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[South Coast Workshop]

Hi Folks,

 

We have recently purchased a Mini 30th Anniversary Edition as a rebuild project for our workshop. It is in a reasonably sorry state and has had the front chopped and a flip front installed. We are in a bit of a quandry as to how far to take a restoration and how authentic we should keep the car, especially as the car has the flip front installed.

 

 

We would welcome any suggestions on the best route to take.

 

The work is being done in our workshop in Emsworth. It's a DIY car garage setup as a 'rent-a-ramp' where people can bring their car and carry out whatever work needed. We have a fully equipped workshop with 3x 3.5 tonne vehicle lifts/ramps, fully fitted airlines and tools powered by an industrial grade compressor, MIG and TIG welding gear, 20 tonne press, massive range of handtools, a large petrol steam pressure washer, a huge heater for the winter and free wifi. 

We also for the less confident have a mechanic on site who can either assist you with jobs or complete all the work for you.

South Coast Workshop
Unit 7 
Palmers Road Industrial Estate
Palmers Road
Emsworth
Hampshire
PO10 7DH

Tel: 01243 371578
Mob: 07538 443328 (Barry Taylor - Workshop Manager)
web: http://www.southcoastworkshop.co.uk
facebook: http://www.facebook....thcoastworkshop

 

We have applied for trader permission a few days ago, hopefully this thread won't be considered too spammy!

 

 

 

[TiMtImInYtImTiM]

Hi,

 

I always like to see the special editions restored to how they should be. If it was me I would put the front back to original. It is a preference thing and completely a personal decision. Flip fronts do have their benefits though.

[jccc78]

^{back to standard  as nature intended   I miss my mini 30}  

Edited by jccc78, 21 April 2015 - 01:16 PM.

[mk1leg]

Hi..and welcome to TMF and enjoy your 30LE project..............

[Ben_O]

Welcome.

 

I like the idea of your garage alot. How is it working out?

 

As for the Mini, I would ditch the FG front end and return it to steel. it will be far more desirable and you will end up with a better end product.

 

Just my opinion though. good luck whatever you decide.

 

Cheers

 

Ben