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[AndyMiniMad.]

Light weight doors just about ready for the new composite door cards, Ive had them made in a brushed alloy finish, so they should look good!



Just need to rub down the primer and get some top coat on then I can get the cards fitted..


I have been busy in the cave every night for the past week or so..The pasenger floor is just about complete..and a new crossmember is on its way.



And the weight saving is getting serious now...ive wheeked out the dash rail and all the support metal..will be welding in a cross brace to the cage and then welding the cage to the A pillars so plenty of stiffness going back in.



Lots still to do but im getting there slowly..

[AndyMiniMad.]

My door cards have arrived..



Nice finnish!!



They are only2mm thick and weigh next to nothing..

[AndyMiniMad.]

The door post has a bit of rust and a crack so im cutting it out and welding in a new bit.


I dont need the holes as im not useing a door stay..

Today I cut out the dodgy bit of the door post and welded in some new metal..the scuttle corner also got fitted today along with the closing panel thingy that sits under it..Anyway here's the pictures..











Im off to Plockton next week so no more progress for a while!!

Edited by AndyMiniMad., 22 July 2012 - 04:39 PM.

[AndyMiniMad.]

Weber has been given a clean bill of health ..I had stripped it down and bebuilt it after cleaning everything. the float valve jet and filter were full of sand and grit!!
Anyway they checked all the jet sizes and tube things, and confirm that it will go fine with my 1380 engine spec. "Its loaded for bear"





Im biding on a couple of new ram pipe trumpet thingys at the moment..these ones cleaned up ok but I want the best flow possible into the venturi's so the shineyer the better..

[AndyMiniMad.]

A few pics of the latest progress..

Bonnet!!







I made a new section from 1mm steel for the inside of the door post. the old one was ok but I didnt want any holes so I made this.



Anyway thats all for just now...slowly slowly catchy monkey!!

[AndyMiniMad.]

Got some shiny new 60mm ram pipes of the bay!!



And at last the new metal has gone into the rear floor section..



Just tacked in tonight...its overlapped by around 10mm and I will seam weld both sides for strength..decent pnetration on the welds though!!



And just in case anyone is interested This 3.5" inlet manifold is now for sale!! Pm me if you want details.

[Artful Dodger]

Those ram pipes are too long for bestest power, you ideally want ones that are around 1.75 inches long, but I can't seem to find anywhere that sells them any more . it's coming along, repairs look very tidy!

[AndyMiniMad.]

Those ram pipes are too long for bestest power, you ideally want ones that are around 1.75 inches long, but I can't seem to find anywhere that sells them any more . it's coming along, repairs look very tidy!

Yeah, I looked for ages but couldnt find ant of the shorter upswept ones. The old ones are ok but a bit pitted on the inside, I will swop them over if the power drop is significant.. They will be covered in ITG socks anyway so the shiny is a bit pointless I suppose.. Thanks, I think I have finally got the hang of this welding lark..Only took me 9 years and two mini's...lol..

[AndyMiniMad.]

A wee update!! the sill is on and all the welds are dressed...painted with red oxide..



I scraped the underseal off the floor on this side and will rub it back to bare metal tomorrow..then thats this side of the floor done!!

[Noah]

I love your door cards, they're like a Macbook pro .

[miniQ]

Nicccccccccccccce

[AndyMiniMad.]

Sorry I have not updated this thread in a while but life kinda took over for a while..But Im getting back on track now

I have been busy collecting bits over thre past month or so and generally cleaning stuff..

Here is a picture of one of the 4 metro hubs I managed to get hold of..



And after a LOT of work stripping and cleaning they now look like this..



Im waiting for some CV joints, flange bolts and new ball joints before getting this lot all stuck together.

[AndyMiniMad.]

I have also been busy with the drill and hole saws..

I have started on the front subframe today, Drilling loads of holes, Ive taken 2kg out of it so far!!



I need to check where the other holes go first before going any further.

[AndyMiniMad.]

More bits arrived today from minispares...



2 CV Joints, 4 Metro ball joints and 8 Metro drive flange bolts..Nice..time to start building the front drive train..

The next delivery will be an expensive one...Watch this space.....

No not you wife....Everything comes from poundland....Honest!!

[AndyMiniMad.]

Hubs all built up today and subframe dropped off at the powder coaters..should get it back on monday..then its fuul speed ahead building it all up ready to go on the clubman..If I ever get round to finishing the welding..