19 replies to this topic

[Pauly.22]

been looking for a accident damaged mini as i decided it might be better instead of welding up a rotten one, replacing the accident damage on one instead.

but came across this one, shame its been around for nearly 40 years to get written off.



the car can be bought from here if someone whated it

http://www.copart.co...=SEARCH_RESULTS

Paul.

[mini-man-dan]

That's a later shell with an old logbook so it's tax exampt and mk1 rear light conversion It's not 40 years old, it's log book and reg is tho!

[electricjim]

owch that looked painful

[mini-geek]

1972 makes it a MK3 so probably not a ringer

[mighty mini jack]

Why does that look familiar?

[GreaseMonkey]

1972 makes it a MK3 so probably not a ringer

Its has the later roof gutters with the cutout at every corner. A '72 wouldn't have had this, it would have like a slit and an extra lip under the roof gutter on the sides.

[Midas Mk1]

Ouch!

[Pauly.22]

all the dash board has been best so must have been a big knock.

would anyone say repairing an accident damaged car would be better than repairing a rusty one?

[bcjames]

Depends how localised the damage is and if you fancy jigging a shell. I think I'd rather work on a straight but bit rusty one, for the peace of mind knowing the shell is still true.

[Pauly]

My car = http://www.theminifo...showtopic=78979

If you know what your doing then an accident repaired shell is just as good as a straight one. But you need to know where to look for damage and impact areas and how to straighten the shell.

That damage doesn't look to bad (depending weather it taken the roof or not), the baulkhead will more than likely be pushed back and also the toe board pushed up by the subframe.

[samsfern]

thats one twisted shell, look at how the fronts moved over..

[Mini-Mad-Craig]

Why does that look familiar?

It the same shade blue as Oli's Mini "Baby"! I thought it was his at first Jack...

[rick.spi]

debating bidding just for some of the parts like th heater, bootlid rear lights and engine.

would probably get that for pennies.

[tahitigirl]

aww what a shame..such a pretty minmin

[Pauly]

debating bidding just for some of the parts like th heater, bootlid rear lights and engine.

would probably get that for pennies.

You cant bid on that one unfortently, because its a cat b breaker you need enviromental licences to purchase the car, its a salvage company so you are buying the car not the parts.

And you have to pay a £40 a year membership fee to bid.

Edited by Pauly, 26 May 2010 - 09:21 PM.