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[project mini chris]

Looking Really Good! Gonna look really smart when it's Finished

[Andrew O]

Check most project pages pal - unless you're a small celebrity in these parts, it's pretty much your personal diary. Don't demand attention, you'll shun the viewers.

In any case, what you've done so far is great work. Can't wait to see the engine in good order - any mods to the gearbox?

Thanks for the advice, And the gear box is compleley standard

nice when you rekon it will be finished? and also what did you clean your subframes with and what paint did you use as im at this stage now on my project thanks tom

The deadline is May as that is when im learning to drive. I cleaned my subframe with a wire brush on my angle grinder and painted with a few layers of etch and then a few layers of Black hammerite

[ToM 2012]

cool thanks for that

[cherryblossom]

looking good, good that another mini 30 will be on the road

[Andrew O]

looking good, good that another mini 30 will be on the road

Yeah I can't wait for it to be on the road

[flipper]

Just read the full story so far, great work.
Once i have the 205 back on the road my next project will be a Mini to work on with my 13 year old son so it is interesting to see how you go about it!!!!
Be careful using hammerite on cars as it does not flex well and can end up letting water get under it which will cause rust.

[Andrew O]

Just read the full story so far, great work.
Once i have the 205 back on the road my next project will be a Mini to work on with my 13 year old son so it is interesting to see how you go about it!!!!
Be careful using hammerite on cars as it does not flex well and can end up letting water get under it which will cause rust.

Thanks for the interest,
I'll take the hammerite tip in mind

[grahama]

Nice work, as said before lots will read but few comment. That's how it goes but don't stop.putting the pics up as when someone sees something they don't get, they comment.


Ok, how did u stick the core plugs in, sealant, blue hymolar??

Told you, lol!

Graham

[Andrew O]

Nice work, as said before lots will read but few comment. That's how it goes but don't stop.putting the pics up as when someone sees something they don't get, they comment.


Ok, how did u stick the core plugs in, sealant, blue hymolar??

Told you, lol!

Graham

Yeah i used sealant and a socket as a drift and they went in no problem. Look the buisness to

[Andrew O]

Really motoring along today with work, Just stoped for some lunch.
There should be a decent update tonight

[Andrew O]

Small update today, Ive been sorting out the scuttle and doing more ancillaries.

Petrol tank in a layer of Etch -


Servo painted and rebuilt -


New scuttle end welded in. Its not finished yet as i still have more grinding and filler to go on.


There should be another update tomorrow eveing so check back then more more progress.
All opinions welcome
Andrew

[hughJ]

Hello Andrew - just had a look through your topic - what lovely renovation. Your component renovation is just superb - makes mine look like a tractor rebuild! Hope you get it done for May. Very ambitious!

All the best

Hugh

[Andrew O]

Thanks very much, It takes time but it's worth it in the end. I always read your project updates and it coming along nicley

[Andrew O]

Another productive day spent on the Mini
Mostly boring body work today but it has to be done
All went well apart from a small fire :/ and cutting half way through the engine loom with a angle grinder but its all good now.
Any way PICS -

Patch welded in on the inner wing ( Not ground down yet )




Got my moneys worth out of this one -


Very messy pantch wleded in just bove the jacking point ( Needes to be tidied up more so dont judge me )



I also repaired the hole that was in my rear arch but forgot to take a photo so will get a pic up next time.
Im now getting ever closer to putting the front end on its just a matter of finishing the inner wings.
More updates very soon
All opions VERY welcome
Andrew.

[ToM 2012]

jesus cant you get any lower on that grinding disk haha keep up the good work tom