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[minisi35]

Bit more fabrication while it's to cold for paint prep, it's a switch panel for the battery cut off

[minisi35]

last nights work

[minisi35]

Finished the lock part and welded the holes up

[kcchan]

What was the weight saving? Also, how come you didn't go for a composite one? I might do this until I have the money for a carbon fibre one.

I enjoy reading through this. Keep at it!

[minisi35]

I had one as you will see a bit further back , but i just wasnt happy with the fit , the curve down the side was way out and i couldnt get it to seal and be water tight so that was ditched in favour of the single steel skin one.
Glad your enjoying it

[minisi35]

Had the half term week off so back to it this week. I decided to take the boot back to bare metal as the paint was awful, was recomended these polycarbide wheels and i have to say their brilliant

[Italianjoblofty]

Hey mate project is ticking over nicely by the looks. Thanks for the info of the wiring will be looking into it, might just leave it bare though. See how it goes. I've been rubbing down my doors and boot over the last few days so i can start putting it all back together so it looks like the finished project. What engine you going for then dude?

[minisi35]

Hey mate project is ticking over nicely by the looks. Thanks for the info of the wiring will be looking into it, might just leave it bare though. See how it goes. I've been rubbing down my doors and boot over the last few days so i can start putting it all back together so it looks like the finished project. What engine you going for then dude?

i see yours is coming on well and looking good. Think im goin down the 1340cc route, what about yourself?

[Italianjoblofty]

I've already splashed the cash for mine lol bought an MED 1380 Rally spec engine. that was pretty much the mini budget gone in 1 lol If your gonna compete in the 1400cc class u might want to go 1380 for a bit more power. They are very reliable these days. You thinking of building it your self or u looking to get 1 build?

[minisi35]

i had a 1340 built to go in my old road rally car, but as i was running it in the clutch oil seal leaked so we took the clutch back off we noticed the threads in the crank were buggered so i just need to get a new crank and that engine is ready to go

[minisi35]

Right back to working on the mini progress so far

[minisi35]

I have been doing a few bits of body prep but hav'nt done much in the past few weeks due to family problems. Should be back on track soon

[minisi35]

Right project restarted
I'm happy with the side now

Welded in the bonnet plates

One bonnet pin done!!

[TopCatCustom]

I was thinking about using a single skin steel bootlid for the exact reasons you are- waterproof sealing and better fit! Do you know what the weight difference is now you cut all the webbing out of your boot lid?

[minisi35]

i dont but i can weigh it and let you know, how are you getting on with yours?