started to sort out my rust problems yesterday the front corner had collapsed due to jacking up so i cut away the sill only to find the ibside section rotten and part of the ploor so ive got on with cutting it ll away . what i now need is ... somewhere to get the replacement sills and inner sills so i can put it all back together.. any ideas :headvswal

Make them up out of sheet steel, or pay an arm and leg for Nissan panels if you want to save time!

Hi, I have been told that MJP Eastern Auto's is a good place to source replacement panels. It sounds like we are both attempting the same task. I have only got mine off the ground at the moment on axle stands but hope to start removing metal soon. Maybe we can share idears as we go??

 

http://www.mjpshop.co.uk/

 

Ask for Mike Feeney :)

definatly ..looks like i may have to concoct some out of other sills to make fit .. just hope it hasnt gone too far and i have to drop the bak cross member too..

the job just keeps getting bigger .. then it all starts again on the othe side aarrrrggggggggggggggggggggggg

looks like i wont be playing this sumer

 

got to go and buy a mig welder yet

its frightening when you see a little hole in your sill of your pride and joy and you investigate and when your finished theres nothing there at all right through to the inner sill .

i think the titanic is in better shape than my sills.....

I know how you feel!! :headvswal My sills have gone front and back, inside and out. I thought that was bad enough but have found several parts of the floor also need attention. I am now part way through totally stripping the inside and underneath of the car ready to start work :headvswal

 

P.S. I hear that Clarke Mig Welders rank amongst the best for this type of work

They are ok.Ideally you need Anything with a fan, and the ability to turn the power right down if you are inexperienced.

I had rear sills, little bit of arch, brace part redone + painted+ got qouted anywhere between £350-£1000 to do the job.A sill section could be put into a rough shape for drinks money at any fabrication workshop,So well worth having a go.Dont set the bugger on fire though.... I could tell you a tale there, but i wont, better a wet car than running indoors to fill a bucket while the small fire becomes a 999 call :rant: So beware welding without an accomplice+ look out for hidden wiring + anything else on the other side liable to melt .Oh. I'm rambling :o :slap: