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
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
Then finally for todays updates a couple of quick pictures of the rear section of the roll cage fitted.
24/6/12.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr
24/6/12.6 by russell.grant, on Flickr
24/6/12.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr
24/6/12.6 by russell.grant, on Flickr
Another treat delivered today
26/6/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr
Its probably easier to show you what it does in a video than try to explain it
http://youtu.be/daca8DSxrV8
26/6/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr
Its probably easier to show you what it does in a video than try to explain it
http://youtu.be/daca8DSxrV8
Front Number plate bracket is almost finished now.
27/6/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr
27/6/12.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr
I just need to fit the front section of the roll cage next and weld in the strengthening plates then its on to fixing the boot lid so that the fit at the offside lower corner is a better fit.
27/6/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr
27/6/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr
27/6/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr
27/6/12.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr
I just need to fit the front section of the roll cage next and weld in the strengthening plates then its on to fixing the boot lid so that the fit at the offside lower corner is a better fit.
27/6/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr
27/6/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr
Just a small update tonight, front of cage is fitted now.
28/6/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr
28/6/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr
28/6/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr
28/6/12.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr
28/6/12.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr
28/6/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr
28/6/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr
28/6/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr
28/6/12.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr
28/6/12.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr
Got a bit more done to the car this afternoon.
Decided to have a look at the bootlid while waiting for some filler to dry elsewhere.
A bit of close inspection revealed rust on the inside along the bottom edge, so I cut the inner edge out to allow a closer look at the back of the outer skin. As I suspected it was fairly rotten an probably wouldnt be long before its showing through to the outside.
A few people recently have suggested that I need to do something to the rear of the car to personalise it anyway so I decided I might as well start now.
The rot
14/7/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr
14/7/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr
14/7/12.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr
Then a couple of quick shots of the outside before I set about it
14/7/12.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr
14/7/12.6 by russell.grant, on Flickr
Now a few work in progress shots
14/7/12.7 by russell.grant, on Flickr
14/7/12.8 by russell.grant, on Flickr
14/7/12.9 by russell.grant, on Flickr
I havent cut away anymore bad metal yet until I have the new structure securely welded in as I dont want to risk the boot loosing its shape.
Hopefully i should have a few more updates tomorrow night.
Decided to have a look at the bootlid while waiting for some filler to dry elsewhere.
A bit of close inspection revealed rust on the inside along the bottom edge, so I cut the inner edge out to allow a closer look at the back of the outer skin. As I suspected it was fairly rotten an probably wouldnt be long before its showing through to the outside.
A few people recently have suggested that I need to do something to the rear of the car to personalise it anyway so I decided I might as well start now.
The rot
14/7/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr
14/7/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr
14/7/12.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr
Then a couple of quick shots of the outside before I set about it
14/7/12.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr
14/7/12.6 by russell.grant, on Flickr
Now a few work in progress shots
14/7/12.7 by russell.grant, on Flickr
14/7/12.8 by russell.grant, on Flickr
14/7/12.9 by russell.grant, on Flickr
I havent cut away anymore bad metal yet until I have the new structure securely welded in as I dont want to risk the boot loosing its shape.
Hopefully i should have a few more updates tomorrow night.
This afternoon I focused most of my attention on the bootlid again
15/7/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr
15/7/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr
15/7/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr
15/7/12.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr
Eventually got it to this stage
15/7/12.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr
15/7/12.6 by russell.grant, on Flickr
15/7/12.7 by russell.grant, on Flickr
15/7/12.8 by russell.grant, on Flickr
15/7/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr
15/7/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr
15/7/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr
15/7/12.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr
Eventually got it to this stage
15/7/12.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr
15/7/12.6 by russell.grant, on Flickr
15/7/12.7 by russell.grant, on Flickr
15/7/12.8 by russell.grant, on Flickr
quattrophenia said:
I think you have a few potentional customers there! Keep it up Russell it's looking great.
Are you in the motor business / where did you learn how to do body work, electrics etc??
Now you've fitted a roll cage fitted do you intend to take it on the track
I have done the hands on workshop stuff in the past and part of the reason for doing a project car was because I sometimes miss this side of things. The mechanical and electrical side of things is almost second nature to me and I'm fairly handy with the mig welder. The filling and preparation of the bodywork for paint is the stuff I find a bit trickier. Are you in the motor business / where did you learn how to do body work, electrics etc??
Now you've fitted a roll cage fitted do you intend to take it on the track
Thankfully I haven't got a schedule to work too, which means that I can take my time with the tougher bits. Things like the frontend and the bootlid modifications weren't originally planned, I just get an idea sometimes and decide to give it a try.
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