peter devereaux

Hi i have just bought another escort rs turbo but as all old fords it has the dreaded rust in the battery tray, fuse box area, bottom of the a pillars and in the tailgate and what looks like some rather suspect old repairs on the sills ( i think they were done by somebody that has no clue). Normally i would carry out this work myself but sadly i am working away for large periods of time so do not have the time to carry our this work so am looking for some recommendations to somebody or a garage that can carry out this work whilst i am away for the next couple of months at a reasonable cost. I am looking for somebody to carry out all of the welding in one go so i can go ahead and get the car sprayed when i return and know there will not be any rust to return in the future well not for a few years anyway. Any recommendations and a rough estimate of cost would be appreciated oh and any recommendations for a body shop to paint the car would also be handy including a rough cost.

Thanks in advance

Caddyshack

A full re spray is about 2000 to 3000 or more depending on what you need. Welding could cost a fortune, I did not have a clue how to do it but bought a decent mig and some good gas (forget the hobby gas mini bottles) and just Got stuck in.

peter devereaux

Like I said I would normally do the job myself I have been welding for years and do quite a bit for work i just don't have the time as i work abroad so only spend a few weeks a year in the uk so if doing it myself it will take me forever.