My first Mini

2alex2 1170cc Posts: 348	My first Mini Dec 18, 2011 19:42:11 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 2alex2 on Dec 18, 2011 19:42:11 GMT 1 Hello everyone so some of you may already know that i was on the look out for a mini. finaly i have found one and so it all begines.
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jackdaw 998cc Posts: 76	My first Mini Dec 18, 2011 19:50:25 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jackdaw on Dec 18, 2011 19:50:25 GMT 1 Well done Alex. I thought you were after that one. Just the front end to sort out then
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My first Mini Dec 18, 2011 20:22:47 GMT 1

Post by 2alex2 on Dec 18, 2011 20:22:47 GMT 1

yea its nto as bad as the guy described it but might be able to save the front end nto sure if i can't then will be a fiberglass front end and very quick turn around and will be back on the road. btu could stick tax on it and drive it now its realy not that bad but mgiht need gearbox recond as syncro has gone on 2nd also change the bucket seats misses doesnt like them

Last Edit: Dec 18, 2011 20:23:14 GMT 1 by 2alex2

ljonez turbo Built not bought Posts: 3,734	My first Mini Dec 18, 2011 21:06:23 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ljonez on Dec 18, 2011 21:06:23 GMT 1 looks good, pretty sure ive seen it before?
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My first Mini Dec 18, 2011 21:21:53 GMT 1

Post by 2alex2 on Dec 18, 2011 21:21:53 GMT 1

im unsure may have done guy i got it of was from haverfordwest and had it for 6months but before that was from england. its got every mot bar the first 2 and loads of recipts i actualy think it was a good buy jsut get to get it in the garage and up of the ground and sort the small problems out then will be on the road .

Huntyfm 1440cc If you cant fix it with a hammer its electrical.[F4:Huntyfm] Posts: 2,633	My first Mini Dec 19, 2011 0:03:27 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Huntyfm on Dec 19, 2011 0:03:27 GMT 1 If you Fancy selling those wheels drop me a line

SamuelHorler 1098cc PINK(ish) Posts: 298	My first Mini Dec 19, 2011 1:48:49 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SamuelHorler on Dec 19, 2011 1:48:49 GMT 1 Very nice!
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My first Mini Dec 19, 2011 19:49:03 GMT 1

Post by 2alex2 on Dec 19, 2011 19:49:03 GMT 1

Dec 19, 2011 0:03:27 GMT 1 Huntyfm said:

If you Fancy selling those wheels drop me a line

at the right price or swop for 7x13 mini superlights or ultralights ?

some up dates took the door of to see the extent of the damage and outer door skins need rewelding as both have cracked and inner pannel where the door bolts on to drivers side needs realinign and rewelding. and a small patch of welding on the innter wing and the front shock mounts as well but first of need to clear the garage out and get it in there as being one with a sunroof the seal has gone and leaking.

so if anyone has or knows any one with a britax sunroof seal can you let me know please

Last Edit: Dec 19, 2011 19:50:26 GMT 1 by 2alex2

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My first Mini Dec 20, 2011 20:05:39 GMT 1

Post by 2alex2 on Dec 20, 2011 20:05:39 GMT 1

well bit of an update to day the drivers wing is now off and assesed the damage from the bump. was a few problems getting the to the inner wing as the guy has sillocond the artches on. once they were off started cutting the wing off and then removed the bits that were laft not the car is sat with no wing and waiting for an inner pannel by the door (see pics) .

also some pics of the inside. also does any one know or have any racinf flame seats to match the back seats laying around and any one want the bucket seats can get more pics of them once thier out.

hope you like the updates

Last Edit: Dec 25, 2011 22:43:32 GMT 1 by 2alex2

jackdaw 998cc Posts: 76	My first Mini Dec 20, 2011 20:10:16 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jackdaw on Dec 20, 2011 20:10:16 GMT 1 Good going Alex. You'll soon be sorted and back 'on the road' at that rate.
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2alex2 1170cc Posts: 348	My first Mini Dec 20, 2011 20:17:35 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 2alex2 on Dec 20, 2011 20:17:35 GMT 1 Problem is now waiting for the replacement inner wing as of Xmas post being slow. But it's looking like will be going flip from as the cost is far small

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My first Mini Dec 20, 2011 20:33:35 GMT 1

Post by dai9fxey on Dec 20, 2011 20:33:35 GMT 1

You're certainly getting stuck in Alex.
I think you'll find a bit more rust in the bottom of the door pillar mind you. At least all the repair panels are available if that is the case, which is a good thing.
Personally, I'm not a big fan of fibreglass flip fronts, but with the cost saving over the steel replacement and the obvious access advantage I can understand why Mini owners opt for FG front ends.
Keep us posted with the progress.

2alex2 1170cc Posts: 348	My first Mini Dec 20, 2011 21:49:42 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 2alex2 on Dec 20, 2011 21:49:42 GMT 1 well from the hing side the pannel is fine its just the inner wing pannel but got a whole nea section for there soming just hope the post itsnt to slow. also any tips on the shock mounts as they are a bit rusty and around them

2alex2 1170cc Posts: 348	My first Mini Dec 20, 2011 21:56:03 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 2alex2 on Dec 20, 2011 21:56:03 GMT 1 also noticed that it got hi/lo or adjusta on the front havent take a good look yet and koni adjustable all round so that abouns

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My first Mini Dec 22, 2011 22:34:45 GMT 1

Post by 2alex2 on Dec 22, 2011 22:34:45 GMT 1

thanks for the comments guys. only a small updated today as im waiting on a front ends set to arrive so i can get it back on and relined and then sent to paint hopefully have the front end on and off for paint before the end of january. but here the progress tonight

its not actualy to bad jsut a bit of serfice rust on both foot wells but other than that its solid so will hamerite it and then repaint it with a can and get new carpet and sound proofing and get it put back to gether

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2alex2 1170cc Posts: 348	My first Mini Dec 24, 2011 18:22:35 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 2alex2 on Dec 24, 2011 18:22:35 GMT 1 got the inner door hinge pannel so just waiting on the front end set i ordered now hopefully that will be here by the end of next week. would prefer it if it was herer sooner as i have whole of next week off to sort it out adn aline it up.

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My first Mini Dec 25, 2011 19:24:47 GMT 1

Post by dai9fxey on Dec 25, 2011 19:24:47 GMT 1

Dec 20, 2011 21:49:42 GMT 1 2alex2 said:

well from the hing side the pannel is fine its just the inner wing pannel but got a whole nea section for there soming just hope the post itsnt to slow. also any tips on the shock mounts as they are a bit rusty and around them

I had to repair the area behind the shocker mounts on my 67 Woody. Most of the inner wing rearward of the mount area was repaired with new steel.
Here's a few pics of how I did the repair around / behind the shock mount.

The layer of rotten steel was carefully cut out to reveal what was left of the inner wing strengthening plate.

I wasn't happy with what I found so I cut out even more rotten bits until I reached some good steel.

Then I made up a new section of strengthener and welded it into place.

A new front half inner wing was then welded into place to cover up all the other repairs.

2alex2 1170cc Posts: 348	My first Mini Dec 25, 2011 22:42:13 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 2alex2 on Dec 25, 2011 22:42:13 GMT 1 thanks for that yea its rotton behind and to the right hand side of the shock so a hole half pannel was ordered just hope i can get it linghed upi properly