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[myredmini]

OHH MYY GIDDY ANT !! well done thats amazing work, you must have alot of time on your hands


Dan.

[jagman.2003]

Proper Flintstone power, change your mind now stick a huge bent 8 in it on second thoughts no don't go there a nice shiny new bulkhead will do the job.

There is a Rover V8 sat on the floor next to the mini. I've eyed it up a few times. But I'll stick to the plan...for now.

[jagman.2003]

Luckily I had this bulkhead ready & waiting. It's the later one with single tower bolts rather than the original twin bolts. But that frees up a subframe for another project. The dash hasn't got the large speedo hole but that's not a problem as I have some other modifications to do on that area. It's also the cheapest option by quite alot & didn't have long lead time.
The last weld was considerably improved by the perfect timing of a cup of tea from my greatly supportive girlfriend.

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Edited by jagman.2003, 04 December 2010 - 09:05 PM.

[jagman.2003]

One last one for today. Just a sanity check. If anyone else has the front windscreen out I could do with a measurement of the screen aperture/hole in the centre. I just want to make sure the dash top rail hadn't moved. It's alot more flexible that I thought it would be on it's own.

Edited by jagman.2003, 04 December 2010 - 09:30 PM.

[panelbeaterpeter]

When I first saw this thread, I thought you probably had mental problems. But it's looking great! fair play to you, I would have just re-shelled it and changed over the age specific areas, but I guess my balls are smaller than yours I look forward to seeing it progress!

[CLM]

When I first saw this thread, I thought you probably had mental problems. But it's looking great! fair play to you, I would have just re-shelled it and changed over the age specific areas, but I guess my balls are smaller than yours I look forward to seeing it progress!

But... he is reshelling it! One panel at a time! LOL!

Chris

[jagman.2003]

When I first saw this thread, I thought you probably had mental problems. But it's looking great! fair play to you, I would have just re-shelled it and changed over the age specific areas, but I guess my balls are smaller than yours I look forward to seeing it progress!

Thanks, I have questioned my sanity before & after starting this project several times. But if I was completely sane then I wouldn't be meesing with old cars in the first place. I'm happy with the progress so far. Every new panel is a step closer to a nice solid (virtually new) shell.

I've offered up the drivers inner wing today. Tight fit & the seams need some fettling as always, but generally a good alignment. Should get that welded on this week.

[jagman.2003]

When I first saw this thread, I thought you probably had mental problems. But it's looking great! fair play to you, I would have just re-shelled it and changed over the age specific areas, but I guess my balls are smaller than yours I look forward to seeing it progress!

But... he is reshelling it! One panel at a time! LOL!

Chris

That's the plan. Mostly a heritage shell at half the cost. Just alot of hours prepping & welding.

[Shifty]

Amazing work as always, gotta admire what you're doing here. I honestly thought that this wouldn't get done!!

A tip..

If you're gonna be fitting the front end, fit the subframe first, makes lining up the panels easier and theres less chance of misalignment when you do come to fit the frame.

This is car thats gonna fool people at shows!!

- Round tunnel
-mk3 gutters
-mk4 parcel shelf
-single bolt frame!!

[kez_19]

i think i am speechless

but i will just stand here and raise my hat to you

michael

[xBR4DLEY]

Amazing work as always, gotta admire what you're doing here. I honestly thought that this wouldn't get done!!

A tip..

If you're gonna be fitting the front end, fit the subframe first, makes lining up the panels easier and theres less chance of misalignment when you do come to fit the frame.

This is car thats gonna fool people at shows!!

- Round tunnel
-mk3 gutters
-mk4 parcel shelf
-single bolt frame!!

Mk5 parcel shelf sir ;o

[jagman.2003]

Amazing work as always, gotta admire what you're doing here. I honestly thought that this wouldn't get done!!

A tip..

If you're gonna be fitting the front end, fit the subframe first, makes lining up the panels easier and theres less chance of misalignment when you do come to fit the frame.

This is car thats gonna fool people at shows!!

- Round tunnel
-mk3 gutters
-mk4 parcel shelf
-single bolt frame!!

Thanks for the comments. Always encouraging to hear from people who know their minis.
And thanks for the tip. I need all the help I can get to maintain alignment. Just gotta work out these new fangled rubbery mounts. I've only ever worked on MK1 & Mk2's minis.

[jagman.2003]

i think i am speechless

but i will just stand here and raise my hat to you

michael

Thanks for the compliments Michael, much appreciated.

[mini danny]

all i can say it wow i really have to take my hat off to you, you alone have proven people wroung when they automaticly think thats to far gone bet they looked at yours and said the same thing and youve just proven them all wroung i love it how you have the balls to take such a big project on

[mk3 Cooper S]

Amazing work as always, gotta admire what you're doing here. I honestly thought that this wouldn't get done!!

A tip..

If you're gonna be fitting the front end, fit the subframe first, makes lining up the panels easier and theres less chance of misalignment when you do come to fit the frame.

This is car thats gonna fool people at shows!!

- Round tunnel
-mk3 gutters
-mk4 parcel shelf
-single bolt frame!!

Square tunnel now