Problem!

[Kai]

Not sure where and how to start this thread.

Perhaps straight to the point…

Can this be saved?

 

[NZ00Z3]

Yes, there are a few pulled spot welds. Not good.

See if Randy Forbes in the USA is still producing repair kits. They are the gold standard for this type of problem. Don't have any contact details on hand.

 

[Zephyr]

Last known email was erandyforbes@aol.com and he had very few left. (Back in 2020).

 

[Nodzed]

Yes take it to a good welder and have the spots rewelded and the boot panels, hanger and members seam welded. It won't break again.

 

[Kai]

Yes take it to a good welder and have the spots rewelded and the boot panels, hanger and members seam welded. It won't break again.

Need to start doing research as don’t know any welders in my area.

 

[Lee]

Need to start doing research as don’t know any welders in my area.

You don't need to panic, They've only just start to go so plenty of time to get them sorted it's also safe to drive just try not to dump the clutch.

With Niall's we got those spot welds drilled out and plug welded, then did a seem weld either side of the hanger for good measure.

This only takes a skilled welder an hour using a lift to do. Expect to pay around £250 ish.

We've done a few like this recently.

 

[Kai]

You don't need to panic, They've only just start to go so plenty of time to get them sorted it's also safe to drive just try not to dump the clutch.

With Niall's we got those spot welds drilled out and plug welded, then did a seem weld either side of the hanger for good measure.

This only takes a skilled welder an hour using a lift to do. Expect to pay around £250 ish.

We've done a few like this recently.

It really looks like Lee I have to do another trip to Swansea and get my car with you guys. I get it properly restored and taken care of.

 

[Lee]

It really looks like Lee I have to do another trip to Swansea and get my car with you guys. I get it properly restored and taken care of.

You'll be fine, normal driving wont make it any worse.

 

[Kai]

Last known email was erandyforbes@aol.com and he had very few left. (Back in 2020).

Thanks, I have sent an email. I will update everyone if there are any left.

 

[Peter1450]

Really wouldn’t bother with the Forbes kit, will cost you an arm and a leg for a few pieces of lazer cut mild steel plus the import duty. Listen to Lee

 

[Kai]

Really wouldn’t bother with the Forbes kit, will cost you an arm and a leg for a few pieces of lazer cut mild steel plus the import duty. Listen to Lee

Will do. I will need to get in touch with the boys as I really want to get the underneath sorted powder coated and the welds done. Issue is I have been messed around soo much with different ppl and places that really doesn’t want to do it locally. Just had a roof done in Swansea and won’t mind doing another 5hrs trip if I know that the car will be in a good hands.

 

[Kai]

Yes, there are a few pulled spot welds. Not good.

See if Randy Forbes in the USA is still producing repair kits. They are the gold standard for this type of problem. Don't have any contact details on hand.

To anyone in the USA wondering if he is still in the business. The answer is YES. He is not installing then them but he is still producing them si. No problem at all. They’re available. The email provided works as well. So you folks can keep on touch but I will bring my business more locally to the ZedShed Guys!