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[ryan22_lgm]

Looking really good you would never think it was that rusty from how it looked

It was full of filler when I bought it 5 years ago! My dad just tarted it up to be my first car but as I learned about car bodywork at college it all became apparent ! That's the trouble with minis they can hide allot of dodgy repairs and rust. I know this shell was bad but I would have to do the same on any other! Cheers mate!!!

[Ben_O]

Congratulations on getting your job back mate.

[ryan22_lgm]

Congratulations on getting your job back mate.

Thanks allot!!! :)

[johnR]

Not a project for the fainthearted! I guess it helps that you work in a bodyshop - I wish my
shell was coming on so quickly - they've had it for six months!
A great job that will no doubt give confidence to others to tackle slightly easier repairs - what is the style of the finished car going to be?
JohnR

[ryan22_lgm]

Not a project for the fainthearted! I guess it helps that you work in a bodyshop - I wish my
shell was coming on so quickly - they've had it for six months!
A great job that will no doubt give confidence to others to tackle slightly easier repairs - what is the style of the finished car going to be?
JohnR

Well panel replacement really dosent take too long it's the filler work and rubbing down after that takes the time ! 6 months is a long time for a body shop mate ! Just keep pestering them about it ;)
The car is going to be a retro racer so 10" wheels, mk1 bumpers, mk1 rear lights and a nice 1310 engine. Thanks for the positive feedback buddy!

[ryan22_lgm]

Right just been put and welded the steering rack bracket on ! Sean welded around the edges in places too for extra strength

Got proper man flu so that's all I could muster !

[ger]

Nice build. I'm following this one.

[ryan22_lgm]

Nice build. I'm following this one.

Cheers mate! should be lots of updates once I get over this cold ! XD

[ryan22_lgm]

Went to Rivera run today and bought a load more panels ! So Im all set to get more welding done :)
A couple minis I loved!

[ryan22_lgm]

So here's the panels I bought!

I got the d/s inner wing welded in tonight and then tryed on the new sill. Fits pretty good just needs little adjustment front and back.


Got too dark to carry on so I will clean all them welds off tomorrow evening!

[minimissions]

Went to Rivera run today and bought a load more panels ! So Im all set to get more welding done :)
A couple minis I loved!

That woody its wicked loving it :) seen that poo brown one also and think its a stunning car think it was at bingley?

 

Glad you managed to get some more panels mate so you can carry on :) So are you going back the same green colour? or maybe a different shade?

[ryan22_lgm]

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That woody its wicked loving it :) seen that poo brown one also and think its a stunning car think it was at bingley?
 
Glad you managed to get some more panels mate so you can carry on :) So are you going back the same green colour? or maybe a different shade?[/quote]

I'm going with a big change in color due to the fact I don't want to be that boy racer anymore! It's going smoke grey and old English white! ;)

Right update !
Sorted inner wing


I'm very happy with how solid she's looking ! :)

Now here's a sneak peak into what I'm up against next!

Filler in the boot floor!

[minimissions]

Fair enough with the colour change that will look ace will be interested to see how this comes out as that is the colour i am doing my mk1 :) when i get round to it lol Top work like you say just the boot area to sort then it can be flipped back round? you stone chipping the underneath like you did with the van etc?

 

Any news on your van? or is this beast taking the front seat atm?

[johnylässig]

top work and impressing welding skills, loved to read your restoration articles

[ryan22_lgm]

Fair enough with the colour change that will look ace will be interested to see how this comes out as that is the colour i am doing my mk1 :) when i get round to it lol Top work like you say just the boot area to sort then it can be flipped back round? you stone chipping the underneath like you did with the van etc?
 
Any news on your van? or is this beast taking the front seat atm?

Yeh all I need to do now is sort out boot/valence then flip it seam weld all the inside up the back over to paint the underside. Also 1 door needs a skin I believe! Vans still here I will get on it when this is done :)