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RE: My mini's - Grimz - 08-25-2016
latest update on the pickup.
Managed to flush out the top vents and pullout that bottom dash thingy and recover just the plain metal.
Also managed to make a custom center cap for my steering wheel.
Also cut out all the carpets, just need to do the sound deading first then stick them on,
RE: My mini's - Thumz - 08-30-2016
That Steering wheel!!!
RE: My mini's - Grimz - 10-06-2016
I managed to finally take out those horrid golf taillight from the mini.
I attempted to do some welding for the first time. After alot of sweat and welding rods later I managed to close of the
holes.
These are the new estate lights that I got which will soon be fitted.
Also got the bonnet done.
RE: My mini's - Vinay-RS - 10-06-2016
Glad that you were able to get the lights removed and the holes filled. Just a point on the estate lights, aren't they different to the pick-up lights, since the estates had a sloped back, while the pick-up has a vertical back?
Either way, they'll look much better once fitted.
RE: My mini's - Grimz - 10-06-2016
Thanks Vinay,
The original pickup lights are so hard to find. I managed to get these so grabbed them with both hands :-)
RE: My mini's - Miniac - 10-06-2016
Looks like you're progressing nicely with this build now
RE: My mini's - Richie Rich - 10-07-2016
Looking good so far, I wanted to do the Mk3 rear bumper on the Pickup too, thought it would be different, but I see you beat me to it and whenever 1 becomes available, I am always too late.
Keep up the good work,, watching with anticipation.
On a side note, lemon juice, peroxide and salt under a flame on bare metal encourages ageing of the metal. Although here on the coast we just park outside for a day and get the same effect. Love the bare metal effect, just don't let it get to far ahead of you.
RE: My mini's - Grimz - 10-09-2016
Thank You Richie,
I was lucky enough to have the bakkie come with these bumpers. I will keep an eye out for you though.
If I come across a set I will get it for you.
lol Ok cool will try that out.
I did treat the metal with anti-rust before spraying the clear over it cos at a later stage I do want to have the bakkie restored properly.
RE: My mini's - Thumz - 10-14-2016
Did you fabricate that bonnet??? Looks super cool!
RE: My mini's - Sooper - 10-14-2016
rich i actually had a bumper like that, i sold it to Jared who i think sold it to Kevin/ Mark in Cape Town, Mark is now in the U S, and the bumper is lying in Kevins garage, maybe they willing to let it go