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[joezone2001]

hi all.
progress on the mini has been slow recently due to other jobs needing doing but today I managed to get some work done on her. I painted the inner front bulkhead and the dash rails. it doesn't look much but there was alot of prep work involved haha.


thanks for looking.
comments always welcome
joe

[Jasonc]

Some nice work there mate, prep does take a while but more than worth it and you get a better finish for longer.

[joezone2001]

Some nice work there mate, prep does take a while but more than worth it and you get a better finish for longer.

hi. thanks for the reply. good to know someones looking haha. I agree with that. prep work is the key to a good finish. I have done a bit on her today but nothing worthy of an update.
cheers
joe

[joezone2001]

Hi All
Today I have finished painting the inside floor. I am eventually going to cover it with some Epoxy Mastic stuff from www.rust.co.uk . For the time being I am just making it winter proof as the car is outside. Well, under a very large carport anyway.
I am fairly pleased with the result. I have just used brush on weld thru etch primer from Newark Autojumble.




Thanks for looking, Comments always welcome. Cheers, Joe

[webby0121]

Looking pretty awesome, just read the whole thing! Keep up the good work! Ashley

[joezone2001]

Looking pretty awesome, just read the whole thing! Keep up the good work! Ashley

thanks mate. I'm 'trying' not quite sure if I'm doing it right but it looks better than it was haha.
cheers. joe

[joezone2001]

hi all.
today I removed the bonnet hinges and drilled out the old studs as they had sheered. I ground the rust back and covered in rust converter.

I will etch prime tomorrow.

I also had a look at tackling the top of the drivers side flitch panel. not quite sure where to start. haha.

can i get a repair section just for this bit? I know its included on the new inner wing panel but my inner wings and front panel are OK so I'm not cutting them off! haha. I've already replaced the flitch panels also.
thanks for looking. joe

[Minidarren83]

coming along nicley now joe all looks good and with the top of the inner wing im not sure you can buy just that part it may need to be a patchwork job as it is a 3d panel and would be hard to replicate, that red oxide makes it look nice and mini again

darren

[joezone2001]

coming along nicley now joe all looks good and with the top of the inner wing im not sure you can buy just that part it may need to be a patchwork job as it is a 3d panel and would be hard to replicate, that red oxide makes it look nice and mini again

darren

thanks for the reply darren. I thought that to be honest. I wasn't keen on patching it but I think its the only way. I had a go today at bending a piece but it was just a mess so gave up. I think I can do it in 3 pieces. I just need to get my scuttle closing panel to make sure it stays the right shape. I have ordered it but I've had it delivered somewhere else as I wouldn't have been in.
cheers. joe

Edited by joezone2001, 03 October 2012 - 03:58 PM.

[joezone2001]

Hi all.
Today I have started to make the repair piece for the top of the drivers side inner wing. I have decided to make it in sections and weld it together front and back then grind flat. I'm just not good enough at bending complete panels yet. Haha.



This is in no way finished but its getting there.

Then I made a template for the top of the flitch panel. I can't complete this yet until I have my new scuttle panel and scuttle closure panel. I should be getting these Saturday.


Thanks for looking. Comments and suggestions always welcome.
Joe

[mackeellan]

Hi Joe, great work. I have repaired my panels in a similiar manner, only trouble was when I put the doors back on the driver door 'stopper' caught on my repair. I should have made sure there was clearance when it moved in and out, when the door is opened and closed.....just a thought for you to check. Good luck.

[joezone2001]

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Hi Joe, great work.  I have repaired my panels in a similiar manner, only trouble was when I put the doors back on the driver door &#39;stopper&#39; caught on my repair.  I should have made sure there was clearance when it moved in and out, when the door is opened and closed.....just a thought for you to check.  Good luck.<br />

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Hi, Thanks for the comment. I have had both doors back on and they do actually fit ok. I think they are a bit more snug than before but I don't think they are rubbing. I haven't tried them with the seals on though. Thanks for the advice I will try the doors with the seals.
cheers, Joe

[joezone2001]

Hi all. Today we have reconstructed the top of the drivers side flitch panel. The Scuttle panel and closure panels have also arrived from Somerford Mini. I have had genuine panels as I think the quality and fitment is much better.
Nothing is ground down, painted or sealed yet. I will do that during the week. I will also reconstruct the other side.

What we started with.. This has never actually been welded to the window frame! The other side was spot welded.


The repair we made to the top of the inner wing


The complete repair including the scuttle closure panel


I also mocked up the scuttle panel. It's looking more and more like a mini every day!



Thanks for looking. Comments always welcome. Joe

[joezone2001]

hi all
not much of an update today but been to Newark Auto Jumble and got some bits.

rear boot floor and rear valance.
£45.they're none genuine bits but I still think it's a bargain. also got some etch primer etc. will do some more bodywork tomorrow.

joe

Edited by joezone2001, 07 October 2012 - 04:03 PM.

[grahama]

Excellent repairs on the inner wing, bet you are pleased with that. I have noticed a lot of pitting to the right of the repair section, I take it that is strong and yuo are leaving. Only you know the condition of the wing but I'd have a good check over that area just in case. Are you grinding the welds down at all, which are nice and neat by the way.

Graham