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[Daz1968]

Thanks,

I already have rear subframe in position and measurements are correct, hopefully will ensure new floor goes in correctly, will check all measurements again before welding

[ToM 2012]

Looking good mate keep up the good work

[Daz1968]

Another move on the right direction,

Finally got the drivers side door step welded in



Then spent a little time making the clips for the boot floor and welded in position along with the battery earth bolt and put in extra hole for the rh tank breather




Been contemplating next stage but have discovered the drivers rear quarter is worse than I thought as had a repair previous and it's distorted so think far easier just to replace it, also the rear panel and rear seat back are beyond economical repair so got to get a few more parts than I originally planned, but don't want to leave anything that may bite me in the future.

Edited by Daz1968, 01 December 2015 - 05:25 PM.

[ToM 2012]

Looks great daz these little details pay of at the end. I even forgot my self to put the little tabs on boot floor to hold wire in place but I will no for my next one. Cheers Tom

[minimissions]

Awesome work keep going :) you got a finish time in mind??

[Daz1968]

Thanks, not got a final finishing date in mind but would like to get welding completed over the winter months so can do a little painting in the summer, then I need to inspect all the other parts to find out how much time and money needs to go into them. But all the best laid plans can be changed.

[Daz1968]

Not been well for a couple of weeks, but managed to get all my panels for rear end now, so hopefully make a start after Christmas



I went with magnum quarters as the only part that appears poor fit is the front edge and that will be being cut off anyway. I compared them to some heritage ones at the mini centre and for the saving in cost will be fine, I used magnum doorskins on my mk1 and had no trouble with those so will probably use again.
Just need to find some spare time now

[minimissions]

Glad to here your all well again. Looks like it was xmas for your cooper there already... Looking forward to seeing your progress after xmas then :)

[Daz1968]

Not a big update but managed to get an hour or so spare today,

Cut out old back panel then clamped new one in position





Will have some more time later in week to trial fit window and bootlid before welding in position,

Then once I know this is correct will drop out the boot floor as in theory that should rest on heel board and rear panel and should then be in correct position, although will be measuring again before welding

Hope everyone had a good xmas.

I also had a panel beating kit for xmas so hopefully will be able to use it soon. The rear panel does have a strange lump near the petrol cap hole so will address that after fitting, presume the tools are worn a little at heritage.
Must say though I can't see point in buying the boot hinge repair panel when this panel is only about £25 more and at least will have no panel joints in the boot area.

[Daz1968]

Managed to get the back panel welded today,
First removed it and cleaned and weldable primer added where required



Then trimmed to size on pillars and clamped in position





Then welded and ground down





Plug welded boot catch



Spot welded to the shelf



Then just trial fitted a bootlid to see how it looked.



I have to pluck up the courage to drop out the boot floor next hopefully have a go the weekend

[Jared Mk3]

Looks good. Great job 

[wingnut]

Nice

[minimissions]

Great work this is looking great back end lines up really well. :)

[slidehammer]

Love this project, looking really good, keep up the updates

[Stu.]

Great work Daz. I'm following now.

 

Whats the duty cycle like on your spot welder? I'm guessing 3 welds per minute??