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[jpw1275]

Stunning tom... I've just started the laborious task of de seaming......

Cheers James

Edited by jpw1275, 16 August 2014 - 04:48 PM.

[ToM 2012]

thanks james and please post pictures would like to see how it turns out 

[jpw1275]

I've put a few pics up on my thread tom..... It's not easy welding with only part of the tip in !!!!!

Cheers james

[ToM 2012]

hi just been and fetched my doors and they have had a really good job and can hardley see the repairs where they have been welded. but i have test fitted them and the passenger side fits ok but the bottom corner sits in more then the rear quarter the drivers side seems it need lifting up more but the top side of the a panel hits. so abit of playing with them and drilling the holes out bigger to play about with may help. i new i would have some playing about to do so i hope i can get them better. the bottom of the driver door sits out more then the sill. any help on what to do and try would be great here is some piccies thanks tom 

 

[Daz1968]

They can be bent to fit, also you can build up edges to get a good gap with weld or welding rods if gap large. Just make sure when you work with the doors put the seals on as they effect the line up

[ToM 2012]

thanks daz i dont have any seals but could i take some of my mini and use them for now? also i dont have any hinge gaskets does this make a difference for now? and lastly how do i screw my rubber buffer on the door i have the new screws but i dont have any nuts to go onto the back? i can get you a picture of what i mean if you want. the passenger door is pritty much lined up and looking better i have just been out there messing lol cheers tom 

[jpw1275]

Yay you doors tom...... Was going to say the drivers door looks like it needs twisting if that makes sense ??? But I'd try the seals first as it may force the top out and rectify it....:0)

Cheers james

[Ben_O]

I would also use any gaskets and spacers you need to get the door in its final fitted position.

 

You don't want to line them up well only for them to be massively out of line when you come to fit the car up.

 

Ben

[ToM 2012]

dont suppose anyone has got a spare set of mk1 hinge gaskets? minispares have run out and they have also run out of buffer striker plates.. 

[ToM 2012]

Yay you doors tom...... Was going to say the drivers door looks like it needs twisting if that makes sense ??? But I'd try the seals first as it may force the top out and rectify it....:0)

Cheers james

yes mate it need lifting up at the back what means i need to play about with the hinges and maybe drill the holes out abit wider so i can pull it out or in. i have just had half hour on the passenger door and i have improved it so a good week on them to play about and they should be fine. i hope.. 

[ToM 2012]

I would also use any gaskets and spacers you need to get the door in its final fitted position.

 

You don't want to line them up well only for them to be massively out of line when you come to fit the car up.

 

Ben

will do ben im going to get some seals and gaskets tomorrow i have some old door seals on my other mini in the garage ile use them for now but i need to find a set of door gaskets as my local minispares have non in stock. cheers tom 

[Daz1968]

If you are planning on fitting new door seals then fit them before adjusting anything as they may well be different to old ones and cause a load of grief if you spend time fitting them with old ones. For the hinge gaskets cut some from a cereal packet the card is about same thickness, then when they have stock you can get them

Edited by Daz1968, 17 August 2014 - 07:46 PM.

[ToM 2012]

cheers daz your a star 

[ToM 2012]

doors are now pritty much lined up just need to get new rubbers and get the catches and handle in place and test it all. not long now till its in the paint shop can not wait 

[minimissions]

Awesome work just had a nice read through of this and what a build, thats one very solid shell now, not long to go now then it will be paint time :)