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[penfold38]

And this what awaits me on the otherside.............more rust and holes.





I'm going tobe busy.!!

[mk3 Cooper S]

Doing a great job,
This side will look not as much of a task with the rot chopped out,
Clean it treat it, clamp the panels together and weld weld weld.

The shell looks pretty solid and the car has a great nummber. You could consider a carbon fiber roof it you are fed up with welding by the time you work your way up to the roof?

Java Green with a carbon weave black top would look spot on I reckon but your car to repair and style as you want.

[penfold38]

I'm sticking with the original colour of java green i quite like it, and maybe the odd tweek here and there.

[penfold38]

Just completed removal of old roof, and trial fitted the second hand one a good fit with a bit of grinding here and there.

Roof removed notice pillar rotten as well.







new roof offered was pleased with fit.





Ready now for spot welding.

[exuptoy]

Your telling us this was your fist time. Very impressed mate. Well done. Just take your time and keep plugging away. You'll get there.
How about Java Green with a gloss black roof and some dark tints. NICE

[penfold38]

Thks...I quite like the black roof.

[exuptoy]

Thks...I quite like the black roof.

Or maybe a graphite grey roof, almost black with hint of metallic through it, if you know what I mean. Look stunning with a deep laquer lustre.

[penfold38]

Could look very nice.!!!

[daz-lee]

looking very nice, very nice indeed, looks like a good job of the roof
keep up the good work,
another mini saved.

[feybrand]

like the posts above i agree your doing as good job and at the end of it you will have peace of mind knowing that its all solid
your welding looks sound better than my first attempt and youve picked the right car you cant beat a clubman the best looking mini by far keep up the good work

[penfold38]

A few more pictures after trying the spot welder for the first time, pleased with it great piece of kit.



Put to use.





Valance completed and primed





more pictures when roof is spot welded on.

[ZED]

very impressive stuff!

your the man

[mini_kel]

I can`t believe how well you`ve done!!! When you was doubting the project at the start!!

Good work! Will look stunning when it`s finished

[penfold38]

Cant wait to get it on the road, i cant believe what i've done sofar.

[mini_kel]

How does the engine look or haven`t you got that far yet!?