111 replies to this topic

[liam_italian]

Well it's been a while now since I had my bump in the mini, and progress has been slow.

But im determined not to see it go to an early grave, so im gonaa soldier on with it and get it done in time to enjoy the summer with it.

Just a few for you to get the general idea of how it's all going.












As you can see still lots to do!

Oh yeah and I may of bought one for two toys aswell


Ive also invested in a spot welder and a mig aswell.

[taz1976]

looks good so far when are you looking to complete, are you doing the spray job yourself?

[liam_italian]

Hopefully in the next 3 months, depends on money really. My dad is going to spray the car for me as he has alot of experience in this kinda thing. Just need to try and make some kind of make shift spray boothe.

Any ideas?

[minipete]

Well done mate,alot of people would be scared off by the damage to the toeboard and scrap it.
If i was wearing a hat i would have taken it off to you.

[jack_marshall]

Your doing a pukka job there mate!

Keep on it, its nearly there!

Have insurance paid out for repairs or was the accident your fault?

[Mini_Magic]

You are a very brave man indeed, good luck!

[liam_italian]

Your doing a pukka job there mate!

Keep on it, its nearly there!

Have insurance paid out for repairs or was the accident your fault?

Another car pulled out infront of me, unfortunately it was never traced so I doubt it back off the insurance and did it myself. Well when I say myself I mean my dad helped me loads, lol.

[Tom Booth]

I wouldnt have anywhere near enough pacience to drill those spot weds out on the bulkhead. Haha/

Looking good thou matey!

[Tom Booth]

double post

Edited by Tom Booth, 13 February 2008 - 08:37 AM.

[liam_italian]

I wouldnt have anywhere near enough pacience to drill those spot weds out on the bulkhead. Haha/

Looking good thou matey!

Yeah it was very testing, and I didn't even have a spot weld drill bit then. Doh!!!!

[liam_italian]

Well only a small update

Finished painting the N/S inner wing


Also removed my previous attempt of a repair on the o/s inner wing as it had loads of little holes in it, so i cut it all out and started again. Im quite proud of it considering I've never really welded anything before, normally just get my dad to do it for me, lol



Managed to get most if not all the rust off the inner wing aswell, but I painted it with a bit of kurust aswell for that added protection. Will spray it in a bit now!


Also got dad attacking the inner/out sills last night and the door step!

Updates to follow soon!

[liam_italian]

Well I have'nt put an update on in ages, well anyway did the door step and sill myself in the end



Also trial fitted the a panel and wing to see what the fit was like, fits great only a slight tweaking needed between the wing and the scuttle panel for a flush fit.


Ive also repaired both rear arches, as the o/s near arch had a really dodgy repair on it from a garage which was basically a piece of sheet steel tac welded over a massive hole! Also stone chipped and understealed those. Will take pics later. And rear seam and valace now sorted aswell

I have to say the spot welder makes life a whole lot easier!

Edited by liam_italian, 05 May 2008 - 11:34 AM.

[liam_italian]

Few pics of the repair I did the other week

Inner rear wheel arch repair





New valance and lip repair



New bits thanks to mini spares!!


More updates to follow soon!

[analogue_radio]

Brilliant work mate! I'm jealous .

What's next?

[liam_italian]

need to do the other door step and sill and then attach the front end and respray!

Ive decided to go with a MED stage 3 head for the engine. And im thinking of having the engine and gearbox rebuilt. Anyone on here offer rebuilds as a service?