Welding

[keyring]

Hey guys

Thought i'd post up here and see if anyone could recommend a welder/panel beater that will be able to shape some new panels for me as long as weld them in and my replacement arch panels on my Hillman Imp. Would prefer a homer to try and save as much as i can since i'm on a tight budget(first car), but with the work involved i doubt i'll get it as a homer.

If it meant getting a bit taken of the final bill, i would happily have a vinyl wrap to advertise the company for the next year or so....

Look forward to hearing from you

Regards,

EDIT: in the west lothian/edinburgh area

Edited by keyring on Tuesday 17th May 00:20

[OlberJ]

Would sir like a gammy while we're at it?

Get onto a welder/fabricator forum, see if you can find someone local up for practising on your car. Be prepared to do a lot of grinding/fap wheeling.

[amccan10]

OlberJ said:

Would sir like a gammy while we're at it?

Hahaha Straight talking!

[OlberJ]

Oops, note to self : Post pub ph'ing should be kept to a minimum.

Don't even mind typing that but my point stands, its a big ask for someone. Still, if u don't ask...

[VetteG]

Keyring, my son (Mattius on here) came out with a similar plea a few years ago for his Spitfire. The problem is that 'projects' inevitably throw out more work than is viable for a commercial bodyshop.
His solution was to buy a cheap welder and teach himself to weld which he did successfully, resulting in a fully restored solid car.
Not the answer you were looking for for your first post I know.

(Edited to take out smartass comment having seen OberJ's second post)

G

Edited by VetteG on Tuesday 17th May 14:00

[OlberJ]

Put it back in G, i was in a khunt of a mood, fully deserved.