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[rally515]

No Problem Gareth :), Newton Commercial do various interior stuff, maybe they can re-produce the roof if you phone them and send it to them ?, i'm sure theres another company which has been prased on here before, can't quite recall the name though, i'l have a dig about and Edit the links into this post so i'm not spamming your project threadd silly! .

 

http://www.newtoncomm.co.uk/home/

 

http://optauto.easys...es/100112422.sf

Edited by rally515, 05 August 2014 - 09:59 PM.

[mab01uk]

Just posted this in another thread in Mini Chat, may be of interest.

 

An old Keiths Convertibles ad is linked below from 2006 with prices but as said above no longer trading......

http://www.pakwheels...ub-7#post319409

 

Kits & Prices

DIY KITS
If you fancy having a go yourself then our DIY kits are for you. You will need access to a mig welder, a 4 inch angle grinder, hacksaw, electric jigsaw and tin-snips.

You will also need skills in welding and upholstery trimming. The kit contains everything you will need to convert your mini, full instructions, all templates and a video is included.
Points to consider before conversion are that the mini has to be in sound condition in the floor pans and inner/outer sills. Also inside the bins either side of the rear seat. This is where the Roll Bar is fixed.

These conversions may not be suitable for certain countries outside the UK. Check local authorities first.
PRICES - No VAT to pay

DIY kits with black hoods £425
DIY kits with coloured hoods £475
Carriage UK £20
Carriage to the rest of world Please ring for quote

Supplied and fitted in our workshop
Conversions with black hoods £700
Conversions with coloured hoods £700

We now accept Credit Cards.

Please make all cheques payable to Keith's Convertibles and send to:
Keith's Convertibles
The Green
Mappowder
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 2EL

Phone: 0870 0660414
web: http://www.KeithsConvertibles.co.uk

 

http://www.minifinit...php?f=6&t=67987

 

http://www.minimarco...pics/keith.html

[garethr123]

Ive just seen that Mab01uk thanks. 

 

I have the removed piece of trim which I'm going to give to my mum who is a machinist. Between us we are going to knock up a replacement hopefully :) I say between us.... I actually mean hopefully she will while i watch!

[garethr123]

Busy day in the office........

 

It was interesting too today to unearth the Vin plate in the engine bay. Hidden among the dodgy cheap alarms and horrendous botched wiring i found a paint code NMF - Arum White. Im now in 2 minds as to what colour i fancy. revert to original, go nuts an retain the crazy yellow or just throw down a colour i fancy, maybe yukon grey.

 

Discuss....

[Ben_O]

Looks pretty sounds underneath.

 

If i am honest, i don't like the idea of painting it yellow but then again, it is your choice.

 

I think a nice summer colour like a pale blue or turquoise perhaps?

 

Ben

[evilpen14]

I think whatever colour you fancy. I like when A mini has been restored and the owner has put there twist on it.

[egoist]

Another yellow convertible :)
Mine looks quite the same :)

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[egoist]

I took a few today of the soft top and lining for when i come to replace so there may be a suitable picture there but that car itself is stored on the farm.

By the way, dashboard is brilliant. If you planning to put a different in, then let me know, I'm ready to buy this one. ;)

[garethr123]

Hi again all, so its been a quiet-ish period. Being in the Military I've been away a lot. I have however managed to squeeze in enough time for a few days work.

 

 got door steps and sills replaced

Also a small repair......

 

 

 

I moved on this morning to the rain channel/gutter. They were badly corroded and I've been dreading this. 2 options, source a replacement roof and mix and match some sections or take the plunge. Ive always wanted to try de seeming my mini so what better time :) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slow progress but including doing some ongoing repairs its looking good. Cant wait to lead the joints and have a good look.

Edited by garethr123, 31 October 2014 - 09:14 PM.

[garethr123]

A small question to the forum. What are views on brazing panel gaps between scuttle/wing and in the front panel. I want to lead them but lead is expensive. I can however easily get my hands on brazing rods. Do you think it'd have the same effect, not crack but also be paintable over??

 

thanks

[garethr123]

Considering having to sell the Buttercup as its becoming a struggle what with working 280 miles away from home. Any interest??

[garethr123]

So a couple of day off have led to some more work on the mini. Majority of my time is being spent with the de-seaming, leading the the joints and some filling! laborious but I'm happy with the outcome so far. Still plenty of fill,sand,fill,sand,fill,sand until ill be really happy however!!

 

 

 

 

A nice little delivery too arrived last week, finally got around to erecting it today, a 6x3 m gazebo. This from now on will become my spray booth when the time comes around (hopefully just after xmas). For £50 I'm over the moon, hopefully will do the trick. 

 

 

Has anyone used a gazebo to spray in before? I have a valour cad heater which i shall pre warm with and also a large fan that ill use to suck out what fumes are about. All this combined with a wet floor and some pukka lighting should lead to a good job...... Im hoping :)

[Ben_O]

So a couple of day off have led to some more work on the mini. Majority of my time is being spent with the de-seaming, leading the the joints and some filling! laborious but I'm happy with the outcome so far. Still plenty of fill,sand,fill,sand,fill,sand until ill be really happy however!!

 

 

 

 

A nice little delivery too arrived last week, finally got around to erecting it today, a 6x3 m gazebo. This from now on will become my spray booth when the time comes around (hopefully just after xmas). For £50 I'm over the moon, hopefully will do the trick. 

 

 

Has anyone used a gazebo to spray in before? I have a valour cad heater which i shall pre warm with and also a large fan that ill use to suck out what fumes are about. All this combined with a wet floor and some pukka lighting should lead to a good job...... Im hoping :)

I have painted cars under a Gazebo before with good results

 

 

That paint job was done with an Earlex spray station and was a full respray after i repaired heavy front end damage.

 

Not too bad for a cheap DIY job

[pinkmini99]

 

 
Has anyone used a gazebo to spray in before? I have a valour cad heater which i shall pre warm with and also a large fan that ill use to suck out what fumes are about. All this combined with a wet floor and some pukka lighting should lead to a good job...... Im hoping :)[/quote].




Yeah this was painted in gazebos.

[garethr123]

These are awesome. Makes me realise I've made the right choice :)