New Boy Needs Help

[Custard]

Well guys am new to the forum , see pic for reason why, its dads mini and he just did this cominh to visit, we need this sorted asap, any one know of parts-rear radius and of body shop anwhere near. any help would be great cheers
opps wont load pics help ......

[boycie101]

if you anywhere near barry SELECTIVE MINI SPARES sell lots of 2nd hand + new bits in his shop at top of the hill leading into barry ( jeremy ) think he only open thurs to sundays

[taffy1967]

Selective Mini Spares
126, Park Crescent,
Barry,
South Glamorgan
CF62 6HE

Tel: [phone]
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Or e-mail: -

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[Custard]

fantastic\will give them a shout. so glad joined ;D

[Custard]

::)Well here goes, have pasted the photo bucket link. This is what I have sitting on the drive and need fixed ASAP-any pointers on body shops would be great. My dad needs the car back in 3 weeks for a wedding. Cant do the work myself no time. Will do the mechanics when i can find the parts, but need body work done.

[gar1380]

only one photo come out

[Custard]

how do i up load these pics. then, in other threads the pics are on the thread HELP !!!

[coedy]

your doing it right. just make sure you take the link that has on it. then it will show in the thread

In other news.... that looks quite painful..... (they all work for me)

[Phil J]

That looks terminal too me

Hope you can get it sorted.

[Custard]

well will be fixed as was my granddads mini from new.. any ideas on a body shop-panel beater who would have a go ??

[taffy1967]

Is the rear subframe damaged at all?

A bit of a long shot, but I was recommended this guy: -

01443 834343 ask to speak to Aniran, he's open on Monday from 8 and shuts at 5. A.J Price, Britannia near blackwood. Very reasonable but takes his time.

I've not used the place and so I can't comment. This is another I've not used, but have heard good things said although I don't think he's cheap: -

www.oldschoolengineering.co.uk/

(Check out the gallery pictures as that Mini 1275GT they restored is fantastic).

Those are about all that I know in my area sorry, but I'm sure someone will suggest someone closer to you.

[coedy]

My dad said he came across this company:

Welsh Coast Classics - Pembrokeshire

07881 453 651

HI, WE ARE A VERY FRIENDLY CLASSIC CAR RESTORATION BUISNESS "WELSH COAST CLASSICS" BASED IN SOUTH WEST WALES, PEMBROKESHIRE. WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF CLASSIC CARS WITH SHOW WINNING RESULTS AS SHOWN. WE CAN OFFER ALL LEVELS OF RESTORATION FROM MINOR REPAIRS TO FULL RESTO'S INCLUDING ACID DIPPING. ALL WORK IS PHOTO DOCUMENTED. WE HAVE A FULLY EQUIPPED AND INSURED WORKSHOP AND WITH EXTREMELY COMPETATIVE RATES. ONLY £20.00PHR!!!!! NO VAT!!!!! COLLECTION AND DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED ANYWHERE IN UK.

*PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPACE SO ALL RESTORATIONS ARE BASED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS VIA AN AGREED DEPOSIT*

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE FEEL FREE TO RING ANYTIME ON 07881 453 631

That's all we know about them though..? Could be worth a try?
If you ask them for an email address you could email your photo's to them then so they will have a better understanding of the damage....

Perhaps give you an idea of a cost?

[Custard]

Cheers Taffy, will wait and see if someone near me has an idea, will give those too a call as well. The sub looks fine just a slight nick on the bottom lip. have been offered a new recon with running gear for £ 200 is that a good price as have no idea..

[coedy]

One thing to watch if your getting it done local with someone who doesn't specialise with classics is to point out that the subframe mounting area may well need to be straightened out.

(looks as if the drivers side of the rear subframe has tried to travel through into the car, which is why the rear quarter bottom section is sticking out)

If that isn't sorted out then the car will crab... badly...
As Phil said it really doesn't look good... but im pretty sure people have taxed worse..

[Custard]

Cheers Coedy, seem the frame has not moved as the radius was ripped of traveled under the car, so took the rear quarter secrion with it. Will measure the frame but seems it has not moved.. this frame was put in 2 years ago by a body shop my dad used in cricklade, what a ripoff artist they havent even prepped the frame properly.. rusted to bugger and the car has only dobe 800 miles since fitted. will be having words with them when i return the car !!!!

[coedy]

ah that's fine then! like you said, just measure from something at the front to the back on both sides

2 years isn't very long for a rear subby at all.....

[Phil J]

If your unsure of anything I'd be happy to pop over and have a look if you want, far from an expert but you could use my car as a guide to see how far things have moved,

[minimiglia0]

hi there it looks quite a nasty repair made worse by having to sort out the rusty area aswell as the bent area , the subframe may not have moved but may still have twisted it looks as if it was a scary bump with quite an impact, approx costs for repair will be quite high as 2 new panels will be required this is before stripping has taken place which will more than likely show other areas that are rusty/damaged. we are located in pembrokeshire also but if you need any advice then just give us a call mike
01646 699330

[Custard]

Thanks for all the help on this, minimiglia how much would the repair be , dont expect exact figure just a guesstimate would be helpfull, as dad wants to save the car. my idea is a reshell.cheers shne

[Custard]

Have checked the sub has travelled into the car !! well the idea is now buy jamies which hope to pick up by wed, drive that to dad and then gonna be a lot of work re building custard.