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[Rocket.]

Doesn't look at all bad compared to other sports packs

[Ben_O]

Doesn't look at all bad compared to other sports packs

Agreed.

 

I was quite surprised. There is some work required on the windscreen frame panel and the front end but they will be done another time.

[toplessmini]

^{I purchased it because I intended to replace it.}

^{I've had it for more than 2 years, just sat in the garage waiting for someone to fit it. Turns out it was very much needed.........}  

Edited by toplessmini, 24 November 2015 - 09:42 PM.

[James_eaton_thewholething]

So the world of bodges continues lol. At least now it will be done properly and will be one super solid car when finished

[Ben_O]

So the world of bodges continues lol. At least now it will be done properly and will be one super solid car when finished

That's the plan

[Ben_O]

So with the strip out complete, it's time to to start putting metal back.

 

But before that, i needed to remove the valance closers and arch tubs. I am going to do one side at a time so that i can use the subframe to line everything up perfectly.

 

I started by drilling the spot welds through the boot floor to remove the closers. As i started splitting the layers, it became apparent that there was quite a lot of corrosion in this area

 

 

And on closer inspection, it was too far gone to save

 

 

This was all hidden under the factory sealer....

 

So i stopped where i was and changed plan. As a result, this happened..

 

 

At this point i also removed the subframe mount stiffener  so that i could remove the remains of the floor behind it. This is so that i can get an accurate template for the panel i need to fabricate.

 

I cut an oversized piece of steel and then cut and turned down the edge to follow the arch tub. Here it is in place ready to mark out for trimming

 

 

 

Before going any further, i disconnected and removed the ECU as well as disconnecting the Alternator. Just in case of a surge.

 

 

And then after further trimming, it was clamped in place and tacked. 

 

 

Once i checked everything, it was fully seam welded and cleaned up

 

 

With this done, i could now remove the old arch tub as this was only left to act as a guide for the new floor section

As usual, it had to come out in pieces due to the way it is welded

Here is the spot welds found and marked out

 

 

And then quite a while later, we have a pile of rusty metal on the floor.

 

 

Some cleaning up of edges came next. Some will have to be re-fabricated though due to corrosion

 

 

 

Next, i cut and shaped the bumper lip extension of the floor repair to the correct shape in preparation for making up a new bumper lip section for the lower rear panel

 

 

And here is the rough out of the repair piece clamped in place for trial fitting.

 

 

Quite a few sections will need replacing due to corrosion. I will do this in sections.

 

After final trimming, it was tacked into place

 

 

And then seam welded and partially ground down

 

 

Next time, i will be doing the same but the other side in preparation for the new panels. There won't be an update tomorrow as the Mini won't be being worked on again now until Friday.

 

Cheers

 

Ben

[wingnut]

Ben,you are a talented man

[Ben_O]

Ben,you are a talented man

Thankyou sir!

[James_eaton_thewholething]

I've missed regular updates of your work i really like seeing how you fabricate parts 

[Ben_O]

I've missed regular updates of your work i really like seeing how you fabricate parts 

Cheers James.

It's nice to get back on the Mini's since mine has been laid up

[James_eaton_thewholething]

its nice that the customer has allowed you share the rebuild too at least its going to be another saved mini

[Carlos W]

its nice that the customer has allowed you share the rebuild too at least its going to be another saved mini

A good way of him getting updates too 

[slidehammer]

I am impressed with the speed of progress, it take me longer than that to get the overalls and kettle on!

[James_eaton_thewholething]

 

its nice that the customer has allowed you share the rebuild too at least its going to be another saved mini

A good way of him getting updates too 

 

that is true saves them having to take loads of trips to check progress

[Carlos W]

 

 

its nice that the customer has allowed you share the rebuild too at least its going to be another saved mini

A good way of him getting updates too 

 

that is true saves them having to take loads of trips to check progress

 

You read so many stories of people finding the garage has had the car for months, been taking instalments but nothing happening.