65 replies to this topic

[domdee]

Looks like this will be a quality job!

[bartman]

A long overdue update been very busy doing other projects, i restarted this in September and been trying to get as much done as i can. After i had the shell blasted there were a lot off areas that required attention. I have tried to repair panels as much as i can to save money and keep as much original as i can, this method also improve my skills.









rear lower lip was badly corroded so i removed it



















it will need a light skim of filler to smooth off but much better than before.







i keep forgetting to take pictures as i go so some things seem to jump ahead quickly.

Edited by bartman, 22 February 2018 - 09:39 PM.

[johnR]

Now I've got drawer unit envy to add to my other desires!

[bartman]

the middle part of the rear lip was in ok condition so i just removed the boot floor lip, and used rust remover on the rear panel lip.









i then made a new section for the boot floor and welded it in place

[bartman]

Edited by bartman, 22 February 2018 - 09:48 PM.

[Davemac80]

I need to drop a very similar repair to my boot on my 97 Kensington, your pictures will be so helpful!! Where did you get your small panel clamps (the wingnut ones)? they look so useful.

[bartman]

I need to drop a very similar repair to my boot on my 97 Kensington, your pictures will be so helpful!! Where did you get your small panel clamps (the wingnut ones)? they look so useful.

i think i got them on ebay they are very useful for pinning floor sections in place.

[bartman]

next job was to repair a hole in the toe board on the subframe rear mount. i cut the damage out and welded a new plate back in

[bartman]

not updated for a while been quite busy with other work and a newborn baby has slowed things up a bit now.
 
had to replace the inner wing it had a lot of small areas of corrosion and damage so it was simpler to replace it than repair it


 

 

 

 

Edited by bartman, 15 October 2018 - 10:03 PM.

[bartman]

Next i had a repair to make to the 'A' pillar by the door stop point.

 

 

 

 

 

[johnR]

Great work - coming along well now.

[will_]

Keep up the top work mate.
Mine is in similar order to yours - 1997 sportpack. I’m gaining tips !!

[bartman]

trying to get this up to date where i am with the mini now.

 

had a few floor repairs to do, there were a few to do but only small and not enough to warrant doing a full floor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited by bartman, 17 November 2018 - 11:13 PM.

[bartman]

few more small floor pan repairs

 

 

 

 

cant find one of it finished i always forget to take pics.

 

next job was to fit rear valance and closing panels started by bolting valance on to check alignment.

 

 

then got the valance closing and subframe mount reinforcing panel fitted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

completed rear end sprayed seam sealer over the floor and seal all the joints then gave it a coat of 2K primer ready for colour.

[minimissions]

This has turned into a great shell and some awesome work there, I think you saved this MPI Shell before it got really bad! Top job!