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OKMini May 18, 2009 05:35 PM
Rebuild moving along - can't wait to be driving!
 
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Still working through reassembly.......

7 months long and here are some updated pix of the progress

Rear Subframe/Suspension/Brakes - Complete

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Front subframe in and getting close to engine time.....

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Interior - ready for headliner & carpet

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OKMini May 18, 2009 05:41 PM
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A few other pix of the progress.........

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miniola May 18, 2009 06:18 PM
Wow! Looks great OK!:thumbsup: I bet you can't wait. (BTW- we've missed you over on our thread.:nod: :lol: )

So looking at the whole project so far... what would you say has been the most challenging part? Is it the "putting it back together" part?

OKMini May 18, 2009 06:29 PM
Miniola -

Have to admit - I check in on the thread once in a while to see what's happening. Can't believe y'all are still hanging out.......:thumbsup:

I think it took 6 weekends to take Nigel down to the shell. 300+ pictures, more mistakes than I will admit to and I am 4 months into the reassembly with probably 2-3 to complete the project.

My budget needs a federal bail out plan.....:eek2:

Its been an excellent learning experience - and I am not the handiest mechanical person. It will get really interesting when I drop in the engine and try to fire it up :nod::nod::nod::nod::nod::nod:

Personally, I do not think it has been something the average person cannot do - although I did no bodywork and paint! It sure will be fun to drive it again! It'll be the closest thing to a rust-free mini that I will have ever been around:thumbsup:

babblingdweeb May 19, 2009 09:03 AM
nice!!!! Damn, you have been doing all of that work yourself?? Hmm...I think I'd be with you on the federal bail out assistance :lol:, but wow...looks really really good.

I assume you didn't paint it yourself...would you mind mentioning how much it was to paint? (pm is okay too) I'm trying to get an idea for how far I'll be in the hole if I decide to get the car painted right -like the way you did.

mk1leg May 22, 2009 03:10 PM
Nice work.............keep up the good work and the pics comming............:thumbsup:

miniola May 22, 2009 03:18 PM
Originally Posted by OKMini (Post 2770620)
Miniola -

Have to admit - I check in on the thread once in a while to see what's happening. Can't believe y'all are still hanging out.......:thumbsup:

I think it took 6 weekends to take Nigel down to the shell. 300+ pictures, more mistakes than I will admit to and I am 4 months into the reassembly with probably 2-3 to complete the project.

My budget needs a federal bail out plan.....:eek2:

Its been an excellent learning experience - and I am not the handiest mechanical person. It will get really interesting when I drop in the engine and try to fire it up :nod::nod::nod::nod::nod::nod:

Personally, I do not think it has been something the average person cannot do - although I did no bodywork and paint! It sure will be fun to drive it again! It'll be the closest thing to a rust-free mini that I will have ever been around:thumbsup:
It's nice to know that the rest of us have a chance.:thumbsup: Great job!


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