run air tools for cutting etc.

I'm no expert by any means but I can state it is a lot harder than it looks to get even a decent job. Good luck!

 

if you email me raybarker7@hotmail.co.uk i can give you all the advise you need