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[jpw1275]

Lol.... I'm only messing ...... But it would solve one problem hehe

Cheers j

[ToM 2012]

Just de seam like I'm doing then there's no need for bumpers.... ;0)

Cheers j

to be honest mate im thinking of copying you on my next mini as i like the look of it would be nice if the arch and sills could be seamless to. have you got round to doing it yet? cheers tom 

[jpw1275]

Hi tom..... Not yet buddy , not had much time recently to do anything to be honest only the bonnet ...... I'm still in 2 minds as I like the look of the chrome arch/sill trim plus I was thinking about making the arch lip about 25mm wide as my wheels have abit too much poke without arches ........ So I'm in the middle of tubbing one rear arch and doing the bonnet at the mo

Cheers j

[ToM 2012]

parts are back from shot blasters wheels have gone to paint shop to be painted with car and all these parts are getting powder coated over the weekend. fuel tank had 3 tiny holes on the underside so i have blown some weld into them and my front subframe had a split on back so i have weled that up just nned to grind welds down and they are ready. here is a couple of pics of blasted thanks tom 

 

 

more to come soon thanks tom 

[Ben_O]

How much that set you back Tom?

[ToM 2012]

hi ben paid £150 thanks tom 

[jpw1275]

That's not a bad price really tommy...... I think you are going to be finished before me haha

Cheers j

[Ben_O]

That is better than i thought it would be. I have similar stuff to get done.

 

Thanks for sharing Tom

[ToM 2012]

thanks lads i didnt think they would get it done so quick i know need to stop them from surface rusting untill saturday when they go powder coaters. 

[jpw1275]

Abit of etch primer mate..... :0)

Cheers j

[ToM 2012]

today i have cleaned wiring loom up and re wrapped it in tape and cleaned the center clock also cleaned the grill and mustache i think everything is pritty much cleaned up i just need to buy parts now. so bored with out anything to do lol next update will probz be in 3 weeks time hoping to have shell and all my parts back by then from the painters. here is some pictures thanks tom

 

 

[ToM 2012]

Abit of etch primer mate..... :0)

Cheers j

cheers j i spoke to the shot blaster and he said i can not put anything on them as it will come of within the heat of powder coating? anyway they have been sent of now so down to them to get it right cheers tom 

[jpw1275]

Hi tom..... They normally or should zinc prime before powder coating anyway..... Well the one I use does anyway

Cheers j

[jpw1275]

Thinking about your moustache mate you can get chrome powder coat....:0)

Cheers j

[ToM 2012]

hi mate i might have them re chromed if its cheap enough. cheers tom