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[Rusty Mike]

so I've taken the frame off the front of the mini, so its starting to look like a car again.

 

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now I've put the rear  subframe on, and started to fit the radius arms, just waiting for some new backplates before I can get the wheal bearings and brakes back on.

 

 

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[Rusty Mike]

Not a lot to report, Ive got the suspension back on. I have had an Issue with the back O/S radius arm, Its was seized but I managed with a lot of effort ( me and A big Hammer) to get the Old shaft out, amazingly the brass bush was fine, so greased the new shaft and fitted it.

But when I fitted the radius arm, the back wheel is slightly out of line, I did purchase another arm, but this is the same, so I will need to shim this side. The N/S is perfect. 

 

anyway Im now on to the Megga sanding and flatting phase

 

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Edited by Rusty Mike, 27 May 2023 - 02:00 PM.

[Rusty Mike]

So after hours of flatting I came to the point for spraying. so this is the undercoat

 

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I just need to flat again and then on to the top coat. old English white.

 

 

[Rusty Mike]

so now painted. its got a couple of drips on the drivers side, need a bigger garage then I have some room and can see what I'm doing. but will be fine once flatted and polished.

 

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so I need to leave the paint to harden off.

 

 

[wingnut]

What a great transformation

[colinf1]

Really speeding along now! 

 

Wouldn't we all like a bigger garage...!

[Rusty Mike]

Thanks guys.

I decided to get someone to do the doors for me. Anyway after a bit of messing about I got them fitted and the gaps dont seem to bad. So Ive just painted the doors.

 

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So now I need to get the rear wiring loom sorted, then I'll fit a new roof lining.

 

 

 

[Rusty Mike]

so made a start on the windows

 

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not the best job to do if you have a bit of arthritis in your hands, my wife will be cutting my meals up for me for a week. even with the little tool, getting the silver strip in was a nightmare.

 

 

[sonscar]

Fitting the glass always seems to make it look like a real car,I think.Nice work,Steve..

[Rusty Mike]

thanks Steve, thats right, you feel like your getting somewhere.

 

Ive fitted the sliding windows. I decided to pop rivet the bottom brackets on. windows slide ok, all went well.

 

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now its time to make some door cards.

[Retro_10s]

door glass is looking great, the whole thing is coming along great actually :)  I always feel that re-installing Glass is one of those things that is a milestone towards completion, along with light fitting, and engine starting.

[Rusty Mike]

thanks yeh, its coming along, but now its all the little bits that take time.

 

Anyway just put the engine in

 

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saw someone who made the engine bracket for lifting the engine. So made one. in the first picture the u-bracket keeps the engine level. in the 2nd picture ive moved the silver u-bracket to the other side, it puts the engine at the correct angle to put the engine in.

 

easy to make and worth it if your taking the engine in or out.

Edited by Rusty Mike, 24 August 2023 - 03:10 PM.

[Rusty Mike]

got the engine in and mounts secured.

so I decided to try and make some door cards , save a bit of money.( with the assistance of my other half)

 

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so now i'm on with the back seat, it just needs a bit of a clean up.

 

Then on with the braking system.

[Sir_Swish!]

Excellent rescue!

[Rusty Mike]

so been busy. Ive put the fuel tank in and and new fuel line in and the brake lines and brake and clutch reservoir in. the exhaust has also been fitted.

Now just getting all the bits on the engine, or trying to, there's a few bits that I'm not sure of yet.

 

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more pics later

Edited by Rusty Mike, 21 November 2023 - 08:30 PM.