Guys

I have a mini I want to restore, however there is quite alot of rust, has anyone got any pictures of restorations of badly rusted cars so that I can determine if my rust is just not worth the effort.
Thanks
Natalie

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It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog!!

1976 Mini SS
1971 Mini Ute (Custom) - really hubby's but I will claim half
1976 Mini SS Shell
Oh and an 850 shell waiting for our dear son to start his resto!

Theoretically, any mini can be restored... It just comes down to how crazy you are
Check this out
Clicky:
http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=120948

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Pete...
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1968 Deluxe 1275
1969 Deluxe 'Scruby' 998 Looking for a roof skin...

Thanks, however there seems to be no photo's May be my computer?

Working now - maybe I was just impatient!!

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It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog!!

1976 Mini SS
1971 Mini Ute (Custom) - really hubby's but I will claim half
1976 Mini SS Shell
Oh and an 850 shell waiting for our dear son to start his resto!

In the Gt im restoring i am going to have to replace/repair:

The whole floor replaced (front and rear)
most of the bottom of the back seat
Bottom part of rear of back seat
Battery box
boot floor
both a panels
repair inner a-panels both sides
repair below rear side window
bonnet channel corners
both doors
boot lid
Holes in the roof gutter
various other rust holes
plenty of heavy surface rust
also going to replace front valance

Anythings repairable... if you chuck enough cash and time at it.


(thats not me its my grandfather)




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look at micks resto thread, inspirational to say the least!!

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'73 clubby s "cryo" - sold
Operation Evil Sesame Street!

Where do you get that green carpet?

Just look at the miniforum threads - those Poms do some crasy restorations

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!

You should just buy my GT shell, easier,quicker & a whole lot cheaper. Or sell your car to me so i can put it all in my shell.

Doogie

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Hay, it's not about the car, it's not about the venue, it's about the people that come here. Peter Dwyer, Mayor of Hay NSW.

Doogie, why not let him restore his, and you finish yours, and keep both GTs kicking, instead of only making one out of two?

I know it's easier and cheaper the other way, but they're a rare vehicle and whose numbers need to be preserved.

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"I'm sorry, but a lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part!"

Thanks Chow..

Doogie Nope couldnt do it, as then i would know numbers didnt match

Back to how much rust is too much??

If that shell was a standard clubman or mini s or even an 850/delux/k i wouldn't be bothered fixing it, i would scrap it. I dont see the value for the time and effort required.

So i think depends on what sort of car it is determines the amount of rust that is acceptable. To me a cooper, cooper s, GT, 1275LS all worthy to restore with significant rust (look at micks cooper s he restored). Or a car that has sentimental value (ie was parents car or your first car etc)

Having said that standard minis are worthy to be fixed if you have the desire
At the end of the day another one restored means another one on the road which is always a good thing.

Brenton

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Thanks, the car is a 76 SS mini, correct id, compliance plate etc, so IMO it is worth the effort. I agree, if it was a standard mini I would not consider. However, I just can't let this one slip into oblivion. The concerning area's for me are the area's above the back window and the roof area near the (correct me if I am wrong) the C pillar.
There is major rust under the back windows as well, but I have seen photo's of repairs being done here, so not too worried. It is the rust in the pillars that concerns me. The rust is very nasty, have basically rusted through and the holes are big and knarly.

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It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog!!

1976 Mini SS
1971 Mini Ute (Custom) - really hubby's but I will claim half
1976 Mini SS Shell
Oh and an 850 shell waiting for our dear son to start his resto!

If youu think it's worth the effort [as you said above^] don't let anyone tell you any different Good luck with the car!
PS do you have pics?

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Pete...
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1968 Deluxe 1275
1969 Deluxe 'Scruby' 998 Looking for a roof skin...

Minis are easy to fix rust. Most panels are spot welded and most panels are available. I have seen some amazing restorations of badly rusted jags, alfas, and fiats in europe and Australia, if you tackle the car in sections and you are a good welder you'll be suprised what is savable.

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Lindsay Palmer
06 Mazda SP23
80 Alfa GTV (weekend toy)
86 626 Turbo (daily drive, now stolen)
71 cooper s replica
69 cooper replica
76 clubman
62 english 850
68 Mini Auto

Dont send an SS to oblivion, ive done that and i still regret it

Look at any mini world magazine, those pommy cars are all basket cases when they 1st start their rebuilds .

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Respect mine and I'll respect yours.

Hi Natalie, What state are you in? I may know of a New Old Stock Clubman GT rear panel if your looking for one?

Cheers,

Scott

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