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[minimuk]

As you seem to do lots of measuring, can you recall how long a mini is without the front end? I want to move my project from the barn to the garage but I only have half a garage not sure if I can shoe horn it in :)

 

I can check in a mo, rear valance to blukhead .....or rear valance to front subby without the front end?

[mini_matt_106]

Sorry I missed your reply, if you have both that would be great, I may have to try and gain a few feet in the garage

[minimuk]

first time after 4 years,given Evy some fresh air, trial fitted the front end using 2 clamps inside the light flanges and one on the nearside scuttle, and all fits just lush.....

 

 

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[minimuk]

 

As you seem to do lots of measuring, can you recall how long a mini is without the front end? I want to move my project from the barn to the garage but I only have half a garage not sure if I can shoe horn it in :)

 

I can check in a mo, rear valance to blukhead .....or rear valance to front subby without the front end?

 

 

Sorry I missed your reply, if you have both that would be great, I may have to try and gain a few feet in the garage

 

Rear valance flange to bulk-head innerwing stiffener 245cm, Rear valance flange to front subby  minus front panel 280cm

[mini_matt_106]

Thanks!! I'll get the measuring tape out :)

Nice to see her out in the sun! Your gaps look great *cheeky*

[minimuk]

Thanks!! I'll get the measuring tape out :)

Nice to see her out in the sun! Your gaps look great *cheeky*

 Cheeky gaps indeed, glad I choose genuine Heritage panels 

[mini_matt_106]

Turns out my garage is 10ft x 10ft!! Win!
Yes heritage panels are awesome! The amount you have to mod patern parts to make them fit makes it worth the extra!

[Risky]

Looking good - it really it a total rebuild!

 

I've used non-heritage A-panels... They were a pain to fit!

[minimuk]

Looking good - it really it a total rebuild!

 

I've used non-heritage A-panels... They were a pain to fit!

 Hi, long time no see, yes total resto, to be honest there was not a lot of steel on that mini when I bought it, I have used pattern panels for the floor only, the rest is Heritage, because it saves time and has a better finish...and she deserves the best  ,

Just checked yr tread about your mini, all welding done, back on the road,soon by the looks of it....

Edited by minimuk, 01 November 2014 - 04:27 PM.

[Risky]

Yes long time no see, been busy with my job!

Original/heritage panels are very nice, but they are very pricey in my opinion!

[minimuk]

moving on....taken original doors apart and repaired bottom flanges and corners, gave 2 coats of Por15 and sprayed inside skin after with topcoat, sound proofing tmz and then offer skin to door with a bitta seam sealant.....

 

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fetling on

 

 

[alex-95]

Good work mate

[minimuk]

and the next door, not as good to start with as it is rather coated with surface rust and some worse patches...onwards and upwards

 

skin taken of...

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after a good clean por15 on the good bits

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window seal boxing repair...

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bottom door repair panel on tmz and repair window seal boxing....

[minimuk]

Had a good welding day today, nearside door bottom flanges repaired and window boxing done, seamsealed the lot and maybe Por15 tnte, skins on soon

 

hinge corner

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door lock corner

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window box

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getting there

[minimuk]

door finished with 2 coats of Por15, happy with that ready for skinning

 

 

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