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[1987_ParkLane]

You see like on the one below, there is enough room to put the lights in, and light up the whole number plate.

[1987_ParkLane]

Been thinking about getting the mini back on the road as soon as possible. So, while the weather is bad, I'm going to get the interior done. Then as the weather gets better get the engine sorted, not build the new one, just get the present one running right, get 1.5 rockers on it, get a proper inlet and exhaust mainfold on it, and a general little refurb to gt it a bit more reliable. Then as the money builds up get the new engine built, and put in towards the end of the year.

[1987_ParkLane]

Really wanted to do some work on the Mini today, but with the weather like it is at the moment, and getting home late from work, it was a no, but tomorrow might be a bit better.

Went out yesterday to clean off all the snow off my Mini, but within a few hours it was back to this:





So cleaned it all off again, and it stayed pretty snow free for the rest of the night:



Also forgot to tell you all, that I found an old picture of one of my Dads old Minis:



I really do like them alloys, and he said back then they cost him £200.

[1275 SPRITE]

good to see the project up and running again.

[1987_ParkLane]

Went out to do a bit of work in the Mini tonight, didn't get the work done that I wanted to do, but what I did needed doing. Got both front seats out, got all the loose stuff out, mats, steering wheel lock, etc, also got the seatbelt clippy things out, and generally did a little tidy up. Will continue with stripping it down tomorrow. Sorry didn't get any picture as it was too dark, but will tomorrow.

[1987_ParkLane]

Well went out to do a bit more work on the Mini today, again it was too dark to take any pictures of what I had done, but here are the ones I promised yesterday, how I left it yesterday:





Also, tomorrow I finish work at 12.30pm so will be home for about 1pm, so have the rest of the day to work on it .

[1987_ParkLane]

Ok, so here is how I left it yesterday:





Then as I got sat down inside it, I realised theat some of the melted snow had found its way into the car:



Its ok though, its coming in through the door seals, I've been meaning to get some new ones for a while.

So decided to get the heater out of the car today and give it a flush through with some clean water, but didn't really seem blocked, so it must be one of the pipes, but I'm going to get some new silicone ones anyway.



Also I was tidying behind the dash, and I came across this strange wire again, does anyone know what it is?:



It leads to the righ air vent, then up alone the drivers door, it has never been connected to anything, so for the mean time I am just going to roll it up and keep it out the way.

Again it was too dark to take pictures when I had finished, so will post them up tomorrow.

Edited by 1987_ParkLane, 06 February 2009 - 06:22 PM.

[analogue_radio]

As soon as you get your arse back into gear I go off the road so glad to see you cracking on with this mate, looks a winner

Cleaning up the interior will make a massive difference to the appearance & feel of the car.

PM me your email addy again mate & I'll get this last 50 notes sent to you.

[1987_ParkLane]

As soon as you get your arse back into gear I go off the road so glad to see you cracking on with this mate, looks a winner

Cleaning up the interior will make a massive difference to the appearance & feel of the car.

PM me your email addy again mate & I'll get this last 50 notes sent to you.

Haha yer, but your shouldn't be that long once you get cracking .

Yer I know what you mean, is looking good at the moment .

I have done that mate.

[1987_ParkLane]

So here are the pictures of how I left the mini on Friday:





Yes I know it is a mess, and I know it doesn't look like I did much, but getting that heater out was a bit more difficult than I thought.

I also got all of the rubbish out from behind the dash and it was looking in good nick:

Edited by 1987_ParkLane, 08 February 2009 - 06:19 PM.

[1987_ParkLane]

Well yesterday I didn't do much, I just started to sand down the little centre bit that the seats go on:



I wanted to give this a quick respray to keep it nice and tidy.

And that is all I did on it yesterday .

[1987_ParkLane]

And today, well did quite a bit today, I finished off sanding down the centre bit:



Then covered the area in paper and gave it a few coats of primer:



Then gave it a few coats of black paint, but ran out, and could have done with another layer, but looks the part:



Then a few coats a laquar, and looks the bees knees:



Just need to wait for it to fully dry then will take the paper off, will probably do that on Tuesday.

Then I moved onto the parcel shelf thing, it had two speakers in it which I didn't like, I just want a plain one, so took that out:



And I ended up with these hanging around now:



These are really good quality, and will probably be popping up in the for sale section soon.

Then this is how I left it today:

[1987_ParkLane]

Well popped out into the mini tonight for about half an hour just to do a bit more work. As I got in there, I noticed the common water puddles in the foot wells, but also found some of the back seat .



Me and Dad just seem to think it is just some condensation.

Pulled up all of the paper, and I am really happy with the way the paint has turned out :



Its not the best finish, but noone will really notice it as it will be under the seats, but it looks a bit more tidy now. And I have now moved onto the rear bins, as they are all scratched up, and doing them just adds to the tidiness of the car .

[1987_ParkLane]

Well went out to finish off sanding down the rear bins, and I have been making a list of the things that I will need to get. So the bins should be primed by tomorrow night and ready for some black paint.

[1987_ParkLane]

Well went out in the mini today after work, and got the rear bins primed, ready to be painted black tomorrow, and will get some more bits and bobs tomorrow to keep me busy for the next few days , also, feeling a bit down , so could some people please comment on my project, it seems to be getting filled up by comments from me , and it would make me happy if some people did .

Thanks