My mum has a Isuzu bus that she is converting to a house bus and it is in need of a bit of welding and she doesnt know how to weld and we dont know anyone in Hamilton that can do it for us. So she would like to know if there is anyone out there that is willing to help her out. She doesnt have to much money but can pay a little.
Please contact us if you or someone you know can help.
mrcat1,
Dec 5, 9:47pm
You will find it may have to be a certified welder doing the job.
fryan1962,
Dec 6, 4:39am
as mrcat said it may need cert if chassis it will
drew2009,
Dec 6, 10:20am
does anyone have a copy of the actual legislation on this! have heard alot of debate about whether it has to be a certified welder, or whether the weld just has to be to a good standard.
fryan1962,
Dec 6, 10:26am
Drew I do not, my father has built several motor homes he can weld, but always gets cert welder to do structural welding, if it was welded to good standard, and 10 yrs on vehicle was involved accident I am guessing coroner would be coming after you.
this day and age it is about protecting your butt
drew2009,
Dec 6, 11:00am
Oh yes as a previously certified welder i know all about the responsibility that comes with it. Just interested as i can't seem to find a definite answer anywhere, and get asked alot about this sort of thing. For chassis welding you would want a certified welder regardless of the regulations. but seems a bit extreme just for patching up a few panels!
mk3zephyr,
Dec 6, 11:02am
good luck in finding a welder who will work for little. I know i wouldnt do it for peanuts
serf407,
Dec 6, 11:13am
I thought the process was the initial consult with the Mechanical engineer then M.E does the design plan . Then the certifiedwelder does the work as per plan. The mech eng then inspects the metal work and signs off the job if ok.
budgel,
Dec 7, 7:52am
Housebuses, particularly older ones, seem to require quite a bit of ongoing maintenance,not a good idea for somebody who cant do most of it themselves.
I wish her luck!
owene,
Dec 10, 9:23pm
You can get round much of these requirements by bolting onto the chassis instead of welding. The majority of chassis have heaps of spare holes to grab hold of.But use grade 8.8 minimum for everything. Try the lvvta.org.nz website for a note of the thresholds at which cert is required.
brokebloke1,
Dec 11, 5:34am
this is recommed but only thru the side of the chassis you are not allowed to drill or punch holes in the top or bottom flanges, as this will weaken the chassis.
owene,
Dec 11, 10:39am
Yep that's correct and good engineering practice would say that you never take out more than 10% of the chassis rail depth in any one point, ie say it's 10mm deep, then a max of one 10mm hole at any vertical point. From what I've seen, there are already a fair number of holes already drilled in most chassis along their top rails as well so hooking on to that should be a breeze. Of course welding is a bit permanent anyway while bolting lets you change your mind (as most of us do!).
trader_84,
Dec 11, 6:19pm
Rort.
owene,
Dec 11, 7:51pm
For god's sake, all the OP wants to do is build a house bus not a frigging rocket to carry the PM to Mars and back.
mrfxit,
Dec 12, 7:12am
The problem is . no one here knows exactly what it is that needs welding. Far to many variables to be able to do much.
Most likely, the only certified welder work needed will be for chassis & suspension work which includes ANYTHING that bolts or is welded directly to the chassis or suspension.
Minor body work mods should be exempt (may or may not depending on extent) because this is a "private vehicle" & not a commercial vehicle. The cof & body/chassis fitment cert rules are more relaxed for private usage.
mrfxit,
Dec 12, 7:15am
Best advice is to contact a firm that does this for a living & ask them. Take a few paper plans/sketches& notes of what you want done & see what they say. Possibly a small consult fee but would be well worth it.
jason18,
Dec 12, 8:46am
What needs to be done! Structual welding or panel welding due to rust!
owene,
Dec 12, 9:37am
So are you saying that if I want to bolt a new set of bunkbeds onto the chassis of my motor-home but will use existing chassis holes, I need certification!
mrfxit,
Dec 12, 1:42pm
Yea ok, I will bite at that for ya . Clearly if drilling new holes in the chassis rails, then it would be classed as a "modification" to the factory setup. it would also partly dependon what it was that you were bolting to any existing holes. Also . Commercial rules are a lot tougher then domestic rules & enforcement of those rules accordingly
Gee's picky bugger ;-) Already told them to draw up a few plans / ideas & go TALK to the pro's Even a few photo's would be good to take along.
iman007,
Dec 12, 2:32pm
if ya was in ch ch i would do the job for ya, but you arent.Is it stick welding, mig or oxy/acetylene! I do allof them. good luck
owene,
Dec 12, 2:43pm
Would you also sign the relevant certification sheets as well!
iman007,
Dec 12, 3:36pm
non,dont do paperwork, never my forte
mrfxit,
Dec 12, 3:38pm
How does doing bail papers sound to you.
iman007,
May 28, 5:08am
now ya talking my language, lol, filled out a few legal papers over my 54 year existence!
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