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[SAL 821X]

Wish I had the funds to be able to get a new door instead of having to re skin mine as it's a right git to do. 

 

Not far off prep now I take it?

[Tom Sanderson]

I just need to finish off the bit above the doors, then I am going to sandblast the shell and then I can start of the prep.

I've actually managed to sell enough old mini bits and bobs to pay for the doors just about, they are probably the biggest expense on the whole project but really do make it a good job.

[Zeemax Adventure]

WOW !!!! I have just read this thread from start to finish and what an amazing job you are doing :)  This van is going to look fantastic....Im actually excited about seeing it in paint 

[Tom Sanderson]

I'm excited about seeing it in paint too!

I did a bit more tweeting with the drivers door and I also buffed up the rear panel to highlight and dents, the straighter I can get them at this stage the easier it will be later on, they actually arnt that bad!

[Ben_O]

I can see why you have done that but i still had a chuckle when i saw the shine on that paint.

 

The thought of polishing up a project mini at this stage lol

 

Nice work as ever mate

 

Ben

[Ben_O]

have you chosen a colour yet?

 

I like that original blue alot

[Tom Sanderson]

I'm going for tweed grey with black roof :)

[Ben_O]

Sounds good mate.

 

Still prefer the blue though   

[Zeemax Adventure]

I've always thought it must be a nightmare removing dents from the rear panels on a van being suck a flat surface to get perfection.  Guess they all stick out rather than in if the back hasnt been lined.  

 

Tweed grey with a black roof is gonna look gorgeous.  This makes me wish i hadnt sold my project 1967 van about 8 years ago.  In fact i swpped it for a set of alloys for my 106.  The things you do as a teenager :s

[DiscoDarren]

I can't believe how shiny that old paints has come up. Is that the original colour, if so, I don't suppose you know the paint code? I think my vans meant to be that colour. Got to get my saloon done first, but if I ever get the van done it might be a nice touch. Excellent work and thread by the way. Can't wait to see the finished job, might even see it in the flesh because your not a million miles away.

[SAL 821X]

Some sort of Oxford Blue I think as mines a similar colour.

 

No paint code though sorry.

[Gadgets]

I love them Curtis back doors! 

[DJREAD1971]

I can't believe how shiny that old paints has come up. Is that the original colour, if so, I don't suppose you know the paint code? I think my vans meant to be that colour.

 

I had a Van in this colour, it is called Nautilus Blue BLVC 470 (JND).

[DiscoDarren]

I can't believe how shiny that old paints has come up. Is that the original colour, if so, I don't suppose you know the paint code? I think my vans meant to be that colour.

 
I had a Van in this colour, it is called Nautilus Blue BLVC 470 (JND).

Many thanks.....noted for future reference.

[Tom Sanderson]

Yep colour code is jnd.

I picked up my panel so I can get the rear bit above the doors repaired




Also got it out the garage so I can move it next door to sandblast some areas