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[MINIMADrt]

Looking at the diagram again if I were to take my measurements from c to b points diagonal this would surly give me the awnsers needed.

I intend to replace the floors cross member rear kick panel ect after I have replaced both rear quarters but these will only be done once I have my new back panel on and boot floor sorted out.

But still want to no it's safe to do so with everything in the correct place.

Edited by MINIMADrt, 01 December 2014 - 01:01 PM.

[Ben_O]

That would work but you would also need to take measurements from other datum points.

 

measure as much as you can from as many places as you can.

 

Bit late now, but you would have been better off bashing the bent panels into shape before chopping them off. It would release any panel tension and help with the fit of the new panels.

 

If everything seems good with the underbody measurements, then you only really have panel gaps as a guide to lining everything up. Just start with a panel that you can't go wrong with and line the others up too it.

 

It is so hard to give good advice over the internet without seeing the car in the flesh.

 

alli can keep saying is MEASURE again and again. Once, twice, three times a lady

[MINIMADrt]

Cheers Ben

How far from oxford are you lol

Yea I realise now what a plonker I have been I am usually carefull but being so excited about getting a mini again I jumped in head first and cut now it feels like I'm almost drowning.

Hope this works out alright.

[Ben_O]

Cheers Ben

How far from oxford are you lol

Yea I realise now what a plonker I have been I am usually carefull but being so excited about getting a mini again I jumped in head first and cut now it feels like I'm almost drowning.

Hope this works out alright.

I'm on the Isle of Wight Mate.

 

It will be fine, just take each step as it comes, be methodical and trial fit as many panels as you can before welding.

 

Ben

[MINIMADrt]

Cheers Ben

How far from oxford are you lol

Yea I realise now what a plonker I have been I am usually carefull but being so excited about getting a mini again I jumped in head first and cut now it feels like I'm almost drowning.

Hope this works out alright.

I'm on the Isle of Wight Mate.
 
It will be fine, just take each step as it comes, be methodical and trial fit as many panels as you can before welding.
 
Ben

Cheers I will tri and get some measurements tonight but as I do all my work out side and will be dark when I get home may be hard.
Shame it ent at my relatives house they live in Isle of white some were mind you don't think they would be that chuffed haven't spoke to the in years lol

Thanks for all the help that's why I love this site 99% of people really helpful thank you

[MINIMADrt]

as soon as i got back from work i un wrapped it and got busy.

 

as you can see not the best.

 

this is the only place the door is rubbing 

 

 

this is the really bad repair that has been done to the hinges

 

 

this is the gap at the end of the waste rail on the passenger side

 

 

and this is the gap on the drivers side i would have thought if it had been push this gap would not exist any more??

 

 

this is the door at the bottom notice the over lap 

 

this is the door ajar resting on the catch notice the detail lines out of line

 

 

with door fully shut 

 

 

the door drops about 8-10mm when opened due to the hinges

 

 

 

with all the measurements i have taken and crossed over, added up from all over the place i do not think that there is any thing to worry about.

 

every one was with in 2-3mm of each other or there abouts.

 

does this look/sound alright

 

thank you for your help