Mini project

[RussellG]

Quick picture of the bootlid fitted up


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

[RussellG]

Bolts with led's in them for holding the number plate on is what I'm planning to do.

[RussellG]

Not much to report between getting my daily driver ready for an mot and a couple of lads weekends away I haven't had much time on the mini. I will get back to it this weekend though so there should be more to report then.

[RussellG]

There almost impossible to shut without having something attached to them. You need to remember that it's all about leverage with them.

[RussellG]

No problem if you dont ask you will never know. Be prepared for a steep learning curve though its a fairly tricky job for a novice.

[RussellG]

A bit of work done today.

Fabricated and tacked in the finishing pieces for the inner wings. I will weld them in fully tomorrow.


04/08/12.8 by russell.grant, on Flickr


04/08/12.7 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Then I decided to rub down the wheel arches and filler primer them, before test fitting them to the car.


04/08/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr


04/08/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr


04/08/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr


04/08/12.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Then finally cut the front arches .


04/08/12.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr

[RussellG]

Today I added a couple of extra hidden fixing points to the front wheel arches where they are cut to allow the front to fold up.
Then I drilled the holes for the side repeater wiring and sat them roughly in place to check how they look.


05/08/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr


05/08/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Next I finished the inner wings and dressed everything off ready for spraying with stonechip.


05/08/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr


05/08/12.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Then the inside of the front end got the same treatment in preparation to stonechip that as well.


05/08/12.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr

[RussellG]

miniman said:

Too late to rethink those repeaters?

No it's not a big job to move or change them. Just haven't been able to think of anything better.

[RussellG]

I ordered the side repeaters with the intention of hacking them up and modifying the to look more of a custom fit into the arches. But when they arrived I discovered there wasn't much I could do to them. I might revisit them at a later date in the hope I come up with a better idea

[RussellG]

Over indulging yesterday at the races meant that I didnt get into the garage till mid afternoon today, but I did managed to get the bulkhead, frontend & a few other bits and pieces prepared and stonechipped up ready for paint.

Some Before Pictures


12/08/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr


12/08/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr


12/08/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr


12/08/12.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr


12/08/12.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr


12/08/12.6 by russell.grant, on Flickr


12/08/12.7 by russell.grant, on Flickr


12/08/12.8 by russell.grant, on Flickr

[RussellG]

Now the after pictures


12/08/12.9 by russell.grant, on Flickr


12/08/12.10 by russell.grant, on Flickr


12/08/12.11 by russell.grant, on Flickr


12/08/12.12 by russell.grant, on Flickr


12/08/12.13 by russell.grant, on Flickr


12/08/12.14 by russell.grant, on Flickr


12/08/12.15 by russell.grant, on Flickr


12/08/12.16 by russell.grant, on Flickr


12/08/12.17 by russell.grant, on Flickr

[RussellG]

I also had a new idea for the side repeaters, something a bit more custom that should look a lot better. But I wont say anymore till I try and make what I need first incase it doesnt turn out how I imangine.

[RussellG]

GTRMikie said:

guru_1071 said:

russ

i hope your going to shorten those cage bolts!

Here, here!

Yeah those ones are only in there till the shell is painted then the proper ones will be fitted.

[RussellG]

I'm always glad of the input the more the better

[RussellG]

Today I finshed rubbing down the body work and then gave the garage a much needed tidy up.


19/8/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr


19/8/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr


19/8/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Then I test fitted the number plate lights.


19/8/12.9 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Lastly I decide to revist the side repeaters lamps. A bit of surgery on the ones earlier in this thread left me with this.


19/8/12.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Here is the end result.


19/8/12.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr


19/8/12.6 by russell.grant, on Flickr

and on the car


19/8/12.7 by russell.grant, on Flickr


19/8/12.8 by russell.grant, on Flickr

[RussellG]

Fair enough. Everyone is different

If I had my way I would have done away with the completely but I need side repeaters for the mot.

[RussellG]

No actual work on the mini to report today but I do have a few new bits for it

CAMBER AND REAR TRACKING BRACKETS

24/08/12.7 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Suspension Knuckle Joints

24/08/12.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Door Hinges

24/08/12.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Uprated Adjustable Tie Bars And Lower Shocker Bolts

24/08/12.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Top Arm Repair Kits & Ball Joint Repair Kits

24/08/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr

New Suspension Cones

24/08/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr

and a load of boring nuts, bolts & washers that I didnt bother taking pictures of. I have a set of Hilo's in the garage somewhere which I need to find for rebuilding the suspension with & just need to find a reasonably priced decent set of shock absorbers now.

[RussellG]

Its almost time for me to rebuild all the suspension on my project cars subframes.

I have a set of Hilo's & have bought a full set of new cones, but does anyone have a recommendation for shock absorbers ?

[RussellG]

I started to rebuild the front suspension today.

I have replaced the pin kits in the front upper arms, fitted new suspension cones, fitted adjustable tie bars and all bushes are replaced with poly bushes.


26/8/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr


26/8/12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr

I have also stripped down one of the hubs ready to sandblast then paint & rebuild with new ball joints and bearings, next time i will strip the other hub & I need to have a search of my bits & piece and decide what to do about brakes.

[RussellG]

Rebuilt both rear radius arms tonight with new bush kits.


27/8/12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Also spent a bit of time online ordering more parts. I will get some pictures when the bits arrive