STRIPPING THE SHELL - Classic Mini Mayfair Restoration
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Hi all welcome back to the channel, in this episode we get the Mini Mayfair stripped to a rolling shell and ready to get the panels cut off. Also we get to see just how bad the rust is in the shell.
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I'm so happy I'm here for the start of this one... But now I'm gonna be sat waiting for the next episode like it's Game Of Thrones all over again!
Seriously though, buzzing to see you work on this one!
aha thanks Phil well the next episode is on Sunday so get the notifications turned on ready, thanks for watching buddy :)
Ha ha I’m exactly the same!!
Getting inspiration now to go start mine when I get home from offshore! It’s only been off the road 5 years now ahahahahhaha
Aha that’s the spirit mate! I hope you get back safely and get stuck in!
Your building must have a metal roof that would explain why it's so hot in there. Looking at that Mini after you stripped it I would be devastated but good on you for taking it in your stride. Cheers!
Its all insulated. But should mean it’s nicer in the winter for sure. Thanks midge it’s definitely a rusty one but do like some rust on this channel. Stay tuned for more 👍
Hi Marc, good start getting the mini stripped back. As you said...usual areas lol and you can see what's what. Great stuff! Also, I did watch ya car show vid, was some great cars there hey and the Volvo was certainly some inspiration for yours! 😊
Cheers buddy. Yeah it’s gone in all the normal areas unfortunately. Thanks for watching that video also. Definitely some big inspiration there. I also got to sit in it later in the day which was a massive buzz!
@@SimpsonsClassics Yeah I bet! To see something done to that level is great hey. I had a similar buzz the other month when the guy who has the tesla powered mini was at our club show, (his mini was featured on Petrol Peds RUclips channel) And he took several of us round the showground for a spin...it was weirdly silent and bloody quick!!
I'd love to own a classic mini
They are fun little cars to own but do like to rust. Definitely get one thought it’s well worth it 👍
lovely video, I'm taking notes just in case I'm brave enough to try!!!!. will there be other vids on the 89, thanks again for the enjoyment you bring
Thanks buddy glad you enjoyed the video. Have a go what’s the worse that can happen any questions fire away 👍
Anyone would think that you’ve done this before Marc… 😉 You made that look so easy. Can’t wait for the next instalment. 👍🏻
Aha thanks Darren yeah might have done it a few times
Remember to utilise roof space if you can and are allowed to by the buildings owner, simple sub floor accessed by a ladder. many people overlook overhead storage.
I will be don’t worry. Shelving and storage is already being planned out.
This was one of my favourite parts of restoration, the strip down, very theraputic just taking everything off. Now that its stripped it doesn't look as bad as in the previous video, the back end is remarkably good, the front, pretty much as expected.
Definitely I enjoy this part. She isn’t to bad in most areas but definitely needs some love. Stay tuned for coming videos..
What a cracking video. I’m waiting patiently to see the grinder come out and then it’s front end off.
Cheers buddy! dont worry that wont be long now! stay tuned for sundays video..
Im not gona lie... I kinda expected worst news! ha ha, great work. Stacks or work in a little time. James will be happy :D
Yeah I was sort of expecting worse but I guess we aren't to deep yet, stay tune for more buddy.
@@SimpsonsClassics thats it the cutting disc will reveal all ha ha.
Oh definitely 🤣
Maybe Frost can drop in an industrial fan to help out.
Oh that would be lovely aha
Oh nice one it doesn't seem to bad so far . Bit of luck with the quarters and under the side windows . Pop outs are the worst for rust . I think James should take the cutter to it 🤣 bittersweet seeing it like that for him at least he knows it's in safe hands mate
Yeah it’s gone in some odd places for sure. We definitely should get James cutting panels and welding aha thanks for watching as always mate 👍
Waited for this, thanks for the video.
As we go into the winter I have jobs planned so following this intently 😍
No worries glad you enjoyed it buddy! All the best with your project
Loving this content! Thanks for dealing with the heat to get this out.
Hey glad your enjoying the content buddy.
Thanks! This remembered me that I did the same thing in January, and i'm still replacing body parts :( Time to speed up for me... I'm pretty sure this one will be ready before mine!
Perfection takes time buddy so no point rushing, cheers for watching :)
Starting on a similar road with a 1990 Mayfiar. Car is stripped and Rotisserie will arrive in the next couple of days. Got to start the long road of orderin panels. Currently has oversills that look OK but will have to peel them off and have a look and replace. Want to keep panel costs down - Needs full front end , 1 full rear quarte and one quater repair. Rear boot sub fron=me support repair etc etc which panels do you recommend for hassel free fit (if there is such a thing) great content ,will keep watching - - BTW never done this kind of thing before! have all the gear and no idea
Hey David, firstly thank you for watching, it sounds like you have a exciting project ahead of you, I would say panel wise stick to heritage as much as you can that will make your lift easier fitting them if its your first time. M-machine are a great company for floor panels etc also, so check them out. All the best with the project any questions fire away :)
@@SimpsonsClassics hi thanks will check them out. Would you recommend gas is gaskets mig? I have both (argon gas). Got to patch up rear shelf first to fit rotisserie because previous owners (there have been 20!) have used a can opener to remove 2 large sections for speakers . Bought got 1mm few mild steel .
was the handbrake not on or are the brakes that shot? I love these informative vids as all of it is useful!
Handbrake was off. Brakes are actually pretty decent on this car it’s just a shame about the rest of it aha thanks for watching buddy 👍
Great hob👍
Thanks bud!
@@SimpsonsClassics I meant job 🤣
@@Retrorides7850 I understood 🤣
@@SimpsonsClassics 🤣
So my '71 Mini will be having the outer/inner front wings, most of the right a-pillar redone, some of the left a-pillar done, door skins, and a complete floor. I have about a decade of restoration experience, but none of it on Mini's. My boot floor is good so I'm planning to make a jig to locate the heelboard from the rear subframe mounts, and then brace the car internally similar to what you did on the '89. Would you do the front sheetmetal/a-pillars first then the floor?
Oh wow sounds like you have a proper restoration on the car there and very nice being a 71 lovely year of mini. Yea I would most likely start with the frame/pillars and then sort the floor. Just make sure you brace the car as much as you can. All the best with your project and thanks for watching 👍
@@SimpsonsClassics thank you for the reply! Yes it's definitely going to be a proper restoration, no point doing a few patches only to have the same problem in a few years. And since I can do the work myself, it's not quite as bad financially. Shipping new Heritage panels across the pond at the moment isn't free though.
Hi Marc, I have a new roof to replace my holey clubman roof, and wanted to know if I should spot weld it on, or whether I can get away with plug welding? I have already removed old roof completely. Keen to hear if you or anyone has plug welded one on and how hard it might have been grinding welds in the gutters? Cheers from NZ!
Hey I would definitely try and get it spot welded on it would be neater and take you less time. Like you say grinding back the welds might be an issue. The roof skins were roller welded from new as your probably know if you have removed yours. All the best with your project 👍
@@SimpsonsClassics thanks Marc! I'll have to get my hands on a spot welder now! Cheers mate!
Hi
i am restoring one mini by my self and i am wondering...how can i rust off the inner sections next to the wind sield.i am talking about the "tubes" that we have no access
Hi sorry I am unsure which parts you mean?
@@SimpsonsClassics i mean the front and midle column