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Well its been almost 1 year since I took the Mini out of storage and Nigel is now officially on the road again....
This is my first classic and my first time rebuilding a car - it was a great learning experience. Thanks to all who helped along the way!!!!
Here are some pix from the last year!
Coming back from storage in Georgia to our home in Michigan (Sept 2008):
Everything removed for stripping (Nov 2008):
After Stripping (Dec 2008):
Fixing a few rusty bits - New rockers, inner sills, door skins & A-panels (Dec 2008 - Jan 2009):
Ready for a new coat of paint (Jan 2009):
Getting a new "Island Blue" paint job (Jan 2009 - Feb 2009):
Nigel returned from painting back in February 2009 and the reassembly process started.....
7 months of reassembly and here is Nigel.....
Nigel's first day out was a local British Car Show - unfortunately we had to leave early due to a business trip so we missed the judging. However, we met a bunch of Mini owners:
Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. -S Jobs 6/12/05
