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[JXC Mini GT]

Thought I would sort out my non-canceling indicators with a new indicator assembly, also pleased to get rid of some cable joints.

 

I have changed the handbrake rubbers for the 2nd time in 3 years with original replacements which hopefully will last longer

 

 

 

 

[Ben_O]

Look who's back for a bit more

 

 

Not actually booked in until Friday but I had some spare time so started the strip

 

This lot needs to come out first

 

 

 

 

That wont be going back in. Its being replaced with a new 1293!

 

 

Whilst its out, I am going to do the last of the panel work required on the front end.

So far, its inner wing O/S, outer Wing O/S and hopefully not too much more.

 

Cheers

Ben

Edited by Ben_O, 25 November 2019 - 04:11 PM.

[JXC Mini GT]

Wow Ben, you don't hang around, could you add replacing the heater hoses with black to the other works.

 

Many thanks

 

John

[Ben_O]

No worries

[Bdshim]

Epic super work on this thanks for sharing and inspiring!

[Jase]

Great to see a car so well looked after.

[floormanager]

Good grief, it's back!

[Ben_O]

Bit more done today.

 

Starting with removal of the subframe

 

 

And then the remaining front end parts and brightwork

 

 

 

Nothing more now than to cut off the front

 

 

I am going to re-use the front panel which requires just a few minor repairs but will be replacing both inner and other wings, a panels, scuttle and have now noticed it needs the inner wing to x member reinforcers too.

 

We knew the front end needed replacing some 3 years ago when it first came here but it was decided there was enough life in it so that the work could wait. Now the time is right and it really does need it

 

 

 

 

Cheers

Ben

[Ben_O]

Chop Chop

 

[Jase]

Wow, is this a daily in between you getting your hands on it Ben?

[Ben_O]

Wow, is this a daily in between you getting your hands on it Ben?

Not a daily but is used regularly.
I think we worked out in the 3 years since it first came to me, it hs covered approx 30,000 miles.
Cheers
Ben

[Jase]

That's good going, I don't think I was anywhere near that back in 87 :) and they were less than 10 years old then.

[floormanager]

Holy moly!

[GT Jimmy]

Good to see it's being used and not locked up in a garage

[Ben_O]

Sorry guys, been off sick for a few days unfortunately so I'm now a bit behind.

 

Here is the front panel and front subframe that I removed ready to go off for blasting

 

 

Whilst I was away, they were taken over to Martin at MJG Grits to be taken car of and were waiting for me this morning back at the workshop

 

 

Considering how crusty the subframe looked, it has come up pretty much perfectly. I am surprised indeed!

 

And the front panel.

 

 

I now need to remove the remains of the old inner and outer wings from it and install a pair of new headlamp panels.

 

Under all of the filler was some particularly nasty welding

 

 

 

 

But that aside, its in fine fettle.

 

Now back to the car.

The rest of the inner wing remains need to be carefully removed. I started with the better side

 

 

Not too bad. Some minor repairs to carry out and some cleaning up to do but pretty happy with that.

 

Now the other side.... The worst side....

 

 

I drilled the reinforcer gusset and hit it with a hammer and it started to peel

 

 

hmmmmm...

 

Then I cut a chunk off

 

 

That is terrible and I am pleased that its being replaced. It is certainly in a state under the big patches. Folks, don't patch over rusty holes or this happens and you can't see it.

 

And this reveals that there are some unexpected repairs required

 

 

Ill get the rest removed and go from there.

 

Cheers

Ben