Road Rally Mini Project
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minisi35
, Jun 11 2011 03:24 PM
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#1
Posted 11 June 2011 - 03:24 PM
Hi thought it was about time to show my new road rally mini, my old cooper is getting very tired so ive finally pulled my finger out and started this project, hope you enjoy the progress
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first signs of rust 15092010332.JPG 2.9MB 60 downloads
#2
Posted 11 June 2011 - 03:46 PM
few more pics of what i started with. I had never welded before so i bought myself an angle grinder and a welder and with a bit of advice from friends i made a start
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#3
Posted 13 June 2011 - 09:55 AM
#4
Posted 13 June 2011 - 09:59 AM
measured the new panel
then bit the bullet and started cutting
then bit the bullet and started cutting
#5
Posted 14 June 2011 - 08:59 AM
Im quite pleased at my first attempt with a welder
#6
Posted 14 June 2011 - 09:22 AM
Looks a lot better than some I have seen!
#7
Posted 14 June 2011 - 11:15 AM
Thanks, as im doing more its getting better, plus buying a really good helmet has made a differenceLooks a lot better than some I have seen!
#8
Posted 14 June 2011 - 04:11 PM
The arch was quite badly corroded and as ive got to fit the roll cage to the front of the arch i need it strong so i started cutting
as you can see the subframe mounting panel was also shot so i took a couple of days to weigh up how to line it up then just got on with it
the red paint is where ive seam welded around the top of the shock mount
plug welded then seam welded where possible
as you can see the subframe mounting panel was also shot so i took a couple of days to weigh up how to line it up then just got on with it
the red paint is where ive seam welded around the top of the shock mount
plug welded then seam welded where possible
#9
Posted 15 June 2011 - 01:25 PM
once the arch was in it was time to fabricate the corner panels, the corner panel ws pretty rotten so that was cut out so at least i had some new metal to weld to
this was my second attempt at this one as the first time a kept blowing holes in the old metal so i stepped the piece of metal and plug welded it first(see the first pic), then tacked the outside
this was my second attempt at this one as the first time a kept blowing holes in the old metal so i stepped the piece of metal and plug welded it first(see the first pic), then tacked the outside
#10
Posted 15 June 2011 - 04:12 PM
tidied up the boot with seam sealer
decided i needed a bit more practice with the welder so seam sealed and strengthend the rear subframe
and built a works dash as a friend gave me some templates
decided i needed a bit more practice with the welder so seam sealed and strengthend the rear subframe
and built a works dash as a friend gave me some templates
#11
Posted 16 June 2011 - 08:16 AM
had a break from the project over christmas, had to do some work on my current rally car as i was course car on a local rally.
Thank god Minifair gave me some inspiration to start working on it again
Thank god Minifair gave me some inspiration to start working on it again
#12
Posted 20 June 2011 - 01:49 PM
I had cut out the rear of the sill/innersill to do the subframe mounting panel this is the repair piece i made out of the old rear bins to fix it
test fit
plug welded to fit then seam welded to finish
test fit
plug welded to fit then seam welded to finish
#13
Posted 20 June 2011 - 04:21 PM
Old skool British motor vehicle repairs, using left over parts to patch up! I like it
#14
Posted 20 June 2011 - 04:22 PM
i wasnt happy with the seam sealer job so i broke out the thinners wiped it off and started again. While i was at it i removed the rear seat squab
The finished article, you can see the scorch marks where i added extra welds to the seatbelt mounts. Also i welded the little grommet holes. The centre seat support is left in as we have to run with rear seats in ,so i left it there to support and i fill also use it for strapping down the seat
The finished article, you can see the scorch marks where i added extra welds to the seatbelt mounts. Also i welded the little grommet holes. The centre seat support is left in as we have to run with rear seats in ,so i left it there to support and i fill also use it for strapping down the seat
#15
Posted 21 June 2011 - 09:48 AM
oh im all for recylingOld skool British motor vehicle repairs, using left over parts to patch up! I like it
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