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[jim4eva]

Got my new Seats



Doorcards



and wheels

those door cards are sweeet...
where'd you get them?

[drewsargent1980]

Had them done at Retro Retrims, About £100 for front and back. Just need a MIni now to put them into. lol

[jim4eva]

Had them done at Retro Retrims, About £100 for front and back. Just need a MIni now to put them into. lol

lol yeah, it is often the case that they look better inside a car....
and thanks for the info

[drewsargent1980]

Got a couple more pics of the car today New sills on and welded as are the door skins, A panels drivers side inner wing,Scuttle panel, Left wing and repair panels on the back seat area done, rest of it to be finished this week then on to spraying.

[drewsargent1980]

All the bodywork sorted,Having the arches fitted and going for a Full Respray end of the week, can't wait, should finally look like its getting some where, then the re trimming and all my new sexi shiney bits can start being added.

[drewsargent1980]

Respray Complete, Should be sent some photos in the next couple of days, So will post some up asap Work restricting me from viewing it in person until next Saturday but will be taking a load of new bits up to be fitted before the glass goes in. Can't wait.

[jakenglish]

them wheels r amazing keep up the good work bud!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[drewsargent1980]

Have finally got round to rebuilding the subframes and cleaning the engine We have stripped the clutch out today and can confirm that it is totally shot!! The main cause is the primary gear oil seal leaking that then transfers onto the clutch face.

We will replace the oil seal and clutch assembly, we also noticed that the engine is absolutely covered in oil, mostly from a leaking rocker cover gasket and tappet chest covers, gonna clean the engine down, replace these gaskets as well as the common failing oil seals, namely, diff end cover seals and gearchange seal.

Mini's dont ya love em.

[drewsargent1980]

Going to revamp my lower and upper dash rail pads this weekend will post some pictures once complete.


Been over them in fine detail today and they are in much better condition then i remebered, gave them a clean and a polish and they look like new. Bonus

Edited by drewsargent1980, 03 July 2011 - 07:43 PM.

[drewsargent1980]

Whoooooooooooo

First Picture back from the Mini centre of my rust free,freshly sprayed shell, to say im a happy bunny would be the understatment of the year, Now where did we put those subframes.

Edited by drewsargent1980, 08 July 2011 - 04:44 PM.

[drewsargent1980]

Box of bits going down to the garage tomorrow,

Headlining Kit
Door and Boot handles
Rear Mk 2 Lights
Grill and surround
Rear windows
Boot hinges
Number plate light housing
Stainless window wiper kit
Reversing light.

Subframes have been fully refurbished and powder coated and will be fitted next week along with the glass, new door and window seals and exterior brightwork.
Engine being cleaned and re fitted with new seals and gaskets, clutch assembly and new exhaust system.
Then the following week will have Seat subframes fitted with new seats and rest of interior dash, then finally, 7.5 discs at the front, new arches fitted and my wheels. hope to have it back by the end of August.

Edited by drewsargent1980, 08 July 2011 - 04:45 PM.

[drewsargent1980]

Been to the garage this morning and they are far more ahead then i thought, Subframes are built up and fitted with new adjusta ride kit, engine has been cleaned and repaired as well as the clutch, quite suprised to find out the engine block is actually yellow, always thought it was painted black, lol just goes to show how repulsively dirty and oily it was, electric loom and wiring is back in and being all hooked up, feels like things are really moving on now, just can't wait to get him back on the road

[george91]

Wow proper resto, looks great so far. I love seeing them completely rust free before paint, looks as good as new.

[scotty_1987]

nice mini you have there man lovin your doorcards as well!

[drewsargent1980]

One more picture, couldn't resist

Edited by drewsargent1980, 09 July 2011 - 04:55 PM.