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Post by luke7neon on Nov 20, 2007 0:05:36 GMT 1
Here's the first pics of me and my Dad's major project which is putting my battered and holey mini neon back on the road.  The car.  New rear valance welded on.  The engine, hopefully won't need any work apart from some minor tweaks.  Corrosion to the wing.  More corrosion, grill was not salvageable.  Took the subframe off, cleaned it up, painted it/coated it and put it back on.  Subframe again.  Newly welded wheel arch! Yum! All new metal! More pics coming soon, but it's going good so far. Got a load of welding wire, panels and some random bits of household metal as well to chuck in. Hoping to have it done by January. |
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Post by danni432 on Nov 20, 2007 0:09:11 GMT 1
the cars looking better every week! less holes now  |
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Post by byron101 on Nov 20, 2007 15:57:07 GMT 1
the cars looking better every week! less holes now they not holes danni just extra air con lol |
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Post by luke7neon on Nov 22, 2007 23:28:52 GMT 1
Doing the doors now too! Just a few rusty spots that need grinding and filling with body filler, plus welding some little bits of metal in. Can't be bothered to buy new doors!
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Post by dai9fxey on Nov 22, 2007 23:38:40 GMT 1
Don't blame you fixing your doors. They're a horrendous price new..  |
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Post by danni432 on Nov 22, 2007 23:48:16 GMT 1
agreed!
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Post by Specialbuoy on Nov 28, 2007 23:25:54 GMT 1
A great winter project. Have you got the funds to have it done by summer?
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Post by luke7neon on Nov 29, 2007 23:47:45 GMT 1
Yep, funds are ok it's been surprisingly inexpensive to fix. Time is the main expense really...
But by the summer, yeah I should think so.
Latest progress is we've taken off the offside wing, gonna get two new ones. Just had a new exhaust delivered, and put the fuel tank back in (managing to get petrol everywhere). Once the exhausts on we're going to reverse it out of the garage and turn it around so we can carry on on the front, with more space to work in.
Then it needs those new wings, the other sides inner sill and floor pan, and anything on the engine, then it's making it look nice.
Bit of a massive project but there's no turning back now!
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Post by luke7neon on Nov 29, 2007 23:58:46 GMT 1
P.S if anyone wants to come down and have a look at the project that could be arranged, maybe if anyone else is new to putting minis back together and want to see how things have come together?
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Post by dai9fxey on Nov 30, 2007 0:20:45 GMT 1
You're doing a fine job there. TRy not to rush it though, that's when mistakes could be made.
The Mini'll be finished when you least expect it, and It'll be very gratifying driving it for the first time.
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Post by luke7neon on Jan 5, 2008 23:41:53 GMT 1
Taking our time and getting somewhere now.
The front is a ruin, needs new wings, a-panels, front panel and scuttle. Lol. Not expensive but will take some time. Before we do all that we have to turn it around, so now we have put the fuel tank back in and fitted a new exhaust, and started her up for the first time in three years.
She started beautifully, first time : )
Tomorrow we'll put the steering column and a seat in, and turn the car around so we have space to weld the front.
There's still alot of work to be done but I think we're about half way there.
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Post by minichick on Jan 5, 2008 23:45:34 GMT 1
Good work so far and there isnt much you can do this weather. Make sure its ready for the spring though ;D  |
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Post by danni432 on Jan 5, 2008 23:48:33 GMT 1
the car sounded lovely... even if it did spit black smoke at me at one point! but it sounded amazing and the engine was running fine i was shocked  even though u used my mini and a "pick up my parts" taxi  itll look a beauty when its on the road! espesh with the lovely arches and sills from the lovely moi |
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Post by byron101 on Jan 6, 2008 0:00:52 GMT 1
 looking forward to seeing you guys again on 1 of our runs or campathons
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Post by danni432 on Jan 6, 2008 0:09:26 GMT 1
most deffinately we thought it waqs fun following you and julie to jeremys so we really looking forward to a proper run in the summer |
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Post by luke7neon on Jan 25, 2008 23:29:40 GMT 1
Latest update is that I have bought 2 new wings, new scuttle and new front panel,and my dad now has to weld them on : )
Needs new a-panels and flitch ( ? ) panels too but ill have to wait til I get some more minimoney.
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Post by minichick on Jan 25, 2008 23:31:48 GMT 1
Good luck and hopefully you will be ready for shows soon ;D |
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Post by byron101 on Jan 25, 2008 23:42:46 GMT 1
going in the right direction there mate, hopefully see you soon at 1 of the upcoming shows this summer
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Post by dai9fxey on Jan 25, 2008 23:48:13 GMT 1
Moving in the right direction Luke. Nice one. |
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Post by danni432 on Jan 26, 2008 0:00:14 GMT 1
i was totally confused when i seen a front of a mini when i drove into the garage! looked good even if they werent welded on just yet! cant wait for it to be finished! will have to get your dad getting the welding done and you need to help him ! |
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looking forward to seeing you guys again on 1 of our runs or campathons