Ive been a welder for 35 years the method you are using is called broken arc used on thin sheet. Weld broken arc for 1 inch move to a section of the panel furthest away and repeat the prcess keep jumping around the panel until its fully welded job done with minimal distirtion. The guy who criticised you is right it has to be fully welded and not just tack welded but as you have done here does not need to one run he obviously didnt pay attention to the fact you have fully welded it. You made a decent job m8 keep it up should last for years.
I'm a welder and I'll say, you're jumping in at the deep end on this one, that's a big job, fair play for having a go, the other guy kinda had a point in what he said, but sometimes it's just impossible to run a continuous weld without burning through on slightly rusty sheet steel, the first second your arc is struck, it's not really properly hot enough to weld properly, a technique I use sometimes is run a half inch weld at a time, stop for say 4 seconds then repeat, it just gives it that extra second or 2 for the weld puddle to properly penetrate.
There’s no issues with that welding. Btw when completed make sure you spray some wax oil in the cavities of the sills, new no paint will rust through extremely quickly, ruining your hard work. If you get chance head over to my channel to see me welding my classic mini 👍🏻 keep up the good work pal
Your giving it a go Martin and in doing so your teaching others as you've said ,me being one of those people, stuff the know it all's your doing a great job.
it is rare to find those whose aim is to genuinely encourage others to have a go, and to share real knowledge, and I am very grateful to have found your videos. I am middle aged , looking for first van, and trying to research everything from zero, and as such your videos are a treasure of good advice. Thank you for showing the mistakes too, as these are how we learn, and must not be afraid to make, something I wish I realised many years ago. I am aiming to get a ford transit without rust, and am acutely aware of the need to try and protect the vital areas to avoid such welding! I get the impression that no matter how well external spots of rust get touched up as they are found, things can rust from the inside, mostly invisibly, and therefore much harder to spot and treat early enough? Ah, and no amount of negativity from keyboard warriors can dim the light you shine so they aren't worth a moment of your time.
I accidentally stumbled accross your first lot if videos for the transit van and I'm hooked on watching them now , your doing great work mate with your how to vids and personal experiences, and great viewing .
Brilliant Martin. You’re absolutely right. I’ve got all this to do now and I’ve seen it done. I don’t have to scrap my van and spend a fortune I haven’t got! That’s a dead neat job as good as any garage could do. There are thousands of people out here with the same problems. We can do it now thanks to you. Cheers Martin! Thanks for the help!
I bought a rotten ka around 3 years ago to learn to weld better. I have a 2.8 Capri that needed a small amount of welding doing,and wanted to do it myself. I had to do a lot of fabricating to replace rotted metal and fit pattern sills. All in all I was happy with the work on both cars. Only just found your channel,and wish I could have seen it when I was doing my projects. Keep it up ,great vids.👍
Hi martin, I normally just sit back and watch and learn from youtube but when someone slates your work then people need to stand up, I bought a old escort van a number of years ago didn't have any money had a small welder and like yourself put it back on the road. Now a garage would have scrapped it but I ran it for 2 or 3 years thats how we all learn keep up the good work, mark
As you have said in previous videos Martin it seems like now growing up in this age it’s it old or rusty throw it away. There is nothing wrong with having the mind set of I’m going to try this. Sometimes you fail and most times you win and learning something new isn’t a bad thing. To many people try and put others down now a days. You can guarantee these people who have nothing nice to say will be RUclips experts in every field lol. Brilliant videos love the learning.
Great video Martin. Couldn't agree more with previous comments. You're doing a great job. Cannot wait to see the next stage completed. A clever man indeed.....
Nice job Martin! Inspired me to go out and pick up a non running mower for 20.00 US, had it running and cutting grass in 20 minutes!! Thanks for all your videos.
Top job. I'm a welder and the way you've gone about it is the best way (in my opinion) Set the welder up properly not forgetting that on work like that there a lot of variables. On the seam weld you are spot on and your welding is improving no end. Brilliant content showing how buying the right tools and learning how to use them can save a fortune and keep what would be scrapped going in good order.
@@retrorestore your a great guy always do good jobs people that mock know nothing never question yourself your videos are interesting and very well done try to shut the bad people out do not let them bother you. 👍👍
Good video, just to pass some info on I myself weld about 2" at a time. Tack the repair panel on and then weld 2 inches one and, at the other opposite end and then the middle and then bit by bit, i.e. one end to the other swapping ends as you go so it doesn't get too hot. Doing like this you'll end up with what appears a constant bead of weld when your finished
I'm impressed you are tackling a big job with little experience you have, it's a brave move to film your own learning phase while having others learn off your video, keep up the good work and keep blocking the haters, they just don't know what they are watching.
Just got my Mk6 transit through its MOT, my mate did a bit of welding on it, passed no bother. I was talking to the MOT guy who said there are a fair few places on these vans that can have holes in them and it would be a pass and advise as it's not structural as you say. He said mines pretty solid! Always good to hear.
Here in Germany we have the TÜV (Technical Inspection Association) and there they would find your weld also perfectly in order. So, do not worry, you're doing very well! You can certainly do it differently, but finally you also have the disadvantage that you are at the lowest position for welding. I know that only too well, not very comfortable :-( Hurry up, before is starts to rain ;-) Thank you for the nice video. Cheers Bernd .... By the way, I do not understand that the manufacturer of the sill has not made a stumbling up after the stiffening again. Then it would have been easy to pass through with spot welding technic.
Hi martin i think your welding is great and what i like is that what ever problem comes along you deal with it . When i finish building my shed . i am going to get my self a little mig welder and have a go myself and save my self some more money thanks to your great tutorials ,say hello to sharon the kids and the lovely barney and bison cheers
Martin take no notice. When you are welding thin panels you should do it in short bursts and spread them out allowing the panel to cool. You fill in bit by bit. Helps prevent distortion. This is more of a problem when you are welding patches into larger panels to do this you will need some sort of cooling method to stop the heat spreading. You are doing a great job and really enjoy watching your videos. Must be amongst the very best on utube
I'm in the same boat, Mk6, the drivers side footwell has had it, the inner sil has had it but the outer sil/arch could be reused but I decided to buy a complete galvanised footwell, innersil and outersil/arch from central panels. Hoping I can just break the spot welds and slot the new in. Fortunately I did on/off 6 years of small gauge stainless steel tig welding and I did a lot on my previous old HiAce van so once I get going I should be alright. Like you, having to do it on my drive outside with some axel stands. Doing it myself because I do a better job than most professionals. Thanks for the videos, it's given me a look at what I can expect.
I think you need to forget what people say you are one top man I would not have done any the same work on my van if I did not watch your video's keep it up you have a fan for life mate
Well done and yep, it will do the trick.. Was not meaning to be aimed personally at you re the grinder safety, but having seen some pretty horrendous accidents with grinders and attachments over my 50 yrs in both Hands on and senioe management roles, in the construction and mining maintenance industry, (here in Oz and the Asia Pacific regions), I can't help myself when I see things which have "harm potential". That you are enjoying what you are doing and teaching / learning, is great.Keep up the good work and be safe, always.
Martin, Theres nothing wrong with the repairs, Your doing a great job and as you say it your time and your showing people how to save money, Unfortunately we live in a disposable world and don‘t repair anything any more this is why your videos are so good! Cheers Dave
My dad does the same sort of stuff to his cars he is not a professional welder either and his cars pass the MOT you've done a great job Martin love watching videos
That is so true because your right as it does distort the metal because it's thin metal and they say doing it that way is actually better by using the spot method
You're doing a great job Martin! you are always going to find someone who is going to disagree with your way of doing things. It works so keep doing it! I am sure if it didn't work out you would show us anyway.
Martin, im glad you didn't scrap this vehicle and have generously decided to show us how to do it and save some money!! I think people have missed the point. Goes back to the throw away culture.
Transit looking good Martin saved yourself a few quid doing it yourself, my transit needs a sill replacing can’t do it myself got to old to crawl about under a van but fortunately got a friend who can do it for me. Cheers
Hey Martin,, I think that you have made great improvements in your weldng skills ! From a professional looking at what you are doing, well I think you are doing a great job ! But lke a butt we all have one and they all stink...... meaning that every one wants to cut some one down where they are at least trying. Spot welds or what you are doing are plug welds is the right thing to do in fact that is the right spot . Every ne should be glad that you don't give up and keep a positive attitude. I have always had a hard time giving up because my mother told me you can do anything you put your mind to. Well that isnt the case for brain surgery but, if you don't lissten to the negative statements and keep the positive and keep being positive it drives those people crazy. That is what I love about your channel. You help me to not give up on things ! Thanks for your positive attitude ! Keep up the great work !!!!!!!!
You are doing a great job there Martin , glad you decided to repair the Transit and not move it on , save scratching Sharons car when collecting lawn mowers .
As my old boss said, "If you want it done properly, do it your fing self". Hard to find someone these days who will do a good job at a reasonable price.
Hi Martin another great video. Don`t listen to what others say about your work mate, in all the years i`ve been watching your vids you have NEVER bodged any work, you are doing a great job. I would be more than happy if you did any work on my car. It get`s an mot pass at the end of the day. and that`s what matters. Some garages want to practice what they preach.
Top man, it’s a job I need to do on my Mk6. I won’t be making a video, I will be spot welding, not seam welding exactly as you’ve done. I take my hat off to you for making this series of videos, you’ve taking time to help people unlike the muppets who criticise your efforts. Look forward to seeing more videos from you. You’ve got a new subscriber.
Hi Martin, your making a good job of the sill repair. your welding is getting much better with practice , I'm sure your proper gas bottle helps so much.keep the great videos coming..:)
Looking forward to the final smoothing and filling of the job before paint . Needs a set of p orthole Windows and sidepipes in a 70 s custom style . Cheers . Steve
Keep on doing what you are doing everyone has to start somewhere and you are right in what you say it would cost a lot more if you didn’t try yourself that’s exactly the point of doing the videos we all make mistakes and we learn by them and watching others and shearing knowledge
You are right it will pass an MOT, and indeed I've seen some horror shows for actual MOT welders. However you can run short seems even on thin metal with a mig welder although you will want to use 0.6 mm wire and refer to the manual for settings for thin metal. Given you now have a panel that was in the van you cut bits off from you could use that to practice. You might find it rewarding.
Looks good Mr Butler...At the end of the day its not a concourse restoration so what ever you do to get the van back on the road is good enough. If you were to try and seam weld that sill panel you will be able to ride the waves with a surf board! Keep an eye out for those youtube mot inspectors!
What you've done (AKA "stitch welding"), then going back and filling in the gaps for a continuous weld is perfectly fine (and is how the "professionals" do it). MOT regs say that you have to have a continuous weld where metal is patched in (apart from areas where spot welds were originally used, such as along the lip at the bottom). This could be where the original poster was getting confused. The definition between "seam" and "continuous" - both essentially produce the same result, just achieved in different ways. You /can/ seam weld it with good metal and a properly set up welder - people *don't* do this on such thin metal, though, not for "blowing through" the metal but to prevent excessive heat build-up which can warp the panels.
Nice job Martin - I have a hefty 'adjustable output' transformer I use to step down from ac input to around 210ac out - that helps welding car body panels which I think are around 1.2mm thick as it reduces the watts'.
Keep up the good work Martin and don’t listen to these keyboard warriors, i like the way you show the little problems and mistakes that show up as that it what happens in real life, and as I always say “every days a school day” we never stop learning. I’ve got my t4 that I’ve owned for 12 years that I need to try welding on for the first time and your videos have been very helpful. 👍
seamless or tack welding continious is a load of codwash. One welding sealer on or a rub over with fiberglass to fill any small gaps or inconsitance's who knows. Not the mot tester because he isnt allowed to clear any undercoat off, tap with a hammer lightly yes but that is it. Your welding is as good as mine and Ive never had an MOT refusal.
Your videos should be compulsory viewing in schools, perhaps then they might learn you don’t have to spend money employing people to do repairs on your cars, this would lead to more cars being recycled in to use and thus saving the environment and waste and giving people valuable skills. What makes your videos compelling Martin is you never profess to be an expert and you show the learning along the way so others can learn. It’s exactly as my uncle did things when I helped him restore his vintage cars back in the seventies and eighties when I was a kid and those lessons I have learned I have never forgotten and even if I have not done something for twenty years as soon as I start it all comes flooding back. Practical learn as you go from an amature with the most basic of tools I feel is far more valuable than watching someone with a fully fitted out workshop full of brand new gear. Well done Martin, your an inspiration mate.
Not sure why people are so negative about what you do Martin. If they don't like then don't watch. I think you are one of the best teachers on youtube, but somehow you have to keep justifying yourself. Keep the videos coming . Your a top bloke
Keep it up there’s nothing wrong with that. I have done all my welding myself and I’m not a welder flew through the mot. I’ve also just ordered a joggler too after watching your vids.
As long as there's good penetration, then the welding is fine. Tip, get some paint on, then seam sealer after. Moister can accumulate under the sealer, creating a breeding ground for new rust.
Nothing wrong with your welding at all, looking miles better already! I have forked out £300 on my defender to be welded, for the mot, It wasn't repaired properly. I ended up paying another £100 for the mot tester to fix the " repair" all what the Welder had done had to be removed again and patched up properly. Also for what I was charged before, was well over the odds. My mot tester said for what he had done, should have only been £80 to a £100 for a few pieces of welding. After Xmas I am going to buy a welder and another grinder so that I can start to repairing my own chassis.
Love your attitude I'm doing the same to my van funny enough it's exactly the same van as yours,I could go and buy a new van but as you say they are really good vans and I don't mind leaving it anywhere as I would do with a new van or lending it to my mates and I only use it occasionally for biking and it just drives really nicely keep up the good vids love them and I'm a mechanic so you would think I get enough of this stuff at work 😂
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Ive been a welder for 35 years the method you are using is called broken arc used on thin sheet. Weld broken arc for 1 inch move to a section of the panel furthest away and repeat the prcess keep jumping around the panel until its fully welded job done with minimal distirtion.
The guy who criticised you is right it has to be fully welded and not just tack welded but as you have done here does not need to one run he obviously didnt pay attention to the fact you have fully welded it. You made a decent job m8 keep it up should last for years.
It amazes me how many know it all's you get in the comments and none of them create content, don't let the bastards grind you down Martin.
Exactly Bri, I normally block the idiots. Zero tolerance lol.
@@retrorestore very informative and helpful content pal just doing the same job on my Mk6 transit 👍🏼👍🏼
@@redordead4491 Good luck with it bud.
@@retrorestore mate the welding cuts are nice , i was very impressed its really hard to make those curved seams
I'm a welder and I'll say, you're jumping in at the deep end on this one, that's a big job, fair play for having a go, the other guy kinda had a point in what he said, but sometimes it's just impossible to run a continuous weld without burning through on slightly rusty sheet steel, the first second your arc is struck, it's not really properly hot enough to weld properly, a technique I use sometimes is run a half inch weld at a time, stop for say 4 seconds then repeat, it just gives it that extra second or 2 for the weld puddle to properly penetrate.
Pause and whip
That repair is better than 99% of mot garages could do. Keep up the good work.
Agree sound is that mate 👍 keep up the good work
Another great video Martin. Thank you for taking the time to share and having a go! All the best.
You'll be an expert with all the work done on this van. Keep it up and you'll have a new van!
There’s no issues with that welding. Btw when completed make sure you spray some wax oil in the cavities of the sills, new no paint will rust through extremely quickly, ruining your hard work. If you get chance head over to my channel to see me welding my classic mini 👍🏻 keep up the good work pal
Cheers Tom, Yes, i've seen you comment on davejag's vids, I'll give you a sub bud.
Cheers pal, he’s dave jag is the man 👍🏻
Your giving it a go Martin and in doing so your teaching others as you've said ,me being one of those people, stuff the know it all's your doing a great job.
it is rare to find those whose aim is to genuinely encourage others to have a go, and to share real knowledge, and I am very grateful to have found your videos. I am middle aged , looking for first van, and trying to research everything from zero, and as such your videos are a treasure of good advice. Thank you for showing the mistakes too, as these are how we learn, and must not be afraid to make, something I wish I realised many years ago. I am aiming to get a ford transit without rust, and am acutely aware of the need to try and protect the vital areas to avoid such welding! I get the impression that no matter how well external spots of rust get touched up as they are found, things can rust from the inside, mostly invisibly, and therefore much harder to spot and treat early enough? Ah, and no amount of negativity from keyboard warriors can dim the light you shine so they aren't worth a moment of your time.
Thanks Paul, glad you are enjoying the vids, There is another series on this Transit in my car playlist showing the other rust I tackled.
I accidentally stumbled accross your first lot if videos for the transit van and I'm hooked on watching them now , your doing great work mate with your how to vids and personal experiences, and great viewing .
Thanks bud, glad you are enjoying the vids.
Cracking video again love your videos i love the way you go into detail on what to do fairplay mate
Good to see, such a shame so much is scrapped now, people don't seem interested in fixing up stuff, just get something else on HP
Yes, that's the world we live in now i'm afraid.
Brilliant Martin. You’re absolutely right. I’ve got all this to do now and I’ve seen it done. I don’t have to scrap my van and spend a fortune I haven’t got! That’s a dead neat job as good as any garage could do. There are thousands of people out here with the same problems. We can do it now thanks to you. Cheers Martin! Thanks for the help!
Thanks Dave
Great job Martin looking forward to seeing you paint it 👍
nothing wrong with ur welding mate, let the haters hate thats my saying lol, looking forword to the next vid!
Your doing great. I learnt the same way as you. I had a choice scrap my car or fix it myself.
Well done Martin, your an inspiration to us all with your can do attitude m8
Really enjoying these , I've just watched part 2 now currently part 3. I find this better then tv 👍
I bought a rotten ka around 3 years ago to learn to weld better. I have a 2.8 Capri that needed a small amount of welding doing,and wanted to do it myself. I had to do a lot of fabricating to replace rotted metal and fit pattern sills. All in all I was happy with the work on both cars. Only just found your channel,and wish I could have seen it when I was doing my projects. Keep it up ,great vids.👍
Hi martin, I normally just sit back and watch and learn from youtube but when someone slates your work then people need to stand up, I bought a old escort van a number of years ago didn't have any money had a small welder and like yourself put it back on the road. Now a garage would have scrapped it but I ran it for 2 or 3 years thats how we all learn keep up the good work, mark
Thanks Mark, yes, I totally agree, well done for giving it a go as well bud.
As you have said in previous videos Martin it seems like now growing up in this age it’s it old or rusty throw it away.
There is nothing wrong with having the mind set of I’m going to try this.
Sometimes you fail and most times you win and learning something new isn’t a bad thing.
To many people try and put others down now a days.
You can guarantee these people who have nothing nice to say will be RUclips experts in every field lol.
Brilliant videos love the learning.
Cheers Billy
Marin, as ever great job step by step which i really appreciate, quality channel
Great video Martin. Couldn't agree more with previous comments. You're doing a great job. Cannot wait to see the next stage completed. A clever man indeed.....
Thanks Chris
Nice job Martin! Inspired me to go out and pick up a non running mower for 20.00 US, had it running and cutting grass in 20 minutes!!
Thanks for all your videos.
Nice one Bill,
Top job. I'm a welder and the way you've gone about it is the best way (in my opinion) Set the welder up properly not forgetting that on work like that there a lot of variables. On the seam weld you are spot on and your welding is improving no end.
Brilliant content showing how buying the right tools and learning how to use them can save a fortune and keep what would be scrapped going in good order.
Thanks 👍
@@retrorestore your a great guy always do good jobs people that mock know nothing never question yourself your videos are interesting and very well done try to shut the bad people out do not let them bother you. 👍👍
@@retrorestore I'd think you have done £1500-£2000 worth of welding there and made a great job
Good video, just to pass some info on I myself weld about 2" at a time. Tack the repair panel on and then weld 2 inches one and, at the other opposite end and then the middle and then bit by bit, i.e. one end to the other swapping ends as you go so it doesn't get too hot.
Doing like this you'll end up with what appears a constant bead of weld when your finished
Yup, good advice
I'm impressed you are tackling a big job with little experience you have, it's a brave move to film your own learning phase while having others learn off your video, keep up the good work and keep blocking the haters, they just don't know what they are watching.
Just got my Mk6 transit through its MOT, my mate did a bit of welding on it, passed no bother. I was talking to the MOT guy who said there are a fair few places on these vans that can have holes in them and it would be a pass and advise as it's not structural as you say. He said mines pretty solid! Always good to hear.
Yes, I welded loads 3 years ago, have a look at my other Transit vids.
Cheers
Martin
Looking great Martin, I’m really enjoying these! Cheers. Welding looks great to me!
Love your attitude. And the more you do yourself the better your skills get.
Thanks for the videos!
Here in Germany we have the TÜV (Technical Inspection Association) and there they would find your weld also perfectly in order.
So, do not worry, you're doing very well! You can certainly do it differently, but finally you also have the disadvantage that you are at the lowest position for welding. I know that only too well, not very comfortable :-(
Hurry up, before is starts to rain ;-)
Thank you for the nice video.
Cheers Bernd
.... By the way, I do not understand that the manufacturer of the sill has not made a stumbling up after the stiffening again.
Then it would have been easy to pass through with spot welding technic.
That's a good little handy tool you used there on the van 👍
Good work I'm making notes as your videos are helping me a lot keep up the good work
Hi martin i think your welding is great and what i like is that what ever problem comes along you deal with it . When i finish building my shed . i am going to get my self a little mig welder and have a go myself and save my self some more money thanks to your great tutorials ,say hello to sharon the kids and the lovely barney and bison cheers
Cheers Kev
Martin take no notice. When you are welding thin panels you should do it in short bursts and spread them out allowing the panel to cool. You fill in bit by bit. Helps prevent distortion. This is more of a problem when you are welding patches into larger panels to do this you will need some sort of cooling method to stop the heat spreading.
You are doing a great job and really enjoy watching your videos. Must be amongst the very best on utube
looking good martin taking shape now. nothing wrong with what your doing ! great job as usual. looking forward to the next video.
I'm in the same boat, Mk6, the drivers side footwell has had it, the inner sil has had it but the outer sil/arch could be reused but I decided to buy a complete galvanised footwell, innersil and outersil/arch from central panels. Hoping I can just break the spot welds and slot the new in. Fortunately I did on/off 6 years of small gauge stainless steel tig welding and I did a lot on my previous old HiAce van so once I get going I should be alright. Like you, having to do it on my drive outside with some axel stands. Doing it myself because I do a better job than most professionals. Thanks for the videos, it's given me a look at what I can expect.
That welding looks good mate, nice too see a mk 6 transit saved, keep up the good work.
Nice job, Martin. Am enjoying the Transit vids!
Just got a transit and will need all this work done, never done it before but pretty confident, great content
Best of luck!
Fair play to you mate tackling a job like this with no experience. It’s coming on a treat 👍
Top job Martin, like you say having a go gain the experience.
Well done Martin nice job getting the mk6 back on road.
I think you need to forget what people say you are one top man I would not have done any the same work on my van if I did not watch your video's keep it up you have a fan for life mate
Thanks Matt
you are correct about thin gauge metal welding. from what I have seen you are doing fine. keep up the good work.
Thanks bud
Doing a great job keeping those Fords going
Well done and yep, it will do the trick.. Was not meaning to be aimed personally at you re the grinder safety, but having seen some pretty horrendous accidents with grinders and attachments over my 50 yrs in both Hands on and senioe management roles, in the construction and mining maintenance industry, (here in Oz and the Asia Pacific regions), I can't help myself when I see things which have "harm potential". That you are enjoying what you are doing and teaching / learning, is great.Keep up the good work and be safe, always.
Martin, Theres nothing wrong with the repairs, Your doing a great job and as you say it your time and your showing people how to save money, Unfortunately we live in a disposable world and don‘t repair anything any more this is why your videos are so good! Cheers Dave
Thanks Dave
Grand job Martin, you always learn something new doing theses repairs.
Exactly. its a handy skill to have and great practice.
My dad does the same sort of stuff to his cars he is not a professional welder either and his cars pass the MOT you've done a great job Martin love watching videos
That is so true because your right as it does distort the metal because it's thin metal and they say doing it that way is actually better by using the spot method
Another job well done pal, looking forward to the finished result
I was the same Martin ,self taught and ending up doing private jobs for others. Doing a great job there.
Cheers bud
Give tiger seal a try or stikoflex to smooth the welds rather then filler :) paintable too
I have learnt so much from your videos. Always fun and interesting to watch.
You're doing a great job Martin! you are always going to find someone who is going to disagree with your way of doing things. It works so keep doing it! I am sure if it didn't work out you would show us anyway.
I welded my van after watching your last transit video's and that to past 3 mot's. Keep up the good content.
Good to hear bud.
I am a welder and repair cars and vans you have done a professional job mate well done
Thanks Gary.
Loving the transit videos Martin, glad you're not letting the negative comments get to you mate.
Martin, im glad you didn't scrap this vehicle and have generously decided to show us how to do it and save some money!! I think people have missed the point. Goes back to the throw away culture.
Transit looking good Martin saved yourself a few quid doing it yourself, my transit needs a sill replacing can’t do it myself got to old to crawl about under a van but fortunately got a friend who can do it for me. Cheers
Thanks Rich
Great vid. I use to weld cars now weld heaver stuff.nothing wrong with that welding. spot welds are fine great job.
Hey Martin,,
I think that you have made great improvements in your weldng skills ! From a professional looking at what you are doing, well I think you are doing a great job ! But lke a butt we all have one and they all stink...... meaning that every one wants to cut some one down where they are at least trying. Spot welds or what you are doing are plug welds is the right thing to do in fact that is the right spot . Every ne should be glad that you don't give up and keep a positive attitude. I have always had a hard time giving up because my mother told me you can do anything you put your mind to. Well that isnt the case for brain surgery but, if you don't lissten to the negative statements and keep the positive and keep being positive it drives those people crazy. That is what I love about your channel. You help me to not give up on things ! Thanks for your positive attitude ! Keep up the great work !!!!!!!!
nice work martin,really enjoying the transit series,all the best ..................dougie
Thanks Doug.
I’m glad you’re keeping her dude. There’s something about transhits that you got to try and fix em. Handy buggers.
You are doing a great job there Martin , glad you decided to repair the Transit and not move it on , save scratching Sharons car when collecting lawn mowers .
As my old boss said, "If you want it done properly, do it your fing self". Hard to find someone these days who will do a good job at a reasonable price.
Hi Martin another great video. Don`t listen to what others say about your work mate, in all the years i`ve been watching your vids you have NEVER bodged any work, you are doing a great job. I would be more than happy if you did any work on my car. It get`s an mot pass at the end of the day. and that`s what matters. Some garages want to practice what they preach.
Thanks John, glad you have been enjoying the vids for years bud.
Top man, it’s a job I need to do on my Mk6. I won’t be making a video, I will be spot welding, not seam welding exactly as you’ve done. I take my hat off to you for making this series of videos, you’ve taking time to help people unlike the muppets who criticise your efforts. Look forward to seeing more videos from you. You’ve got a new subscriber.
Thanks bud, Good luck with it.
Hi Martin, your making a good job of the sill repair. your welding is getting much better with practice , I'm sure your proper gas bottle helps so much.keep the great videos coming..:)
Yes, the large bottle was a great investment.
Looking forward to the final smoothing and filling of the job before paint . Needs a set of p orthole Windows and sidepipes in a 70 s custom style . Cheers . Steve
Keep on doing what you are doing everyone has to start somewhere and you are right in what you say it would cost a lot more if you didn’t try yourself that’s exactly the point of doing the videos we all make mistakes and we learn by them and watching others and shearing knowledge
Coming together nicely Martin good job.
Cheers Tim
You are right it will pass an MOT, and indeed I've seen some horror shows for actual MOT welders.
However you can run short seems even on thin metal with a mig welder although you will want to use 0.6 mm wire and refer to the manual for settings for thin metal.
Given you now have a panel that was in the van you cut bits off from you could use that to practice. You might find it rewarding.
Good video Martin, always learn from your videos keep it up.
Loving the things that you are doing keep up the great work
Looks good Mr Butler...At the end of the day its not a concourse restoration so what ever you do to get the van back on the road is good enough. If you were to try and seam weld that sill panel you will be able to ride the waves with a surf board! Keep an eye out for those youtube mot inspectors!
What you've done (AKA "stitch welding"), then going back and filling in the gaps for a continuous weld is perfectly fine (and is how the "professionals" do it).
MOT regs say that you have to have a continuous weld where metal is patched in (apart from areas where spot welds were originally used, such as along the lip at the bottom). This could be where the original poster was getting confused. The definition between "seam" and "continuous" - both essentially produce the same result, just achieved in different ways.
You /can/ seam weld it with good metal and a properly set up welder - people *don't* do this on such thin metal, though, not for "blowing through" the metal but to prevent excessive heat build-up which can warp the panels.
Good workmanship, you're making it good again.
Nice job Martin - I have a hefty 'adjustable output' transformer I use to step down from ac input to around 210ac out - that helps welding car body panels which I think are around 1.2mm thick as it reduces the watts'.
Reduces the watts?
Love the videos. They motivate me to go out and work on my project car
Keep up the good work Martin and don’t listen to these keyboard warriors, i like the way you show the little problems and mistakes that show up as that it what happens in real life, and as I always say “every days a school day” we never stop learning. I’ve got my t4 that I’ve owned for 12 years that I need to try welding on for the first time and your videos have been very helpful. 👍
That's how I got involved. Good luck bud.
seamless or tack welding continious is a load of codwash. One welding sealer on or a rub over with fiberglass to fill any small gaps or inconsitance's who knows. Not the mot tester because he isnt allowed to clear any undercoat off, tap with a hammer lightly yes but that is it. Your welding is as good as mine and Ive never had an MOT refusal.
Excellent work Martin..! :-)
Martin as I said in my last comment, it's not structural that welding is fine and it will definitely pass its test.
Your doing a great job keep up the good work 👍🏼👍🏼
Enjoying watching this transit series 👍👍
I'm glad you do these videos your good at them and you and Sharon will be of on day trips before to long
Yes, I hope so.
I'm lovin' it Mate!! Carry on!!☺
Cheers bud
Your videos should be compulsory viewing in schools, perhaps then they might learn you don’t have to spend money employing people to do repairs on your cars, this would lead to more cars being recycled in to use and thus saving the environment and waste and giving people valuable skills. What makes your videos compelling Martin is you never profess to be an expert and you show the learning along the way so others can learn. It’s exactly as my uncle did things when I helped him restore his vintage cars back in the seventies and eighties when I was a kid and those lessons I have learned I have never forgotten and even if I have not done something for twenty years as soon as I start it all comes flooding back. Practical learn as you go from an amature with the most basic of tools I feel is far more valuable than watching someone with a fully fitted out workshop full of brand new gear.
Well done Martin, your an inspiration mate.
Thanks Ian, As you said, we come from an era where you had rare commodities called common sense and inspiration. Sadly lacking in today's world.
Not sure why people are so negative about what you do Martin. If they don't like then don't watch. I think you are one of the best teachers on youtube, but somehow you have to keep justifying yourself. Keep the videos coming . Your a top bloke
Thanks Andrew.
That’s a cracking job ur doing Martin,I’m loving the vids.keep up the good work and don’t worry about the keyboard warriors lol. Scott
It's an old transit u can't get shot u just rebuild her lol keep going my son doing a grand job 👍👍👍😁
Keep it up there’s nothing wrong with that. I have done all my welding myself and I’m not a welder flew through the mot. I’ve also just ordered a joggler too after watching your vids.
Nice one, its a handy tool.
As long as there's good penetration, then the welding is fine. Tip, get some paint on, then seam sealer after. Moister can accumulate under the sealer, creating a breeding ground for new rust.
Nothing wrong with your welding at all, looking miles better already! I have forked out £300 on my defender to be welded, for the mot, It wasn't repaired properly. I ended up paying another £100 for the mot tester to fix the " repair" all what the Welder had done had to be removed again and patched up properly. Also for what I was charged before, was well over the odds. My mot tester said for what he had done, should have only been £80 to a £100 for a few pieces of welding. After Xmas I am going to buy a welder and another grinder so that I can start to repairing my own chassis.
Its a handy skill to have.
Great vid Martin 👍good job so far. should easily go through mot on that sill repair
Yes, I think so Jamie.
Love your attitude I'm doing the same to my van funny enough it's exactly the same van as yours,I could go and buy a new van but as you say they are really good vans and I don't mind leaving it anywhere as I would do with a new van or lending it to my mates and I only use it occasionally for biking and it just drives really nicely keep up the good vids love them and I'm a mechanic so you would think I get enough of this stuff at work 😂
Haha nice one Tony, good luck with your repairs.
Great series dude cheers. Tackling similar on my Hiace and really appreciate your videos 👍
Glad to help
Keep it up mate I would let you loose on my old transit tipper any day 👍 nice job