looking at it this morning I am feeling a bit overwhelmed by the scale of it and I don't think rustival is going to happen this year. The car may turn in to a long term project.
@@CortinasAndClassics I was thinking the same thing, try not to feel too overwhelmed by it all, I've seen worse get done. with something of that scale, patience and time is key. Try to just repair / replace one part at a time so it doesn't get out of hand, better to do a little often than trying to do loads in one go. You'll feel better and be able to see it getting better
I'm not familiar with those cars but there is obviously allot going on during the assembly of that car with lots of overlapping panels which makes repair difficult and even more so without new steel or a good donor car to cut steel from. That is a big project and without looking at it in person it's tough to come up with a plan of attack. Ideally you would replace parts from the inside out but it may come down to a do your best type repair to be as close as possible and maintain structure.
Yeah it is a bit complex but I think I can do it I just need to drill out tones of spot welds from the inside yes. Many of which have rotted away. Yes I will try to repair as best as possible.
Hi Simone I have to admire you, so many people would be totally daunted at discovering so much rot and give up but not you my love. It will be both interesting and inspiring to see how you tackle it.
@@davecroucher732 I am daunted. But there is no point panicking about it. The problem I have is that I am doing this on my own and on a budget. The car may have to go back in my garage until I can get a plan in order.
I feel sorry for you Simone, I presume the drivers side will be a mirror image of crust! If you've got money I think Expressed Steel can produce the Estate panels. You could be chasing rot for a life time on that shell !!
Wow, you know you have to remove all that has dark rust on it or the welding heat will make it come back with a vengeance 🙄 the old rule "if it's black, it's coming back" applies I'm afraid. Is there anyone who can give you a hand? Think new panel required if affordable/available as the amount of curves etc would be hard to make. No doubt you are great at what you do and i hope a panel is out there somewhere.
Hi@@terryatkinson899 there aren't any people local who can help and the parts I need are stupidly expensive. And I think both chassis rails need to be replaced completely.
@CortinasAndClassics only do one side at a time so you can make templates to help. I don't envy you doing this job, let's hope the weather is agreeable.
It's a harsh thing to say but that car should not have been on the road and an insurance company would not have paid a claim. The car is dangerously unroadworthy and would not have survived any impact. This is where MOT exemption is a farce.😮 She's beyond repair IMO. Sorry😢
Hi Simone, I'll take a proper look at this vid later tonight. Mad busy at the mo. Hopefully I'll have something you can use.
Thanks!
Wow Simon that's amazing, thank you so much 🙂 I really appreciate it and it will really help.
Did you get my recent email?
I thought I had a fair amount of welding to do, until I saw this. It’s going to keep you busy all summer, good luck with it, you can do it
looking at it this morning I am feeling a bit overwhelmed by the scale of it and I don't think rustival is going to happen this year. The car may turn in to a long term project.
@@CortinasAndClassics I was thinking the same thing, try not to feel too overwhelmed by it all, I've seen worse get done. with something of that scale, patience and time is key. Try to just repair / replace one part at a time so it doesn't get out of hand, better to do a little often than trying to do loads in one go. You'll feel better and be able to see it getting better
Wow, that is so very very rusty! Just sent you something to help towards your new tool.
That is a lot of work, you can do it!!!!!
The problem is I need chassis rail sections. I can't go much further without those.
I'm not familiar with those cars but there is obviously allot going on during the assembly of that car with lots of overlapping panels which makes repair difficult and even more so without new steel or a good donor car to cut steel from. That is a big project and without looking at it in person it's tough to come up with a plan of attack. Ideally you would replace parts from the inside out but it may come down to a do your best type repair to be as close as possible and maintain structure.
Yeah it is a bit complex but I think I can do it I just need to drill out tones of spot welds from the inside yes. Many of which have rotted away. Yes I will try to repair as best as possible.
good thing or bad i've just taken delivery of a mk5 cortina that's been sat in a field for 15 years
I hope it's a solid one Mark. Fingers crossed
@@CortinasAndClassics it didn't break in half when i loaded on the trailer which is a good start
@@marktyler2396 Excellent to hear
Hi Simone I have to admire you, so many people would be totally daunted at discovering so much rot and give up but not you my love. It will be both interesting and inspiring to see how you tackle it.
@@davecroucher732 I am daunted. But there is no point panicking about it. The problem I have is that I am doing this on my own and on a budget. The car may have to go back in my garage until I can get a plan in order.
I agree no point in panicking and once you've repaired that section you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you did it yourself.
Will it end up being easier front underneath rather than cutting the good boot floor up?
Not really, the spot welds are on top but I had no idea where they were.
@@CortinasAndClassics Ah, I see. Looks tricky as fook tbh. What's the other side like?
@@SmashingPistons probably just as bad.
@@CortinasAndClassics Sad times. 😢
I feel sorry for you Simone, I presume the drivers side will be a mirror image of crust! If you've got money I think Expressed Steel can produce the Estate panels. You could be chasing rot for a life time on that shell !!
I don't Mac, I have seen one rear end rail with the suspension mount on ebay for £700. I don't have that kind of money.
Wow, you know you have to remove all that has dark rust on it or the welding heat will make it come back with a vengeance 🙄 the old rule "if it's black, it's coming back" applies I'm afraid. Is there anyone who can give you a hand? Think new panel required if affordable/available as the amount of curves etc would be hard to make. No doubt you are great at what you do and i hope a panel is out there somewhere.
Hi@@terryatkinson899 there aren't any people local who can help and the parts I need are stupidly expensive. And I think both chassis rails need to be replaced completely.
@CortinasAndClassics only do one side at a time so you can make templates to help. I don't envy you doing this job, let's hope the weather is agreeable.
It's a harsh thing to say but that car should not have been on the road and an insurance company would not have paid a claim. The car is dangerously unroadworthy and would not have survived any impact. This is where MOT exemption is a farce.😮 She's beyond repair IMO. Sorry😢
It is repairable and I will get this car repaired.