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[Dom]

I now have a new number plate for the front.

I have a few major jobs to do on the mini this summer, when i have some time off.

a) fit my new pioneer head unit to replace the cheapo cd player that was put in to replace the standard tape player.

b ) rub down the rust and sort out the body work

c) sort out all the welding needed for the rusty areas e.g. A panel

d) sort out any other problems that would make it fail its MOT or make it unsafe

im planning to get these jobs done before the southern mini days show this august. (Hmmm) you may be thinking, (plenty of time) but unfortunately no, i have lots of A2/A Level work to do as well.

[Jordie]

yeah i know what u mean with the work mate.

Good luck with it and take ur time, rushed jobs never last.

[Dom]

thanks mate, will do.

[Dom]

right, the pioneer head unit is on hold the rust is now the priority.

Oh i also have another problem the seatbelt keeps jamming.

anyway, can anyone give me a quote for repairing rust on drivers A panel?

[Dom]

my dad was thinking of getting me an RC40 the day before yesterday... until he came with me to pick up the mini from its twice a year service... cost £320
The car needed new brakes and pads, oil and air filters, liquids, CV Joint.

[Dom]

taking the car back today because one of the heater radiators is leaking (into a bucket) lots, 1-2 drips a second

[Woody]

right, the pioneer head unit is on hold the rust is now the priority.

Oh i also have another problem the seatbelt keeps jamming.

anyway, can anyone give me a quote for repairing rust on drivers A panel?

dont be tempted to "fix rust on "a" panel" just get new one fitted and dont do like that plonker on tv and fit half a panel (plonker is the nicest thing i could think of)
what happens when you fitt half a panel ? thats right , the other half rusts through !
but he didnt care , 'because he was only selling it so it was the new owners problem :gasp:
Ok sorry rant over

[Dom]

as some people would know my mini had to be fixed in the garage because of the heater matrix leaking a day after it had its service. Thankfully all fixed now in time for southern mini days.

rear tail light went so w/b_dtm_man gave the reversing light a tap and it came back on

[Dom]

After SMD's i bought myself:

full clear lense kit + chrome bulbs and spare red and orabge bulbs
mini cooper logoed alloy door set
angel eye headlamps
mini cooper badge
mini cooper logoed wheel caps
alloy gear knob
some stickers for the AMOC and SMOC

Here are some pictures from Southern Mini Days.


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[Dan]

What 'plonker on TV' are you talking about Woody?

[Dom]

Today i spent the hot summers afternoon sorting the car out. I fitted my mini cooper centre caps and alloy interior set. The next job was to sort all the rust on the car. (Which i did with some added help)

Firstly we tapped out the rust and cleared the holes.

We then sanded down the rust areas and then put Kurust over them, which made the rust turn blue showing that it was eating away the rust.

Then we got some mesh and carefully put it behind the holes.

We then filled in the holes with car body filler and waited for it to dry. Then sanded them down and put another layer on if it was needed - e.g. if some of the holes dipped in or showed through.

Then we sanded them down and began painting them. To finish off we used T - Cut polish to sharpen the colour and clean the edges.

While we had the T - Cut out we sorted out the boot, which now matches the colour of the car :cool:

[Dom]

here are the pics (note pics do not show the start of the clearing of the rust)

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[Dom]

back with clear lenses fitted.

i had them fitted but had to remove them because although the bulbs were red and are red when the tail lights are on they shine a reddy pink with the brake lights on.

ive decided to keep the standard lenses on to save having hassle from the police until i can find and buy some red bulbs that light up red.

I also had to take the front ones of temporarily as one of the bulbs has faded into a yellow colour.

Therefore my next plans are to find a suitable shop that supply unfadable red and orange bulbs that flash the right colour.

Anyone know of any places?

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[lewis]

minitrailers

may have them here

[Dom]

As some of you may or may not know, i have been having trouble with my exhaust. It is only fixed up by the manifold and the bracket holding the tail pipe at the back. I am missing one in the middle which sheered off a few months back. I am getting fed up of other motorists (not minis) flashing me for having a low exhaust. The picture of "The Dog Clubman" for sale of his exhaust is the bracket which is missing and i will attempt to fit. I have the square bit and some aluminium which i will attempt to make and secure my exhaust to, to raise it.