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#286 I hate Brian

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Posted 23 November 2017 - 07:10 AM

Hi Steve did you get my message regarding the door frame ?



#287 Steve220

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Posted 23 November 2017 - 09:35 AM

Hi Steve did you get my message regarding the door frame ?


Yes chap, not sure why I didnt respond

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Posted 02 December 2017 - 12:39 PM

Update on the bodywork! Decided to get the sand blaster out and get the corrosion out of the hard to reach areas. Also wire wheeled all the corrosion sealant off the bulkhead and sprayed with Electrox

 

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Plugged a few pin holes

 

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Also found a bit of corrosion on the top of the A pillar :(

 

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Filled the doors with Electrox

 

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Sprayed up the seat brackets

 

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And finally the spot lights! These were a bit rough around the edges - Overspray, polish, scratches etc.

 

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First time the car has seen daylight for a while!

 

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#289 Northernpower

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Posted 02 December 2017 - 01:49 PM

Good to see you've got back some enthusiasm for it. :proud:



#290 mk1leg

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Posted 02 December 2017 - 03:59 PM

only 1 thing to say Wow what a great read and well done on all the hard work so far



#291 Marco1972

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Posted 02 December 2017 - 06:14 PM


Looking good Steve

Keep at it it’s coming together nicely

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Posted 02 December 2017 - 09:35 PM

Thanks guys. Im working the car through key phases; next one is engine, then paint. Had some better quotes for the body work and paint, decided to go with Steve from Sleaford Mini centre. Hes been recommended several times now, so need to work out a way to get the shell to Lincoln next month!

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Posted 02 December 2017 - 10:27 PM

Looking great! Exciting stuff can't beat the feeling of a freshly painted shell, enjoy that moment!

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Posted 02 December 2017 - 11:00 PM

What sandblaster are you using Steve? Ive got the same job on front bulkhead to do aswell

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Posted 03 December 2017 - 06:16 PM

What sandblaster are you using Steve? Ive got the same job on front bulkhead to do aswell


Im using a cheap one I got off eBay and medium weight glass media. I used a wire wheel on the bulkhead and the blaster for the hard to reach areas.

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Posted 12 December 2017 - 04:49 PM

Moving on with more bodywork! Got the grill to sit properly after some experimenting and the addition of some rivnuts!

 

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More rivnuts installed!

 

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A big thanks to Sean (Shifty) for lending me a cylinder head to get on with some engine work! Got the turbo installed and some modification with a cutting disk and a flapper wheel.

 

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choppy choppy!

 

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At least there's light between the turbo and the block!

 

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Looking to put the oil drain here

 

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And looking to put the actuator here - just need to get hold of a TIG welder or someone that can do it for me!

 

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Posted 12 December 2017 - 04:59 PM

Loving that turbo! O_O :D



#298 Ben_O

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Posted 12 December 2017 - 07:32 PM

Stop it Steve, you are giving me bad ideas for my MPI  >_<



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Posted 12 December 2017 - 08:09 PM

Stop it Steve, you are giving me bad ideas for my MPI  >_<

Mwuhahaha!!! <rubs hands together>

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Posted 14 December 2017 - 09:32 PM

Really loving this post! Keep the pictures coming & keep up great work👍




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