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[CLM]

I think, seeing as it is a rollup window shell it will be easier to raise the window frame in the mk1 doors to match the top of your door openings then to lower everything to match a mk1.



Sorry for the horrid picture I only have my phone for photos anymore.

Chris

[craig 1010cc]

I never realised they changed the shell that much when they went to mk3! If it helps (and you really want to go Sticok mk1/2) garry has got teh roof with the pillars from the mk2 as well so you could take out the sections out and fully convert your shell. He didn't get around to chopping up the remains though at the weekend

[Artful Dodger]

well by the looks of things id need the roof section and the b pillars because of the amount of fabrication id have to do.

has he kept the roof he cut off? id ideally want the T shape part of the mini, roof and B pillars, cheers:)

[CLM]

I am sooo bad.. I'm just getting you into more and more trouble lol

Chris

[Artful Dodger]

I am sooo bad.. I'm just getting you into more and more trouble lol

Chris

naa, just making sure i do it proper ;) cheers like i said, if im going to do it, im goin to do it right damn mk1 conversion!

[craig 1010cc]

It is the roof off of the mk2, so that with the B posts would give you all that you need. I don't think he'd want to chop the roof down any further, but will point him this way again

[Artful Dodger]

sounds good, id like pictures, hopefully he will put some up when he is on but yeah ideally the roof section and the b posts down to the floor, whatever he can spare really

[craig 1010cc]

No prob's, I'll be at the lockup on Friday with garry so will make sure that a camera is used at the very least

[pickmeup]

found a photo of the roof, will get some of the B posts on friday :)

[Artful Dodger]

oh wiked:P i think it would be easier to just hack the b pillars and roof off of mine and weld that straight on, doesnt look to bad at all rust wise!

once the other pictures are up il PM you to get details on how to come pick them up, payment etc.

[craig 1010cc]

The roof is in really good condition, along with the gutters and the drip rails

[Artful Dodger]

yeah looks like it, why did you guys cut it up??

[pickmeup]

the bottom of the car was non-existent, it could have been done, but would be major so its been cut up and all the useful bits salvaged, better this way than straight to the scrappie, as craig says the roof is in good condition mainly due to the quality and thickness of the steel on earlier minis before BL came along and made them from wrapping paper :)

will get some more pics up tomorrow for you

[craig 1010cc]

yeah looks like it, why did you guys cut it up??

As Gaz said, it was do-able, but very ripe (needed a full floor, rear 1/4's, rear arches, lower back panel/valance, front end). Would have been good fun, but needed to move it on (haven't the time or money to do it)

[mk3 Cooper S]

That's lots of work.
Is this for a mk1 replica or reshell? If you want to go to that extent you are aware of the other changes in the shells?

If not you could always add some stick on hinges and sliding windows!!