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Do you mean the vertical bit that goes up inside the b pillar? if so then 16g /3mm is fine, caqn go to 5mm makes no odds you really do need to have something going up there as this takes most of the load,
As your doing such a magic job and persevering pm me your addy and I will knock one up in the morning and post it to you so you will have it for the weekend.
mike

Hey Fidget,

Bet you can't do the worlds best photo thread of you replacing the inne sills!!

I would love to see it as I need to do mine and I am a complete novice.

Good luck if you do though

Jon.

I was thinking about this today,

Up till now ive been jacking my van on the front jacking point. Blissfully unaware that the reinforcement plate had dissolved. Bearing in mind the sill is rotten and the crossmember is also shot .

It makes you wonder where the load from the jacking point is being transfered to?

James

Hi Jon

Ill do my best, Ive not got the best way with words, to be honest between mikes and dugcatis photo's and threads theres not much more I can add .

Only words of wisdom I can give you is to go for it, the support and advice on here will get you through the tricky bits

James

I know been great for me already and I have only just started my project.

I will be getting someone to tackle the inner sill, sliding door and rear quarter for me but I hope to be taking pics.


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Check out these for some rust and a bodge job (not by me)

Jon.

Hi, you want to do a close up of the rear wing as that has to be the worst i have ver seen
mike ps hows the best 'w' in wigan!!!

Its crazy

Off work tomorrow so I will get a pic or two and post!!

He's coming to take a look tomorrow bet he will take one look and

He says he will take on classic restoration but it's only my first quote. No doubt end up dragging it up to you

My mate with the big wheels has spent all day today stripping apparently useless parts from his engine to make it go faster!!

Jon.

Think you maybe ought to start a thread on your own van as this might end up hijacking fidgets
And what makes you think Id touch yours! with my welder
mike

Sorry fidget, last post now Wish you all the best with your work ahead, I will be watching.

Hopefully Mike I will get it sorted, grateful for your help and advice though!! But if you ever want extra work you know where I am
ps I will defo be starting a thread, can't wait.
Jon.

Hi james, heres whats in the post as we speak,

As you said your welder might not be up to the over the top ones on mine I made a pair in 14g (1.2mm - 1/16") which will be more than enough, they are longer than needed so shorten as you require, if you keep some length in them then nick the sides were the inside of the B pillar curves.
sit the jack in the hole and place the reinforcing piece so that when welded there is a bit of clearance.
Mike

Cheers mike

Owe you one If you need any help with the lathe , give us a shout .

The new cross member arrived from germany today so Ive got everything I need now .

If anybody is in the market for a front cross member I got mine from VW classic parts £28 delivered from Germany. VW heritage want £58 for a repo part


James

Jon

How did you get on with your quote for the van work today?

James

Hi Fidget,

'The best welder in Wigan' took a look today. He seemed really keen on helping me get the bus solid by the end of summer. Mike advised me to tackle the sill, sliding door and rear quarter first. Take a look at the terrible job the previous owner did on the rear quarter. password is- jonnyb

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The bloke said he would repair the inner sill, front jacking point and bottom of B pillar (which I have the part) all for £80.

He then said he will come back to replace the new rear quarter and repair my sliding door. He seemed confident he could do all the work on the bus and invited me to look at some of his classic cars he has. He specialises in them.

Have you decided to go a head with the inner sill then?

Jon.

Jon

Yes mate Im cracking on with the sill . Should have the remainder of the old sill off this weekend and make a start repairing the B-post base and jacking point .

Just hope the weather holds out

James

Know what you mean about the weather. Sure got a better chance down south than the miserable weather up north. Good luck though and enjoy

Jon.

ps don't forget the pics