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[big-jay]

This is one smart rebuild. Everything is so clean and smart

Thanks mate, going to tackle the headlining today, more updates later !

[Jared Mk3]

I want to see how you do your headlining. I have to do mine at some stage as well.

[miniaaron1985]

Them split rims look the nuts

[big-jay]

Update,

Ok guys, we've got the front half of the headlining fitted and glued into place, and have also fitted the windscreen and the top dash rail.

I'll start with the headlining, I must admit I took a bit of a backseat on this job as it's not my strong point, so I left the important fitting to my dad and was on strict tea making dutys ! Glad I did in the end, as he actually fitted them in the minis for a while when he worked on the line in longbridge, so his experience has definitely paid off.

I haven't got many pictures at all of us fitting the front half unfortunatley, somehow I've only managed to take two photos. I'll take some more of the finished front half tomorrow and more detailed ones when we fit the rear half during the week. Anyway here's the two top corners by the windscreen -





No wrinkles and the fit is great, that pretty much set the tone for the rest of the headlining.

Here's my top dash rail going in, got to love the suede covering -



Windscreen rubber on -



Screen in position -



And chrome fillet strip fitted -



Overall shot -





So glad I went with the top tinted screen, wasn't to sure about them but it looks stunning ! Starting to look like a car again now

Shot from inside the car -



Anyway, I'm going to have to send back the 7.5 inch brake conversion I bought from Minisport as one of the calipers hasn't been machined properly and I can't align the holes in the caliper with the holes in the hub to fit it.

Here's a picture of the two calipers, the first one is the one that fits fine and had been machined correctly -



And the other -



You can see that there's a lot more metal above the piston when compared to the above picture, and it's that which is fouling on the hub and not allowing me to fit the calliper.

I could probably fix this myself but would involve me shaving some metal from the hub which I really don't want to do as it would ruin my lovely powdercoating. Plus I've paid good money for the braking kit and I don't see why I should have to correct their mistake !

I'm going to take advantage of this opportunity anyway and put the extra money to get the 4 pot aluminium minisports calliper braking kit, the kit I originally intended to get !

[big-jay]

I want to see how you do your headlining. I have to do mine at some stage as well.

I'll take some better/more detailed ones for you when we fit the rear half mate.

[Jared Mk3]

 

I want to see how you do your headlining. I have to do mine at some stage as well.

I'll take some better/more detailed ones for you when we fit the rear half mate.

 

 

Thanks, I'd really appreciate it! That front half looks so neat too. Great job done by your dad. 

[big-jay]

Update,

Nothing major achieved today, just managed to squeeze a quick hour in this afternoon.

Fitted the bulk head sound deadening and carpet -



Then the bottom dash rail went in -



And I also fitted my MPI heater and tubing -





That should do a better job then the old single speed metal heaters, and I may even be able to de-mist my windscreen on those cold mornings !

I've took my wheels down to the powder coaters today so should be picking those up on Friday, I've gone for charcoal grey with glitter speckle and then finished with a coating of lacquer, should look the business hopefully !

Also, I'll be dropping the engine in on Saturday if all goes to plan, can't wait !

[Jared Mk3]

That suede looks so good on those rails - gives that classy look, as well as being sporty. Like.

[big-jay]

That suede looks so good on those rails - gives that classy look, as well as being sporty. Like.

Cheers mate,

Wanted to go for something a bit different with the dash rails and I haven't seen very many recovered in that suede material.

I'm going for a bit of a luxury feel inside with lots of burr walnut wood, a real quality ice system and lots of other bits and pieces.

Edited by big-jay, 03 November 2014 - 08:48 PM.

[Marco1972]

I want to see how you do your headlining. I have to do mine at some stage as well.

I'll take some better/more detailed ones for you when we fit the rear half mate.

 
Thanks, I'd really appreciate it! That front half looks so neat too. Great job done by your dad. 

Hi Jared ( jays dad here )
The trick with the head lining is to take your time I can't stress that enough
Start by tensioning the front when your happy with that tension the back . We left ours for a while after this to allow the creases to come out then after a few days I started to glue it in
Get some evo stick contact adhesive ( it's what we used on the line ) now starting at the front glue the window frame lip inside and out we used a small brush for even coverage then allow to touch dry ( that's the key here for a good contact) do the same to the headlining where it will contact the metal then pulling evenly simply stick it down . It will help if there is 2 pairs of hands then when contact is made smooth it along the lip and contact area and apply some fastners in our case we used some old boot seal trim but bull clips or even pegs will do just as well.
Repeat the process for the back window and then the door and rear window apertures simple as that really
Jay will post up some pics for you when i finish it off.

[domdee]

Wow that dash is mint! Love it!

[Jared Mk3]

I want to see how you do your headlining. I have to do mine at some stage as well.

I'll take some better/more detailed ones for you when we fit the rear half mate.

 Thanks, I'd really appreciate it! That front half looks so neat too. Great job done by your dad. 

Hi Jared ( jays dad here )The trick with the head lining is to take your time I can't stress that enoughStart by tensioning the front when your happy with that tension the back . We left ours for a while after this to allow the creases to come out then after a few days I started to glue it inGet some evo stick contact adhesive ( it's what we used on the line ) now starting at the front glue the window frame lip inside and out we used a small brush for even coverage then allow to touch dry ( that's the key here for a good contact) do the same to the headlining where it will contact the metal then pulling evenly simply stick it down . It will help if there is 2 pairs of hands then when contact is made smooth it along the lip and contact area and apply some fastners in our case we used some old boot seal trim but bull clips or even pegs will do just as well.Repeat the process for the back window and then the door and rear window apertures simple as that really :-)Jay will post up some pics for you when i finish it off.

Thanks so much for that, really appreciate it. The main issue I'm worried about are creases appearing and then staying, as well pulling it skew. Obviously the centre support bar goes in first then? Also, I'm not too sure about what glue to buy as I doubt we get EvoStick here. If I have to go for an alternative, do I look for a clear glue? Thanks again.

[big-jay]

Wow that dash is mint! Love it!

Cheers mate !

[phil hill]

The trick with the head lining is to take your time I can't stress that enough
Start by tensioning the front when your happy with that tension the back . We left ours for a while after this to allow the creases to come out then after a few days I started to glue it in
Get some evo stick contact adhesive ( it's what we used on the line ) now starting at the front glue the window frame lip inside and out we used a small brush for even coverage then allow to touch dry ( that's the key here for a good contact) do the same to the headlining where it will contact the metal then pulling evenly simply stick it down . It will help if there is 2 pairs of hands then when contact is made smooth it along the lip and contact area and apply some fastners in our case we used some old boot seal trim but bull clips or even pegs will do just as well.
Repeat the process for the back window and then the door and rear window apertures simple as that really
Jay will post up some pics for you when i finish it off.

 

Interesting.  When I had to replace a headlining recently my buddy and I started at the back and worked forwards.  It turned out ok, you have to be patient and wait for the glue to "go off" and have to be brave with the blade making the necessary nicks and cuts............  

 

Phil.

[CAU998]

Read from start to finish, if mine turns out half as good as this I'll be ecstatic! Just hope I can get my welding up to your standard, really look forward to seeing the finished product!