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[SAL 821X]

Friggin nora batty that looks amazing :) big thumbs up.

With the inside though how did you go about it I ask.

Did you sand it all down with differing grades of paper or just spray the primer over the old paint then put the top coat on?

[MGBailey007]

nice paint job mate

[racinggreenmatt]

Nice job fella, is this your first mini rebuild? Just noticed your the same age as me but your mini seems to have gone better than how my mini is looking at the moment! Doing my floor at the mo and its a pain in the arse! Just endless rot and spot welds. Anyway good luck with the 3 weeks, if i lived nearer i'd give you a hand.

[Mad Max]

Thanks for the offer of help. Its still touch and go whether or not i'll make it. I'm still doing everything properly i'm just making sure i'm as organised as possible. This is the first complete rebuild, i have done a partial rebuild inc. sills, a panels and floor pans on my old clubman. I've also rebuild my mk1 escort which had its fair share of rot but having the right tools makes everything alot easier. A mig welder with a big bottle of gas, spot weld drill, i've also got 2 grinders one for cutting the other set with flap discs all make the job that much easier.

Also with regards to the inside, i've borrowed a really good orbit sander and just rubbed the whole lot down with 240 grit, filled all the little holes in the load bed with filler, flatted that back with 120grit then 240. Primed it all used stopper in the little holes and then just blew it over with a few coats. I'm definately one of those if you can't see it when its built then don't bother getting it perfect kinda guys. Waste of time in my opinion :).

[SAL 821X]

Excellent cheers MM.

I'm the same as you I want the Van to be neat but them im not going to be going to shows and putting bloody mirrors under and in everywhere like some.

[Mad Max]

Excellent cheers MM.

I'm the same as you I want the Van to be neat but them im not going to be going to shows and putting bloody mirrors under and in everywhere like some.

Have you got a build thread for your van?

[SAL 821X]

sure have and you've just reminded me it needs updating.

One sec I'll find it for you.

It sure is a work in progress though and a learn as you go alone project.

http://www.theminifo...26#entry2137726

Edited by SAL 821X, 26 April 2012 - 11:29 AM.

[YoungUn]

Paints looking sweet mate!!

The rain has been halting my project.... dont have any mates with lockups so the vans outside, and ya cant weld in rain lol

Edited by YoungUn, 27 April 2012 - 02:48 AM.

[Mad Max]

Right been busting my gut over the last couple of weeks and trying to get the van up and running for l2b. Havn't taken many pictures like usual as its the last thing on my mind but you get the idea :)







Then finally got the van running on sunday with all electrics working so loaded it up with the lockup stuff and brought it home.





And finally back home with his buddy



Just got to sort out a few small issues like the doors not fitting, headlining and a few leaks but mot some time this week and then tax and i'll be on my way to brighton. Even found a spare ticket so should be all good :).

[SAL 821X]

Proper envious fella that looks cracking... You must be well pleased :)

Edited by SAL 821X, 16 May 2012 - 08:37 AM.

[adamjohnson1990]

Looks great hoping to be at this stage with my van in about a week

Good work

[MGBailey007]

looks amazing hope you get all the finishing touches sorted and good luck with the mot

[Mad Max]

Well the MOT didn't quite go as planned, passed on everything lights, brakes, bushes. As he drove it over to do emissions the needle valve started leaking and started pissing fuel everywhere. So he failed it surprisingly. I had a spare carb at home so fixed it in the time it took to undo 3 screws and a fuel clip but was to late to take it back. Soooo... MOT retest friday and Crystal palace on saturday. What could possibly go wrong :)

[SAL 821X]

Fingers crossed then dude.

[YoungUn]

Looking Great mate! MOT today? How'd it go?