Rust sucks

[spikey-ben]

I decided the other day the rear arches needed to be done on the williams before winter kicked off.
What looked at being a fairly easy job has turned into a bit of a rust nightmare.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm148/spikey-ben/13082008108.jpg
This was before. Not looking to bad.

Bumper off and starting to chop away.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm148/spikey-ben/13082008112-1.jpg
It just dont stop. :( Ive cut half the siIll off now because its all rotten. Im looking at replacing the full sill now as well as the wheel arch. This is also what i thought would be the easier side to do aswell, but hey i should have known better. Hopefully it will be looking better tomorro when i start welding.

[northy]

mate it will get alot worse before it gets better.

Take your time and do a panel at a time, check the rear sills too (behind rear jacking point) and do it all right.

Cut out all the rust and welding shouldnt be a problem

[MatrixGuy]

Yep, rust definately sucks. :(

[white16valver]

At least you can weld!

I have to pay £££ for someone else to do it :(

[BristolSam16v]

I had the exact same problem in the wheel arch, had an envelope size hole in it, had to get a plate welded in!

[J o n]

Mk1's are ****ing terrible for rust, that's the biggest thing that will stop me from ever buying another one. My 8 year old 172 doesn't even have a spot of rust anywhere on it... :?

[white16valver]

... that you can see... ;)

[spikey-ben]

Things today have gone a little bit better. Paul, who is a body work pro has completely rebuilt the inner sill and has mounted the new sill and filled it. 2morro is wheel arch day and then hopefully make a start on the other side. i couldnt have done this on my own and am very thankful that i have friends such as paul. I can weld but paul who i used to work for is a lot more expierenced in this kind of work. :)

[alex_e3]

Hey fella i wouldn't worry about it.

I took the grinder to my n/s arch yesterday, to find the previous repair that had been done had just covered up old rust. They welded in a plate, and obviously welded over rust! Took the grinder even further, then found another plate underneath that!!!

Will post some pics on my project thread soon!


Oh yeah, and to cap things off, was taking the doors off today, and both the drivers side hinge bolts have snapped :cry: Now the remainder will absolutely not come out.

Just remember that it always has to get bad before it can get better :) Well.... that's what i keep telling myself at the moment!

[FATBOY]

im getting mine professionally done in the next few months.. rust is startin to take hold of arches

[Rob72]

its a labour of love ... :)

[bill.]

Mk1's are f***king terrible for rust, that's the biggest thing that will stop me from ever buying another one. My 8 year old 17poo doesn't even have a spot of rust anywhere on it... :?

Agreed, that and the shit gearboxes are the reason i got shut of mine, my 1989 205gti has no rust on either :wink:

[spikey-ben]

its a labour of love ... :)
Defintley, i know soon as its done and i take it out for that first drive, it will all be worth it. :)

[Coops]

just avoid salty roads once its all sorted :wink:

[spikey-ben]

Yeah to right, im going to get a second car for winter. just a few hundred pound banger. Thinking old lada or volvo, sumthing proper rubbish for a laugh. :)

[Rob72]

iv,e not seen a LADA for years ... :lol:

[bill.]

Yeah to right, im going to get a second car for winter. just a few hundred pound banger. Thinking old lada or volvo, sumthing proper rubbish for a laugh. :)

106 diesels a good option, cheap as **** to run

[spikey-ben]

this is what i need.


http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm148/spikey-ben/BOOGASYARDfeatTHEBARGE006.jpg



Shes a dream motor :D

[white16valver]

Rear engine, RWD, aren't they??

[J o n]

... that you can see... ;)

lol, there really is absolutely no rust anywhere. Had it up on ramps and in bits at GDI. No rust under any of the bumpers, anywhere underneath, arches or engine bay.

Bill - the gearbox in this one is original, on 88k and not notchy or crunchy, I know it wont last forever, but was well surprised how well it's done having been on ITB's from 36k-86k lol. 205 boxes are meant to be pretty strong, seems like it's just Renault that cant make a decent box that will last lol

[spikey-ben]

Rear engine, RWD, aren't they??
Defintly RWD only problem is finding one as they make an real good banger for racing and most of them are gone now.
I will find one though. :)

[Daz.]

... that you can see... ;)

lol, there really is absolutely no rust anywhere. Had it up on ramps and in bits at GDI. No rust under any of the bumpers, anywhere underneath, arches or engine bay.

Give it time :wink: or until the last of the mk2's warrantys are finished up :lol:

[J o n]

It's already over 8 years old! lol

2 live thinks they might be galvanised, just did a quick check and apparently only the front end on the Mk1's are, which could explain the arches and sills. The Mk2's and beyond appear to be fully galvanised?

[northy]

the williams came with a 8 / 9 year corrosion prevention warrenty lol. Wonder how many people went back. My first stamp is filled in but the next two are missing...shame as i could of had a new body shell by now

[spikey-ben]

Hello all,
I havnt posted in ages but i thought i would post up the pics of 289 now that i finally got round to finish it off. Fully resprayed, new discs, pads, calipars and s/s hoses. wrapped K tech racing manifold, new windoscreen, new radiator, silicon hoses, yellow fogs and 4x pe2 tyres.
Its been quite a traumatic few months but im happy with it.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm148/spikey-ben/Photo004.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm148/spikey-ben/Photo005.jpg

Happy Dayz :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Justin..]

cool any pis of the other side that u done the work on ?

[MAXIBOY]

get loads of pics up mate

[Richardcard1974]

Thats Jamies old car.

[northy]

Looks nice, any more pictures showing the repairs ???

[vkosho]

that car looks peng!

[MatrixGuy]

That looks very nice!

[summeh]

would love to see some in progress pics...

[spikey-ben]

Will be posting up all the pic's up in the project section in the week and a write up on what work ive done on it. Its been a long and stressfull time getting it done but its defintetly worth it imo. I have never driven a car that feels as responsive and tight handling as this one.
I would like to say thanks to everyone from williamsclio who has supported me when times have gone from bad to worst and told me to keep going because it will be worth it.
Cheers Ben

[JC]

looks good, looking forward to seeing the rest of the pictures. I'm so glad it ended up with someone who has had all this done.