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#316 Jase

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Posted 04 September 2022 - 10:46 AM

Fantastic progress, well done.



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Posted 04 September 2022 - 01:02 PM

It came with the car. Was mounted to a bracket on what was left of inner wing with flip front. I saw a pic of a round nose this morning without a grille. I could see a hole that looked like that on. What have you got on yours?

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Posted 04 September 2022 - 01:27 PM

It's a smaller version of the drivers side. They pop up on ebay sometimes

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Posted 04 September 2022 - 01:28 PM

I'll get a photo when I get home later

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Posted 04 September 2022 - 05:36 PM

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I got mine from the mini fair at Bingley a few years ago wasn't cheap lol



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Posted 04 September 2022 - 09:26 PM

Here’s a picture of the whole vent intake.

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Posted 04 September 2022 - 09:43 PM

Just found this it allows you to add to the basket, you never know!

https://www.oliveira...6486.sf/pt_PT/?

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Posted 08 September 2022 - 12:13 PM

Just thinking where does the day go when in the garage.

Lots of time thinking about the job, thinking about next job, looking at job, looking for bolts / nuts 

 

So I wrote a list to see if that helped focus, it really does 

 

Fit clock bracket, cut foam, slip bracket onto dash, snapped a stud.  Will need to remove and replace grrr or will I get away with 3 studs?

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Whilst looking for a clip for dash bracket I came across this.  So spent time cleaning off  over spray and polishing, this is where time goes

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Then installed, had to drill new holes as I had filled with weld. 

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Rear light fitted, not too happy with the rubber fit, will need a bit of stretching and manipulation to get a good consistent fit around the light.

Lights also come with bolts, not the right size so the head rotates in the fitting. 

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Pushed the subframe into position, couldn't bolt it up into position, waiting on  paint to dry on washers 

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Then onto the Glass, it looks pretty shabby, dirty and covered in over spray 

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Step 1 wash, it wont fit in the dishwasher 

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Step 2  Scraper -  Overspray came off nicely, I  did notice lots of grinder sparks on the glass (they were covered, or I thought they were !!) 

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The glass came up ok, it have scratches from years of the seal rubbing but I think they will be ok.   I like the original green tint 

This is the worst one 

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Good weekend in the garage.   



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Posted 08 September 2022 - 12:24 PM

I'm not cleaning it, it will be behind door card. 

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ok, im cleaning it but only a blast of brake cleaner

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or maybe not, maybe paint 

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ok yes paint 

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They look nice 

 

Now these bits 

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clean, bit of Krust, but i'm not painting these, the plating is pretty good in most places. 
Will paint inside the channel that holds the glass as thats where the most rust is. 



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Posted 08 September 2022 - 12:24 PM

Did you use new rubbers for the lights? I ended up binning mine and used the originals they were that bad

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Posted 08 September 2022 - 12:25 PM

Did you use new rubbers for the lights? I ended up binning mine and used the originals they were that bad

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Posted 08 September 2022 - 12:30 PM

Did you use new rubbers for the lights? I ended up binning mine and used the originals they were that bad

Yes I ordered new lights and rubbers.  The lights come with rubbers so I now have 2 sets.    The originals are gone, showing 40 years of life.  



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Posted 08 September 2022 - 12:33 PM

Just found this it allows you to add to the basket, you never know!

https://www.oliveira...6486.sf/pt_PT/?

What a great company to deal with.   Can't purchase direct on website as they need to agree on delivery charge.  

They have a contact page, responded immediately, came back with a cost to post 

I agreed through an email with prepared invoice. 

In the post same day for 8 Euro  delivery fee.   If only all Mini suppliers were this efficient.   I will let you know if it appears. 



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Posted 08 September 2022 - 01:19 PM

that sound insulation on the bulkhead where did you get it from?
Glad that link wasn’t a wild goose chase it’s amazing that you can still get these sort of parts that have been obsolete for years.

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Posted 08 September 2022 - 09:27 PM

It’s dense with underlay. Will get the name tomorrow. How much do you need?





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