Nice work, is that sundym glass in the car? Also are they correct or period wing mirrors?
1275Gt @ Mill Road Garage Isle Of Wight
#316
Posted 05 February 2018 - 07:17 PM
#317
Posted 05 February 2018 - 07:44 PM
Nice work, is that sundym glass in the car? Also are they correct or period wing mirrors?
Not sure what glass it is, ill have a look tomorrow.
They are the wrong mirrors for this car, it should have chrome ones.
Cheers
Ben
#318
Posted 05 February 2018 - 09:28 PM
#319
Posted 06 February 2018 - 06:06 PM
I wasn't supposed to be working on this today but the job in has been moved to tomorrow so I pressed on.
Before I could fit up the front end, I needed to repair one of the bonnet hinges. I noticed when removing the bonnet that the threads were in poor condition and the nuts would not tighten fully.
I removed it and popped the old ones out
And then welded in some new ones
Then I put the front back together
Then fitted the door up
And then finished up by refitting the rear quarter windows
And it's now finished.
Here it is waiting for it's MOT
And then on the ramp during
I'm pleased to say it passed with one advisory for a bottom ball joint.
Just needs to be cleaned and then go home on Monday
Cheers
Ben
#320
Posted 06 February 2018 - 06:10 PM
Very, very, very nice. What's the next project?
#321
Posted 06 February 2018 - 06:53 PM
Very, very, very nice. What's the next project?
Another 1275GT.
It will be here by the end of the month!
Cheers
Ben
#322
Posted 06 February 2018 - 06:57 PM
Will it be getting the correct chrome tex mirrors too? I spotted that the passenger side mirror is missing in the MOT pic, wouldn't it be needed for that?
#323
Posted 06 February 2018 - 06:58 PM
Very, very, very nice. What's the next project?
Another 1275GT.
It will be here by the end of the month!
Cheers
Ben
That's exciting! You should move to SA and restore all those GTSs that are floating around
#324
Posted 06 February 2018 - 07:00 PM
Ben
The Mini is looking great, thank you for another amazing repair / restoration job, I am looking forward to picking it up on Monday.
The next GT owner has made a great choice in using you on his Mini.
#325
Posted 06 February 2018 - 07:02 PM
Will it be getting the correct chrome tex mirrors too? I spotted that the passenger side mirror is missing in the MOT pic, wouldn't it be needed for that?
That will be down to John to decide.
The mirror is on the passenger seat currently as I have run out of the correct size Riv-nuts. Ill get some more tomorrow
Very, very, very nice. What's the next project?
Another 1275GT.
It will be here by the end of the month!
Cheers
Ben
That's exciting! You should move to SA and restore all those GTSs that are floating around
I would love to come out. I have family there but don't ever seeing me being able to get there.
Ben
The Mini is looking great, thank you for another amazing repair / restoration job, I am looking forward to picking it up on Monday.
The next GT owner has made a great choice in using you on his Mini.
Thanks John.
Glad you like it.
Cheers
Ben
#326
Posted 06 February 2018 - 07:10 PM
Will it be getting the correct chrome tex mirrors too? I spotted that the passenger side mirror is missing in the MOT pic, wouldn't it be needed for that?
That will be down to John to decide.
The mirror is on the passenger seat currently as I have run out of the correct size Riv-nuts. Ill get some more tomorrow
Very, very, very nice. What's the next project?
Another 1275GT.
It will be here by the end of the month!
Cheers
Ben
That's exciting! You should move to SA and restore all those GTSs that are floating around
I would love to come out. I have family there but don't ever seeing me being able to get there.
I really hope he does, it will suit all the other period correct parts that were fitted, like the interior and chrome side trim. Those chrome mirrors also look really good!
That's a shame, although I suppose the classic Mini market here isn't quite where it is in the UK yet, with enough people investing in full restorations to make it feasible. If you ever do find yourself in the area, give me a shout. If I'm still in the country, I'd be happy to show you around the city in a Mini
#327
Posted 06 February 2018 - 07:11 PM
According to the original manual I think the Mirrors were originally Black to match the side trim, although I prefer the chrome side trim so may get the chrome mirrors to match
Edited by JXC Mini GT, 06 February 2018 - 07:16 PM.
#328
Posted 06 February 2018 - 07:16 PM
If you ever do find yourself in the area, give me a shout. If I'm still in the country, I'd be happy to show you around the city in a Mini
That would be fab!
My Family is in Durban
According to the original manual I think the Mirrors were originally Black to match the side trim
It must have been on the change over. I thought 79 cars still had the chrome mirrors.
Edited by Ben_O, 06 February 2018 - 07:19 PM.
#329
Posted 06 February 2018 - 07:21 PM
Nice work, is that sundym glass in the car?
Not sure what glass it is, ill have a look tomorrow.
I checked the glass. Doesn't appear to be Sundim
#330
Posted 06 February 2018 - 07:21 PM
If you ever do find yourself in the area, give me a shout. If I'm still in the country, I'd be happy to show you around the city in a Mini
That would be fab!
My Family is in Durban
According to the original manual I think the Mirrors were originally Black to match the side trim
It must have been on the change over. I thought 79 cars still had the chrome mirrors.
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