303 replies to this topic

[nev_payne]

OMG PROGRESS!!

With the help of my ratchet monkey, the rear subframes split down ready for a strip search and a few layers of decent black stuff.

Starters orders (at this point, 1 doughnut had already escaped... the other wasnt so forgiving):


Plant pots - yes, this was the view we found on both sides - we had enough soil to start a small compost business:


After a good blast down, a rather better looking subby:



The worst of the rust is beneath the doughnuts on boths sides:




Going to kick the front one in the can tomorrow

[liam_italian]

superb job Nev, and atleast the rear subby is ok to go back on, unlike mine

[MINIMON]

hows this goin nev, any updates

[Deathrow]

I was also wondering what's been going on with this project the other day.

Look forward to some news .

[Pie]

Engine was collected this morning.

[nev_payne]

Project now possibly for sale.

http://www.theminifo...showtopic=92589

Sorry to let you all down.


Oli.

[Down&Out]

aww nooo! its rarity will certainly make it worth lots good luck in the sale

[Deathrow]

Noooooo!

Take a sit back, leave it in storage and wait until you feel better. There's no point selling such a rare Mini when the market is down like it is right now. You'll get a few months down the line, feel better and wish you'd not got rid and you'll be goosed then because this is no ordinary car, you can't just get another.

[MINIMON]

hows this going mate, back on track?

[Vipernoir]

I know that all the suspension components have been refurbed, and new brake bits have bee sourced.

[1987_ParkLane]

Thats looking really good now, your really getting stuck in lol.

[Deathrow]

Please don't tell me you let this go chap.

[Vipernoir]

I haven't heard from Oli for a while, but I think he's still plodding on.

[Deathrow]

I haven't heard from Oli for a while, but I think he's still plodding on.

Good to hear, it'd be heartbreak to see him let go of such a rare mini.

[nev_payne]

Good morning....

I guess I owe people some explanations as to my where abouts - all that in due time.

Bottom line is this. The engine sits still in the garage, the subbys are repainted and have gathered dust for a year, the carpet's in the loft getting eaten and my memory is dull and short lived. However...

He's got to go back on the road.

I'll update you guys with pictures of the current situation and I'll be in touch with various people over the next 2 days to talk about some rebuilding strategies and more importantly the handing over of £-wonga-stirling.

This message is short and sweet and I know there are quite a few quesitons, but SirD must drive again, and I need a lot of help!

Nev.

Bootnote - I'm hoping people haven't changed their mobile phone numbers in the last 2 years!

Edited by nev_payne, 04 September 2009 - 08:47 AM.