Replacing a big rusty gate

Dynamite the old one first. Thats a must!

 

The frames of the gates doesn't look to bad.

The wooden posts are knackered, I would fit RSJs in their place, welding the existing hinges on to them.

 

What are you going the do with the other one.

 

Def start again all depending on what you expect from the finished outcome asthetic wise and budget etc. With big gates, you need good strong posts and proper diagonal bracing on whatever gates go back in. Design and work around your new gates and bring the fencing and posts to them.

 

Classic gates them...just need a bit of tlc and a coat of paint!

 

Replace the lot, sell the old gates to a scrap merchant!

 

Useful video - helps a lot

As Phil says above, I would go and get either an old RSJ or Box section and replace the posts. Shouldn't be too expensive to get some knocked up by a mate with a welder or steel fabricator. I would get some spring load jockey wheels fitted to the centres

 

Look on Ebay for rsj's, box section might be a better option for mounting hinges, can find them cheap, also try Freecycle,Freegle, that's how I got one for my previous place.

 

No idea where you are, but a few friends have used this firm, everything new, or used like below.

http://www.ainscoughmetals.co.uk/it...ox-section-7.600mtr-unused-stock-rusty-)/9757

A bargain for the length.

 

Try a few salvage yards or scrap dealers

 

I dunno, looks like the hinges are salvageable and if you are gonna get the hinges welded to RSJ you can have that bottom right bar welded back on to the gate too. Good to go! Cost=welder and RSJ x 2 + fixing into large hole.

Mr. HandyAndy - Really