111 replies to this topic

[liam_italian]

Well after my crash last year it left the old mini lookin a bit worse for where and down, but not out. So the repair began before xmas, and now that i dont go back to work until February the 19th I have lots of time to dedicate to it's revival, woohoo

Here a pic minutes after the crash


Here's the damage to the left side of the car


Toeboard and floor damage, which is actually worsr than it looks!


and front on before the engine and subframe where removed!


The scuttle panel has risen slightly and also the dash panel has moved aswell and the passenger door apeture needs pushing out

[BabyBek]

:'( Still makes me sad that pic!!

Keep up the good work and tell us of your progress!
Wishing you all the luck in the world for your rebuild

[gemma loves her mini]

aww :'( :'( makes me sad get her fixed soon

[mad4mins]

ouch!!! i had a similar prob with my donor...

is the cross member bent inside (under seats).. mine was buckled and i had to scrap the shell....

having said that my wind screen was cracked and yours isnt.. so fingers crossed its not to much work!!

good luck dude and keep us updated on the 'metal' surgery! lol...

[liam_italian]

The cross member is fine, the floor on the passenger side will panel beat back into shape, however i will need to replace the inner wing, toeboard, door hinge panel, both a panels, wings etc etc.

Also while in working on it im going to give the subframe an overhall and fit hi-lo's front and back, stick a mk1 grille on the front with some period lamps and a full maniflow exhaust system!

Edited by liam_italian, 22 January 2007 - 01:16 AM.

[mad4mins]

The cross member is mine,

is it ???/ lol

im tyred too ... cool sounds good

Edited by mad4mins, 22 January 2007 - 01:13 AM.

[winter]

ohhh
looks awful, what did you hit?

[liam_italian]

it's a long story so i'll make it short

Car pulls out in front on me, i hit brakes mini pulls left, hit read wheel or parked lorry, does 180 degree spin into road, the end. lol

Mind you the front panel did need replacing, lol!

[Teapot]

Good luck with this and I'm sure the car will soon be back on the road good as new (even better in parts maybe?). I'm thinking we would all do well to keep this thread with the photos to hand in case it ever happens to us and the insurers want to write off our pride and joy for want of a new sidelight bulb and a bent wing mirror. Show 'em what can and should be done!

[liam_italian]

Just a quick update, just waiting for the panels to arrive now before the major work starts

As you can see from the pic the steering rack has been pushed in quite badly on the n/s


Also i am going to replace the entire inner wing, and it will be easier to push the bulkhead and door apeture out with the inner wing removed!

[ludsonline]

Ouch. Are you going to jig the shell or portapack it??

[liam_italian]

portapower it, you cant really jig a shell because it aint got a chassis! But i am going to totally replace the toeboard, inner wing etc! Then once they are out it will be a dodle to push the bulkhead back! then put the new inner wing etc in! No drama! lol

[Woody]

portapower it, you cant really jig a shell because it aint got a chassis! But i am going to totally replace the toeboard, inner wing etc! Then once they are out it will be a dodle to push the bulkhead back! then put the new inner wing etc in! No drama! lol

YES, YOU CAN JIG A SHELL
if you are not going to jig it , it would be better to use a dozzer and pull the damage out rather than push it out with a porto power
and remember to check your diagonals and hights as well as the lenths , also it is a good idea to use a spirit level

[steveobennet]

good luck with repairing it! i know you'll make it better than what it was.

look forward to more progress!

[Mini 360]

Good to see its not been scrapped and good luck with it mate.