Discussion
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 ?
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 ?
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
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
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 ?
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 ?
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
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
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
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
RussellG said:
Thanks that worked like a charm. I just need to line everything up and mark where the plates will go.
russellthe 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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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