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[myredmini]

Update time actually! thanks for digging the thread out..

The rear end was completed a few weeks back





Got these to cover the alloys legally



Then I was onto front end bare metal work







This for the sills and valances



Also my bargain! £1.04 on ebay











My all-time favorite steering wheel, its a 1979 Bakerlite..

I then primed the front end







Not all good, the primer for some reason wasnt hardening enough and was clogging up my sanding discs, even 80grit.

So...



Back to the bare bones again, and she will be in primer next week, using a different primer this time, all will be fine.



Trial fitting the screen again, and seems the bottom corners need slight linishing down to allow the screen to sit properly.



One thats adjusted I can re fit another screen to make sure all is well.. trying not to do this again.. at least it was only a crappy screen..



Dan

[M44K TS]

Bloody hell Dan!

I didn't realise you had gone so in depth with this! I haven't been on TMF for ages, so have only seen the odd photo on FB.

I must say, I'm in awe of what you have achieved in such a small space of time.

It'll be a fine motor once you're done with it.

[minimuk]

Dan, yr lucky the screen cracked now, imagine yr done painting and driving along.....few potholes and then.......I would measure the screen at different places, then measure the gaps in front panel, just to make sure there is and even distance, I am sure you will anyway after this excersize....

[myredmini]

Been to long since I last updated! Been a bit unwell so back to it this week hopefully some good progress!

[minimuk]

Hope it wasn't serious,.... good to have you back, good luck

[myredmini]

Could have been, but im ok.. Thanks muk

[Jordie]

are you changing the front window rubber? i had a gap in the bottom like that and it was pissing in rain. the seals come as one piece, until the glue or bonding breaks. ive just fitted a wide seal to mine and fixed the leak.

[myredmini]

Work is commencing but being able to get online during the week to upload is difficult as im only on my phone..

This weekend I will update

[myredmini]

Right, small update, rear end is primed, boot floor is ready to prime, passenger side is at the final filling stages before that can be primed, then front end can be re flatted and primed again, once thats done, I can turn the garage into a spray booth and paint it!!

Once thats done the doors boot and bonnet can be painted and shell rebuilt!

Few small pictures;

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[myredmini]

Time for a long overdue update, lots has been happening but not had chance to get on a laptop to update things, passenger side is ready for primer, ready to stone chip areas etc.

Exhaust part way through a re-furb-

Honed the inside pipe


Arch Repair



Welded


Needs final dressing and the rear arches are going to be cleaned and stone chipped etc





Dads rover








Got this pic of lightening from a few weeks ago too thought it looked pretty good!


More next week I hope

[hughJ]

Hello Dan - it is looking very nice. Sorry about the primer and the windscreen but that is just like it!!! One step forward and another back. But it is good.

Keep up the good work

Hugh

[myredmini]

Hello stranger!! How are you ?

Yeah, was a pain but all sorted now ready to prime. Found out the bad fitting was due to the seal, tried a different one, fits a treat!

Appriciate the comment Hugh.
Dan

[myredmini]

Hi, Updates are hard at the minute, but work is still commencing as usual.

Had a small break from bodywork and been working on my custom modified back box.

Pictures will explain it all...



All spot primed and thats the stopper to fill the pin holes.

Exhaust!





















Before and after, obviously using my exhaust that I just sold.













More soon!!

[minimuk]

Looking good Dan, just turn the clamp upside down, cleaner finish

[myredmini]

I knew someone would spot that!!! It's only on as a temporary fit, its coming off for paint and will be spun round when fit properly.

Thanks for the comment.