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[giz]

it fells like i'm slowly getting somewhere with my car now and i have a few pictures to show you of the progress.


the roof is now 100%(i think) flat and primered all it needs is a bit of fine surface filler just to hide a few pin holes and scratches



i've also finished the n/s b post, a panel and wing, all needing just a little bit of fine surface filler.





but even more exciting is......





inside the car is now (excluding the rear floor pans) either coated with thinned down underseal or finished and painted.
i've also given the pedal box and everything else that should be black a fresh coat of paint but i forgot to take pictures.

Edited by nataliegizfish, 04 June 2008 - 06:06 PM.

[Teapot]

I'm still watching
Work on mine has stopped altogether for a bit because the repair shop is really busy with real modern cars
But it means I won't be charged full rate for labour like a rich customer

[giz]

I'm still watching
Work on mine has stopped altogether for a bit because the repair shop is really busy with real modern cars
But it means I won't be charged full rate for labour like a rich customer

well thats good and bad! i hope it's not MINI's they're busy with

[King_Rodney]

inside the car is now (excluding the rear floor pans) either coated with thinned down underseal or finished and painted.
i've also given the pedal box and everything else that should be black a fresh coat of paint but i forgot to take pictures.

Like how you managed to take all the credit for that, when it was in fact me (Wayne’s wife) who did lots of the hard work on the inside lol (with only one cup of tea made the whole day!!) Looks like you’ve been busy today though finishing it all off. Its looking really good.

[giz]

Like how you managed to take all the credit for that, when it was in fact me (Wayne’s wife) who did lots of the hard work on the inside lol (with only one cup of tea made the whole day!!) Looks like you’ve been busy today though finishing it all off. Its looking really good.

sorry all i heard was:

well done giz your a genius i'm so jealous and rubbish

[spikyrob]

i'm inspired... I WANT A PICK UP!!!

[Down&Out]

yup.. me too
i want so many models i wont have any garage space

[giz]

time for another update me thinks, mainly to remind myself exactly what i've been buying over the past few weeks so i don't buy duplicates!

set of 6 alloys, 10x6 make unknown
wheel bearings
balljoints
drums
shoes
998 engine
single box side exit sportex exhaust system
lcb
inlet
k&n style air filter
leads & plugs (cheers mike)
chrome rocker cover
electronic ignition kit (the cheap one from m&m)
ultimate engine steady
lower engine steady
handbrake cable
braided brake hoses
new copper brake lines
rear subframe
ignition coil
kwick shift kit
chrome wiper kit
chrome bumper
lucas style wing mirrors
stone guards (thanks again mike)
all seals except rear window
rear light clusters
head lamp bowls
chrome light rings
indicators
carpet set
sound deadening kit
engine mounts
subframe mounts
engine paint
gear knob
steering wheel
vizards "bible"
emmision tester
group 2 arches (thanks pooky)
i know there is more but i can't think right now.
today i started cleaning the engine with brush on gunk and tomorrow i'll be steam cleaning it and may even get the first coat on.
we found the best scrap yard in the world today that just sells classic car parts but mainly minis, i'll let you all in on the secret place just as soon as i have everything i need! it's a strange old place tho, we met the guy in a fruit picking field and he greeted us carrying a shot gun but he was a realy nice guy.
pictures of the engine etc tomorrow

giz

Edited by nataliegizfish, 12 June 2008 - 08:06 PM.

[giz]

realy realy quick update

wayne + grinder - guard = A&E
nothing serious just a cut finger and some enormous bandages!

[Retro_10s]

Awww diddums. has wayneypoos got a poorly paw?

Get better soon mate,.. as long as you can lift a beer can to your mouth you're okay

[Teapot]

realy realy quick update

wayne + grinder - guard = A&E
nothing serious just a cut finger and some enormous bandages!

Youm are so naughty!

[Retro_10s]

safety first wayne, safety first


P.S> i will just point out that is NOT me in the picture above it's some guy off google images

Edited by Retro_10s, 18 June 2008 - 09:52 PM.

[King_Rodney]

retro10s + bottled beer - a good bottle opener = plasters ??


another update without pictures, i've got to buy some batteries.

my car now has a finished floor, inner sills and one outer sill, both rear subframe mounting points have been replaced and the load bay is finished and stone chipped.
we just need some good weather and time to bolt the new rear subframe on now.

Edited by wayne123, 21 June 2008 - 12:14 PM.

[Teapot]

Any pictures of new repair work will be studied and saved in to my "this is what other people have done" collection

[joe_m]

I WANT YOUR PROJECT ! ! ! ! !

SO nice


fancy giving me one of em

joking, you wouldnt wana part with um i gues,

joe