alphasonik85
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Hi guys im new to the forum so be gentle !!
I decided to put my beloved black punto gt back on the road after 6 years sitting uncovered in my dads drive. Yes i should have covered it
Unfortunately on towing and inspecting for mot, i had a small list with 2 cv boots to replace, lower exhaust elbow, exhaust rubbers, 2 tyres, nothing major.
But then when looking at the sills and taking out seats and looking under the carpet, there are 2 gaping holes along each sill !!! Drivers is worst one, at least 300 - 400mm long and the passenger about 300. Also a small hole above drivers rear wheel arch.
Got quoted about £250 per side + £250 for the rear wheel arch hole as have to lower the petrol tank initially by Father & son who like restoring cars.
But then he said once the plastic abarth sills come off for welding they may see more as need to check inner and outer sill. If more rust, more cutting out and the cost could double per side?? Advised he would rather not start which makes me feel i should have an open cheque in respect of further costs.
Not looking for the cheapest job as appreciate the work required, just an honest decent job to get me through the mot.
Any honest good plate welders that can be recommended near crystal palace area? Or the group coordinators, can you recommend an honest welder at a reasonable cost? Let me know guys, cheers
I decided to put my beloved black punto gt back on the road after 6 years sitting uncovered in my dads drive. Yes i should have covered it
Unfortunately on towing and inspecting for mot, i had a small list with 2 cv boots to replace, lower exhaust elbow, exhaust rubbers, 2 tyres, nothing major.
But then when looking at the sills and taking out seats and looking under the carpet, there are 2 gaping holes along each sill !!! Drivers is worst one, at least 300 - 400mm long and the passenger about 300. Also a small hole above drivers rear wheel arch.
Got quoted about £250 per side + £250 for the rear wheel arch hole as have to lower the petrol tank initially by Father & son who like restoring cars.
But then he said once the plastic abarth sills come off for welding they may see more as need to check inner and outer sill. If more rust, more cutting out and the cost could double per side?? Advised he would rather not start which makes me feel i should have an open cheque in respect of further costs.
Not looking for the cheapest job as appreciate the work required, just an honest decent job to get me through the mot.
Any honest good plate welders that can be recommended near crystal palace area? Or the group coordinators, can you recommend an honest welder at a reasonable cost? Let me know guys, cheers