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Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

Postby MikeWard » Wed Nov 07, 2018 10:41 pm

:shock: Christ Mec! I know you wanted to save the original frame, but given the state of it would it not be more wise to cut your losses on it and invest in a new frame from Alex?
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Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

Postby mec » Wed Nov 07, 2018 10:46 pm

No Turning back now !! We are in Too Deep :o
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Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

Postby gary290 » Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:21 pm

its like watching a horror movie! which monster is going to jump out at you next
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Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

Postby mec » Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:25 pm

:lol: Tell me about it !

Im very very glad Alex is on the job if you pardon the expression :lol:
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Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

Postby jerzybondov » Thu Nov 08, 2018 12:41 pm

Amazing job Mec! How long do you think it’ll take to get the frame back into shape and ready for reassembly?
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Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

Postby mec » Thu Nov 08, 2018 7:06 pm

Hi Gez

Alex is hopeful to get it done before Christmas, so assuming all goes to plan then reassembly should start soon after that fingers crossed
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Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

Postby bandit » Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:50 am

:o :o :o wow
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Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

Postby DMCDELLBOY » Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:09 pm

just had a look at the phots mec i have never seen a frame so bad ; best of luck i no what its like just got the mini finished in top coat paint it a body problem and we have just had to re jig the rear quarter new panels etc again. but it will get there just like your d. i have some of the 2 part colour for the frame some were let know if some time malc.
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Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

Postby mec » Wed Nov 14, 2018 11:20 am

Yea it is pretty bad Malc, its all happening though, progressing well, sorry to hear you have had to redo the mini again! I cant wait to see it ! Hopefully see you soon ! :thumbsup:
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Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

Postby mec » Fri Nov 30, 2018 11:14 pm

Hi All
update time, things have been progressing well both with me doing bits and bobs my end and also with repairs to the chassis, many parts have been reinforced with new welds where the old ones had failed, all the old rubbish repairs have now been banished to the bin and many of then have now been repaired properly.
Whilst this has been going on, another batch of parts have been sent to the powder coaters and i have been doing some cleaning to the underside of the tub in preparation, I have also started cleaning the engine block in prep for all new gaskets...

see pics below


Under tubs pics before ...

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After Pics after washing and machine polishing ...

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Below are some pics of various bits on the chassis and also some before and afters ...


Front turret reinforcement...

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Front lower arm weld repaired and reinforcing plates added...

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Other front turret, from this...

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To This...

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One of the rear sections, from this...

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To this...

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Front X member repairs...

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Closing panel test fit...

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That's it for now folks, its progressing very well and Alex is doing an absolutely Superb Job :dmcdoors: :dmcdoors: :dmcdoors:
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