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[gregh55]

out of intrest how much is this costing you? i have an ill looking mk1 that will need some welding

[langers]

out of intrest how much is this costing you? i have an ill looking mk1 that will need some welding

Well I wouldn't like to talk figures as each and every job is different, the brief I gave to Pete when he took on my job was that I wanted it finished to a very high standard- and so it is costing me a few quid.

If you want to speak to the guys for a quote then Pete is on here (panelbeaterpeter) or the companys website is http://www.classycampers.co.uk/

If you want the job done properly then Pete is your man, his workmanship and attention to detail are second to none

Hope this helps!

Nick

[langers]

Well its been a while so thought it was about time I updated the thread with some new pictures, the shell is 99% ready for spraying now, the following pictures show the shell just as its getting etch primed and is gonna be 'properly' primed in the next day or so, so watch this space for another update soon....
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I've also now painted all of the front suspension and running gear, all ready to be put back together, have also cleaned and am in the process of painting what I could salvage of the rear end's suspension- more pictures to follow; what I couldn't salvage I have now ordered so hopefully will be with me by crimbo, so looks like most of January will be spent bolting all the parts back onto the subframes

[Sir Cheat]

Cant wait to see this finshed, What engine are you going to have the 850?

[Mini Basher]

Hi Nick

She's looking good mate, Pete's doing a fine job. Looks like the race is on!!!!! Who's gonna finish first

Keep at it mate

Cheers

Andy

[langers]

Cant wait to see this finshed, What engine are you going to have the 850?

Thanks, yes I'm gonna use the little 850 beastie, will be just like the old days when I used to drive it as a kid.
My 'everday car' is bit of a monster so I get my speed fix from that, my intention for this mini is for it to be as close as possible as it was when it first left the factory, pretty much as it was when I first started driving it years ago when I was 17- bloody long time ago now....

[langers]

Hi Nick

She's looking good mate, Pete's doing a fine job. Looks like the race is on!!!!! Who's gonna finish first

Keep at it mate

Cheers

Andy

Thanks Andy, yep I'm well chuffed, Pete sent me some more pictures earlier of it all in proper primer (execpt the bonnet as I need to get him a better one) not had the time yet to post them on here, will try to get it done tommorrow.

Guess the race is on, a bit out of my hands who's bodywork gets sprayed first though, I know Pete finished for crimbo today and wont be back on my mini 'till the new year, so its anyones guess at the mo!

Have a great Christmas Andy, hope santa brings you lots of mini parts (thats what I've asked for!!)

Cheers

Nick

[Mini Basher]

Hi Nick

She's looking good mate, Pete's doing a fine job. Looks like the race is on!!!!! Who's gonna finish first

Keep at it mate

Cheers

Andy

Thanks Andy, yep I'm well chuffed, Pete sent me some more pictures earlier of it all in proper primer (execpt the bonnet as I need to get him a better one) not had the time yet to post them on here, will try to get it done tommorrow.

Guess the race is on, a bit out of my hands who's bodywork gets sprayed first though, I know Pete finished for crimbo today and wont be back on my mini 'till the new year, so its anyones guess at the mo!

Have a great Christmas Andy, hope santa brings you lots of mini parts (thats what I've asked for!!)

Cheers

Nick

Did you get Pete to change your number plate brackets in the end?? Looking forward to the next lot of pictures, I think yours will be in final colour before mine, Going to the Outlaws for Christmas then got people coming over to ours between Christmas and New Year and work has gone manick for the New Year, already booked up until Mid February which is good but doesn't leave me a lot of time for the car .
I'm the same as you sent Santa a big list of Mini bits for Christmas so we'll have to see what happens.
Have a great Christmas mate and I'll watch for your updates

Cheers

Andy

[langers]

Thanks Andy

Pete's not changed the brackets as yet, gonna take the number plate carrier down in the new year to see how it marrys up to the standard brackets and go from there, all good fun!

[Deathrow]

WOW, just wow.

Everytime I see a thread where Pete has been the man behind the bodywork it's always better than the last!

Pete you truely are an artist with a welder!

[langers]

WOW, just wow.

Everytime I see a thread where Pete has been the man behind the bodywork it's always better than the last!

Pete you truely are an artist with a welder!

Yep, Pete certainly has a very good reputation for attention to detail, perfect for my mini as I am a bit of an perfectionist. It was the recomendations on this site that caused me to contact Pete in the first place, and I'm very glad I did- so looking forward to getting the 'shell back now

[langers]

Just a quick update on Pete's progress, the shell is now all in primer and looking great, looking forward to seeing it with its top coat on in the new year
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[mk3 Cooper S]

That's how my restorations turn out in my dreams!!

Fantastic work, looks factory fresh.
Can't wait to see it in the topcoat.

Keep us posted.

[Mini Basher]

Hi Nick

Pete's excelled himself once again, that looks the the dogs gonadds , cant wait to see it in finished paint now. I can only imagine how excited you must be getting .
Better get the socket set out over Christmas and get them sub frames made up ready

Cheers

Andy

[James182]

petes doing a fine job there! my panelbeating skills need improvement before i can start doing things like this! still a few more weeks of college and a year more of working and i should be qualified? but itll take a few more years of practice before i give pete a run for his money! this looks like a great project and hope to see some more updates soon!!