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#136 jagman.2003

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Posted 19 February 2011 - 07:56 PM

Cracking job as ever, I hope we'll be able to see this at a show soon?

(I've also altered the sub-title slightly!!)

Ahh thankyou, I feel that does reflect the thread better..!

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Posted 27 February 2011 - 06:47 PM

Weekend update. Rounding up the jobs on the shell. Thought I could do with some clearance on the bulkhead. I knew I was going to do this hence why I bought the full & cheaper MPI bulkhead. Quite quick modification once I had measured several times ofcourse. Will weld up later on. Finally getting somewhere with the doors as well. Passenger door is now pretty good & drivers door is coming along nicely. Persistence & patience is paying off.

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Posted 27 February 2011 - 07:35 PM

As stated before (I think), cannot believe this shell has been rescued to such a high standard, puts me to shame (A year to do a door pillar)
keep the updates coming, love this one. ps Bulkhead mod's! watch out for BUNGLE.

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 08:14 AM

As stated before (I think), cannot believe this shell has been rescued to such a high standard, puts me to shame (A year to do a door pillar)
keep the updates coming, love this one. ps Bulkhead mod's! watch out for BUNGLE.


Thanks, I've employed the 'ignore everything else method'. Most other projects have halted or on go slow. It's the only way I can get it done. Hopefully no mini body repair will have any fear for me now..!

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 08:48 AM

brilliant work there mate its looking great now

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 03:22 PM

This is a great project. Looking at what you have achieved, I'm pretty inspired. Cheers for sharing your work.

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 06:14 PM

H.O.L.Y. S.H.I.T.E!!! how many of you is there working on the shell?? you've knocked that up quick, those are some expensive panels you've bought there,

are you using a mig welder there are spot welder?

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 10:55 PM

if this dont get on to the front page of mini world iam santa

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Posted 01 March 2011 - 08:01 AM

brilliant work there mate its looking great now

Thanks, managing to keep the pace up. The light at the end of the tunnel is still in view!

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Posted 01 March 2011 - 08:04 AM

This is a great project. Looking at what you have achieved, I'm pretty inspired. Cheers for sharing your work.

Thanks, glad my work has inspired. Plenty more to come.

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Posted 01 March 2011 - 08:10 AM

H.O.L.Y. S.H.I.T.E!!! how many of you is there working on the shell?? you've knocked that up quick, those are some expensive panels you've bought there,

are you using a mig welder there are spot welder?

Dave

Thanks, just me & my trusty tea maker g/f! It's all plug welded with a mig. Takes more preparation but I couldn't justify the extra cost of a spot welder. Some panels were ebay auctions. People bought heritage & then didn't use them or shop old stock. My gain. Helped to reduce the costs abit. Should still roll in about half the cost of a new complete heritage shell, excluding my time.

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Posted 01 March 2011 - 08:14 AM

how long now before its in paint?

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Posted 01 March 2011 - 08:15 AM

if this dont get on to the front page of mini world iam santa

Hadn't really planned on a magazine cover. Just wanted a rust free mini, lol. But seeing as your here Santa I have a list for next xmas. Some more bits for the mini........?

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Posted 01 March 2011 - 08:22 AM

how long now before its in paint?

Probably a month to 6 weeks depending on the amount of time the preparation takes. Decided to do it all myself with some professional tips from the sideline. I've done one car before which doesn't look too bad.

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Posted 01 March 2011 - 09:55 AM

gonna look sweet when its done! a real test of skill, and patience! my clubvan project will be in paint in and around the same time as yours! the fit up is the part im looking forward to most! ;) keep up the good work!




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