MOT massacre

[postbasher]

Originally Posted by clf

Good luck with it, it doesnt really seem that bad, and nothing out of the ordinary. With the exception of the welding, it all seems relatively straightforward for someone with a history of working on cars, I do not think you would need anything more than a small 1/2 inch socket set. If you break it down, many of the issues we are facing at the age of the cars, there is nothing that cannot be equated to a 5-10 year old mk2! lol. There is just less space to do it with, oh and stiffer joints lol.

Thanks so much clf for taking the time to post such a helpful post...much to look at there...

[suzublu]

As to your sill repair, get a pair of panels from Tom Hobbs (in my link previous) and get a welder to fit them for you

[postbasher]

Originally Posted by suzublu

As to your sill repair, get a pair of panels from Tom Hobbs (in my link previous) and get a welder to fit them for you

ah...i wish i had the time...deal is done now...the price is fixed and how they achieve the mot pass is now upto them..but thanks tho ...next time i hope to handle things differently...
there is another way to look at this ofcourse...if the whole sill on both sides does need replacing then the garage are doing me a huge favour for £150 each side?....and putting my shock and surprise to one side...they are the experts...

[victorgte]

Just an idea.
Park it up and SORN it. Start your new job to get your finances straight.
Buy a small economical car to get you to work in the short term. Good ones are out there. Some very good runners are cheap simply by age rather than condition.
Make your 75 a winter project and get it 100% without the stress of money and rushing to get it done. You may well end up with a very good car after Christmas that will give years of service.
Rushing now and possibly cutting corners will not help the car in any way.

I’m a bit sceptical about your MOT tester or the results and as indeed some have said, some jobs are simple to do and some are impossible for the tester to have seen.
I’ve been very lucky to have another car whilst my 75 was being “restored”. It really does take the pressure off getting it fixed.

[planenut]

Originally Posted by postbasher

ah...i wish i had the time...deal is done now...the price is fixed and how they achieve the mot pass is now upto them..but thanks tho ...next time i hope to handle things differently...
there is another way to look at this ofcourse...if the whole sill on both sides does need replacing then the garage are doing me a huge favour for £150 each side?....and putting my shock and surprise to one side...they are the experts...

Oh, decision made then. Good luck.

[Ched]

Originally Posted by postbasher

and best of luck with the project Ched..i was more capable when i owned a mk2 escort...could take the engine out in a jiffy...them were indeed the good ole days...it was fun!...not like now...anything car related feels just beyond me...and the consequences now seem too great/expensive/time consuming when its one's everyday vehicle..Confidence is partly the issue...I used to think how good it would be to spend a weekend with someone, indeed a group of peeps and just see how far we could get taking a 75 apart, guided by someone 'with the knowins' sts

That is one of the bestest ever ways of learning car repairs, books are ok but theres nothing like a true hands on experience, its a shame you didnt live closer Mark.
Another good place to learn and go with tons of help is the nano meets held in Birmingham with Arctic and many others.

[Cable Tie]

Hi mark hopefully all being well your sills will look like the one above and un noticable good luck and keep in touch

[postbasher]

Originally Posted by victorgte

Just an idea.
Park it up and SORN it. Start your new job to get your finances straight.
Buy a small economical car to get you to work in the short term. Good ones are out there. Some very good runners are cheap simply by age rather than condition.
Make your 75 a winter project and get it 100% without the stress of money and rushing to get it done. You may well end up with a very good car after Christmas that will give years of service.
Rushing now and possibly cutting corners will not help the car in any way.

I’m a bit sceptical about your MOT tester or the results and as indeed some have said, some jobs are simple to do and some are impossible for the tester to have seen.

I’ve been very lucky to have another car whilst my 75 was being “restored”. It really does take the pressure off getting it fixed.

I agree whole heartedly with you here...would love to do this but my 75 has to tow my caravan to walsall from plymouth, where i will be staying and working as an agricultural worker for several weeks..and i have to be there 5th aug...
thanks for the suggestion tho...certainly something to consider in future..

[postbasher]

Originally Posted by Ched

That is one of the bestest ever ways of learning car repairs, books are ok but theres nothing like a true hands on experience, its a shame you didnt live closer Mark.
Another good place to learn and go with tons of help is the nano meets held in Birmingham with Arctic and many others.

Hi Ched, nano meets?...sounds good...will look into it.thanks
When i was younger i had a ford escort mk2 estate...i could take the engine out in less than hour easy...and ive installed diesels in boats.... but when it comes to cars these days...so much to know..so easy for me to NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- it up lol