Paul Hewitson

Thanks guys, I’m hearing that it’s not impossible although I completely get your warning Pete and can see a lot of my own attitude in your post Colin. I shall continue my hunt for something that treads the line between being already sorted (doesn’t strike me as engaging enough, my last one was pretty much sorted when I bought it and maintenance tinkering, whilst fun, lacks the challenge that I’m looking for) and a total wreck that needs an experienced hand at the welder. P

Hi everyone, Please forgive such a broad question however here goes. I’m considering returning to spitfire ownership however many of the cars that I’ve found out there either explicitly say the need welding or hint to it. I was fortunate in my last spitfire that I never needed to venture into the realm of welding and sill replacement and hence I’ve no experience of either. My question, therefore is simply this; how complicated a skill is it to learn? Is welding and panel/sill replacement absolutely only to be attempted by an experienced hand or can satisfactory (and safe) results be achieved by a newby with time on their hands, a willingness to learn, and a sufficient lack of pride to make shameless use of the message board?