Mini project

[RussellG]

Drivers seat is now recovered


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[RussellG]

benters said:

looking really good. . .you efforts have encouraged me to have another go at covering my MG Midget seats which were ok, but never this good.

Thanks it was slow going but worth it in the end

[RussellG]

Both seats ready to be refitted now


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[RussellG]

Fitted the lower padded dash rail, switch panel, front seats door card & the glass in the nearside of the car this afternoon.


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[RussellG]

Not much to show for today,

Fitted the rear screen


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Front screen was starting to delaminate but decided to have a go at fitting it anyway then replace it at a later date. Looks like im just going to have to get a replacement screen nowthough as I broke the old one fitting it

[RussellG]

Windscreen is fitted now & I stuck a clear drop glass in the drivers door as a stop gap till I get a green one. So now that the shells water tight I thought it was about time to give it a wash.


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Fitted new wiper arms and blades as well


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[RussellG]

Looks dry so far inside, only issue I spotted was water got in to the nearside taillight lens.

I was expecting at least a couple of minor leaks.

[RussellG]

Machine compound & polished the mini today. Then gave it a quick wash & dry. Pictures are all taken in the garage since it looked like it was going to start raining when I had just finished the work.


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Some of the final bits to complete the parts list should be here in the next week or two as well.

[RussellG]

In the process of looking for new wheels just now. Looking at 5.5x12" which should hopefully fill the arches better. I emailed a supplier yesterday enquiring about availability of a wheel on there website, but thy haven't even bothered to reply yet so I guess I would be better looking else where.

[RussellG]

The minilife rims do look good but they only seem to be available in 5x12 and Im concerned they won't fill the arches properly. I would prefer 5.5" wide rims if possible.

[RussellG]

Thanks. I will have a look at some 5x12 then

[RussellG]

Fitted the new roof gutter trim, windscreen fillet trim finishers & a pair of bonnet stripes today.


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04/09/13.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr

New steering wheel & column shroud fitted as well


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I just need the new dashboard, which is on order and should be here in the next couple of weeks & a new set of wheels which I have still to organise yet.

[RussellG]

Fitted a stainless brake reservoir cover today


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Also tweaked the fuel mixture a bit, I'm considering buying a cheap exhaust gas analyser to help get the fuelling sorted out just right.

[RussellG]

miniman said:

What's the knob to the right of the steering wheel?

It unscrews and then screws in behind the number plate as a safety lock for the flip front. The electrics for opening the front by remote wont work unless this is screwed into the dash. There is pictures early in the thread about it.

[RussellG]

Sounds like a clutch issue to me as we'll. I would start by checking the clutch slave cylinder and clutch pivot arm are moving correctly.

[RussellG]

These arrived this afternoon for the mini


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10/09/13.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Didn't have time to get them fitted though, that's tomorrows job along with a bit of fine tuning of the ride height.

[RussellG]

Altrezia said:

I like the new wheels. What a cool car =)

Thanks

[RussellG]

Shouldn't be too long now till I have it road legal now.

[RussellG]

Wheels are fitted today & I have altered the suspension height to suit. Need to give the suspension a chance to settle now and see what it looks like the.


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[RussellG]

plastic toad said:

A stunning car with a brilliant write up.
A tribute to you ! You should be extremely proud !

Thanks