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[GT Jimmy]

I have a week off in may so hope to get loads done then

[GT Jimmy]

Holy Crap!

[GT Jimmy]

Had a few hours on the GT today, Got the last of the inner wing I left on last time after I sliced a couple of fingers haha.

 

We lined up the inner wing and had to fettle it a little, the holes seemed to be slightly in the wrong place. Got that sorted then had a mock up of the front end

 

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Got a bit giddy but then had to take it all off again, drilled loads of holes in the inner wing, will be welded on next time...

 

[Steve8274]

Looking good. Its amazing how much of a buzz you get when the front end goes on and it starts to look like a car again.
Keep up the good work

[GT Jimmy]

Most of it's back in the loft now, felt good for half an hour though haha

[GT Jimmy]

Got the inner wing welded on this morning, nice day for it.

 

 

 

Next up is the scuttle, then we'll roll it over and do the heel board, should have done it earlier but I thought it was solid enough, but have now decided it needs replacing.

 

Then it's the scary bit, fitting the wings and front panel

[minimissions]

This is looking great it wont be long until this is looking like a Clubman again. Nice to see you last night mate

[Jgguinness]

Looking good, nice progress.  Wish mine was as far on as this!!  Other projects keep cropping up 

[GT Jimmy]

Welded the scuttle on today, ran out of time before we could dress the welds back, so first job tomorrow is to annoy the neighbours haha

 

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Then we'll roll it over and have a crack at the heelboard before we put the wings and front panel on

[GT Jimmy]

Well today I foolishly booked my ticket for next year's IMM. Given the fact I would rather stick wasps up my arse than go camping for 4 nights, and the fact my mini is upside down again I may have dropped a bollock!

At least I got the heel board off today and the new one lined up and tek screwed in place. The excitement must have gotten the better of me because I forgot to take pics

[Jgguinness]

Haha  well I must be crazier than you.  I have been thinking of booking too and I've not even started my resto yet!!

[minimissions]

Well it fits, tried it clamped up with the subframe in place all looked good, but due to an unfortunate mishap with a companion bin it's not welded

 

 

Maybe next time eh?

 

I thought you had done the full boot floor in the end, we are having to bite the bullet with Lizzys mini, this looks a bloody good fit. Any tips on fitting it?

[GT Jimmy]

Quite straightforward to fit really. Its position is governed by the rear arches and the heelboard. Lots of spot welds to drill and plug welds to do. I would recommend using genuine valance and close outs though, the magnum closeouts I used were crap

[pete l]

I agree on magnum panels, nothing of theirs ever fits. 

[rich2]

Wow nice work. Reading this takes me back to when I was at this stage! If theres one thing I can recommend, its to fit the bonnet when you put the wings and front panel on to make sure it all lines up. I didn't do this and had some awkward gaps to deal with later. :)