45 replies to this topic

[ga2davt]

This car has come together really well. Seeing all that rust earlier was rather depressing, seeing that you had a single garage with no power looked like torture.. but then the uPol, cellulose & top coats went on and it looks like a new car... really good!

[stuenutter]

Has been hard work building it out of a lockup but it's amazing what you can achieve when needs must. Used portapack Oxy acetylene for the welding. Cordless grinder and sprayed using a £20 airless sprayer off Amazon. 😀

[stuenutter]

Has been hard work building it out of a lockup but it's amazing what you can achieve when needs must. Used portapack Oxy acetylene for the welding. Cordless grinder and sprayed using a £20 airless sprayer off Amazon. 😀

[stuenutter]

Done a bit more yesterday. Fitted electronic dizzy. Cleaned up carb. Fitted exhaust and is now a runner.

[Ben_O]

Just goes to show what can be achieved without all the equipment when you put your mind to it.

 

Well done  

[johnR]

coming together well now - great job in adverse conditions!

[stuenutter]

Thought as i havent posted here in ages i'd post some photos to show i did finish it and its still going well

20171202_105930 by Stuart gaylor, on Flickr

 

20171202_143010 by Stuart gaylor, on Flickr

 

Its first trip out, New years day 

 

20171231_113036 by Stuart gaylor, on Flickr

 

20171231_113053 by Stuart gaylor, on Flickr

 

A couple of weeks later

 

20180128_111259 by Stuart gaylor, on Flickr

 

20180401_140923 by Stuart gaylor, on Flickr

 

 

 

 

 

 

[stuenutter]

Made London to Brighton with no problems

20180520_072802 by Stuart gaylor, on Flickr

 

20180520_072813 by Stuart gaylor, on Flickr

 

Decided to fit group 2 arches in the end

 

20180602_100548 by Stuart gaylor, on Flickr

 

And fitted an optimise vinyl roof which isn't everyones taste but I like it

 

20180613_090539 by Stuart gaylor, on Flickr

 

20180613_090546 by Stuart gaylor, on Flickr

 

20180613_090553 by Stuart gaylor, on Flickr

 

20180613_090602 by Stuart gaylor, on Flickr

 

Port Solent in Hampshire Thursday evening show

 

20180614_190914 by Stuart gaylor, on Flickr

 

Tight squeeze with the clubby estate now i'm back in my old lockup

 

20180818_085911 by Stuart gaylor, on Flickr

 

 

 

[imack]

Looks good with the black vinyl roof and arches.

[Wiggy]

Mmmmnnnn, custard.

Those arches in black are really nice. So subtle. They blend in with the tyres.

[minimissions]

This little mini has come together so well. nice work. I really like the roof its the same as the old 1100 specials

[ryomini]

Oh my goodness, you belted through this project.   I am always blown away by how much welding is needed on these UK minis.  Great to see that you have the skills.  Good to see that you did it how you wanted to.  You didn't show much info on the motor - was it a lot of work, what did you do to it - I guess you didn't take many pictures ?  Glad you are out and driving it around.

[stuenutter]

Didn't do much to the engine as I knew from when my mate bought it it was a good runner so just head off decoke and check the bores while off.
Your right about not many photos as only really have one day a week to work on it so tend to just get on with it

[Retro_10s]

How did you get on fitting the vinyl roof? They can be quite a pain! any tips? glue used?

[stuenutter]

How did you get on fitting the vinyl roof? They can be quite a pain! any tips? glue used?

Wasn't too bad.
Drew a line down centre of roof an material.
Masked off all round gutter line.
Used heat resistant spray glue firstly down centre line of roof and material.
Then when tacked off joined my too centre lines gluing the middle first.
Then working my way out from the centre with the spray glue.
Most awkward part was stretching unto the corners but ok with a bit of perseverance.
Then trim off the excess and fit the trim.

First time I'd ever fitted one so looks ok I think.
Must admit though that a couple of places near the gutter rail hasn't stuck so had to gently peel up the edge and reglue a few weeks back

Edited by stuenutter, 04 November 2018 - 02:08 PM.