Hey all,
Have a 78 Clubman (Baby poop yellow !) with front qtr damage.
Looking for recommendations for panel repair shop to help out in the Sth East burbs of Melb.
Don't want to go just anywhere. Would predfer someone who knows their Minis ! ('cos I dont)

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'78 1275 LS (Under Repair, Dependant #1's car)
'72 GT Powered Clubman (Mine)... Under (re) construction

Rohde Smash Repairs Ferntree Gully 97582081 proper repair place looks after all our minis old jags lots of classics

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65 panel van Sprog
73 panel van Iggy

That isn't 'baby poop' yellow. Thats nugget gold.

They are 12" factory wheels (probably hiding 8.4" discs) and those wheel nuts (that used to have a plastic wheel cover) confirm its a 1275 LS.

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Justin

1275LS. Definitely worth saving!

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Thanks Guys. Yep 1275LS. Nugget Gold it is then !
I'll have a chat to Rhode.

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'78 1275 LS (Under Repair, Dependant #1's car)
'72 GT Powered Clubman (Mine)... Under (re) construction

OK,
So we've had the word, and it aint pretty.
Both wings bent and we need outer and inner panels for both wings plus some front pieces.
Have put the word out in the WTB section.
Being newbies not to sure where to go looking for parts.
Any ideas whereabouts we could source front cut or shells in Melb area ?

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'78 1275 LS (Under Repair, Dependant #1's car)
'72 GT Powered Clubman (Mine)... Under (re) construction

As a starter if you want new panels many of the Mini businesses have them. Some have online stores where you can check prices.

See here - viewtopic.php?f=41&t=83593

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

Thanks Winabbey.
Am onto the online stores and will be working our way through the contacts there.
Not sure yet we can source new inner panels. Anyway, thanks.

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'78 1275 LS (Under Repair, Dependant #1's car)
'72 GT Powered Clubman (Mine)... Under (re) construction

Check with Brian at Link Automotive in Mitcham.

He has some NOS. Not sure what he has for Clubman panels but you may get lucky. Otherwise he always has shells he is cutting up.

I'd also suggest having a chat to Adrian Read. Some of the things he does with crashed Minis is amazing! He has been learning about Minis since in nappies as his Dad is Len Read.

http://www.arsmashrepairs.com.au/

HRS

Thanks HRS. Will check that out

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'78 1275 LS (Under Repair, Dependant #1's car)
'72 GT Powered Clubman (Mine)... Under (re) construction

Pretty sure you an still get new panels from British Motor Heritage.
If unable to source from Australia then could try UK
Also try Karcraft in Sydney or Mini King online

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1969 Cooper "S"
1967 Mini Deluxe
1973 Clubman Van (the fleet spare)
1978 ex 1275 LS ("Wizard" Eaton Supercharged)
2015 HSV GenF GTS(occasional drive & tow car)
2019 MINI F55 Cooper S

Thanks Michaelb. Just found your 1275LS build. Havent read through yet, gather from your sig that it's no longer stock

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'78 1275 LS (Under Repair, Dependant #1's car)
'72 GT Powered Clubman (Mine)... Under (re) construction

You are correct. It's been pimped to the max and should help make all the other 1275LS's more valuable..

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1969 Cooper "S"
1967 Mini Deluxe
1973 Clubman Van (the fleet spare)
1978 ex 1275 LS ("Wizard" Eaton Supercharged)
2015 HSV GenF GTS(occasional drive & tow car)
2019 MINI F55 Cooper S

We can only hope !

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'78 1275 LS (Under Repair, Dependant #1's car)
'72 GT Powered Clubman (Mine)... Under (re) construction