AVB Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 The bottom part of the c post has rotted. The garage I use has quoted £180 to cut it out and weld in a new section. That doesn’t include removing or replacing the panel covering it as I will do that. It seems expensive to me but would appreciate others thoughts. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Doesn’t sound to bad to me but then I have a 2 door Range Rover that’s needed work on it that I can not do, the Labour is eye watering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 does that includes them making a repair piece ,cutting/grinding discs,gas, wire and lecci. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Remimax said: does that includes them making a repair piece ,cutting/grinding discs,gas, wire and lecci. Yes it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Not a bad price if a normal VAT'd price. Is it VAT on top of that? Couple of hours work at averge £40 an hour plus material plus overheads and not forgetting A PROFIT. No not a bad deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Ok thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 1 hour ago, AVB said: Yes it does. in that case its not excessive for the job in hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 20 minutes ago, Remimax said: in that case its not excessive for the job in hand. Cheers. I don’t mind paying it if it is a reasonable cost but not knowing the work involved thought I would check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Audi garages up here are £100 a hour labour... £180 seems reasonable to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 14 hours ago, Cawdor118 said: Audi garages up here are £100 a hour labour... £180 seems reasonable to me. They know how to charge up here for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 I normally use independents, racked up £700 with no fix. Went to Audi, they fixed it for £140. They have lots of overheads as they have all the correct diagnostic equipment and tools. The Audi prices are justified, but don’t use them for simple things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 the problem with pricing welding jobs is that until you start cutting out, you never know how bad its going to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 1 hour ago, bornfree said: the problem with pricing welding jobs is that until you start cutting out, you never know how bad its going to be. aint that the truth............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Yeah! Can you just weld me this little hole? How many times have you heard that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovercoupe Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 59 minutes ago, London Best said: Yeah! Can you just weld me this little hole? How many times have you heard that? That’s when you get the big screwdriver out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 On 06/06/2020 at 19:37, bornfree said: the problem with pricing welding jobs is that until you start cutting out, you never know how bad its going to be. Yes absolutely correct £180 sounds OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Complete weld-in repair sections are available if the old magic screwdriver test produces too much in the way of Swiss cheese https://yrmit.co.uk/product/lhs-full-c-post-lr-defender-series-4-or-5-door/ Spendy, but compared to labour rates.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 On 06/06/2020 at 19:37, bornfree said: the problem with pricing welding jobs is that until you start cutting out, you never know how bad its going to be. When you start to cut out that 4 inch piece of tin worm and it goes on and on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 5 hours ago, la bala said: When you start to cut out that 4 inch piece of tin worm and it goes on and on. hows the old pipe layer going boy..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 4 hours ago, ditchman said: hows the old pipe layer going boy..? Cant get the tube rolled til wednesday Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Tin worm That's when you start spot welding tacks with the mig, fill all the holes and weld new piece in. Can't beat a bit of lace welding 😤 AVB not a bad price for a commercial garage, if you knew a fella who fixes cars and does a bit of body repair welding, could be much less. Why not buy a mug welder and get some metal sheet and have a go yourself. Not very hard to do and you can then weld all-sorts of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 14 hours ago, figgy said: Tin worm That's when you start spot welding tacks with the mig, fill all the holes and weld new piece in. Can't beat a bit of lace welding 😤 AVB not a bad price for a commercial garage, if you knew a fella who fixes cars and does a bit of body repair welding, could be much less. Why not buy a mug welder and get some metal sheet and have a go yourself. Not very hard to do and you can then weld all-sorts of stuff. It’s definitely on the list to learn to weld. I am gaining in confidence the more I tinker with the Defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 1 hour ago, AVB said: It’s definitely on the list to learn to weld. I am gaining in confidence the more I tinker with the Defender. Respectfully, don't start on the C-pillar! Fiddly, and they command a price premium, as a lot of people have taken to converting 110 vans to station wagons (myself included). even the repair sections are big bucks. There's actually very little steel 'bodywork' on the Defender you can repair with a MIG - the bulkhead springs immediately to mind. Obviously there's the chassis, and repair sections for these can be let in, but none of this is exactly fodder for a beginner, as the access is with the body on is so damn awkward. But I'm the last one to discourage people from getting a welder and learning to weld, keep us posted. Oh and avoid gasless, it's Satan's own welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 29 minutes ago, udderlyoffroad said: Respectfully, don't start on the C-pillar! Fiddly, and they command a price premium, as a lot of people have taken to converting 110 vans to station wagons (myself included). even the repair sections are big bucks. There's actually very little steel 'bodywork' on the Defender you can repair with a MIG - the bulkhead springs immediately to mind. Obviously there's the chassis, and repair sections for these can be let in, but none of this is exactly fodder for a beginner, as the access is with the body on is so damn awkward. But I'm the last one to discourage people from getting a welder and learning to weld, keep us posted. Oh and avoid gasless, it's Satan's own welding. Don’t worry I am not going to practise on the C pillar. Just something that I want to learn. Local agricultural college does a welding for beginners course but not sure when it is restarting. Another question. What the estimated cost to replace the rear crossmember? I have been stripping mine down to pint and install a NAS step but noticed the near side bottom corner is quite rusty. It is probably salvageable but if it ain’t too pricy I will replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Learn to weld and replace the cross member yourself. You can buy the cross member sections. Buy a mig welder and watch some videos online. It's very easy to mig weld a monkey could do it. R-Tech do some decent machines for home hobby use with steel roller mechanism as some cheap ones are plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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