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[Andrew O]

Yeah, Well I've got to finish welding then do all the body prep and spray it in a old tent

[ToM 2012]

nice i sprayed my car before in a large gazebo brought it of ebay did the trick what couler you having?

[Andrew O]

Black all over. Where did you buy your spray ?

[ToM 2012]

got mine from a local paint shop near me called romart automotive here is the link mate http://www.romartaut...co.uk/index.asp

[Sii]

Just interested to see how you're going to fit your seats! Are you making your own frames or are you just going adapt the ones they came with?

[Mini 360]

Looking good buddy

[Andrew O]

Just interested to see how you're going to fit your seats! Are you making your own frames or are you just going adapt the ones they came with?

So am i haha, I think were going to buy standard Mini ones and weld them on under neath.

Looking good buddy

Thanks very much, There will be a new update in 5 Mins ones photobucket has finished uploading

[Andrew O]

Well ive been cracking on again today and got a good amount done -
Pictures -

Subframe partially built back up with all new pipes -




Heel board and boot floor now have a nice coat of chassis black -


Arch in underseal -


And the front arch -


Thermostat housing on and the fan -


Attached the servo and connected it all up -




Sprayed the filter housing -




How shes standing now -


Tacked the first closing pannel on -


Thats about it car wise for now, However -

I ordered a 2 Meter role of real suede as i had something pretty cool in mind. Ive always likes how some luxury cars have suede dash boards and dash rails so i thought why not do it with mine, So here are my results -
I covered up the ashtray hole as i wont be using that -






The photos really do not do them justice. They just feel and look so good and it only took me 2 Hours and cost me around £40 for material and glue etc.
I would love to know what you all think after this rather sizable update .

Andrew.

[holmesy]

great work, love the dash rails

[Andrew O]

Thanks very much, It's good to hear

[davej]

Looking really good, great idea with the dash rails.

[Andrew O]

Thanks very much

[adam_mini]

Heres a before and after of my hub . Im really please considering how bad it was
Before -


After -

Just read the project from start to finish, doing a great job. The engine and subframes look mint .
Just a little point, did you tap over the tab washer on the front ball joints as in the pictures it doesn't look as though you have.
(Could be wrong just checking )
I'll keep watching this one.

[Andrew O]

Thanks very much, It's so good to hear people are taking an interest.
The tabs have not been done yet as I have not finished shimming them up, So yes you were right
Good spot ;)

Andrew.

[Andrew O]

Got a good amount done today, Im almost ready to fire here up
Pictures -

Fuel pump on with some sexy braided fuel line ( Not that you will see it anyway ) -


Three way junction hooked up -


Braided front hoses arrived -


Stage 1 Inlet and Exhaust manifold fitted -


New heater valve hooked up -


Radiator and alternator all connected -


New Lucas coil -


New oil filter is a must -


Brand new starter motor -


As she stands at the moment, Just got the carb to fit -


New closing panel welded on -




I now need to weld the other closing panel on and then finish de bumpering the valence.
Once this is done i can put the rear sub frame on, put the fuel tank in and then fire her up

All comments are very welcome as usual

Andrew.