What we've learned over here in the States is that use of road salt = planned vehicle obsolescence. Cars just crumble to bits in those areas. I live in the desert so no rust issues where I live. Great video, Adam, excellent repair job done! Thanks man!
Always like to see people having a go at these kinds of repairs. With perseverance you can get there. I'm no expert but one piece of advice I'd say is fabrication while a great thing to learn is very hard to get right and takes a lot of practice. With fairly extensive work like this if you can get hold of a repair panel that is a lot easier. As an amateur I'd always go for that option first and only try fabricating larger sections if repair panel or donor panels are impossible to find. The success of welding is less about the actual process of zapping steel and more about the fit of the repair patch and the setup of the welder itself. Good luck!
@@LivingWithAClassic it is the more you get into it the more you want to do its a great skill to have I started taught myself then worked in a machine fabrication shop for 3 years
Great start! Something you might want to know about is "Cleco" fasteners. (Pronounced "Kleeko".) .Used a lot in aerospace, they are to sheet metal what pins are to tailoring. A body with 2 pins in it,with a special pair of pliers to slide them. they go through a hole and then released to hold the sheets together. If you've ever seen a piece of aeroplane covered with what looked like bristles, those were Clecos.
Nice job Adam, it's strong and that's what's required and as you say it's hidden behind plastic sill's it'll be fine it will keep it on the road for a good few years.good luck with the rest of it. Cheers
Your videos are very inspirational. I have rust on my pickup and would love to be able to fix myself. Practicing on sills is a great idea! Keep up the good work Adam!
Where did you put the jack stand exactly? And where would you put it in the rear of the car? The jack points and the jack stand points are the same in the Jag's shop manual.
Someone suggested Gas Welding .......that's a definite NO Adam ! Just keep practising with the mig . Practise makes perfect. I would get a couple welding blankets ,they will protect the interior more effectively than wet towels . Well done
What we've learned over here in the States is that use of road salt = planned vehicle obsolescence. Cars just crumble to bits in those areas.
I live in the desert so no rust issues where I live. Great video, Adam, excellent repair job done! Thanks man!
Always like to see people having a go at these kinds of repairs. With perseverance you can get there. I'm no expert but one piece of advice I'd say is fabrication while a great thing to learn is very hard to get right and takes a lot of practice. With fairly extensive work like this if you can get hold of a repair panel that is a lot easier. As an amateur I'd always go for that option first and only try fabricating larger sections if repair panel or donor panels are impossible to find. The success of welding is less about the actual process of zapping steel and more about the fit of the repair patch and the setup of the welder itself. Good luck!
Will add much life to the body. Nice job.
Doing really well Adam it takes time you should be pleased with the progress all the best donny
Thank you Donny! It’s really enjoyable so far
@@LivingWithAClassic it is the more you get into it the more you want to do its a great skill to have I started taught myself then worked in a machine fabrication shop for 3 years
I may have a go and weld some small things on other cars after this
@@LivingWithAClassic def do it's so rewarding
Great start!
Something you might want to know about is "Cleco" fasteners. (Pronounced "Kleeko".)
.Used a lot in aerospace, they are to sheet metal what pins are to tailoring. A body with 2 pins in it,with a special pair of pliers to slide them. they go through a hole and then released to hold the sheets together. If you've ever seen a piece of aeroplane covered with what looked like bristles, those were Clecos.
Just a PS: Retropower Autofocus has a xouple of videos with body welding tips.
Nice job Adam, it's strong and that's what's required and as you say it's hidden behind plastic sill's it'll be fine it will keep it on the road for a good few years.good luck with the rest of it. Cheers
Your videos are very inspirational. I have rust on my pickup and would love to be able to fix myself. Practicing on sills is a great idea! Keep up the good work Adam!
Congratulations we all live and learn. It is all a matter of practise.
Looks very good for a first attempt.
Not bad for first attempt Adam ! (ps -puddle welds not spot welds ;) )
Great progress
Gas welding can work also with thin material
I do have the equipment for that and will try to learn sometime. It seems more difficult when I look at it but I don’t know
Good job!
Well(ding) done !😊. Though I am puzzled that a relative recent car can rust this much (quality of the steel?)
Learning a skill is such a great feeling. You did great. Congrats.
Doing it yourself is always better !
Started to look at lovely estates for sale, trying to tell myself a £800 jaguar is an excellent investment for a 16yearold
Hello I live with clasiscs and I have a rust problem. I am experimenting with body solder right now.
It’s fun to learn new things
Where did you put the jack stand exactly? And where would you put it in the rear of the car? The jack points and the jack stand points are the same in the Jag's shop manual.
Are you using flux core wire Adam? Great effort on your part. I like to see folks accept the challenge and try something new. Keep up the great work!
No I’m using MIG with gas. It’s been a fun challenge so far!
Someone suggested Gas Welding .......that's a definite NO Adam ! Just keep practising with the mig . Practise makes perfect. I would get a couple welding blankets ,they will protect the interior more effectively than wet towels . Well done
I just found out about welding blankets and will order some for future projects
So far it’s a lot of fun trying to learn something new
That’s just like my welding wouldn’t pass any exams but I will do
Good enough works for me