Thank you for sharing. You could in hindsight drill out the spot /plug welds to help separate the two panels. Then fill / weld the holes when new panel is in place. It stops distortion too. I'm no welder but have done similar DIY in the past .
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip :)
@davidfirth65354 жыл бұрын
Well done for sticking at it, was a big and intimidating job, little tip with filler, dont put too much on at once, great work, regards, David.
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks David. Lesson learned with the filler 😁
@haskyb91844 жыл бұрын
Looking to do something similar on my own T4 and have been waiting a while to find someone brave enough to do it first 😂 great video and well done. You may have inspired me to order the panel from just kampers!
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
That’s great! It’s really not that hard, just takes a lot of hours. Good luck!
@haskyb91844 жыл бұрын
Joel's Stuff fortunately mines a low mileage van that only needs the very bottom where the rear arch meets the sliding door. I say that, I may well cut it out and find a can of worms!!!
@terryteed19037 ай бұрын
I've got some Patches on mine. I was considering using the case from a washing machine I have to do some repair panels. Hmmmm.
@andipeters53754 ай бұрын
Fair play good job im a welder and own a T4 which im in the middle of doing this ... not the easiest of things to do even for me but the end results are all worth it . Good job
@vwt4jase4124 жыл бұрын
Great vid I've had my t4 for 13 years been filled a few times thinks it's getting to the stage where I need to learn to weld or ' carry on filling'.
@EnyasAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Nice job dude, first video I have found that goes into this much detail when it comes to t4 wheel arch replacements, you have a cool name too 😎
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
Why thank you, you too
@johannah57054 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing how you did the repair. You are inspiring me to crack on with my repairs.
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@dan-cherrypicker-man3 жыл бұрын
Your a brave man taking on that job, well done 👏
@alex76bulli34 жыл бұрын
Well done. These after market panels are always messi when it comes to the correct sitting. sometimes to big, too small or incorrect bendings. I think you made the best out of it . Thumbs up!
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Weihrauch884 жыл бұрын
Nice work Joel. Currently tarting up an old special 800 myself and will be looking into metal work after I've got mine running and MOT'd. Have a subscribe :)
@benhicks65644 жыл бұрын
Great work dude, you are inspiring me to have a crack at welding my T4! Keep up the good work!
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@theguitarmanifesto4 жыл бұрын
@@JoelsStuff me too 👌
@stevemcgowan30173 жыл бұрын
Hi Joel.great job there.my t4 front arches not brilliant but just patch up with fibreglass an paint and cover with fender trims for now. I bought 2nd hand welder an rods but my wife doesn’t want me to weld as I lost an eye as a kid.not welding.I wear safety glasses anyway just been under van oiling an painting.all need to decent auto dark helmet to try bit welding .steve in uk
@JoelsStuff3 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve! Don’t be afraid to start welding - as long as you wear the correct protective gear it’s really not as scary as it looks! Good luck!
@adrianjones22414 жыл бұрын
just wondering why did you decide to weld it in the V grove rather than cut it to where the new panel size?
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
Good question. I thought that the V groove provided an easy way for lining it up in the right place. Also I didn’t really want to cut good original metal out if I didn’t need to.
@Hasdac18964 жыл бұрын
I've just bought a cheap t4 on eday it's been hand painted dull black, I have a feeling I'm going to be busy..😀 good job mate..
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to my world 😊
@projectt47822 жыл бұрын
Mate, love the channel, and I've only seen a couple of videos so far. What would you do differently on the rear panel replacement now you've done one? Not put the weld right in the groove and put it somewhere else or would you still do that again?
@JoelsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! it’s still solid so I’d do it the same again!
@LeePrince-q3v5 ай бұрын
Really useful video, doing mine next week
@darrenauld89143 жыл бұрын
Great job man, well done! I have to do this job soon! is the best place to weld along the groove - in order that less warping happens the panel or would you do it differently if you were doing it again?
@JoelsStuff3 жыл бұрын
I’m no expert but it worked well for me - i’d do it the same again
@darrenauld89143 жыл бұрын
@@JoelsStuff perfect cheers 👍
@tkharri Жыл бұрын
Nice job mate where did you get the panels please , what welder did you use
@JoelsStuff Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Both cheap ebay purchases, I can’t remember the brands now sorry
@lawncuttingplusdelta2 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍🏻 job , way to getter done ☑️
@jerryevans6320 Жыл бұрын
Great job👍Was that a gasless mig welder you used?
@JoelsStuff Жыл бұрын
It has gas but I was just using flux core wire and no gas because I had run out.
@P8FPV Жыл бұрын
Brilliant 👏 this gives me more confidence to start mine
@alexpetherick23474 жыл бұрын
Looking good mate, enjoying your channel
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@WildPhotoShooter3 жыл бұрын
Good informative video, it makes me more willing to attempt this job. What size welder are you using as in its power. I am considering buying a welder but not sure what to go for and haven't done much research yet .
@JoelsStuff3 жыл бұрын
My welder is a Wolf 140 mig welder (I think it has a 30A - 135A power range), although I’ve never used it above about 60% power. I would be more concerned about wire feed issues, as some of the cheap welders can struggle to smoothly feed a wire through the torch as you are welding (mine is pretty crap). It makes it much harder to weld and harder to learn. Make sure you read up some reviews and get one better than mine. Good luck!
@WildPhotoShooter3 жыл бұрын
@@JoelsStuff Thanks for that info on the welder, I would never have thought about smooth wire feed.
@leonpinchin66614 жыл бұрын
Completely new to this and never welded before or used an angle grinder and suggestions what welder did you use?
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
I’m not the best person to advise you - this is the only welder I have used. I’d recommend MIG welding, and don’t go for a mega cheap one. It’s important to make sure the wire feed is smooth and consistent to get a good weld, and the cheap ones can suffer from poor wire feed, which makes them harder to learn on (the welder I have is actually a nightmare so don’t get mine). Good luck!
@RicksAquariumsuk3 жыл бұрын
Hi mate I've just fitted my driver's side arch then noticed the inner arch is about 1 inch away from the new arch and it's fitted perfect,did you come across this
@JoelsStuff3 жыл бұрын
Hi. The whole arch is made up of 2 pieces - inner and outer (confusingly the “inner” sits nearer to the outside of the van, and should fill a gap about an inch or two thick between the “outer” wheel arch and the exterior panel). If all three pieces are set correctly there should be only a gap of millimetres at the most which can be filled with sealant. Without looking I couldn’t say. Good luck!
@stevemcgowan30173 жыл бұрын
Was goin take front bumper off but one of torx bolts seized so left for now.
@JoelsStuff3 жыл бұрын
Yikes. Might need drilling out
@caemaridwn4 жыл бұрын
Nice job saved yourself a fortune doing it yourself.
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
Yup £250 per side I was quoted!
@hoboheathen89264 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, well done.
@RicksAquariumsuk3 жыл бұрын
Hi mate how easy was it removing the rear bumper
@JoelsStuff3 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard. The screws at the top are a fiddle to get to but it’s not too bad. 10 minute job
@BluejuiceT44 жыл бұрын
Whose panels did you use?
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
They all came from ebay seller easyparts_uk - i’d recommend them
@BluejuiceT44 жыл бұрын
@@JoelsStuff Great thank you!
@philiphigginbotham37753 жыл бұрын
I was amazed, the panels actually fitted together. I had to rework mine to fit
@beardedbimbler12443 жыл бұрын
You using a gasless mig, be handy to know the settings. Good job.
@JoelsStuff3 жыл бұрын
I use it both with and without gas here. Without gas it’s surprisingly easy. I just use flux core wire and a medium power setting (adjusted to suit the thickness of metal I am welding onto). Good luck!
@beardedbimbler12443 жыл бұрын
@@JoelsStuff good to know, thank you
@HW-op7pq4 жыл бұрын
Fair play Joel, saved yourself a few quid. Well done
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@chopperhehehe2 жыл бұрын
If you drill thru the spot weld with an 8mm drill bit you can the fill holes back up with weld . For first time fu##in awsome Turned out nice enoff 👍👍👍😜🏴🦄🦕😁✌️🤞
@Hasdac18964 жыл бұрын
So the repair panels aren't that good Where did you purchase them? Thanks...
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
I got them from ebay. I think repair panels are generally like this, you just need to work with what you get. They actually turned out pretty good after a bit of tweaking!
@Hasdac18964 жыл бұрын
@@JoelsStuff ok thankyou for replying i will have a look..👍
@frasermetcalfe7032 Жыл бұрын
i like your vids alot!
@meatmanifesto4 жыл бұрын
Good job, you can always come back to the filler and make it look neater 👌
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
Will do, unless I get too lazy!
@meatmanifesto4 жыл бұрын
@@JoelsStuff yes I'm starting to like the 'Rat look' nowadays as I'm getting older :)
@livingthedreambuildingthedream2 жыл бұрын
Excellent job
@Adventure.with.Robbie2 жыл бұрын
Looks good mate
@davidwaterhouse25528 ай бұрын
Don't prise panels apart like that , you will distort them. Drill out spot welds, to prevent distorting the flange of the panel, there are special drills for this that just drill one side out, or if you have to drill through , then use a piece of 'non ferrous metal' such as aluminium or brass, behind when rewelding. The weld will only attach itself to the steel!
@eurotourcaddy Жыл бұрын
Good job buddy
@WelshTheo3 жыл бұрын
Well done for giving it a go but my god this is rough
@michaelharrison40664 жыл бұрын
Please film.the other side too Joel 😎👍great work well done pal
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
Too late sorry 😊
@michaelharrison40664 жыл бұрын
Keep referring to your video Joel while I'm doing my van 👍 great work!
@DEFENDINGELVISPRESLEY2 жыл бұрын
Good work
@ix-Xafra4 жыл бұрын
'Mohican structure' is that a German term?
@JoelsStuff4 жыл бұрын
It just might be 😆
@davidwaterhouse25523 ай бұрын
Personally I would just cut back to 'SOLID METAL' and cut and fit, your new panels to fit the 'SOLID ORIGRINAL' bodywork! dx
@Metahawk3 жыл бұрын
well done mate!
@briancohen19674 жыл бұрын
Wow that is why people spend years learning panelbeating
@josejorgegonzalezmelian5924 жыл бұрын
Great job bro....
@TrueHunters4 жыл бұрын
And it's so easy! Inner fenders, fluid film and steam jet! Greetings T4 ACU 330 000 Bj 1995;) unwelded! Und dabei ist es so einfach ! Innenkotflügel, Fluid Film und Dampfstrahler ! Gruß T4 ACU 330000 Bj 1995 ;) ungeschweißt !