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[alex-95]

looks great!

[mk1leg]

wow what a transformation.....enjoy putting it back together...............

[Carlos W]

When I took my loom out I pulled through a wire front to rear to make installing the new section easier when it comes to putting it all back together

[domdee]

the mk2/3 lights look the biz! where are you putting a reverse?

[HarrysMini]

the mk2/3 lights look the biz! where are you putting a reverse?

Cheers! I'll probably hang a small one off the rear valance with a matching fog at the other end, but I want to get a boot mounted spot light and use it as a 'work light' to keep it legal. 

 

Been doing small bits and boobs in the sweltering heat today, will update with pictures later 

[HarrysMini]

So, got a few small bits done today

 

Firstly, I started rustproofing it, using Dynax as below.

So far I've done all the arches and the boot floor, just the main floor area to do now.

 

It's completely clear

 

Front indicators on, proper glass ones which look the best, they were a right faff to fit. 

 

Rivnuts in place for the fan

 

I cleaned the fan up a bit, but as it isn't seen I didn't bother too much

 

Got the rear loom in place too

 

Just small boring bits at the moment, but I'm waiting to buy some more sound deadening so I can fit my headlining and then the glass. I've got a mate coming round next week hopefully to help get the main loom fitted.

[HarrysMini]

Oh yeah, and the most exciting bit is the boot lid seal is on

[big-jay]

Looks fantastic mate.

Can't wait to get to this stage, those MK2 lights look really good !

[HarrysMini]

Looks fantastic mate.

Can't wait to get to this stage, those MK2 lights look really good !

Thanks!

 

It is a good stage to be at. The only problem is I have a heart attack every time something goes near the paint, it already has a couple of scratches. 

[HarrysMini]

So, most of the loom is pretty much in place now. I just want to give under the scuttle a coat of paint then I can route it properly.

 

I want to get some black conduit to tidy it all up as well.

 

 

 

Next stage I think is to get the headlining in then I can get all the glass in.

[HarrysMini]

Not much has happened to this really, I'm looking for some headlining roads so I can get that fitted. I need to get the subframes painted but I can't even get to them at the minute. 

 

Planning permission is progressing slowly (very slowly), but surely to build a timber framed garage to house the project as the cover I'm using is just ruining the paint, that will also give me a nice clean environment to build the engine.

[HarrysMini]

Lots of bits have been bought, I've now got nearly everything I need to build up and attach the subframes. The subframes are also nearly painted. 

 

Pics to come.

Edited by HarrysMini, 24 August 2014 - 03:40 PM.

[timmy850]

That colour looks really nice!

It must be nice putting all the shiny bits on the fresh shell!

[johnc4001]

hi,how much did gas bottle and gauges cost you if you don't mind me asking because i've got to get me some,sick of paying stupid money for little bottles that don't last cheers john.

[HarrysMini]

hi,how much did gas bottle and gauges cost you if you don't mind me asking because i've got to get me some,sick of paying stupid money for little bottles that don't last cheers john.

Hi,

 

I use Hobbyweld, for which I paid a £60 deposit refundable on the return of the bottle, and £35 for the actual gas. 

 

The regulator is bought from your local welding supplies place, or online.