Mini project

[Pixel-Snapper]

cracking on well fella can't be that far off paint can it.

Wish I was this well ahead.

[RussellG]

Yeah I'm having a push over the next week or so to try and get the shell ready for paint soon.

[RussellG]

Tonight I have made a bit more progress with the front end.


13/6/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr


13/6/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr

I need to decide on what side repeaters to fit and if I should fit them on the wing or a panel soon, anyone got any suggestions regarding this ?

[RussellG]

Not a lot ot see for Todays hard work, the shell currently looks like this


17/7/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr


17/7/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr


17/7/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr


17/7/12.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Just done an order for a load of parts, including a 6 point roll cage, wheel arches, number plate lamps, mirrors and lamps which may or may not be used as side repeaters

[RussellG]

I have also started to think about a clour for the car.

Maybe the following blue with a white roof and matching white wheels


perfect blue by russell.grant, on Flickr

Does anyone have any opinions or suggestions ?

[FWDRacer]

That blue will look great with a contrast white roof - Not far off the 1960's MkI "Surf Blue".

As for white wheels They'll be covered in brake dust within 150 miles...

[PGM]

That blue would look good with the old english white roof and wheels.

[Ray meerkat]

My last mini was white, with a blue roof looked cool.

My first mini was bright orange with 10" white weller wheels, 998cc with drum brakes lol.... Those were the days.

[RussellG]

The first of my parts orders arrived today


19/6/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr


19/6/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Just need to figure out how to get it into the mini now and make up the strengthening plates for it

[camelotr]

Not that hard as it looks like.
Been there done that.

[RussellG]

camelotr said:

Not that hard as it looks like.
Been there done that.

Any advice ? Was thinking two pairs of hands and some ratchet straps. Need to perfect a method before the shell and cage are both painted.

[Pixel-Snapper]

also lots of grease and elbows I'd imagine...

Like the sound of blue with white roof.

[guru_1071]

a ratchet strap between the rear leg and the other side wheel arch one will pull it in enough to clear the b pillers.

[RussellG]

guru_1071 said:

a ratchet strap between the rear leg and the other side wheel arch one will pull it in enough to clear the b pillers.

Thanks that worked like a charm. I just need to line everything up and mark where the plates will go.

[RussellG]

Got some more new bits delivered today I didnt take photos of all the boring fittings and seal, but did take a few quick snaps

Wheel Arches

20/6/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Window mouldings & shell seam mouldings

20/6/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr

finally my weakness for shiny bits meant I bought these

20/6/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr

[guru_1071]

RussellG said:

Thanks that worked like a charm. I just need to line everything up and mark where the plates will go.

russell


the only other thing to watch out for is if your fitting the padded top dash rail, you need to shuffle the cage about to make sure it doesnt sqaush the padded bit

[RussellG]

Thanks I will keep that in mind

[RussellG]

Spent a full day on the mini today.

Started by rubbing down both doors inside and out. Then decided to position an test fit the mirrors before I removed the doors again.


23/6/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr


23/6/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr


23/6/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr

A couple of shots with the mirrors and window finisher strips in place


23/6/12.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr


23/6/12.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr


23/6/12.6 by russell.grant, on Flickr


23/6/12.7 by russell.grant, on Flickr

[RussellG]

Then I turned my attention to the roll cage. I test fitted the cage and marked the position for my strenghening plates inside and outside.

I ran out of time to weld in the plates properly yet but hopefully I can get them done tomorrow.

wheel arch

23/6/12.8 by russell.grant, on Flickr

A shot in the rear bin

23/6/12.9 by russell.grant, on Flickr

From the outside

23/6/12.10 by russell.grant, on Flickr


23/6/12.11 by russell.grant, on Flickr

I also added a mechanical safety lock to the front end but forgot to photograph this tonight.

[RussellG]

First order for today was a couple of quick pictures of the mechanical safety locking mechanism for my front end.


24/6/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr


24/6/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Then I welded in and blended in all the plates for the rear roll cage mounting. I didnt bother taking pictures of them all just a few quick pictures.


24/6/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr


24/6/12.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr