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[stevede]

Just a brief update today folks to try and catch up a little.

As I was starting to put things back into the interior, I thought I'd best get the rustproofing done at the start.

Using some Dinitrol I had been given, and a slightly adapted method using a stone chip gun & adaptor I set about injecting all the bits I could get to.

Round the wheel arches into the boot.



I did under the tank before re-fitting.

I drilled some holes in the inner wings to get the probe in.



More at the back but I managed the front via the holes in the new sills.


Allowed any excess to drain away



I just need to pop a couple of holes in the rear valance closing panels and fill those.


Whilst I was on with the parcel shelf that I reported last time I also cut out a couple of shelves for the front.



Fitted in place but will be covered anyway so didn't need to be perfect.



Have some ideas for a few more led's under the front and need somewhere to hang the radio from.

Been on with the engine cleaning and painting so should be able to update on that very soon.

That's all I have for today. Will get some pictures of the engine makeover up soon.

Thanks for looking

Steve

[josh.evans]

hi mate looking good like the diy selfs too


P.S i have leds too well only one either side my dad got me them from the front of an audi the clear white look really bright i havn't actually got them wired in yet though will be good to see yours too


cheers
josh

[JayBox]

Wicked. Really looking forward to the engine bay.

[Stevee]

when's the next update ;]

i want to see what else your been doing to the beast

[stevede]

Hi folks.

Update time once again.

Remember when I did the shelves at the front I said I had some more ideas with led's







Mix of blue and white. Blue ones to create an effect and will come on with ignition or lights. The white ones, linked to the interior light circuit.

I'll get some pictures up when I have them wired & fitted.





I also said the engine was no longer in the shed.



It was however, very very oily!



And, like everything else on this car, covered in yellow paint.





Some gunk later....and it was starting to look a bit better.





Then it was taking all the extra bits off, and masking up ready for wire brush & then some paint.









Even the flywheel came off okay & although the clutch wasn't new, I've elected to re use at this engine is temporary.





Bought a complete new set of gaskets & seals



before starting the un-enviable task of cleaning the rest of the parts up.







I didn't go too mad but it looks a lot better now.

I'll post some more in a mo' as it seems I can only put so many pictures on one post.

Cheers

Steve

[stevede]

These are the "afters"













A business trip to London tomorrow means a quick divert into minispares is in order to pick up an alternator (They're only one junction down from our head office).

And todays hot news..................................................

I've just booked an engine crane for this weekend!!!!!!


I must be getting close. With a bit of luck the next update will be with the engine in!!

Thanks once again for stopping by

Regards

Steve

[danie garry]

i see tmf in the background!!!

nice work, moving along nicely

[Stevee]

looking good

[minimotor_JD]

Nice progress. I'm liking the look of that alot.

Keep it up !

[Minimike19]

Wow. Just wow.

I am at the point of ridding myself of my Mini 1275 and after reading this thread - Seeing all the things you could do... Wow...

I know I cant give up just yet. I just need more monies to do all this work!

Congrats on a simply awe inspiring build.

P.S - The engine should have been in Smurf Blue too instead of red.

Mike

[grahama]

Great stuff Steve,

It is looking great as usual, you're onto the nice stuff now and wont be too much longer I feel. Really enjoy your updates because as has been said before it shows you just what can be done. Off on hols but then body work for me !

Graham

[stevede]

Thanks for the comments again guys.

Just a very, very quick update with some pictures. I'll try and do a more detailed one tomorrow.



But...............................................................










IT'S IN!!!!!!!!!.............................................................



























An for those who doubted I could get it in with the master cylinder still in place.............



You were right! Had to remove and push to one side.





Will update again tomorrow hopefully, with a bit more detail

Regards

Steve

[1275 SPRITE]

Must say hats off to you Steve, your work is so impressive! Its been a while since i last read any projects on here, so just carried on from where I left off (about page 6). Truely inspirational, I'll be using this thread as a guide when I rebuild mine when it comes back from the bodyshop. It will be a great help because your write ups and pics are so detailed.

One thing though, you didn't try hard enough getting the engine back in! My master cylinder has never been moved and my engine has been in and out about 10 times so far! (Only joking I wouldn't risk scratching the new paint either )

Well done, keep it up!

James.

Edited by 1275 SPRITE, 31 July 2010 - 08:23 PM.

[Stevee]

whey steve its looking good

please post up a video when its running :]

and told you it wouldnt go in ;]

[MiniMan65]

Good work fella!

I must say this was one of the worse parts of my project, two shiney new freshly painted wings and only me on the crane lowering it in, man I was absolutely cacking it!

Just you wait for the first moment you turn the key though!