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[dfraser]

As promissed, some pics of the underside now that the engine, pipes and exhaust are all there. Hardly one for the living room wall, but I'm sure you'll like to see all the same. Other pic is of me working on the ns drive shaft - I was just finishing it off at that point. I'd had a problem putting the CV joint into the hub and it just wasn't having any of it, and time was running out so I left it until the next opportunity. Turned out that I'd left on the masking tape which was there from when I sprayed the CV's - quite funny really!!
Actually, I'm outa upload space, so you'll have to make do with one pic for now until I work out how to get some more attachment space...  Mini_parts_0565.JPG   1.89MB   147 downloads

[minimadjonesy]

your best bet would be to load your pics up on a web based photo store and link them to here! that way you don't use up you upload limit!

[Tom Booth]

Minis looking awsome matey. Good job on the head linning!

Upload your pictures here, It will save your space

[Flynn]

Excellent stuff. Paint job looks good for a DIY job. What compressor/gear did you use?

Yes, I was pretty pleased with it, though I did flat it back and polish it up with 1200, then 1500, then 2000, then t-cut. Lots of work, but worth the effort.
I used a Sealey 2hp 50 litre compressor, 1/4" air hose, and a SIP Diamond spray gun. Paint was from www.paints4u.com.

Nice work. That colour is really growing on me.

Quick question, did you spray the car in your garage? How did you spray underneath?

[dfraser]

Thanks for the advice guys, I’ll check that all out when I get a moment.
For painting, yes I did paint it myself, for the underside, I rolled the shell onto its side and painted it while it was there (I was really paranoid about denting it, so I was mega careful with supprting it in the right places. This allowed me to seal all the seams and spray the under body seam sealer without too much difficulty. I did the same for the roof as it’s really difficult to get a good finish on a flat panel if you’ve not really got effective air extraction etc. I just had to give the bits I couldn’t reach an extra layer when it was right way up, and blended it together quite easily. Next stage was to spray the interior, boot, engine bay, and undersides of bonnet, boot and doors followed by the scary part – the outer panels. It was quite time consuming, but I didn’t set myself too many impossible deadlines, otherwise my enjoyment and the result would have suffered. Worked out really well in the end, and after polishing, I have a great reflective surface. I haven’t waxed it yet either – I’m leaving that pleasure as a last job after removing greasy finger prints etc…

[dfraser]

Done a few more jobs... got the clutch bled, it wouldn't bleed just by pumping the pedal, so I decided to use the eazi bleed kit to suck the fluid through. Worked a treat, and after a few extra pumps on the pedal, no bubbles, big smile. Gave the brakes another bleed, got some more air out of them too.
Sorted the spark plug gaps, small job, but needed done.
Fitted the spotlights and front grille too, they will no doubt have to come off again in the future, but the brackets shouldn't... Spotlights look awesome in front of the Mk1 grille. Had to stand back and admire the view numerous times - it really makes me want to get it finished.
Not too far away from finishing it, though it looks far away due to no interior, doors and windscreens.
Working on the car on Wednesday evening, so hope to get the grille buttons on next, and maybe even get the engine ready for firing into life.
I'll see if I can get a piccie of the front end with spot lights soon...

[dfraser]

Joined photobucket, just getting used to it, so hope these pics work out okay, might be a bit random, but it's all the same project, so hope you enjoy them.

[mk1leg]

Your mini sure is looking good keep up good work...................

[Bad_Dobby]

looking great..

ijust wanted to mension that the passenger side brake pad pins looks like its falling out!

keep up the good work

[Bungle]

thats a bit clean and shiny

[lewis]

that colour has absolutley grown on me so much i wish i sprayed mine that colour now

love the attention to detail, how long you reckon until its finished?

[dfraser]

looking great..

ijust wanted to mension that the passenger side brake pad pins looks like its falling out!

keep up the good work

Thanks, don't worry, I've not even put the spring clips on yet, so once I find them, I'll sort the split pin...

[dfraser]

that colour has absolutley grown on me so much i wish i sprayed mine that colour now

love the attention to detail, how long you reckon until its finished?

I'm glad Speedwell won the toss (it was between Surf and Speedwell), looks awesome with the silver details like the roof decal and the spotlights (will get a picture in a few days...mmmmmmm)
Couldn't find your colour - what is it?

[lewis]

ford olympic blue which is an old escort colour (1973 i think) and now ive seen speedwell blue more im preffering the slightly more pastel look. ive done all the floor and interior now though so no going back really

and good choice between surf and speedwell!

cant wait to see the spotlights

[dfraser]

Little bit behind on the project just now, but still got some stuff done. See recent pictures of spotlights and rear interior panels.

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