I had to adjust the new panel to fit the original floor pan a little better
And tacked up for tomorrow's re-fit of the rear subframe
Edited by ratty, 17 April 2009 - 06:24 PM.
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Posted 17 April 2009 - 05:45 PM
I rent the unit with 2 other people as its too expensive to take on alone as its 1200 square feet
I had to adjust the new panel to fit the original floor pan a little better
And tacked up for tomorrow's re-fit of the rear subframe
I had to adjust the new panel to fit the original floor pan a little better
And tacked up for tomorrow's re-fit of the rear subframe
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Posted 18 April 2009 - 03:03 PM
Got a bit more done today
And I made another big hole
And I made another big hole
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Posted 18 April 2009 - 03:38 PM
Good luck mate, you must know what your doing, i would sack it off and buy one already done, much easier and cheaper i bet, time is money and you must have lots of it..
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Posted 18 April 2009 - 03:57 PM
Someone has to be crazy enough to save them 
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Posted 19 April 2009 - 10:14 AM
looking great!!
that list is similar to the one ive just made for my new project! hahahaa!!
i need to get cracking, but it will have to wait til summer when im not at uni!!!
ill be watching your work and seeing how its all done!!
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that list is similar to the one ive just made for my new project! hahahaa!!
i need to get cracking, but it will have to wait til summer when im not at uni!!!
ill be watching your work and seeing how its all done!!
Ed
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Posted 19 April 2009 - 02:16 PM
Another noisy day down at the garage making the holes bigger again
But to start with, some obigatory rust pictures
Hole nearly ready for floor pan, just some trimming and cleaning up
But to start with, some obigatory rust pictures
Hole nearly ready for floor pan, just some trimming and cleaning up
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Posted 19 April 2009 - 09:00 PM
well looks like your cracking on with it!!
can i ask where you are getting your panels from?
oh PS. ill get you some pictures of the wheels sent asap!!
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can i ask where you are getting your panels from?
oh PS. ill get you some pictures of the wheels sent asap!!
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Posted 19 April 2009 - 09:07 PM
Panels are from Somerford Minis
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Posted 27 April 2009 - 05:45 PM
Filled in a couple of holes this weekend
Then started making some more
Then started making some more
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Posted 29 April 2009 - 01:30 PM
Jesus, and you said my Mini was rotten!!!
Well, ok this is a MkI and mine's 1991, still... i dont envy you on that job at all.
Well, ok this is a MkI and mine's 1991, still... i dont envy you on that job at all.
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Posted 30 April 2009 - 03:55 PM
Those holes just keep getting bigger
Mind you they do look better once filled in
So then you have to start making more holes
Coming next is this little mess
Mind you they do look better once filled in
So then you have to start making more holes
Coming next is this little mess
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Posted 30 April 2009 - 09:08 PM
top work again!
have you drilled holes in the heal board and pluged them with weld to act as 'spot welds'??
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have you drilled holes in the heal board and pluged them with weld to act as 'spot welds'??
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Posted 30 April 2009 - 09:22 PM
Absolutely stunning work Ratty! This Mini will be like brand new when it's finished! It's also nice to see that you are using what look like the Somerford 'Restoration Quality' and Heritage panels with all of the little detail bits attached (slinging shoes on the bottom of the floors etc).
Can I ask what you use to cut away the old metal in the areas where an angle grinder won't fit? You are doing such a neat job and i'd love to emulate it
Can I ask what you use to cut away the old metal in the areas where an angle grinder won't fit? You are doing such a neat job and i'd love to emulate it
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Posted 01 May 2009 - 07:11 AM
Ted,
Yes I drilled holes and plug welded the heal board as my spot welder arms aren't long enough to reach, I've still got to finish all the plugs welds on the heal board as its tacked in to allow me to adjust slightly if needed
Goopster,
I always attempt to drill out the spot welds first, then I use either an angle grinder or a dremel if I can't get the grinder in. A file is always on hand as well for the awkwards little corners.
Somethings I'll cut a hole in another panel thats to be replaced just to gain access but you need to carefully work out the order that you'll put it back together so that you can get the welder or grinder in
Yes I drilled holes and plug welded the heal board as my spot welder arms aren't long enough to reach, I've still got to finish all the plugs welds on the heal board as its tacked in to allow me to adjust slightly if needed
Goopster,
I always attempt to drill out the spot welds first, then I use either an angle grinder or a dremel if I can't get the grinder in. A file is always on hand as well for the awkwards little corners.
Somethings I'll cut a hole in another panel thats to be replaced just to gain access but you need to carefully work out the order that you'll put it back together so that you can get the welder or grinder in
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Posted 01 May 2009 - 07:51 AM
do you have any pics of that steering wheel as i have the same but i dont have the center cap and i wanted to know what they looked like and who made them if poss
thanks michael
thanks michael
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