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hi all, just a quick update....have been cracking on.....

ive got a bit bored of sanding the body so just to mix it up i started timkering with a few other bits of bodywork which need repair .....firstly, the bumper.

So it looks like its had a below 5mph bump in the past - luckily the mk2 bumpers ...

hi "Gusty winds", thanks - its been a few weeks of night work to get this far......in between the day job, i just wish the car had come with the 1380 engine as per the v5..... but the owner wanted to keep it for his marcos build.

Alistair

Wow, thank you, some great advice there, not only for me ...

Hi there Val

Im afraid i suspect mine is one of the other six, she has a Q925 plate (although this could be a reissued number) the CN is D020298 so let me know if you think its the same one?

I collected it in scotland (borders) and have some evidence its been in tonbridge wells for a while ...

So i thought id keep the update going .... if only to have an honest log of what goes into a full rebuild.

Ive seen a few "i took it to the sprayer" type makeovers which doesnt really demonstrate the amount of effort required to do all the repairs, fill cracks, flat coating, sanding, priming ...

Hi David

That's great thanks, that explains it, I've rebuilt mini's and a metro and I was getting confused that it's not fully recognisable as either..... A special lol. I don't suppose anyone's tried to map it out in a wiring diagram?

Mr bounce
I just found project zippy.... Looking great and you ...

Oh my days bounce! .... That is some serious gelcoat work! You've actually given me the best encouragement I could have as mine is no way as much hard work as that! I just need to keep the sanding up...every night....my hand moves on its own in my sleep now I've done so much blocking lol. How does ...

Hi Fozza

Youre right, its quite height limited & will have to replace the CRX seats it came with (some period buckets should be fine) and lucky im a short-arse lol

I will have a go with either gray type carpet (similar to the stuff the young types wrap their boom boxes in) or have a tinker with a ...

Hi All

Well, after looking for a new shell for the last couple of years for my rather tired Mini...... i came across a complete (minus engine) Midas Mk 2.

After wallowing around in the company car for the last few years ive bitten the bullet and decided to go back to what i love - simple mechanics ...

Thanks Stuart, I have her booked in for a respray (I suspect the gelcoat will be poor underneath) in 4 weeks.....so can drop all the mechanicals and rebuild them while it's at spray and cure. Many purchases from Huddersfield mini spares center will be required I'm sure lol.

Hi all, i just thought id introduce myself....im Tim

I used to be a mini nut until about 12 years ago when a slight detour with a VW campervan (man that was alot of welding) and a Triumph Herald resto for daily drive (interesting cornering) which culminated in succumbing to temptation to take ...