Mk5 Transit Minibus Project

[RonTransitmk5]

thats one of the worst transits ive saw in a long time you realy got some epic work ahead of you
colin

No, you should check out the transit forum mines in great condition

 

[RonTransitmk5]

Tested the welder out again today.

The tensioner was overtight & the tip was
Replaced the tip & adjusted the tensioner now getting constant arcs on lower settings only

I have a clarke 151en and if I have 1/2/min selected perfect arc/bead if I change it to 1/3/min or higher it goes pop pop pop, I plug the welder into my cooker socket.

Thanks for all the advice, it's my 40th in the morning don't think I will get any work done till Monday now.

 

[RonTransitmk5]

Do you have a video camera or phone vid so you can youtube your welding for the experts to have a look at, do it on the bench so we can all see.

You must have a heart like a lion doing that job, but you are approaching the job with a good spirit and willingness to take advice and not to be put off by setbacks.

Good luck to you fella.

Thanks for your kind comments, may try and get a video sorted next week

 

[Lawnmowerboy]

wire speed errm polarity cause it's an EN

 

[stuvy]

happy birthday for the weekend just gone buddy

 

[RonTransitmk5]

happy birthday for the weekend just gone buddy

Thanks

 

[Lawnmowerboy]

any progress yet mate?

 

[RonTransitmk5]

Finally finished the floor, still having a bit of trouble getting a constant arc.

Gonna practise more as need to do the rear outside corners & as they will not be plated but cut out to match, I will need to be a lot more delicate, really don't want to be grinding for hours on end or weld them on wonky

 

[Chickenjohn]

Finally finished the floor,-snip-

-snip-

Good job!

Welds are looking a LOT better Ron! How does the penetration look on the underside?

 

[craig8661]

when you put it in you will be really pleased that you sorted it my van passed its mot first time so very pleased it was almost looking like scrap but i got mine throu in the end

 

[Lawnmowerboy]

Did ya get any close-ups of the welds


ill

 

[Chickenjohn]

Good point lawnmowerboy, are the latest set of welds consistently good now your welder is working better? Close up shots please?

 

[RonTransitmk5]

Good job!

Welds are looking a LOT better Ron! How does the penetration look on the underside?

ok to me.

 

[RonTransitmk5]

when you put it in you will be really pleased that you sorted it my van passed its mot first time so very pleased it was almost looking like scrap but i got mine throu in the end

Well done craig8661

Normally I would have run this in for scrap, but wanted a project to do & save a great motor from the crusher, just found out today all the brakes need replacing as well as various bolts/pipes on the engine Whatever all parts for the brakes ordered & looking forward to fitting them all when I have learnt how

2 x NEW FRONT BRAKE DISCS
2 x NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS
2 x NEW REAR BRAKE SHOES
2 x NEW REAR SLAVE CYLINDERS

Just ordered the FLARE NUT SPANNER but need to buy DOT 4 Brake fluid to complete.

 

[RonTransitmk5]

Did ya get any close-ups of the welds


ill

NO, but will do soon as not done the rear corners as I need to be delicate with these.

Checked out the whole van today as done lots of internal little jobs & refitted the interior including all 8 seats before I tackle the rear corners & the front n/s arch needs a plate welding inside around the top of the suspension spring. A bit like a rectangle with a half circle cut out one side to go round the suspension.

Will use this as the perfect excuse to get much better at welding

Will photograph the whole process from start to finish & get advice/comments on here along the way

 

[RonTransitmk5]

Good point lawnmowerboy, are the latest set of welds consistently good now your welder is working better? Close up shots please?

No, welder still not right on higher settings but I am still learning & see my previous reply to lawnmowerboy.

 

[Lawnmowerboy]

hi ron i have about half a gallon of dot4 brake fluid yu can have when i come down

how does next weekend sound as i haven't got to work

will

 

[RonTransitmk5]

hi ron i have about half a gallon of dot4 brake fluid yu can have when i come down

how does next weekend sound as i haven't got to work

will

Dam just bought 5l brake fluid today thanks, should have checked in here earlier, next weekend sounds good sat or sun is fine with me just let me know which day is good for you? can you also give me a rough time bracket you will be here for so I can plan it with the family? i.e 9am-9pm format.

Also forget the project, it's more important to me that I learn to mig weld correctly & I have got hold of a brand new & sealed arc welder so hopefully you will have time to teach me the basics of that as well

 

[RonTransitmk5]

On checking me front arch it did not need a plate welding it was the old crap Ford underseal dried & cracked, so removed the crap & re-undersealed the whole van

I have lots of non-welding things to do on the van so will go quiet for a little while.

See my previous post reguards me learning to mig weld correctly & maybe arc

Will post many pics after the lesson for comments

 

[pedrobedro]

5 litres of brake fluid ? That's a lifetime supply Lots of grinding and painting should sort it out as long as it's structurally sound.