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na
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6,598 posts
103 months
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can anyone recommend a good welder in Northampton (or nearby) please
it's a simple job but needs someone who knows what they're doing as some strengthing welding needs doing that doesn't then weaken the surrounding area (if that makes sense)
I've already been given the details of Terry at Ransome Road but I don't know of him and he's away this week
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broster
251 posts
46 months
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Jon at JC weldfab in wellingbough on the leyland estate. Gets my vote, reasonably priced quick and fantastic quality.
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na
Original Poster
6,598 posts
103 months
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thank you,I'll investigate
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mrloudly
2,163 posts
104 months
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AJ Fabrications at Brixworth. Do all of Ilmor/Mercedes work, nuff said ;-)
880540 Tell Andy "Rambo" put you in touch and he'll look after you ;-)
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na
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broster
251 posts
46 months
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mrloudly said: AJ Fabrications at Brixworth. Do all of Ilmor/Mercedes work, nuff said ;-)
880540 Tell Andy "Rambo" put you in touch and he'll look after you ;-) They spread their work around a bit... Seen a few f1 bits at JC weldfab. Another option is mick tee at precision engineering in 6 fields
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na
Original Poster
6,598 posts
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broster said: Another option is mick tee at precision engineering in 6 fields is a mate of a mate but I don't think he has facilities to lift and work on the car - otherwise I know their work is very good I might nip round and see if he can recommend anyone cheers for that
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broster
251 posts
46 months
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Ahh no he doesn't have a ramp.
There is someone round the corner from him called frank that could help you tho, he has a ramp, company is called inov8 and he shares a unit with inka audio.
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na
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6,598 posts
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thanks but are they any good, able to work out how to improve things rather than just patching up do you think?
with this car and the previous I've had work done by so many specialist experts that have just turned out to be botch and con-artists and I never look for cheap work and try to go to the experts
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broster
251 posts
46 months
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Frank is very good, he's an engineer with a huge interest in cars.
John at JC weldfab is also very good, he has worked for several companies inc custom cages before setting up his own business, my own car is currently at JC weldfab having some welding done which is structural.
He makes a lot of f1, btcc, f3 etcetc stuff (lifting handles for the cars etc), can weld anything and his welding is a work of art.
If you speak to him, best bet is to call rather than email. They are a three man team. Tell him mark with the m5 sent you and hell look after you.
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firesafetydave
771 posts
117 months
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I've got a weller soldering iron, solder and flux and an old bottles jack
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broster
251 posts
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firesafetydave said: I've got a weller soldering iron, solder and flux and an old bottles jack Get some tank tape and a mallet then you have a full tool kit!!!!
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na
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broster said: Frank is very good, he's an engineer with a huge interest in cars.
John at JC weldfab is also very good, he has worked for several companies inc custom cages before setting up his own business, my own car is currently at JC weldfab having some welding done which is structural.
He makes a lot of f1, btcc, f3 etcetc stuff (lifting handles for the cars etc), can weld anything and his welding is a work of art.
If you speak to him, best bet is to call rather than email. They are a three man team. Tell him mark with the m5 sent you and hell look after you. thanks for that, I always do personal visits first
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na
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firesafetydave said: I've got a weller soldering iron, solder and flux and an old bottles jack Dave, the flux has been in the solder for many decades now sounds like you’ve been doing chassis repairs, finally put those cleats on then  I bet you’ve also got burn scars on your hands  and tongue
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na
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I finally got around to getting this job done
I called in yesterday and back this morning to get the work done
Frank at INOV8, tucked right up the corner of the units at the bottom of Ross Road (Edgar Mobbs Way end)
Frank done a good and careful job at a reasonable price so fully recommended
I did halfway through the job remember to mention broster
so thank you broster and thank you Frank at INOV8
Frank specializes in modified cars doing a wide range of work on them
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broster
251 posts
46 months
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Always been impressed with his work, he takes a great deal of pride in what he does.
Glad you got it sorted.
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na
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103 months
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thanks for lead
it wasn't a big job but was fiddly and nice to see everything measured and checked
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