Works started on the mini

[Steve]

Works started on the mini this week. Removed the panels and we found alot of rust to the inside of the a panels / posts for the doors. having to rebuild both sides of the posts.

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[Steve]

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[TONYELF]

Ouch ! I didn't realise it was that bad ! Good luck with the rebuild, will be solid when you've finished.

[Steve]

It is only when you start to remove the outer panels you can see wot is behind.

[Deano]

The Joys of owning mini`s:)

[RSP]

What a nightmare bet you are gutted mate, it is right what you say about once you start to remove stuff..

Would have never have thought that was hiding underneath.

[Steve]

It just one of them things, just glad the rest is in good order. Just think the body looked in really good order too, excluding the a panels.

[Steve]

Give it a week or so and it will all be looking like brand new. Still its not bad for a 40 year old car.

[RSP]

Indeed, that is how we all have to look at these things.

Mini's are older than most of us!!! (apart from Tony!!!!) LOl

[TONYELF]

Indeed, that is how we all have to look at these things.

Mini's are older than most of us!!! (apart from Tony!!!!) LOl

OUCH !:D

[Gr4H4m]

Seen a lot worse whilst surfing the net. Cant wait to see it when its done mate.

[Deano]

Ive seen alot worse in my garage:rolleyes: Most people would have the shock of there life if they dug into there mini`s :eek: they all rot:(

Looks like a top job there steve & once its replaced its sorted:) & to a much higher standard than factory fit

[RSP]

Sorry, could not resist!!! (the pun about Tony) lol

[denty]

if you need new panels let me know

[charlie_mini]

Give it a week or so and it will all be looking like brand new. Still its not bad for a 40 year old car.
:eek: not bad at all if thats all you need to do! my project's only 19 years old and was in much worse state than that! i got down as far as you have just by pulling the panels! no tools! it'd had a 'new front end' and the previous owner had stuck it on with Chemical metal or aryldite or something else like that!:mad:

[Steve]

Some more photos

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[Steve]

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[Gr4H4m]

nice front end can wait to see the finish

[Deano]

Looking good;) Them double A panels are a Nightmare to fit:(

[RSP]

Spot on mate:)

[Gr4H4m]

steve its going to be slower now with all that metal added to replace the rust... you might need a power upgrade.. :)

[Steve]

Just a update on the mini, just got it today, now I will have to rebuild it ready for the run on sunday.

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[Gr4H4m]

holy smoke mate thats a great job cant wait to see it in the flesh..

[Deano]

Very nice mate:D Didnt know you where changing colour

[charlie_mini]

looking good, was expecting it to be the same red as it started tho....??? :D

[Steve]

Thought a colour change would make me feel like I was having something new. I did a bit of homework on colours and black was by special order only.

[Steve]

Been busy cleaning up all the bumpers etc

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[charlie_mini]

WOW Looks like you have been busy!! :D looks like new! is that a combination of autosol, elbow grease and a whole weekend??? :D

[liam_italian]

sweeeeeeet!!

[markrally73]

Very nice mate, well done.

[Steve]

Some more photos they are not the best in the world, I took them with my phone.

Started fitting some of the chrome work etc to the mini.

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[charlie_mini]

very nice!! :D

[TONYELF]

Very Very Nice. I like a bit of chrome,in fact I popped the elf grill with bonnet spear on today for a laugh (not on me,on the Elf!) It has given me the will to live again, I even did a bit of rubbing down !

[moddinmad]

looking good mate. getting ther ready for sunday then :D

[Steve]

Fitted the glass tonight would like to say a big thanks to Graham for his help doing the glass with me.

[Gr4H4m]

it looks even better in the flesh going to be a great mini. no probs mate...

[Steve]

Just finished rebuilding the mini ready for the run tomorrow.

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[Deano]

Looks good cant wait to see it :)

[Steve]

I have replaced the head gasket and given the engine bay a tidy up.

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[Gr4H4m]

looking good mate. been for a blast in it yet?

[Steve]

Right I have just finished fitting the new fuel pump and then fired the mini up. It drove very well indeed. I have managed to get rid of the splutter from the weber below 2000 revs, it may have been that the su pump could not give the weber the correct psi.

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[gossy]

such a nice mini some work gone in to it by the looks of it really nice mate

[Steve]

Right i have been doing a bit of moping and polishing this afternoon.

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[gossy]

so clean such a nice mini u have there mate

[TONYELF]

caption for one of the photos

"Does my bum look big in this?":D

[Steve]

Like a mirror at a fun fair.

[Steve]

Finished moping and polishing the roof today it took me 4 hours to do it.

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[RSP]

I could have a shave in that.


Top top job mate.

[Steve]

I was not 100% happy with the bonnet so I have had it redone. Happy with it now. :) :)

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[TONYELF]

Fussy Bu**er ! :D
Very nice. Not sure I'll get a shine like that on the Elf but who knows?:rolleyes:

[Steve]

When is the elf going for it's paint job Tony.

[TONYELF]

Very soon I hope, I keep finding other little fiddly bits to sort out and rub down, seems never ending! :eek: Didn't realise how many nooks and crannies there are in such a small motor!:D