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[tipcat]

Any advice, please... I have rust breaking through on 2 A panels, 1 wing, and the front panel... I also have 2 A panels, 2 wings, and a front panel - all new, all metal. I want to put a flip front on Little Blue, but I can't weld (yet!) and don't have a grinder - essential tools for the job! :grin:
Can anyone give me some idea of where I might be able to get the work done (I'm in Cambs), how long it might take, and what it might cost?
I hear all sorts of differing ideas on who's good, who's not, so a general consensus might help!
There might be some residual work required (the dreaded hidden rust! ) so that needs to be taken into account.
Thanks for any help you folks can give me.

[Bluemini]

You have 2 choices, take it to a body shop and get them to do the lot, or get someone who can weld to weld all the panels together for you, then borrow a grinder and cut the front off yourself. You can buy all the hiunges and clips from Mini Spares.

[Brawlyrox]

WE will have a take guide on this in a few months......... :grin:

[tipcat]

If anyone wants a guinea pig for the tech guide, I have one in my garage!

[bluebottle]

aaaah, bless, you named it little blue!

[tipcat]

Well, you already took the name 'bluebottle', Nick! :grin:

[Telejmp]

So, can you just weld the wings, A-panels and front panel together, and create a flip front?
I think im going to be replacing these panels anyway, and like the Idea of a flip front, or maybe just a removable one.
Thanks,
pEaCe
Dom