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[Minidarren83]

Nice one with the boot, That really is something different for the shows!
 
Ben

That's it mate I've not seen another one like it and there isn't much in the mini scene that hasn't been done before so had to think outside the box a bit

[sashafelix]

Amazing work fella. love the bootlid, are you gonna smooth it over completely? almost like Mini 306's TRIG (http://s71.photobuck...f37043.jpg.html

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[Minidarren83]

Amazing work fella. love the bootlid, are you gonna smooth it over completely? almost like Mini 306's TRIG (http://s71.photobuck...f37043.jpg.html
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No mate only semi smooth as I've no bumper lip too so I need somewhere to put the number plate might as well just use the standard place for it so just no hinges lock or light I'll be using led bolts for that

[malcs_miniturbo]

nice work mate when see this makes me want work mine

[Minidarren83]

nice work mate when see this makes me want work mine

Cheers mate its getting there but then I always say that and change something lol

[Minidarren83]

After a much needed few days away up north in Bradford I've now Got a couple of days off work so trying to get the car ready to fit the subby so that means all bodywork getting finished. Today I cut down and cleaned off one of my donor arches then and for those that have rear over the build made a lip for the rear of the arch to boot floor and fitted the arch



Also needed a small patch on the arch



Then fitted the closing plate at the front of the arch



And I was left with this



And after many trimmings and trial fitting I'm ready to drill holes and weld the quarter on





Not got a whole day tomorrow but I should have it fitted and the arch tubbed by the end of play tomorrow

Cheers Darren

[hoody99]

Good job bud. I await more progress later lol

[Minidarren83]

Good job bud. I await more progress later lol

Sorry mate no photos but all I could manage was getting the quarter stripped painted and on just need to clean it all up now then cut half if it off for tubbing lol

[hoody99]

Boo poor show lol I always forget to take pics lol x x

[Minidarren83]

Oh no I did try but my stupid iPhone is playing up and turns off for no apparent reason just when I need it lol oh well another day out the tomorrow but I'm not setting a target as I never meet them lol

[Ben_O]

Just get a normal phone that makes calls and sends text messages then you won't have the problem!

No seriously, everyone I know  that has an iphone has had problems at some point.

cant wait to see pics of your progress today.

 

Cheers

Ben

[Minidarren83]

Just get a normal phone that makes calls and sends text messages then you won't have the problem!
No seriously, everyone I know  that has an iphone has had problems at some point.
cant wait to see pics of your progress today.
 
Cheers
Ben

I couldn't get a normal phone how else would I look at the forum every minute of the day lol

[Minidarren83]

Well one side is now done and fully rust free

Started off today getting the rear quarter fully welded in and cleaned off



Still got a good door gap just needed a little work at the top adding some weld and smoothing off



Corners looks a bit pants but non gen panels are crap a little filler work to be done





Then chopped a chunk off for tubbing and bent a lip in the panel took 3 passes with the pliers to stop warping



And then the actual tubbing







Then a little luck of paint



And just as a comparison the starting and finished side





Just the same on the other side now!! But another big step in the right direction

Cheers Darren

[alex-95]

Moving along very quickly darren, great work.

[Minidarren83]

Cheers Alex I can see the light