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Dec 27, 2007 20:22:02 GMT
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Ive gone and done it, gone and bought another mini... this time a clubby estate project, got some daft plans for it but that will stay hidden till the parts arrive. It is going back to a semi stock condition though. Some pictures of the rot box.      MMM Rot and holes. No frame left in the rear doors.  The fibreglass was hiding what I expected.   Needs a front end. I made the first hole by leaning on it.   Also this is on both sides.  Rear arches are shot, going to tub the rear arches as that will remove most of the rot from them.     Under the fuel filler the pannel needs repairing.  Also there is a good few mill of bog in the rear pannel, looks like its been distorted by heat.  Its looking bad at the moment The list so far. Front end, possible inner wings. Scuttle Panel Closing panels (none existant at the moment) Vent repair panel (maybe inner A panel if thats what its called) Rear valance Rear Doors Step and lower panel Needs rear arches and the rear pannels repairing / replacing. Inner Sills Outer sills. Floor pannels Rear Door step Alot of work needed but it will get done. |
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Last Edit: Oct 15, 2010 11:40:19 GMT by Jackman
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Davenger
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It's only metal
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Dec 27, 2007 20:25:09 GMT
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I've got a wing and bonnet for it, Can't remember what side the wing is, I'll have to check
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J.P
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I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
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Dec 27, 2007 21:48:02 GMT
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Alot of work indeed! All the best with it! I'm not interested in doing another mini project but the clubby estate is the only other Mini i'd own given the oppertunity!
Keeping the same colour etc?
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Dec 27, 2007 21:54:20 GMT
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Its going back to standard so i may put it back to the cream colour, back on 10" steels possibly if i can get a decent set, want it proper standard. Engine is another thing  |
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Dec 28, 2007 16:13:56 GMT
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bobz
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A BMW 16V head, AND a Super Charger ! ;D Awesome dude, I love it  |
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Don't plan anything, it'll start raining!
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Ether
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Dec 29, 2007 10:23:41 GMT
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Amazing!! Great project, love those clubmans (or is it clubmen?)
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Dec 29, 2007 10:28:33 GMT
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A BMW 16V head, AND a Super Charger ! ;D Awesome dude, I love it And all wrapped in a stock-looking exterior, trim etc. That is going to be disgustingly cool. |
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Dec 29, 2007 10:50:17 GMT
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Wow !!
Great project, brave man.
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Dec 29, 2007 12:05:23 GMT
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wow this is gonna be fantastic.
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Oh man!! Cool as a penguins  !! What's the craic with the engine (excuse my ignorance), i see a supercharger but what else is going on there? Clubmans are the way forward, defo much cooler than the round lamp numbers......best of luck with all that body stuff though, rather you than me!! |
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Dec 30, 2007 11:43:12 GMT
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thought that was my old one initially, gave it away
a few years ago still with t+t cos i was sick of it.
same paint job but mine had very little rot, was
converted from auto to manual and had a low miles
metro 1275 fitted.
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stealthstylz
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Dec 30, 2007 11:52:55 GMT
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I love finding well done bodges in cars - my dads cousin was a car dealer and one of the finest filler artists i've ever seen. He once brought a capri round that you'd swear was concours standard. Showed us some pics and he'd just wagged over every bit of rust using a fag packet to back it. Probably lasted until the next winter but until that time it was perfect lol think he sold it for a fortune.
Matt
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Dec 30, 2007 12:46:50 GMT
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Looks like youve got your work cut out there,sure it will be awesome.
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Dec 30, 2007 16:32:44 GMT
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Guz, i don't know the history behind the car, if your based in the Manchester area it maybe, its been sat off the road for over a year now but it doesnt look like its faired too well being sat outside covered in mud. Will get it repaired though.
Also the engine is a BMW K1100 head conversion meaning 16v's and a better flowing head which will then be supercharged and intercooled.
Also Clubmans are the way forward, cant go wrong.
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Nov 14, 2008 10:50:51 GMT
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Id forgot all about this topic. May not make alot of sense as I'm copying posts straight from another forum. Here is how the estate looks as there isnt a full body picture of it.     This is what i did today. Removed engine.  No a panels   Wings off   Holes    Slam panel off  Lower front panel off  Scuttle panel removed  Tomorrow I'm off buying some disks to remove the paint on the inner wings and a proper spot weld drill... i think i busted 9 or 10 drills doing that, they were cheapo ones tho. Update Ive stripped the bulkhead to bare metal, de-rusted and primed. Took ages but nitromors + grinder with wire brush tool makes it easy to do Took 4 hours to get all the rust i could off. Doesnt look to bad now.    *Edit* Also forgot to mention i set it alight  the split pins for the masters were stuck solid and wouldnt turn around, heated them up after wd didnt work the other day and it went well until the soundproofing lit... EEEK!! FIRE! All safe now tho. |
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Nov 14, 2008 10:51:29 GMT
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Nov 14, 2008 10:52:44 GMT
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Nov 14, 2008 10:53:38 GMT
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Its back upto date now.
I'm currently still cleaning the front end up, removing the rust and treating it. Hopefully i will start on the front end in a few weeks if i keep up with the progress.
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m0rris
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Nov 14, 2008 11:06:18 GMT
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Good luck with the rest this is certainly a major undertaking!
m0rris
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the split pins for the masters were stuck solid and wouldnt turn around, heated them up after wd didnt work the other day and it went well until the soundproofing lit... EEEK!! FIRE! All safe now tho.
