Part 6 Rusty Ford Transit Mk6 Rear Wheel Arch Patch

In this video I attempt to make a rear repair panel from some flat 1mm plate for my Ford Transit Mk6 rust problem.
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[@shankill178]

Great job on what looks like an awkward piece of metal. Will look good when you get it finished. Thanks for taking the time to record the process Martin. I’m sure it’ll be helpful to diy car repairers.

[@retrorestore]

Cheers bud.

[@Gordon078]

Another brilliant job Martin. I knew zero about welding and working with sheet metal. I would tackle something now thanks to your videos 👍

[@retrorestore]

I've never shaped a panel like that before either lol

[@baldanddangerous1572]

having no panel beating tools,only a great deal of ingenuity ,wow martin what a fantastic job you`ve done ....all the best..........................dougie

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Doug,

[@loosewheels1000]

The way you created that body part, amazing, I could just imagine you with an English wheel, you'd make a new body skin for the van, great video's.

[@nickjh72]

Nice job Martin and especially with tools that you have at hand to can't beat a bit of basic panel making.

[@999thenewman]

I can't imagine the thousands of contractor vans that have been scrapped because nobody wanted to replace all the rotted metal.

[@terryatkinson899]

Really well done with a limited array of tools. I worked in a roadsign factory metal dept and can't believe how you made that complex panel in your shed. The welder is a godsend as it seems to weld that thin steel really well. Might as well weld a thin strip over the wheel arch when you're at it.

[@retrorestore]

Yes, I think I will do that Tez.

[@69Phuket]

You're far too humble. That was an amazing job there!

[@spudtrainspotting9149]

Top Man with some good old fashion ways. I like the repair. Keep up the good work👍

[@sandydogy]

Brilliant video, Don't know if you remember was quizzing you about my drum brakes, my friend found the problem was a wheel cylinder, it knocks your confidence sometimes when things happen, great video's take care Ian

[@retrorestore]

Nice one Ian. Cheers Martin

[@glennbelldc1651]

looks very good for not having the correct tools. your teaching me what I need to do with my toyota that needs to pass inspection (mot). it has exact same problem. only I bought panels as I don't have metal .

[@harleydavidson801]

Very clean work there martin, mine needs doing in the same place and various other area's. Eventually that van is going to be good for many years if you continue like that. Keep up the good work bud.

[@davidchandler4587]

You must have the Patience of a saint to keep fiddling with that. Good job.

[@retrorestore]

It gives me something to film lol

[@stuartkiernan7892]

A great job Martin. You made that wheel arch lower out of sheet steel well done mate. Im a panel beater 30 years with all the tools and your doing this on your drive with no lift hats off and loads of respect for you. Love your videos keep them coming

[@koshtie]

Hi Martin another good vid, somebody has had their ears lowered good hair cut, its getting to that time of year where I will be stripping the mower to bits and get that deck painted yellow ready for your decal set! ATB Wayne.

[@retrorestore]

Haha I still gotta finish my one too.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Looking good Martin . ENJOYED !

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! That's what I'm talkin' about!!☺

[@m3t1m]

Hey Martin! Love your videos, you just get on with it whereas I stress over it until have to act on it. Then I stress some more! Can I ask what welder you are using here? I'm looking for one to do my mk6 transit too. Keep on broadcasting mate you're an inspiration 👍🏻

[@retrorestore]

I use a Clarke TE135 Turbo bud.

[@jjt1093]

Wish Id seen this first LOL Well my job wasn't bad went through out version of MOT a few days ago so happy days, but Its a lack from the factory and previous owners on Maintenance for doing the bottom work ie Rust prevention and coating, I do it for all my vehicles and yeah its a couple of days of sweat and swearing but then a couple of years or more dont need to worry.

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Hows the shoulder Martin? Nice haircut too....Also, Martin...if you want to use a tape measure for measuring radius' and curved panels, nick Sharon's one from her sewing box, it will conform the the panel you want to replicate and give you a more accurate measurement 'ta boot'...Love these videos!!

[@retrorestore]

Shoulder is no better Malc. Cheers

[@lesbirtles5303]

Great job fella 👍🏻

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@davidvickers9029]

as always, a good job Martin.

[@tag6tag]

You did a good job .I would be well pleased to achieve that.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks bud

[@thegreengrass6501]

Well done Martin, can’t beat a mk6 tranny. Good old vans ‘load em heavy drive em steady’

[@connorharradine7363]

Martin your van looking good

[@morgangale1388]

top job mate great help

[@taffy7404]

Great job..very talented...🇦🇺

[@tommoston3176]

you've done a good job making that section of arch. it will look o.k. once you've skimmed over it.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Tom, Yes i'm pleased with it as I have limited skills in this area.

[@airbrushingbynick6071]

We are going to try and remove and repair everything around this wheel. I.e. the van 😂

[@stanleyjaxen8759]

ha ha

[@scottwalters5810]

Hi pal I have watch all your transit videos would u like to help me do my van pls

[@retrorestore]

Sorry bud, I don't have the time .

[@justbreakingballs]

“As soon as you hit decent metal stop” You never stop on a transit then

[@stanleyjaxen8759]

LOL

[@archiemunro8111]

Well done with this one, the way you fabricated the wheel arch was class, love these videos they have helped me a lot with my attempts at welding and repairing my Transit. Carry on with these they really help me. Thanks

[@cabdriveruk]

Great video Martin. That wheel arch looks great, when its skimmed over and painted it will look great. Cheers, Jeff.

[@colinpamplin9976]

I heard from davejaguar66 that you are not well at the moment and maybe in hospital. I do hope you are making a speedy recovery and will be back to us in restored (excuse the pun) good health very soon. All the best

[@peterlancaster6179]

Get well soon

[@TK42138]

Nice work - you're going the right way about it considering it's an old working van and not a full restoration. As the old saying goes 'always vary the cut of your cloth'. Big fan of Vactan. Works brilliantly.

[@johnblackburn7673]

Excellent effort Martin full marks for resourcefulness and ingenuity. Probably a better job than buying a spurious panel anyway. Great video Jack

[@andytaylor9032]

Hi Martin, sometimes easier to try and recreate your templates before you cut everything out but I know it's easy to get carried away with the grinder 😀

[@johnstubbs1585]

Great job its looking good you just showed you dont always have to buy expensive panels

[@Mark...]

As others have said, great job, it’s turned out pretty good, almost like a shop bought repair panel.

[@bobertrarton6266]

What I did was buy the wheel arch for £30 and just cut off the bit you needed you would think they would sell just that part.

[@nexpro6985]

I recommend Fitzees Fabrications for how to do these types of repairs where you don't have repair panels.

[@davecollumbell4592]

done a great job on that panel you've made with what tools you've used, it isn't easy I know how you feel I have to do the same

[@andycousins5016]

Superb getting better at jigsaws lol nice Job Burt

[@garryhills8648]

A great job Martin as usual Well impressed!!!

[@joshuawilliam1193]

Wow, that patch you made for the wheel arch is impressive!

[@NewMinority]

thank you

[@ronaldhamblin4615]

Not to shabby Martin looking good

[@lespheasey3747]

Only just found you on here,have bought an old transit camper and need some welding doing. Me not being a welder found your video fantastic,and I’m gonna give it a try. Keep up the good work will be watching lots of your vids.

[@retrorestore]

Nice one Les, good luck bud.

[@therealnorthmedia]

Cheers for the inspiration I'd of thought ud of got it fixed up and motd I got mine through and I did a fair few days. Good job man

[@prambo4653]

Superb job 👍👍🤔

[@eddjordan2399]

top work dude.

[@MrLovejoy1980]

Your very good at this, but why not just replace the whole panel or weld a rear arch panel in mate.

[@retrorestore]

I did it on the other side and it was a lot of hassle and the arch was ok on this side.

[@stanleyjaxen8759]

how on earth did you come out with that 3D arch from a vice and hammer??? pls make a video on that

[@retrorestore]

It just happened lol

[@nexpro6985]

Great job!

[@airbrushingbynick6071]

And that glue catches fire nicely too. I know for a fact. Adhesive and foam inserts whilst they spot welded the buggers together.

[@sparkyt6497]

Have you ever done the front outer chassis legs have you a video on this?

[@retrorestore]

if its not in this series bud then no.

[@sandydogy]

One thing that has always confused me is when to and not to use something like Hammerite Krust? I was told years ago that my wheel arches the rust came back as I didn't use it? can you weld over Kurust? it is all very confusing

[@retrorestore]

You cant really weld to rust, even if its been converted.

[@sandydogy]

@@retrorestore I understand now

[@professionalidiots101]

Excellent job mate!! Looking very good!! Just a quick note, what with everyone harping on about health and safety, it maybe good to use your channel to mention that all abrasive cutting disk's have a use by date, and to be sure to run one up for 30 seconds at arms reach away from the face before using it. Love the video.

[@airbrushingbynick6071]

What about square Irish wheels? I like the way you say, got a bit of a small Big Gap.

[@HM.Hatchet205]

Nive job martin im a fully coded Lloyds registered welder and i tackle my rusty mk6 transit the same way just do what u can, you cant replace everything, you done a nice job of tht 👍

[@rhyswatkins7818]

Just started watching your videos, Love your can do attitude, you have a go and do the best you can, it should give everyone who watches the confidence to have a go.

[@Y33JGL]

Hi Martin . Great video again! Just wondered if Jimmy still had his gilera runner. Is he ever thinking of selling it?

[@retrorestore]

No, he sold it bud, sorry.

[@Y33JGL]

No worries!

[@vinceflood5523]

Absolutely love the videos, given me confidence to attack the rust rather than pay very serious money to a garage. Thanks again.

[@TK42138]

I find cereal packet cardboard is also good for planning templates.

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

just heard that you have not been well,i hope you get better soon fella,p.s my mum keeps asking after you too.

[@stuxj4052]

We will have to get you a job at Aston Martin !!!!! Good vid Martin... glad to see you kneeling on something!!!

[@puffyjet]

A great job martin , as usual and a great standard of workmanship top marks for a top bloke. cheers mate. Kevbo

[@moodyjeep]

I hope all is well Mart? Baz.

[@retrorestore]

Just home from hospital today Baz and re cooperating.

[@moodyjeep]

@@retrorestore Get well soon Mart. Baz.

[@jaggass]

The whole of the wheel arch wasn't worth replacing anyway as the whole of it hasn't gone and you did say it's not a restoration job.Im thinking of taking up welding where i volunteer. What type of welder do you use?

[@retrorestore]

Its a Clarke TE135 Turbo from Machine Mart

[@markellis4229]

Cool video Martin and i love the background music when you were Welding 👍

[@SAS-qf3qh]

This guy is the Transit Guru 😊

[@SAS-qf3qh]

I have learnt more from your videos than i ever learnt in College many years ago! Im currently converting a mk6 transit into a camper, And realised soon enough i needed a welder! so after watching all your videos twice over! I got to work! Have you plans for any more videos?

[@B3NN10N]

Very good! Well done! Keeping these fords alive!

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Great job Martin, you say your not a proper panel beater, I think you are.

[@sparkyt6497]

What welder do you use

[@retrorestore]

A Clarke 135 turbo mig

[@danmark2040]

Hope ur better soon m8 always doing good job best was escort rs turbo

[@snorris1000]

What's the name if the rust treated u use and how good isit mate

[@retrorestore]

Scott Norris I use vactan it’s very good

[@snorris1000]

@@retrorestore ok thinking of using it on my mk5 see i use hanmerite kurust at the moment but tbh I don't think it's as good as it used to be

[@2500gamma]

Hope you're feeling better and will return soon ;)

[@andyk7217]

You did a bloody good job of making that repair panel mate

[@procta2343]

you cannot beat a bit of metal work! Great job that martin!

[@joej9684]

another great job there Martin its coming along nicely, Joe

[@haydenuk02]

Well done keep up the great work we all are finding these videos you make

[@paulyh4531]

Nice job is like British rail getting there 😉 👍👍

[@vdubs6068]

Great vid Martin 👍good job on the rear wheel arch

[@Ian.........]

Well done Martin. Keep up the good work.

[@jaggass]

It will look good as new once finished.

[@LZDEN]

a very good effort there Martin..well done.

[@billforrest4205]

Nice job forming the arch section, well done! i usually grab an old 45 gallon drum when i need to "Knit my own wheelarch" lol all the little ribs and the fact its already curved make life easier. I took my cue from watching guys in Cuba.

[@retrorestore]

Great tip!

[@markpaulene4002]

Hi Martin, great video as always and again great work, there will always be someone going to say do this do that but I say it’s your van you do it how you want and to me I’ve got no problems with your work. All you need now is a sticker to say don’t come knocking when vans rocking 😇👍as regards to the triumph my step father worked on them when they were made at Oxford, good little car about time you finished it, oh and I’d like to ask more about how you do your stickers like for your restroom, or maybe a video on it thanks mark just down the coast

[@retrorestore]

Plan to finish the Triumph after the Transit. There;s not much to do on it really.

[@vespamorelli7090]

If that’s what you can achieve with limited tools, I can only imagine what could you produce with a full compliment of tools !! Great work Martin & to coin a phrase ......”Unbelievable !!” 😁

[@retrorestore]

Haha, not heard that one before lol

[@johnchampkin7839]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who measures in metric and imperial to which ever is nearest. Does create a bit of confusion if you're working with somebody else though. Love the vids , down to earth with no massive workshop and £1000s of tools.

[@retrorestore]

Haha, yes, that's the benefit of our generation lol

[@ivorbiggun4919]

Great job mate on making that panel 👍🏻 Have you Tried using weld through primer to cover the back of your repair panels before welding them in also use it spray over what you weld too? On the big panel you could of drilled a couple of holes on the front lip of the arch to spot weld to the inner part of the arch where it’s normally glued from original if that makes sense 👍🏻

[@retrorestore]

Yes, I did think of that. Nice comment.

[@micksbackyardaquaponics1408]

That's a good job you dun there on the van 👍👍

[@garywalker3818]

doing some more on the transit

[@kalis1000]

Hi Martin my mrs had crash yesterday audi a3 there is rocket panel damaged front driver door and front wheel panel any tips how to change audi a3 rocket panel.

[@retrorestore]

Not worked on one of those bud. Sorry.

[@andycousins5016]

Have u sold the aclam

[@retrorestore]

Not yet.

[@andycousins5016]

Ok Burt

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

great video as always martin,your welding is getting better in every video,keep it up mate..p.s diana and her son simon say hi to you all.

[@retrorestore]

Nice one. Say Hi from me too.

[@garywalker3818]

good job you can and do my van

[@simonrawle7885]

cracking job martin

[@zedman442]

Nice work on that metal bashing Martin.

[@Hazzer278]

Amazing Work Martin , Keep It Up