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[HarryMini93]

Updates?

[Andrew O]

No sorry, As I've said my computer is broken and I can not upload photos.

Andrew

[Andrew O]

Ive got some good news, The computers all sorted which mean i can give you a proper update with plenty of pics.

Got the passenger door mounted -


Taken to bare metal to insure no nastiness lurking underneath -


Small amounts of filler was needed just to go over some spot welds. Then it was primed
The door gaps are not great but quite frankly i dont care anymore, I just want it finished -


Got the gutter repair finished -


Then primed, It dropped a little when being welded but this will be covered up by the trim.-


I then got the whole front of the car finished and all in primer ready for paint -








Got the door steps on both sides sanded and primed -




Got the boot ready for paint -


Got the badge holes welded up but couldn't find the welding mask so actually did this with my eyes shut -


All that is left to do know is to cut the lip of the bonnet and prime it and to finish sanding the drivers door and prime it.
Once those two simple jobs are done the car is ready for paint and should be going up to the paint shop ( Where i work ) with in a week or so. I am very excited.

Also received a few goodies in the post today.
Brand spanking new Mk1 Grill -


And some new Group 2 Wheel arches -


Would love to hear all your comments as i have been putting alot of work in the past few week and it makes it worth it hearing from everyone.
Stay tuned for more updates.
Thanks very much

Andrew.

[ToM 2012]

very nice andrew looks like you have been busy nice work as always cheers tom

[Andrew O]

Thanks very much Tom, I have indeed :)

Andrew.

[ToM 2012]

looks like we are going at the same stage on painting lol when are you getting yours sprayed? how you getting on with the bodywork job?

[joezone2001]

some cracking looking work there mate! you'll be zooming about in her in no time! keep up the good work. Joe

Edited by joezone2001, 26 September 2012 - 05:57 PM.

[Andrew O]

Yeah it does, Your Mini is looking superb apart from those weird cracks.
You should be getting mine sprayed very soon and the job is great I love it.

I do hope to be :)

Andrew.

[ToM 2012]

yeh its getting there im sure it will be a nice paintjob when its finished im like you now i just want to get it done and enjoy it.

[Andrew O]

I'm sure it will, Yeah I just want a car to drive now haha

Andrew.

[grahama]

Looks great Andrew.

What are the holes in the doorstep for and what have you sealed the wing/scuttle gap with??

Graham

[Andrew O]

I have no idea, They were there when I bought it, I have taken the grommets out.
And just seam sealer. Why do you ask ?

Thanks
Andrew.

[grahama]

Just wondering as I have to do mine and have heard about them splitting due to movement, so am getting as much info as possible before i do them.

[Andrew O]

Hmm, Never really thought of that. Oh we'll I just used ordinary seam sealer.

Andrew.

[minimuk]

use tiger seal for scuttle/wing bit