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General => General discussion => Non-Golf gallery => Topic started by: richw911 on 18 February 2012, 16:51
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After finishing the 79 Blue we found this for £200 :smiley:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/DSC00716.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/DSC00732.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/DSC00731.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/DSC00730.jpg)
It has a mini 30 part leather interior 12" minilite reps and all for the grand sum of £200 :laugh:
Golf with a boot full of metalwork :lol:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/DSC00768.jpg)
Today we removed the exhaust , petrol tank and dropped the rear subframe we had to cut off the subframe bolts as they we red rusty. Check out the rust in the boot :D
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-01-28144328.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-01-28123013.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-01-28123020.jpg)
Check out this patch made of body filler and underseal!
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-01-28123035.jpg)
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Dropped the engine and subframe today :smiley:
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mini 3 ? or should that be thirty. :huh:
and she is one rotten old lady, :sick: :shocked:
but sure you will get her sorted, could be a nice sideline business :wink:
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mini 3 ? or should that be thirty. :huh:
and she is one rotten old lady, :sick: :shocked:
but sure you will get her sorted, could be a nice sideline business :wink:
Its 3 as it the third mini we have done - a Mini 30 cherry Red (in some of the pics) My 79 super blue, now project purple which is an 83 Mayfair :smiley:
Yeah is full of filler covered rust holes :lipsrsealed: Wait till you see some of the so called welding on the front floors :sick: :laugh:
Funny we said that today - Though there is not as many Mini project deals around these days because of ebay etc :sad:
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So jealous....again!!
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So jealous....again!!
Really its a basket case - you can have some rust if you want? :laugh:
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Off topic but, where abouts in Devon do you live?
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Off topic but, where abouts in Devon do you live?
Near Newton Abbot the Minis are elsewhere though :smiley:
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Hey Rich - I've seen worse. Not often, but I have seen worse :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Hey Rich - I've seen worse. Not often, but I have seen worse :grin: :grin: :grin:
lol :grin: :grin: :grin: you have got the right idea with your project - no rust :wink:
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go on rich man! be good to see the progress of this!
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She now has some metal in the boot floor and the new rear valance is on :smiley:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-05-03183701.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-05-03200100.jpg)
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The front end has been cut off and binned it! We have also started to clean up and paint the front and rear subframes too.
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looks like a hell of alot of work!
always fancied an old mini
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looks like a hell of alot of work!
always fancied an old mini
It is but after you have done one its fairly easy TBH. Everyone should at least have a go in a Mini its better than a go-kart :laugh:
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More welding complete :cool:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-05-05152100.jpg)
And the under rear light repair panels now welded in
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More metal added today we are waiting for panels for the boot so work started on the rear quarter and heelboard repair - the subframe bolts snapped when we removed them and it was rotten anyway.
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You just using a mig welder rich ?
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You just using a mig welder rich ?
Im not but yes Its MIG :smiley:
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Wheel arch flitch now fitted and rotten front floor removed :smiley:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-06-02125718.jpg)
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gotta say, this is more than i would bother saving :laugh: :grin:
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gotta say, this is more than i would bother saving :laugh: :grin:
Wait till we start the hornet - that is rotten :lipsrsealed: :grin: its all part of the fun :laugh:
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Passenger front floor now in :cool:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-06-09130430.jpg)
Jacking point is now fitted too
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-06-09143847.jpg)
Then inner sill is going to take a bit of work:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-06-09144724.jpg)
Check out the rot and awful welding on the drivers side! :shocked:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-06-09143815.jpg)
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Step sill now complete :smiley:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-06-12164733.jpg)
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Cracking work Rich :afro:
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Cracking work Rich :afro:
Cheers bud :afro: although the hard work - the welding was done by my good friend. I am learning to weld :smiley:
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Drivers side flitch panel now fitted:
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Why cut out old rust when you can just weld a new panel over it....... :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-07-10180131.jpg)
Properly cut out
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Floor cut out and replaced
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-07-11181830.jpg)
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(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-07-11200807.jpg)
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Top work :cool:
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Great work Rich, Minis are one of those cars that can be fun to do, large repair sections make easy work of a big job, so rapid progress is rewarding :cool: :cool:
Thom
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Top work :cool:
Cheers bud :smiley:
Great work Rich, Minis are one of those cars that can be fun to do, large repair sections make easy work of a big job, so rapid progress is rewarding :cool: :cool:
Thom
Thanks yes that is so true each time you weld in a new piece you can see it coming back to life and as you say it fairly easy quick and cheap. :smiley:
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New inner wings fitted :smiley:
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Check out the shock mounting brackets :shocked:
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Front end trial fitted in place - A panels welded in looking a bit more like a Mini again :cool:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-08-08185900.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-08-08190411.jpg)
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Both heel boards now welded in as is the rear window panel and front panel.
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-08-25134245.jpg)
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How the front now looks
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-08-25085856.jpg) :smiley:
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Nice work Rich! Keep it going :cool:
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Nice work Rich! Keep it going :cool:
Cheers bud :cool:
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Great work Rich, you got a Spot Welder for those exterior joints?
Thom
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Great work Rich, you got a Spot Welder for those exterior joints?
Thom
Cheers no we are just using the Mig to spot weld / plug weld :smiley:
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Both rear quarters removed and replaced :smiley:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-09-19%2016.44.12_zps1b662f59.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-09-19%2018.23.51_zpsd734d27c.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-09-19%2018.23.32_zps83fcc059.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-09-19%2019.30.16_zpsbc9f4d6e.jpg)
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Coming along nicely Mr Rich :cool:
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Coming along nicely Mr Rich :cool:
Cheers yeah getting there :cool:
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Wow!! It's like the front cover of the Haynes Workshop Manual!!! :grin: :grin:
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Nice work :cool:
Pretty much a new shell then :tongue:
Love minis :cool: :cool:
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Now seam sealed
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-09-25131136.jpg)
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All the old paint removed, Underneath stonechipped and some more body prep, filling sanding and more sanding!
Bonnet has had the lip removed because this mini is having a MK1 grill 8)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-10-05184640.jpg)
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Etch primer in the next few weeks :cool:
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Fair play, thats some serious chop shop undertaking.
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In Etch primer
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Painted lump
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Now in a shade of new Fiat 500 blue :D
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That's NICE :cool:
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Awesome!
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At this rate you'll be opening up your own Mini restoration company :grin:
Nice work as always :cool:
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At this rate you'll be opening up your own Mini restoration company :grin:
Nice work as always :cool:
lol I dont think I could handle the stress bloody Minis :laugh: cheers :smiley:
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Now with lots more done including Leather MX5 front seats and bullet mirrors 8)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/2012-11-28150032.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/2012-11-28150150.jpg)Custom dash is getting there
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Had a few issues with wiring but thats now sorted and the engine is turning over OK.
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Great work yet again Rich
Check out this bargain, it'll do every external joint you can think of, and save you a small fortune in grinding materials, you'll save days and days on the next one! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spot-Welder-240-volt-Model-09654-/140896478194?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20ce15a3f2
Thom
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Coming along nicely :afro:
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Coming along nicely :afro:
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Great work yet again Rich
Check out this bargain, it'll do every external joint you can think of, and save you a small fortune in grinding materials, you'll save days and days on the next one! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spot-Welder-240-volt-Model-09654-/140896478194?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20ce15a3f2
Thom
Thanks ah that is a really good price......... :cool:
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Rich, build me a mini man haha! looking so good
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Looking better and better! :cool:
What's a rough restoration cost on one of these?
My mate has recently picked up one for 150 quid! As he's a lucky bastard!
Although his circumstances have changed so we're thinking restore it for profit. Failed MOT on subframe and sills are wrecked. Had an appalling respray as well which has blistered badly. It's got bucket seats and harnesses so would need a full interior.
Just wondering what it would cost us to restore? Welding not a problem. Would probably prefer to buy panels rather then attempt to fabricate them.
Cheers!
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Looking better and better! :cool:
What's a rough restoration cost on one of these?
My mate has recently picked up one for 150 quid! As he's a lucky fatherless son!
Although his circumstances have changed so we're thinking restore it for profit. Failed MOT on subframe and sills are wrecked. Had an appalling respray as well which has blistered badly. It's got bucket seats and harnesses so would need a full interior.
Just wondering what it would cost us to restore? Welding not a problem. Would probably prefer to buy panels rather then attempt to fabricate them.
Cheers!
Well i spent about 2k on mine (the other thread) that includes all new parts wheels panels and paint, we did do all the work inc welding and paint ourselves though, local mini specialist has valued mine at 4.5 - 5 k
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Looking better and better! :cool:
What's a rough restoration cost on one of these?
My mate has recently picked up one for 150 quid! As he's a lucky fatherless son!
Although his circumstances have changed so we're thinking restore it for profit. Failed MOT on subframe and sills are wrecked. Had an appalling respray as well which has blistered badly. It's got bucket seats and harnesses so would need a full interior.
Just wondering what it would cost us to restore? Welding not a problem. Would probably prefer to buy panels rather then attempt to fabricate them.
Cheers!
Well i sent about 2k on mine (the other thread) that includes all new parts wheels panels and paint, we did do all the work inc welding and paint ourselves though, local mini specialist has valued mine at 4.5 - 5 k
Okay cheers. Might be something worth doing on the side then as I love proper projects like these! Just need my garage!
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This is how she turned out - new fiat 500 blue with white roof :
From this:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/DSC00716.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/richw911/media/purplemini/DSC00716.jpg.html)
To this :
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-11-06125249.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/richw911/media/purplemini/2012-11-06125249.jpg.html)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2012-11-06125326.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/richw911/media/purplemini/2012-11-06125326.jpg.html)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/purplemini/2013-02-02114433_zpse05abe52.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/richw911/media/purplemini/2013-02-02114433_zpse05abe52.jpg.html)
Now With MOT and on the road :cool:
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Sweet!!
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