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Post by paul1275s on Sept 24, 2009 19:33:47 GMT
got busy with my favourite tool...  |
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Post by MiniGT5 on Sept 25, 2009 4:44:37 GMT
Bit drastic for a small hole in the diff housing aint it  N  |
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Post by paul1275s on Sept 25, 2009 9:09:20 GMT
The diff blow up gave me a good excuse to start the long awaited freshen-up, I had all the panels in stock already and engine being out gives me much better access.
A bit more welding is required than I hoped, the drivers side wing had already been replaced at some point in the car's life, at the same time the drivers side scuttle end had received some attention.. The flange along the top of the inner wing on the drivers side needs remaking too, it is a bit corroded. Passenger side appears to be all sound, It was the original front wing on that side. A panels on both sides will probably stay where they are, just some very minor surface rust on one side.
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Post by paul1275s on Oct 19, 2009 15:57:26 GMT
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Post by monkeyjim on Oct 20, 2009 12:07:52 GMT
looking good Paul , its nearly as rusty as Matilda
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Post by joski on Oct 20, 2009 19:04:17 GMT
looking good Paul , its nearly as rusty as Matilda Hey!   She's not anymore though   |
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Post by MiniGT5 on Oct 22, 2009 17:53:01 GMT
Still not as rusty as my cooper. N |
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Post by monkeyjim on Oct 23, 2009 12:52:41 GMT
flippin eck Neil . that was grot 5 years ago .
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Post by MiniGT5 on Oct 23, 2009 14:38:18 GMT
Its a lot worse now... but i'm keeping it as a doner for a reshell... if I ever get time that is N  |
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Post by paul1275s on Jul 14, 2012 9:44:35 GMT
Heritage scuttle en route from Minispares, watch this space!!!!
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Post by Miniböttcher on Jul 14, 2012 17:09:28 GMT
about time you got back to spending time in your lock up its been close to 3 years since you blew the diff .
do you need a spot welder
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Post by paul1275s on Nov 4, 2012 12:13:11 GMT
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Post by monkeyjim on Nov 4, 2012 14:45:01 GMT
ooh errr .
Had rot in studio 2 behind shock mounts , nice easy repair .
Scuttle finally on .
Is it worth not finally securing door skin on frame until 'A' panel and rear 1/4 is back on . With it tacked in situ that will allow you to adjust the gaps and the door in the aperture .
Had a look down in my companion boxes last week on mk1 . Area around rear frame mount captive nuts is perfect on both sides with just light surface rusting on the bottom of companion box which is slightly differant in my case being a early shell but it is still the sill.
Easier to repair in there I guess without the rear 1/4 on .
Bring on that mk1 rebuild Paul.
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Post by paul1275s on Nov 4, 2012 17:03:01 GMT
Shock mounts repaired now, it's a real hidden rot spot there. The front end is all solid now, just waiting for wings and front panel to be fitted.
The passenger side rear quarter had a tiny hole that has been repaired now, it was a no-brainer to remove the driver's side quarter panel for that repair, it had been dinged there before my ownership and was full of filler and as you say makes the repair work much easier (possible!). It's a shame though, I'm going to have to replace the original sill which has survived on the car until now. The heelboard is still in perfect condition, I have removed the (non-genuine) rear subframe for a mid-spruce up whilst working on the back end of the car. The workshop has also had a bit of attention with added lighting and sockets!
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Post by MiniGT5 on Nov 4, 2012 18:56:02 GMT
Progression at last... Looks good
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