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[Minilegs]

 

hi mate where did you get your lower section from? cheers tom 

It's a heritage one from my localish mini shop, dsn.

After looking at your panel, I don't think it will be big enough, as it is only 2 1/4 " tall from the lower lip. About 2 inches below the bottom light hole.

Hope that help mate
 

hi mate do you reckon i could remake the metal where it doesnt meet? got a link mate or pics of how you done yours? cheers tom 

Now going to garage to take pictures for you 😃

[ToM 2012]

 

 

 

hi mate where did you get your lower section from? cheers tom 

It's a heritage one from my localish mini shop, dsn.

After looking at your panel, I don't think it will be big enough, as it is only 2 1/4 " tall from the lower lip. About 2 inches below the bottom light hole.

Hope that help mate
 

hi mate do you reckon i could remake the metal where it doesnt meet? got a link mate or pics of how you done yours? cheers tom 

Now going to garage to take pictures for you

 

no need mate im in no rush when ever you go in garage next grab us a few photos if you dont mind thanks tom 

[CityEPete]

Got a few pics in the welcome thread but I will start one soon, nothing on this though!!!!

[ToM 2012]

hi all got the shell moved today tryed to brace it and move it with out it moving shape to much i cut some inch tubing going accross to each door steps and rested them on to a rolling pallet and its worked and got it out the way so i can strip the rear and front subframes tomorrow and grind back the rear bulkhead and redo the rusted areas. hopefully i can reuse this panel as it will save me a few quid. thanks for looking 

 

[Minilegs]

Great work tom! Rolling chassis already :-p

So what's the red mini then? Not another project already lol ?

[ToM 2012]

thanks mate its a lot better now i can move it anywhere i want saves keep phoning my mate up to help me lift it around the garage lol the red mini was my moms old mini and needed coming of the road due to to much rust and automatic engine was playing up not getting gears. so its just waiting for a full rebuild but i keep buying other minis to do instead of that one lol cheers tom 

[danny dingle]

just had a read through your thread excellent work you making me want to get a move on with mine now well gel lol

[ToM 2012]

hi everyone got busy today also been on my knees all day and my back and knees are killing i wont be getting up in the morning lol! 

 

so i have stripped the rear subframe 1st and it looks in good condition so far a few rust spots but my other subframe on my other mini was like this and when i got it back from the shot blasters it wasnt to bad so fingers crossed i can reuse it. 

 

 

i have stripped the front subframe and this really was a ball ache as i had to unbolt all the drive shaft u bolts what was covered it loads of oil and dirt yukk! cant wait to refit with nice shiny parts and bolt that will spin on nice and easy.

 

 

 

messy job! 

 

would this be the original subframe with mowog writing?

 

 

and is it normal to have no bump stops on a mk1? 

 

 

thats it for now they will be sent for shot blasting next week thank for looking 

[domdee]

wow what a build! youre doing an incredable job. i wouldnt now where to start on such a basket case!

[ToM 2012]

cheers tom

Edited by ToM 2012, 18 December 2013 - 06:40 PM.

[ToM 2012]

hi all cleaned up the rear bulkhead tonight it needs a newer lower section across the bottom and some patches on the left and right hope i can save this panel as its not to bad. also give the rear panel a coating or red zinc primer i didnt need to spray the lower half but as the freezing weather is about and i wont be able to do the rear panel till the new year i fort i might aswell give it a coat to keep it out of harms way of that rust we all no! comments welcome thanks for looking 

 

[Minilegs]

Some good progress there mate!

Your rear bulkhead looks totally saveable, when you get your boot floor in, it will be fairly easy to template up for the repair.
I've still got mine to do yet, but it's on the list

What was your parcel shelf like? Mine had been to war I think!

It's starting to look really good now tom, your doing a sterling job !

[Minilegs]

And lol!!!!

You've definitely win the messiest hands comp.

I'm a wuss and wear gloves for everything , as I'm also blessed with the ability to rust steel with one touch. It's a real pain !!

[ToM 2012]

thanks mate i do have another rear bulkhead from anouther mini shell hat i can use for the bottom and a couple of sections from the top i just need to get it out the other shell so i can cut of what i need. the parcel shelf is in good condition just needs the ends replacing. hopefully i can save as much original metal as i can as there isnt much left lol. and yes my hands are still black from doing the subframes the other day i did wear gloves but i kept getting holes from riping them on bolt heads so i took them of and threw them out the way lol cheers tom 

[Ben_O]

y i did wear gloves but i kept getting holes from riping them on bolt heads so i took them of and threw them out the way lol cheers tom 

I hate that!! I usually rip open gloves before i have even finished putting them on, they always go right across the palm. I was doing my head gasket the other day and must have got through 10 pairs within an hour.7

 

Anyway, looks like this is going to come out lovely, Still lots of work ahead but its gonna be a cracking car when done. You have the same sentiments as me when it comes to saving metal. there are so many panels i could have changed on the 25 but decided to keep and repair as its not really the same shell otherwise! i think too many people decided to fit whole panels when its unnecessary just to save time and forgetting originality.

 

Good luck with the rear bulkhead mate.

 

ben