The finish came out well
Two more to do to finish the step then onto the quarter panel
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ctwomey
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Nice penetration from the backside of the doorstep
The finish came out well
Two more to do to finish the step then onto the quarter panel
The finish came out well
Two more to do to finish the step then onto the quarter panel
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Impressed with how neat you managed to get the old bits cut out!
Door step looks great!
Door step looks great!
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Thanks Colin.
A high-speed air grinder with a tungsten carbide head plus a sharp 1/2-inch wood chisel goes a long way to clean up the initial cuts into the old body panel.
A high-speed air grinder with a tungsten carbide head plus a sharp 1/2-inch wood chisel goes a long way to clean up the initial cuts into the old body panel.
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Last two holes tacked in place. Can never have enough vice grips
Welds blended up nicely. Spot welds in place too
Welds blended up nicely. Spot welds in place too
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Repairing a crack in the existing spot weld. I ground back to the metal underneath and then pluged it.
Also repaired a rusted spot weld on the A post
Also repaired a rusted spot weld on the A post
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Here is the workshop in all its glory. It's a bit cold today but I have a propane heater on.
Including the mandatory safety gear
Including the mandatory safety gear
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Repaired the passenger flitch panel
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Looking good Conor, nearly ready to get that sill on!
Sheds looking tidy, plenty of space for another mini....
Sheds looking tidy, plenty of space for another mini....
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Theres always room for another mini, and even if there isn't it never stopped us from buying another
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Yes, plenty of room for more minis. I think I could fit 4 of them in the space. However, I want to get this one finished first and start enjoying it.
Colin, I want to repair the driver and passenger floor areas first before I attach the outer sills. They should be easy enough to install. I also bought some epoxy primer too that I can use to spray in the sill cavity before it is closed up. I have the passenger quarter panel to replace next.
Colin, I want to repair the driver and passenger floor areas first before I attach the outer sills. They should be easy enough to install. I also bought some epoxy primer too that I can use to spray in the sill cavity before it is closed up. I have the passenger quarter panel to replace next.
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my painter told me to not just prime the cavity's as primer absorbs moisture, put some sort of top coat on it.
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Yes, normal primer is very porous, especially 2K primers. Fortunately, epoxy primer is a sealer and isn't porous. It completely seals the surface. I might cover it with an aerosol of colour-matched top coat to finish it off.
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Finally got around to working on the mini over the holidays.
The first job was to weld in the jacking point bracket. A little challenging when the upper sill is in place. I could only get three plug welds on the upper plate but there will be eleven in total when completed so should be solid.
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I removed the passenger side quarter panel as I have a heritage replacement. The old panel was badly corroded around the usual quarter panel window opening.
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I exposed the rear wheel arch closing panel which will require a patch repair before I replace the quarter panel.
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The slowest part is always cleaning up the old spot welds as I am trying to not remove any of the arch lip material.
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The first job was to weld in the jacking point bracket. A little challenging when the upper sill is in place. I could only get three plug welds on the upper plate but there will be eleven in total when completed so should be solid.
IMG_1697I removed the passenger side quarter panel as I have a heritage replacement. The old panel was badly corroded around the usual quarter panel window opening.
IMG_1714I exposed the rear wheel arch closing panel which will require a patch repair before I replace the quarter panel.
IMG_1709The slowest part is always cleaning up the old spot welds as I am trying to not remove any of the arch lip material.
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Your quarter waist rail panel looks pretty good! As does that section of the wheel tub!
Yes, very slow and messy to as I remember, then trying not to put too much heat into it either! But your getting there
Yes, very slow and messy to as I remember, then trying not to put too much heat into it either! But your getting there
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Cut and trial-fitted the quarter panel
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2o9m8JC]
Happy with the cut on the B-pillar. Always a worry that you will cut too much
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2o9kHH8]
C-pillar requires a bit more fettling to get the window's inner curve correct
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2o9g165]
I will put the quarter panel aside while fixing the arch closing panel.
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2o9m8JC]
Happy with the cut on the B-pillar. Always a worry that you will cut too much
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2o9kHH8]
C-pillar requires a bit more fettling to get the window's inner curve correct
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2o9g165]
I will put the quarter panel aside while fixing the arch closing panel.
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Bit of dolly work and it will be spot on.
Are you planning on keeping the fixed windows or upgrading to opening ones?
Are you planning on keeping the fixed windows or upgrading to opening ones?
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Hi Colin,
I am going to keep the original fixed windows. A couple of good days in the garage so far. I am off the remainder of the week so hopefully, keep the momentum going.
I am going to keep the original fixed windows. A couple of good days in the garage so far. I am off the remainder of the week so hopefully, keep the momentum going.
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I'm back to work tomorrow, only good thing is I've a few parts that I can get in the sandblaster at lunchtime!
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Time to repair the arch closing panel on the passenger side
Hopefully, the subframe won't rub on the inside. I still have a bead of weld to put between the closing panel and the heel board
Hopefully, the subframe won't rub on the inside. I still have a bead of weld to put between the closing panel and the heel board
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I think I am going to weld up all the holes in the floor like the one below
The initial round of welds
Ground back so I can get access to the pinholes
Finished off
Touch of etch primer for now. Looks the same on the backside too.
The initial round of welds
Ground back so I can get access to the pinholes
Finished off
Touch of etch primer for now. Looks the same on the backside too.
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A couple more holes welded up
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Finally ready to weld in the quarter panel
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Very tidy prep, looking forward to seeing the panel on, should have it done today?
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