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[Geordie]

Mini has failed MOT on Sills and Subframe mounts.
I have booked some workshop space in my uncles garage, borrowed a MIG and bought a grinder.

Theres not much to weld to so I am putting a new door steps in too.
I was thinking of doing the outer sill first then the inner sill and the doorstep. Does that sound OK with you guys? Or should I just chop the door step out from the start.
Any need to brace the doorframe?

I have ordered some sub frame mounts and pearshape bushes, some engine mounts and some engine steady bushes. I havnt checked my haynes yet but I am presuming I will need to drop the front subframe to do the mounts.
Any advice on wheither I should drop the subframe before doing the sills or not?
Thanks

[Shifty]

Lets see some pictures of the damage first!!

I personally would start with the door step, remove the outer sill and then repair the inner sill and then fit the outer sill.

[ANON]

Lets see some pictures of the damage first!!

I personally would start with the door step, remove the outer sill and then repair the inner sill and then fit the outer sill.

same way i do them, always seems to be the best way

[minidaves]

the way that i do it, is chop out and repair inner sill/floor this maybe small sections larger leaving the remains of the door step and sill to give the car some ridid property whilst door is open, of course keep check door fits in the hole from time to time, the chop/drill off sill and door step aline new sections with self tapping screws checking door still fits, then spotweld andmig together.

[Geordie]

Thanks
I suppose it does make sense to put the new door step in and then weld new panels to that.
Here's the pics - Its not in the garage yet so I havn't taken the seats out yet.
Drivers side step doesnt look so bad
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This is the rear floorpan towards the cross member. There is rust in the corner and you can see where filler has been pushed through. I am wondering if this is an new floor pan welded over the old one!
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This is the passenger side. There is nowt for the trim to hold on to so this has dropped off.
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This is the passenger side front floorpan hmm
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I am sure this project will develop a life of its own!

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