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[andywaller]

pm sent jammy

My one already is a weekend warrior, at least it will be when i get it MOT'd

yeah i know how you feel everything seems to mount up all at once mot will be a long way off yet, doesnt run out till november though

[mini bunnykin]

still cant wait til its finished!

[Jammy]

pm sent jammy

Hey, I haven't got your PM yet, but I've also sold the flywheel and clutch assy. Sorry.

Let me know if you need a cross pin diff though, might have one up for grabs soon if someone doesn't get back to me.

[andywaller]

i have now kinda got a subframe but its still not wanted, wont be using that garage for parts again. i have ended up with an auto matchic subframe but at least it is in good condition. so i am now going to have to machine some spacers for the engine mounts.

i have been working on the boot floor and now have all the panels tacked into place so just need to weld them up.

i have welded up the old arch holes in the rear quarters too.

i have trial fitted the new boot i got from the L2B for only £35, it was a bargain as there is not a spot of rust on it. that seemed to fit well and the same goes for the rear valence.

i also quickly put a few panels on the car and got my brothe to hold them while i took a picture, i really cant wait to get then panles on but i want to get all the prep work done properly so the rust wont come back.























there are all the recent pictures

so to finish the boot are i need to:

weld all patches
weld drilled holes in floor
patch drain hole
grind back and treat rust in spare wheel well
fill in batterey box hole
gring back and treat rust under parcel shelf
remove strone chip from underside and treat with por 15

[andywaller]

i did a bit to the car last night, i preped the parcel shelf and painted it, this involved getting the old glue off rubbing down any rust and welding up hole i had drilled to fit different speakers than what i am using.

the boot floor is now all tacked into place and just needs welding up.

[andywaller]

its a bit of a worry but since buying my other mini last week end i havent done anything to the car, apart from rob bits from my parts store!

i am having some carbon bumpers made by another member of the forum which look absolutely brilliant.

i am also trying to sort out a bronze tint polycarbonate window set made, but i need to sort out what i am going to do with my front widows because i dont want to use the winder mechanisms because the weigh loads. i think i am going to use the front windows from the street fighter doors (not sure about using the doors).

i am also looking at using a rear beam axle but need to look into weather or not i will be able to use my anti roll bar with this set up.

i havent made much stuff for the car at work yet but when i am less busy i am going to have a go at makeing some:

light weight tower bolts
turn my discs down to 7.5" and groove them
make some calliper spacers
and the big one-

light weight billet radius arms, i hope to be able to lift the rear of my car off the ground

i also spoke to mlm about my wheels but his supllier keeps letting him down, keep phoning every 2 weeks was the advise!

21 weeks today i have been waiting >

[miniboo]

about that boot re pairpanel you have put in....have you overlapped it with the original boot after cutting out the rusty bits OR have you cut it out completely?

As for the wheels.....time to go to fastcarl me thinks???

[andywaller]

about that boot re pairpanel you have put in....have you overlapped it with the original boot after cutting out the rusty bits OR have you cut it out completely?

As for the wheels.....time to go to fastcarl me thinks???

i cut the whole lot out and put the new one in, i am trying to do that with all the rust as i dont like patches.

it has been a really job because the shape of the pattern panel did not match whats there. it also doesnt help that i cut the panel down so i only replace whats needed. its still only taked in placel. will weld it up next week i hope.

i was thinking that with the wheels but have got £100 quid deposit on the wheels, and at the end of the day they are what i wanted and its not like i can use them yet



this is the reply i got from plastics 4 performance just incase any of you are interested

HI

The costs for the MINI window kit as requested

The Kit contains all windows apart from the front screen with the options listed below

* Rear 1/4 windows can be cut to fit in standard rubber seals, to fit in the opening frames or oversize for bolt in applications
*Rear screen is sized to fit in the standard rubber seal but can be manufactured oversize for bolt in application

Manufactured from 4mm thick Material to meet current MSA/FIA specifications in the UK or if required can be manufactured from 5mm to meet european FIA regulations, All materials used are double side UV protected and preminum grade plastics manufactured for outdoor use.

Clear FLEXIGLASS @ £110.00
Clear POLYCARBONATE @ £120.00
Bronze tint POLYCARBONATE @ £120.00
Grey tint POLYCARBONATE @ £120.00

Front 4mm hardcoated clear polycarbonate screen available @ £70.00 (Not legal for road use)

Slider Kits @ £20.00 per door and come fully fitted

More information on the materials can be found on the FAQ section of our web site

Carriage to UK mainland is £15.00

Theres no VAT to add to the above prices

Thanks for your enquiry


Paul Davenport

Plastics 4 Performance
Unit 10 locke Ind Est
Emmett street
Horwich
Lancashire
BL6 7PN

UK Telephone / fax 01204 696 609
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[Dave 1293]

I just ordered my windows from P4P... nice guy is paul..

I getting some Grey Tint Polycarbonate windows.. should be here next week.. i hope.

Boot floor was a pig to do.. my pannel was too long and.. price u pay for getting patterned parts.. but its in the boot so your not guna see it.

Come on!! looks like mine mite be on the road before yours!!!

Keep it up !!

[andywaller]

lol yors will defianately be on the road, but in the mean time i will just have to buzz about in my £350 998 that cost me a tenner to get through the MOT and a weeks work. thats right it passed come on!

i really dont want to rush anything on mine and running out of money doesnt help. although i will have more carbon than you

are you getting p4p to make the mk1 stile sliding windows for your doors? if they are they will be getting an order from me next week!

[andywaller]

still not done any work on the car, i took the cover off after work today and was a bit daunted by all the work! gonna have another crack at the car this week end and try to get the boot finished!

i have been busy deciding to buy more things for the car with money i havent got!

i have now added to the list a mocal 1 litre catch tank and spa design carbon wing mirrors!

[Dave 1293]

I spoke to the guy at p4p and they actually make the window kits for my doors.. they came from The Mini Door company so he quoted me £70 for the door windows... 4 pannels or £120 for the full kit in Smoke Grey.

[andywaller]

oh fantastic

i will order a set of those at the end of the month! i am going for the bronze tint purley because its what ive seen on the miglias, and its a bit different!

i am actually in love with this miglia at the mo!

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[andywaller]

finally got round to doing a bit today, but its so hot i cant be bothered to do much!

i have cleaned up my gaz shocks, they were only on the car for about 6 months but are were in a horrible state. wont be good enough for the shows!

i have also welded up the rest of the old arch holes id drilled and also holes that id drilled in th rear seat when i used to have my sounds in the car!

i started cutting out the rear seat member and pockects too, like the miglias. and will be placing an order for a battery box from smudger!

[Pooky]

Woo thats Gerald Dale's mini!

He tuned mine

Projects comign on well mate! Be great to see it finished!