112 replies to this topic

[JacckKirk]

hopefully by end should be black on the exterior with white 1275gt vinyl then a white leather interior with black stitching 

[sonikk4]

I would get the engine and subframes out first.

 

Brace it up internally then get it on a spit. That will make your life so much easier.

[JacckKirk]

mini is being moved into my garage soon soo looks like im going to do that just before that, 

have loads of parts to clean up and deceiver what they are so that will take the rest of my week then the restoration begins

[JacckKirk]

to tackle the large amount of surface rust ( & to save money) was searching around on ways of doing it myself and i found this , obviously bit more complicated but its too late to type full thing out ...

Basically use steel wool first and rub the whole car down ...

then apply vinegar water & leave for 10 mins 

wash off by hand & dry by hand 

then spray with an Anti-rust primer.. 

 

Any thoughts ?

[okc78]

Regarding the surface rusting. Vinegar does apparantly work although I've not tried it myself as I think it will take too long. It seems several days soaking, suitable for small parts only I'd say. You could try citric acid and wallpaper paste covered with clingfilm (24hours)

If the surface rust is very light phosphoric acid would work, something like rustbusters phosclean B. I prefer to use rust removers rather than rust convertors.

Take a look at my build thread if your interested in rust. I had some heavy rust under the drip rails on my mkII and have some after treatment pics, also did some research on different paint. 

Ollie

[JacckKirk]

Cheers

[JacckKirk]

Mini now cleared inside and body work started
Bonnet half restored
Started rubbdown

Engine breakdown tommos as now have a haynes manual

[alex-95]

Look's like a good project, What year is it? Is it a genuine GT?

 

For your pictures I would create a photobucket account and copy the IMG code in to your posts.

[M1n1Mad]

I was gunna buy that mini.! Lol

Good luck with the project.:)

[JacckKirk]

Alex-95.. Yess , thing its 1979 i think
M1n1mad -- cheers , should be great when finished

[JacckKirk]

Takin shell off tomorrow :s

[JacckKirk]

Bored inside as weather has wrecked any plans of getting stuff done today ... Floor hunting it is..

[JacckKirk]

Engine 90% stripped ready to come out , key finally turning in ignition hopefully can get it out soon
Gotta leave it for a bit due to exams but i know i probably wont

[M1n1Mad]

You should put some pics up of the build!:)

[JacckKirk]

Got photos shall upload once engine is completely out should be soon...

Small update : should be picking up grille tomorrow