Speaking as someone who does this kind of thing..
What are your skillls, are you a welder / painter / time served engineer?
If you have none of these skills or facilites then you'll have to contract them out(which costs)
What equipment do you have?
What experience do you have, especially on Minis?
How many have you fully restored / worked on?
Sorry to sound negative but doing this kind of thing is VERY time consuming and requires a lot of skill and experience.
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, Jan 12 2010 08:57 PM
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Posted 12 January 2010 - 10:08 PM
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Posted 12 January 2010 - 10:48 PM
What if the customer doesn't want a black roof 
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 01:07 AM
hehe "let me see.. we have black, black, black or even... orange! nah joking not orange, black"
So the body colour would be all the same too? just the roofs and possibley arches that are black? If you can create a unique look / style it could really take off in my opinion.
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So the body colour would be all the same too? just the roofs and possibley arches that are black? If you can create a unique look / style it could really take off in my opinion.
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 07:03 AM
As you said you are collecting views on your end target.Custom cars with your name on.Its a good idea because classic Minis keep getting older so less and less people will be working on them giving you a space in the future.With most new bus. you have to jump in a gap.If you are skilled at modifications on engines,exhausts wheels and tyres that would be great.Just getting a name in custom exhausts people would get to hear about you.
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 07:22 AM
The problem is people buy W&P, Radford, Cooper, ERA etc. limited/special editions because they are a bit special because of the histroy attached to the company name.
Why would people buy a "special edition" knocked out by someone in their garage who has embroidered a logo on the seats?
IMO you need to be someone before people would desire your conversions.
Why would people buy a "special edition" knocked out by someone in their garage who has embroidered a logo on the seats?
IMO you need to be someone before people would desire your conversions.
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 11:16 AM
I'd be concerned about the limited customers too, as you are limiting yourself to people who just want a black roof, arches etc and what you are offering.
I also completely agree with shifty and geehawk. without sounding rude, why are people going to want your conversion? im afraid i just cant see it being the same as the w&p conversions of the 60's and 70's where something really special was produced for high earning customers and big name customers. they had a desirability that i just dont think you could match today, especially if you dont already have a big reputation name.
I also completely agree with shifty and geehawk. without sounding rude, why are people going to want your conversion? im afraid i just cant see it being the same as the w&p conversions of the 60's and 70's where something really special was produced for high earning customers and big name customers. they had a desirability that i just dont think you could match today, especially if you dont already have a big reputation name.
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 08:49 PM
I have a black roof... no stripes - yet... I don't think I have any pictures yet though - only had it done a few weeks ago 
I will post tomorrow (all being well)
I will post tomorrow (all being well)
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 08:51 PM
As Henry Ford once said,
"Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black"
"Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black"
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 08:53 PM
... try and get in touch with a new member on here - Name: Billys bits http://www.theminifo...p;#entry1699461
Might be able to help.
Might be able to help.
Edited by Twincam, 13 January 2010 - 08:54 PM.
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 09:46 PM
Here is mine - looking a bit dirty - but its still there!
Edited by 1995 MK2 IOM, 13 January 2010 - 09:47 PM.
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 10:12 PM
Hmmm, just had little look through some of your posts on here.
I think its time for a bit of a reality check here, I don't honestly think that you have the experience or skills required to work on other peoples cars yet.
In this thread you admit to being a "Bit of a noob when it comes to bodywork"
http://www.theminifo...p;#entry1664564
I can appreciate how keen you are but you need a lot more experience before you start even thinking about offering your services to other people.
It appears that this is your first mini, enjoy and get your hands dirty with it.
I think its time for a bit of a reality check here, I don't honestly think that you have the experience or skills required to work on other peoples cars yet.
In this thread you admit to being a "Bit of a noob when it comes to bodywork"
http://www.theminifo...p;#entry1664564
I can appreciate how keen you are but you need a lot more experience before you start even thinking about offering your services to other people.
It appears that this is your first mini, enjoy and get your hands dirty with it.
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 10:45 PM
i take it you have read the post through? IN A FEW YEARS TIME!, and another thing how do you think all these garages started up anyway? jamie from charsima started out of his garage now hes featured in every magizine and he was the garage on PIMP MY RIDE! West Coast Customs saem story. what will people see in my conversions? i dont know something a little different to the noraml Stuff you can buy off the shelves?
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 10:50 PM
i take it you have read the post through? IN A FEW YEARS TIME!, and another thing how do you think all these garages started up anyway? jamie from charsima started out of his garage now hes featured in every magizine and he was the garage on PIMP MY RIDE! West Coast Customs saem story. what will people see in my conversions? i dont know something a little different to the noraml Stuff you can buy off the shelves?
So what will you be doing in the next few years to get the required experience under your belt?
What's your plan, whats the difference in your conversions, what skills are you bringing to the table?
The telly people make stuff like that look very easy, trust me it isn't.
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 10:50 PM
Hmmm, just had little look through some of your posts on here.
I think its time for a bit of a reality check here, I don't honestly think that you have the experience or skills required to work on other peoples cars yet.
In this thread you admit to being a "Bit of a noob when it comes to bodywork"
http://www.theminifo...p;#entry1664564
I can appreciate how keen you are but you need a lot more experience before you start even thinking about offering your services to other people.
It appears that this is your first mini, enjoy and get your hands dirty with it.
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