Hello.
I am looking for some advice/help on removing and replacing the front end of my Mini Pickup. I am currently restoring it, and now I am at the point where I need to remove the front A panels, wings, and front end. I was hoping to keep the inner wings as they are not too bad, although the passenger side one is bent at the front, but hopefully I can straighten it.
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I want to try to keep the front panel, as its the original pickup front panel with the pressed grill. Its a little rusty and has been repaired in the past, so it probably full of filler. I was planning to remove it and have it dipped or sandblasted, then see what I have to play with.
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At the same time I was hoping to dip the bonnet.
So I want to try to keep the inner wings and the front panel, but how do I remove the front panel without damaging the mounting bracket panels? Or do you know if can buy these mounting panels?
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I am going to replace the A panels and wings.
Any other suggestions or advice would be great.
Many thanks.