Thanks for the input on the "factory shaved emblems" all. Ill have to look into that and see what I can swing, worse comes to worse Ill end up shaving them myself.

My next body mod Q is about the S fuel cap/ filler cap. Its Chrome-not to say that I hate chrome, but I prefer to be Blacked Out! Anyway, Im wondering if anyone has attempted to put maybe a standard cooper fuel door on, or even a modified aftermarket one that sits flush with the body, (maybe even a "created" one from bare metal?)and would open with an interior lever.
Any ideas/ suggestions-input?? Any ideas would be great. Thanks!!

 

Do a search...been done...

 

I have a cooper but im in the process of shaving off the little finger nub with a grinder, and i plan to weld in a plug followed by smoothing it out. You can easily slip a finger in to open it, and this will give a great smooth look

 

I suppose you could always trade for a MCS Convertible - THEY have the fuel door. . .

 

both doors are interchangeable, I put the S door on my MC

Here's a thought, I had mine powder coated black, you might like that.

Personally I don't care much for the chrome thing either (even with my Harleys) I tend to powder coat things, cheap easy and easy to clean.

 

ahh ha!! thats anice touch, detail is where its at my friend!! did U get my correction on that other thread about ur photo shoot? & cunfusing U w/redwhiteminicooper --rick(i think his sig. is)

 

Yea I definately like powdercoating a lot myself- hoever, with the S I really do want a smooth line where that S fuel filler indents into the body- not even like a stock MC door- those have the finger groove-- totally shaved and locked- somethin I can pop open from inside the car only ya know--im sure Ill work somethin out..time fo some fabricatin'.. thanks

JB

 

yah dude...got it. I have been trying to slowly shave my car with this new welded door, an 05 grill surround, removed cooper badge etc.

 

yah thats what im talking about. removing the finger thing on the MC fuel door. You dont even "need" a popper because your finger can still fit in enough to get it open. Although, a popper would be pretty cool. I will get pics up when im finally done. (it may be a while before i am back and welding it again, i need to get the keys from my art teacher in order to get access back into the art barn where the welding tools are)

 

removed 'cooper' badge..... and what about MINI emblems front & rears??? this i want 2do but in the past i have had bad luck w/it due to shoddy prep and finishin' work from local paint shops, so im a little leery 'bout it yet. dont want 2put any cancer on a brand new mini know what i mean

 

It might be a little cheesy but has anyone thought about those "bumper plug" thingies that are painted. At least temporary?

 

I definitely do. I have debated having them filled when i get my hood repainted now that it has 3 years of rock chips accumulated on it.

I also though about bumper plugs....its certainly a possibility

 

well if your going to shave off your gas cap... SHAVE IT OFF and relocate it in the space by the latch of the door... Go hot rod style...

-Josh

 

That would be awesome, but i dont know if i'm up to re-plumbing the line to the gas tank.

 

just filling my mini fix for the night going through some old threads and I came across this one. Not sure if the latching mechanism would prevent it (I don't have mine yet) but what about a flat piece of metal and then mount a heavy duty magnetic cabinet door catch to it? One of the ones that you press in and it pops out 1/2 inch or so... then push it in again and it will be flush. I imagine with a little bit of work you could get it to work great and all it would have to do is pop out 1/2" so you can get your finger behind and pop it open.

when I'm at work I'll take a look through some hardware catalogs and see if I can point something out that would work.

 

What about a gascap like they use of choppers? you press down and turn 90degrees and it pops up and you can then twist it off... I saw it on some biker build show... and it leaves almost seamless so you can have a nice painting over it without an ugly gascap in the way.

-Josh