Looks OK but why didnt you leave it original it looks better to me in the condition it was built in. Sorry if that not what you wanted to hear !
Rover Mini Sportpack
Just thought i'd share some pics of my Mini project.
I took her of the road last Jan and got her MOT'ed in October
A pic of her before with my ZR
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A pic of her leaving to be re-processed after welding
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Back after reprocessing
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In primer
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Getting ready for her MOT
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and in the Lakes over Christmas
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I took her of the road last Jan and got her MOT'ed in October
A pic of her before with my ZR
A pic of her leaving to be re-processed after welding
Back after reprocessing
In primer
Getting ready for her MOT
and in the Lakes over Christmas
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I agree that it looks better in its original colour scheme, but that picture was taken when it was 7 years old with its first signs of rust which the colour hides quite well.
When I took it of the road last january it was looking less well, it was rotten even though i'd kept on top of the cleaning and waxoyl it was to late. It was leaking water through the scuttle, the drivers side sill, rear wheel arches and boot floor were holed. As well as various other scabs.
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Mechanically it was top notch and in the two years it was on the road it covered just over 24k with only a faulty starter motor failing it.
But as I hope to keep it for life and i'm only 23 I thought i'd change colour for a bit until the next rebuild is needed.
As I think it has a bit more class in the original volcanoe, the arches are going back to body colour though as I was never convinced that they would work in white.
I think that when they go green it will more stock which should improve it alot.
Here's couple of pics of her in switzerland July 07
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When I took it of the road last january it was looking less well, it was rotten even though i'd kept on top of the cleaning and waxoyl it was to late. It was leaking water through the scuttle, the drivers side sill, rear wheel arches and boot floor were holed. As well as various other scabs.
Mechanically it was top notch and in the two years it was on the road it covered just over 24k with only a faulty starter motor failing it.
But as I hope to keep it for life and i'm only 23 I thought i'd change colour for a bit until the next rebuild is needed.
As I think it has a bit more class in the original volcanoe, the arches are going back to body colour though as I was never convinced that they would work in white.
I think that when they go green it will more stock which should improve it alot.
Here's couple of pics of her in switzerland July 07
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I am extremely jealous. One day I will own another mini but for now cash is too limited 
I like the new colour, but I think it would look better with the arches painted too.
And the fog light needs to go!
I like the new colour, but I think it would look better with the arches painted too.
And the fog light needs to go!
looks lush mate. Is that an Italian Job sticker on the boot? I'm going this year
Really should get my mini sorted. The rear subframe's rotted through and it's a bit ratty all over. Could do with a good respray (and new engine - 45bhp is NOT cool)
You gonna be going on the Italian Job again at all?
cheers
Ben
Really should get my mini sorted. The rear subframe's rotted through and it's a bit ratty all over. Could do with a good respray (and new engine - 45bhp is NOT cool
)You gonna be going on the Italian Job again at all?
cheers
Ben
looks lush mate. Is that an Italian Job sticker on the boot? I'm going this year
Really should get my mini sorted. The rear subframe's rotted through and it's a bit ratty all over. Could do with a good respray (and new engine - 45bhp is NOT cool
You gonna be going on the Italian Job again at all?
cheers
Ben
It wasn't the official job but the crumball rally which had an italian job theme.
I do want to do thee proper job but i've never got round to it.
What type have you got?
cool man. The proper job this year is gonna be awesome as its the 20th anniversary run.
Mine's an '84 mayfair with sportspack arches and a cooper interior and a few other bits and bobs. The bodywork's surprisingly solid, just needs a bit of paint, but the rear subframe's rotted through. I'm hoping to get my hands on a k series subframe and whack a vvc in there
cheers
Ben
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