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[frodmyster]

My welding isn't the tidiest but it's strong lol

[mini_matt_106]

I love vermillion! Can I ask what the paint code is under your bonnet? Mine looks the same colour but not 100% it's vermillion.

Anyway, on oversills, you can still use those panels just cut them across the flutes :)

[frodmyster]

Cheers Matt, I've got some half floors to go in. I'll have a look at the colour code tomorrow pal. Just had a look at your thread, nice car you have there. Where abouts r u

[mini_matt_106]

I'm in Andover Hampshire. You?

I'm pretty sure it is vermillion, looks really orange in some pictures and red in others. But checking the paint code I can't find anything on my vin plates that match up :/

[frodmyster]

I'm in St. Helens north west Matt, I'll have a look under the bonnet when I'm home. This is my second 79 vermillion mini. I had one when I was 16. Used to drive it around the block with my mates in it. Never drove a mini since (34 now)

[frodmyster]

Just a quick one, am I better refitting the subframe and getting the car on 4 wheels before I fit half floors/sills ???

[frodmyster]

Or is it safe to remove half floor one at a time whilst the mini is on axel stands peeps

[frodmyster]

We'll i guess I'll just have to suck it and see as they say lol. Cheers guys

[mini_matt_106]

I'm sorry I don't know so didn't reply

[frodmyster]

Lol that's ok pal, wasn't aimed at anyone. I was supposed to check a paint code for u and completely forgot

[mini_matt_106]

That's ok, I bought a cheap can of vermillion and it does look very similar (I'm guessing the difference being new vs old paint and it was a cheap £3.99 can from the range) see my thread for a picture.

Had much chance to make any progress?

[frodmyster]

Temporary refitting the rear subframe tomorrow Matt so I can get it on axle stands and then start removing half the floor ( I'm bricking it to be honest lol ) how's yours coming along bud

[mini_matt_106]

Just one day a week at the minute but have discovered some patches on the flitch panel and not sure what to do, re patch or do the whole panel

[frodmyster]

Subframe and rear wheels back on for now. Floor is coming out next week :)

[ryan22_lgm]

Hello mate just make sure shell is very well braced up inside before removing half the floor. Also you may struggle working under the car. Might be easier to fully strip it and flip the shell onto its side and get better access. Hope this helps!!!