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[REVVIT]

Well after another drawn out filing and flatting session followed by various stages of moping the cover is now finished..just need to sort the cap and bolts out..so here is the finished cover...

 

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[yeti21586]

That's gorgeous!!! Nicely done. Had you got a before pick?

Also what amps in the alternater?

YetI

[REVVIT]

That's gorgeous!!! Nicely done. Had you got a before pick?

Also what amps in the alternater?

YetI

..it only arrived on Friday and within 1/2 an hour I started to file it flat..the machined  top is mostly as it came apart from a quick buff..the front and sides where lightly polished but you could see and feel ripples which let it down..ive spent about 14 hours to get it like this..overall its a nice part just needed more tlc..as for the before pic I didn't take one i was to eager to put it right ..alternator is a 40 amp..Thanks..

[yeti21586]

Makes me think what my rocker could look like with abit id elbow grease

YetI

[MacGyver]

Well after another drawn out filing and flatting session followed by various stages of moping the cover is now finished..just need to sort the cap and bolts out..so here is the finished cover...

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Where did you get it from?

[REVVIT]

 

Well after another drawn out filing and flatting session followed by various stages of moping the cover is now finished..just need to sort the cap and bolts out..so here is the finished cover...

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Where did you get it from?

 

It came off ebay..the seller listed it as a one off as in its the only one ..he had a few others listed in different styles this one suited the  style I'm after ..

[REVVIT]

Small update...rocker cover is in situ just finishing the new bolts and o ringed washers for it....

 

 

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And the body is beginning its journey for the all important prep stages..

 

 

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[bpirie1000]

Good progress...
Tortoise and hare stuff...
Slow and steady wins the race.....

[REVVIT]

Good progress...
Tortoise and hare stuff...
Slow and steady wins the race.....

Ha ha..yes thats a great way to look at this stage hope i win at the end !

[mattmiglia]

That engine looks superb mate! Bits of green on the rocker cover sets it off even more. Love it!

[minimissions]

Cant wait to see this in paint! its going to look so nice!

[REVVIT]

So the resto continues...not a great deal to show at the moment just lots of parts being restored and have started to assemble the front subframe ...the body is coming on again not a great deal to show but hopefully have some more pics soon...

 

 

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[KTS]

Not sure if you're aware, but coil springs can be problematic on road cars apparently. There's a few threads that cover some of the issues that people have seen

http://www.theminifo...sion/?p=3561233

[REVVIT]

Not sure if you're aware, but coil springs can be problematic on road cars apparently. There's a few threads that cover some of the issues that people have seen

http://www.theminifo...sion/?p=3561233

 

Thanks for the info....I am unsure myself on these...it came fitted with them so i thought i'd give them a go and see..from the brief drive i had before this resto if felt  as mini should...i noticed on the failed images the adjusters are out of the alloy cones alot and that they all look like theyve been driven hard..my cones have been shortened so i  can get the adjuster in deeper and get it lower...when its together i will see and if its not right they will get replaced with rubber .... 

[REVVIT]

Still pushing on..engine is nearly all together and looking well ..and the body is gradually taking on bits of colour..!!... 

 

 

 

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