May 2018 to Sept 20 - Yes a big gap as no work in this period, due to house move and complete refurbishment of new property. Not to worry work scheduled to re commence Oct 2020. Engine and Gearbox refreshwill be first up while we refresh the state of play with the rest. Also need to spec the engine and gearbox performance requirements. 

Apr 2018 - Both Subframes powder coated and assembly of rear commenced with installation of fully adjustable suspension including Alloy Radius Arms, Hubs and Super Fin Drums. Neg camber of 1,5deg also built in.

Mar 2018 - Body looking Good, underside sprayed with Raptor for future protection and roof in Gloss Black. Lots of wax (2.5 litres in total), pumped into cavities, doors, bonnet and boot.

Feb 2018 - All panels painted - what a super finish not original BMC red - this is a Mecedes colour "Hyacinth Red" which is a deeper red and quite sparkley in the sunshine. 

Jan 2018 - Body prep commenced with Boot, Bonnet and doors. We are looking at back  to bare metal all over - inside, underside and outside.

Oct 2017- Finally moved to the Paint Shop - Premier Autobodies, in Read. A body at each corner to lift not too hard as the all up weight is less than 800 kg

Apr 2017 - All Fabrication work completed with new BMH panels married up to the remaining elements of the existing shell - looking like a car again. Not an easy job but a much better end product than the original. Now on hold waiting for a slot at the paint shop.

Nov 2016 - Fabrication work now re commenced pictures to follow

Aug 2015 - All work put on hold due to personal problems 

July 2015 - fabrication now commenced in earnest with new panels and subframes on the Jig. 

Critical dimensions within a mm, no driving down the road sideways in this Mini

June 2015 - Shell and panels due to move on 15th June pictures of fabrication work to follow

May 2015 - Panels (complete floor assembly, inner and outer wings, boot floor assembly, rear inner wings and boot), deliverd and stored with shell, pending commencement of fabrication  which will commence on 15th June 2015

April 2015 - Not a lot to report for April. as the main activity has been the sourcing and ordering of panels. This is complete and the panels are scheduled for delivery early May . Fabrication will start shortly after and is expected to be complete by the end of  June 2015.

March 2015 - Body, Doors,Boot and Bonnet despatched to "Bead & Shotblasting Ltd" in Halifax for paint stripping, blast cleaning and a coat of weldable primer. Job done and all is revealed, maybe not as bad as it might have been.

Replacement panels now being sourced.

February 2015 - Engine now removed, along with the front and rear sub frames and both doors. Next up is paint and rust removal (will there be anything left?) followed by an assessment of which panels to purchase. 

January 2015 -Decision made, we will purchase new Heritage Panels and fabricate! So strip out continues as pictured

December 2014 - Strip Down Commences. Two days to remove the interior and establish the condition of the body shell. Major decision point reached, prior to proceeding. Do we Re Shell, fit major panel assemblies or rebuild using panels? 

As found November 2014