Newbie with a restoration project

Apr 23, 2006 2 Replies

Hi just bought an Austin A50 (1955) could someone give me info on howoto reapir the rusty bodywork please or even a web site devoted to this subject. Thanks in advance Colin


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First question is, can you weld, preferable with Mig, otherwise either Gas [O/A] or Arc? If not I would suggest you first port of call is a local college to see if they do any evening courses in welding (failing that join the relevant club for the car and ask around for someone local who can show / teach you), there are books but like many things you need to do rather than read.

You'll find some useful info by browsing the restorations on my site

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I'll happily advise further if you letsus know a bit more about what you have in terms of tools and skills.

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