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[Carlos W]

You should be able to use the palm of your hand to gently persuade the front corners of the bonnet in slightly to match the wings.

 

Normally in doing that, you raise the sides of the bonnet slightly too high but in your case with it sitting low, I think it would work well.

 

Just remember slowly slowly catchy monkey.Move it only very slightly and then check and then repeat until it fits better. also, keep a close eye on the side edges of the bonnet where it folds at 90 degrees as these can and will crease easily if you bend the corners in too much.

 

I'm not saying it will work but it should do and it's easy so worth a go first.

 

Ben

 

 

I need to make a relief cut in the side lip of the bonnet as it's bulged.

 

I'm very pleased though, I was in a foul mood about it all yesterday

[Ben_O]

Glad it went to plan mate! Looks great now.

 

Ben

[Mini Manannán]

Which hinges did you go for in the end Carlos?  Minivation or Minispares?

[Carlos W]

Which hinges did you go for in the end Carlos?  Minivation or Minispares?

Minispares supply minivation hinges

[Mini Manannán]

Well that's something I didn't know, I thought they were Minispares own design.

[Carlos W]

Well that's something I didn't know, I thought they were Minispares own design.

They've got the M on them, come with the same instructions as those on the minivation website

[Carlos W]

Really quick update, LOADS going on, however not much of it has involved the mini.

 

I've built a shed and put half the stuff from the garage into it

 

 

 

And then this morning I've strengthened the bracket on the bonnet where I've had to slot it to make it fit, unfortunately I can't clamp it anywhere to dress the weld so I'll have to wait until my mate comes round next weekend and we'll crack on then. It should be a lot easier with more space. 

[Carlos W]

I went into the garage today and found a mini.

 

I cleaned some of the sticky sealant off the lock striker plate then ended up cleaning the drain that runs in front of the garage door. 

 

I'm really struggling with enthusiasm at the moment

[Ben_O]

we can soon sort that out in July mate.

 

Having someone to come along and say 'right, lets do this' is just what you need

[Carlos W]

I told the bloke next door I'd be painting it on the drive

[Ben_O]

I told the bloke next door I'd be painting it on the drive

Then i guess it's on!

[Carlos W]

 

I told the bloke next door I'd be painting it on the drive

Then i guess it's on!

 

Just hope the gazebo goes up

[Ben_O]

and stays up 

 

Is it the same one we used for priming or did you get another in the end?

[Carlos W]

and stays up 

 

Is it the same one we used for priming or did you get another in the end?

 

I got another frame

[Carlos W]

Today I've fitted the drivers door catch striker plate.

 

I don't know where the screws are to fit the latching mechanism.

 

Hopefully I'll find some time towards the end of next week. If anyone know's where I'll find some enthusiasm that'd be great.