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08-21-2018, 02:24 PM (This post was last modified: 08-21-2018, 02:41 PM by Jaundre46.)
Hey guys just recently got a bullnose mini.

It's in rough shape and has no papers currently, the body panels don't look too bad and looks like minor surface rust the body itself is straight. It looks like it was the minis original color and I can't see any repair work done on it yet... I am getting the subframes and a 1100 motor with bonnet with it... I'll be restoring the mini over a long period as I want to take time in restoring it and getting the right parts for it.

First thing I want to do is to get the papers or get it cleared, after that I'll be sending it off for sandblasting to see what the shell looks like. From what I can see so far the left front floor panel has a bit of rust as well as the left outer sill.
(08-21-2018, 02:24 PM)Jaundre46 Wrote: Hey guys just recently got a bullnose mini.

It's in rough shape and has no papers currently, the body panels don't look too bad and looks like minor surface rust the body itself is straight. It looks like it was the minis original color and I can't see any repair work done on it yet... I am getting the subframes and a 1100 motor with bonnet with it... I'll be restoring the mini over a long period as I want to take time in restoring it and getting the right parts for it.

First thing I want to do is to get the papers or get it cleared, after that I'll be sending it off for sandblasting to see what the shell looks like. From what I can see so far the left front floor panel has a bit of rust as well as the left outer sill.


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08-21-2018, 03:07 PM
Congrats on the idea of saving another mini. It may look like a bit of a wreck but I have seen much worse restored to pristine glory . Let us know of progress and lots of pucs as you proceed
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08-21-2018, 04:16 PM
Welcome and best of luck with the restoration. The great thing about Minis is that there are spares readily available, including new body panels.
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08-22-2018, 08:26 PM
Welcome Smile happy to see another car being saved!
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08-30-2018, 03:17 PM (This post was last modified: 08-30-2018, 03:38 PM by Jaundre46.)
Thanks guys we had a surprise in the boot. We knew their were bees but didnt expect this much... See photos... My friend Had them removed by a bee keeper... The guy said it was the most bees he has ever had to remove.
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08-30-2018, 05:58 PM
Always said the classic Mini is a sweet little car Big Grin
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