3 replies to this topic

[nigel]

hi,

looking for advice on the best way to convert my mini shell to mk1 back lights. i have bought the new gusset plates from minispares, need to know the best way to let them in though.

when you offer them up they are bigger than the existing rear light hole. so which option is best to use;-

1; carefully mark out the shape of the gusset on the rear panel and cut out the metal and try and weld in the gusset.
2; leave the existing hole as is, but cut out the brackets on the inside that hold the lights in place then offer up the gusset plate from inside, weld and then use filler to make smooth
3; lay the gusset on top of the body over the existing hole, weld and use filler again to make up the differance. ( this looks the most awkward to do and would take more time to get right i think)

surely someone on here has done this job and made a decent job of it so looking for advice.

cheers all

[DAVEY_C]

there are loads of topics here that would answer you question... i cut the back panel but others have trimmed the gusset, work in progress.... both have been successfull but others say that the latter gives you the option of going back to square lights in the future with no need to buy repair panels. your 3rd option to me would not be an option because i couldn't see it looking right but maybe someone has done it.

[mk1leg]

I used a geniune mk1 rear panel and cut out the lts and then welded them in...............





........

[bmcecosse]

You really do need to cut-out and weld in - or change the whole back panel which may be the best/neatest way, especially if the back panel has any rust along the bottom edge.....