Transit smiley mot failure can I get it through mk5 welding needed # rust

So my smiley has failed it’s mot, today I started to work on the repairs that are much worse than first thought

[@jamesward5721]

Most won't know/agree but compared to the newer ones, these are a comparative doddle to repair. The further you come up the years, the harder they are to weld on and from 2012 onwards, they're an absolute total pita. I know as I repair an endless stream of them for clients, from MK1 & 2 versions right up to MK 6/7's.

[@NicksGarageUk]

To be honest I just wish I was first in,, I hate welding when something has been botched before.. one day I may end up stripping it fully back

[@MrSuperheterodyne]

Really good job. Very neat.

[@markhyland1398]

Looks a good job well Done bud

[@NicksGarageUk]

Appreciated,, it’s as good as I could have done without fully stripping the front end inc wings etc

[@patrickquinn-zz1nl]

we had a smiley about 10 years ago. it was a lovely old tipper. just wish we had put the money into it and kept it on the road

[@mikenewman137]

Looks a great job.

[@NicksGarageUk]

I don’t think I could of done anything better with the wings still fitted etc

[@tbdogfosters]

another job well done mate

[@NicksGarageUk]

Cheers pal 👍

[@Stop..carry-on]

Fancy welding my transit mk7 haha 🥴

[@Rob-p6l]

I’ve come across this video, I’m currently restoring my Transit Mk5 recovery truck and my reg is S602VOG. Must’ve surely been part of the same fleet?

[@NicksGarageUk]

It does sound like it

[@Rob-p6l]

@@NicksGarageUk I’m currently working through your restoration video series. It’s fascinating watching you repair the same parts I’ve had to. Particularly around the cab. You’ve done a great job so far 👍🏻

[@felixlevingston5541]

Got a similar job to do on mine! Any idea how much I should expect to pay to have this done? (just the welding)

[@NicksGarageUk]

Wouldn’t like to say,, probably a days work plus paint etc,,

[@dannyharty3656]

Why would you ever buy ford transit they are rust bucket 🪣

[@NicksGarageUk]

I love them,, it will be great when finished with the new engine

[@johnevans7389]

Remove the wing and weld in a factory panel, much easier. Nice work though.

[@NicksGarageUk]

The wing was welded to the previous inner wing roughly,, it’s all a bit botch really mot repair only) it needs steps, wings and inner wings one day

[@leedsguyuk69]

Excellent video Very entertaining, too much hard work thought I used to do gas welding & never got the hang of MIG welding, that was over 30 years ago 😃😃😃

[@NicksGarageUk]

Cheers,, appreciate the feedback 👍

[@terrya8196]

Great job

[@NicksGarageUk]

Thanks mate, I’m please with how it’s turned out given what I started with,, one day I will do a proper rebuild

[@petersmith4455]

hi. i had the same problems with old Land Rovers,rust buckets, why the clowns dont dip vehicles in rust preserve i dont know, i do like transits from the 70s and 80s

[@NicksGarageUk]

My preference would have been a mk2 transit truck but they are to rare and expensive for my use now,,

[@andrewjohnson7960]

Good seeing another Smiley saved , my dads pal has a 1997 smiley its been welded 10 times minimum 250,000 miles nearly

[@NicksGarageUk]

It needs some more intrusive work done in the future but for now I will just make sure it’s solid 👍

[@andrewjohnson7960]

@@NicksGarageUk I’ve recently just bought a 2004 Subaru Forester turbo manual xt in a very rare Red colour drives and handles so well took it from cockermouth cumbria too Glasgow has a years ticket when I bought it so 11 months now. £1750 from 1995 as i put my finger through the rear suspension turret/ inner sill areas subframe has been replaced and most of the cars been undersealed i might try get 2 patch welds

[@iancarrier-pd8cu]

Nice bit of welding

[@NicksGarageUk]

It’s as good as I could do it with the position and time I had

[@decdean3831]

Sent you a message on Instagram mate

[@NicksGarageUk]

Don’t use it pal

[@decdean3831]

Ah right, you based in Manchester?

[@NicksGarageUk]

I am pal,, why do you ask