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[LuckyRob]

Ok so I finally got a grinder and a welder last week so I can start the restoration. I've done some searchs but (google and on here) for any tutorials on welding parts of my mini but can't find any.
Basically I'm just not sure where to start. I need to do replace the
scuttle
inner top dash
top of the bulkhead
both sills and some floor
a panels and flitch(i think thats whtat it is called)
rear subframe mounts
inner rear wheel arch
and osr quarter panel.
oh yeah and the front is gonna be a flip front(eventually)
Just don't know where to start and was looking for some tutorials of how to do some of it to give some ideas.
Any help and suggestions appreciated.

[cambiker71]

Firstly get yourself enrolled on the next basic welding course at a college (most run these in the evening) then you'll have a head start on knowing what to do to set the welding gear up properly to weld the panels on with the required strength, when you're ready, cut and grind back any rusty sections to clean, solid metal. Once this is done you'll have a good idea how much work in each area will be needed. holding the repair panels up to the car will show you where and what needs to be cut or cleaned up for welding.

[LuckyRob]

I done a welding course a couple of years ago, so I just need to refresh myself on some scrap metal. Its just do i replace the sills and a bit of the floor and then replace the inner wings which i would have just welded the front of the floor to, or the other way round. I'm just not sure what order to do things in. So i've been reading about other peoples projects but I'm still uncertain.