Virgin welder, New member, First project

[trusty]

Hello everyone,
This looks like a very good forum to join loads of information, organised and shared

I have just purchased a 97 toyota hiace powervan which needs some TLC (I'm hoping to convert to camper)

It has some rot along the sills, door steps and jackpoints behind front wheel. This is my first time doing any restoration so if nothing else will be good for a laugh!

The damage :

http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/t...iace Powervan Camper Conversion?sort=3&page=1

So, what your thoughts?

 

[Rig Pig]

Hi, looks like you need to invest in a good MIG!

 

[trusty]

The biggest problem seems to be tracking down replacement body panels

 

[BrokenBiker]

The biggest problem seems to be tracking down replacement body panels

worse than that, you may find you will have to learn to panel beat and manipulate sheet stock to make your panels from raw.

don't worry though it is one of the most rewarding things you can do on a car

 

[trusty]

having a read through this site is really re-assuring, the knowledge and info here is invaluable. I can see me picking your brains this following week