bencossie

Hi all ive just bought a red s2 and needs a bit of welding both the sills need doing, one rear arch and inner arch also the chassis legs need welding. My questions are

1. How easy is it to do the chassis rails
2. how much does any one reckon this lot of work may cost me
3. Can anyone recommend sumone to do the work as im looking to keep car for a long time and im based in essex

CheeRS Ben

Chopshop85

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I can imagine it would cost you a hell of a alot. Also, if you are paying someone to do it, (like a garage) its a safe bet it will be bodged just enough to get it through 1 MOT.

The chassis rails are pretty easy as the are just box section, I'd say the sills are more difficult to do. Have a look at my resto..

https://passionford.com/forum/restor...ot-issues.html

and it has needed more wedling since :Cry:

bencossie

Mate car looks good do you know any1 that is good as i agree with you

Twins

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i know some one very good in clacton who restores old cortinas may be worth giving him a call ,he has a resto thread on here ,look for cortina saxon project in resto room

bencossie

im near clacton in frinton lol yer where bouts in clacton is he

essexRSTSouthend

ive recently had this done myself.Done both rear arches,inner and outter sills and both chassy rails.then had few other bits welded.Then undersealed.I helped alot during the work.Was done by mate,cost me 500.

Twins

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not 100% sure as i know him through a friend but he is on here as colinrnk i will try to get his number ,send him a pm

bencossie

essexrst who done your work and twins yer i will cheers

Rob_DOHC

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Sills are straight forward, i would prefer buying an entire sill and cutting the bit you need off then stitch it in. Saves pulling the hole lot off the car and damaging the probably alright sections.

The chassis legs are a cunt, they are double skinned around the spring seat so would patch nicely. removing the hole lot really fucks the boot/car floor and just isn't a very nice job.

You are probably looking at 5-600 quid for the welding or a grand for a really really decent job (ie, car restoration company).

Rob,

rspickup

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bencossie

Hi thanks for message once i get car ill take pics and send you them and if you could give me a quote id appreciate it

essexRSTSouthend

My mate darran did it for me.He's based near maldon.If your intrested,ill ask him about doing it for you.

bencossie

yer if you could please im waiting on pics to see what actually need doing and maldon aint too far from me

ROB7656

ive seen dal,s work and he makes it look as factory as possible!

bencossie

thats wat i want real good proper job rather pay for a good job than be ripped off for a shite job

essexRSTSouthend

ok mate.Sending you a pm! Check your inbox dude!

turbonut0170

yep can do most of those jobs on a turbo car rebuilt pauls black rst for him cut out the rot and weld new sections back in chassis rails no pros

essexRSTSouthend

ace welder!