Classic Mini Mk1 Conversion - Part 45

[@peterleid5060]

Intergenerational skill sets on display here... Father and Son rebuilding a Mini as it should have been done decades ago ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🇬🇧

[@michelmoonen3433]

Cheers guys, beautiful father-son project. Takes me back to the days when I was tinkering with my dad 🥲

[@knightime14]

Now that Project Binky is complete, I've been looking to satisfy my Mini cravings. I think I've found my new fix. Makes some brackets and get the funk out please 😁🤣

[@upbuild4397]

Ah wow high praise to be compared to the binky legends 😁👍

[@chopperhehehe]

Great to see someone doing things the right way 👍 old school 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🙂🤞✌

[@Dave.Wilson]

It'll be done for Christmas at this rate (2034). Good job chaps.

[@autovagauto6329]

Enjoying working with your dad

[@spotsterjon74cu]

She is coming on strong, well done👍

[@becko1969]

Thumbs up from me 👍🏻.. that tiger seal is a bugger to get off ... sticks to everything 😂

[@jagvette1]

Wow that's a shit load of blasting material, lucky bugger. I was told and you would need to check you don't need any more than 90 psi for blasting. I found every time I used the blaster tank like you I got shocks, so I now put a ground strap between the gun and the piece I am working on. Wow your so mean give your dad a new rubber glove without holes :)

[@upbuild4397]

Haha yeah we’ve had all that media sitting there waiting to get on with blasting the shell, mind it’s all single use stuff then through it away.

[@more.power.]

Excellent work guys. So many of our skilled trades men and woman have been lost to automation. Robots build cars now and the fine art of the English wheel, using a dolly will be lost forever if we don't pass these skills on to the next generation.

[@wazzazone]

What I wouldn't give to have one more day with my DAD.

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

Fabulous to see Dad being so handy with the hammer and dolly

[@ximenaemery6964]

Hi

[@martincraig1974]

It great to see you Nd yer dad working together 👍👍👍⚒️⚒️⚒️

[@fredbluecat6045]

Nice to see the doors completed, some nice beating and dolly work from your dad.

[@anthonywilson4873]

Nice to see Dad and son working together on a project. He knows his stuff.

[@ximenaemery6964]

Hi

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Excellent to see your father passing on his skills, so nice to see a father son project. Great idea using Tigerseal for the door skin 👍

[@RAB157]

When you said I've got a Dad....Loved it.

[@juliangoulbourne6076]

LOVE THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL

[@upbuild4397]

Hi Thank you 😁👍

[@barryford7135]

Great to see you & your Dad working together on the mini. 👍

[@bassie113]

Great episode!! And I just started wearing the upbuild beanie again to keep me warm. The best one you can buy on this planet, Guys look at his merch shop.

[@upbuild4397]

I’m Pleased to hear you’re still liking the hats 😁👍 Cheers

[@mykeready3742]

Fantastic to see the amazing progress guys. Really enjoy watching these. The production on the videos is top notch. Well done. Keep them coming.

[@upbuild4397]

Hi Really appreciate that thank you 👍👍

[@davidcowley1823]

Great video, it's lovely to see father and son working together, but most of all being respectful to each other. 🥰

[@Dennis-eh2vx]

Very nice to see a father and son working together and having a good time doing it. I would have cleaned the spilled black sealant right of reprimered the damaged spots and put a tiny little role of the similar but than in white sealant right against the folded edge of the doorskin were it meets the door frame. It will prevent water from coming in between the two panels even better. But I would love to see you guys continuing

[@patadamson4005]

Just imagine how many more minis would be around today if they had used a bit of sealant when they put them together in the factory instead of sprinkling rust seeds through the cars. Great job lads and great to see you back at it Dad.

[@steholmes1297]

You can't buy this you and your dad enjoying life, spot on. Top content by the way, thanks 😊

[@upbuild4397]

Appreciate that thank you 😁👍

[@Jase73]

Mark you’d never make a barman. Head on that beer mind.!! 😱😂😂😂

[@Jase73]

Hammer and dolly is the best way to skin a door. We still use that method daily in the bodyshop trade. I fitted two today funny enough 😂 Keep the videos coming. Can’t wait to see this mini finished. Good work fellas 👍👍

[@ximenaemery6964]

Hi

[@carlmorrey5410]

Great to see you both enjoying this project and loving the improvised sandblast room(greenhouse).

[@ximenaemery6964]

Hi

[@carlmorrey5410]

@@ximenaemery6964 hi there

[@ximenaemery6964]

@@carlmorrey5410 How are you?

[@stephenhennessy2420]

Cheers boys, another great video

[@bigpete4227]

My dad had a mk 1. He took all the interior out to weld the floor just before the mot then realised he had 5 year old me with him. He put an upturned pop crate on the passenger side so I could sit on enroute to the mot garage. The 70’s were fun.

[@upbuild4397]

That’s great, some great old memories with the old Mini’s. 😁👍

[@GuyChapman]

Your Da wields a hammer with some skill! Better than the guy who welded up my original Mini back in the 80s. And he was the set welder on The Italian Job...

[@upbuild4397]

Wow that’s interesting about the guy working on the Italian job set.

[@79ferret]

That's coming along canny, Good to see you found a better use of the greenhouse than growing plants.

[@davecooke914]

Great see you and dad bk 👍

[@theoriginalwallace]

Beautiful job on the doors, lads! Your Dad's a true gem! Get the shell either soda or walnut blasted... that way it'll not suffer from heat warping. Cheers. Leigh. PS: I'll send you pics of the progress on my Cosworth Vauxhall Viva HC on Instagram.

[@mickeyvfr98]

Brilliant work as usual lad's keep it up 👍👍👍

[@julias-shed]

Lovely teamwork skinning the door 😀 had to giggle at your dad holding the roll of paper towel.

[@upbuild4397]

Haha it’s messy stuff that tiger seal.

[@davidflarrety9655]

It's just wonderful to see you and your dad working together to a common end, and it's a mini my all time favorite car.

[@ximenaemery6964]

Hi

[@nicglover8144]

Great video as always and a well deserved drink! “Why aren’t you using a skinning tool? Because I have a Dad!” 🤣🤣🤣 love it!

[@kevingarfoot1831]

Getting so much enjoyment watching the Mini taking shape. Thank you.

[@daledassel5658]

Coming along nicely gents!

[@billgriffiths1685]

Good to see Dad looking so well and fighting fit.

[@DRW58]

Another great video nice to see you working together great job on the doors and explanation on the compressed air system. Take Care Stay Safe Everyone Regards Dave 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@berniesr]

You and your dad are doing fantastic job . I never knew that there were so many differences between between a Mk1 and Mk4 Minii.

[@Cuddeldutt]

You are absolutely marvelous. All the best from Nürnberg/Germany. Fabricating with Love♥️.

[@upbuild4397]

Thank you 😁👍

[@scottsuter3451]

Lovely door gaps.looking forward to the front end going on.

[@alexbrown1995]

Better than it was new.....

[@andyjrichie6709]

A great double act , father and son , just started watching your channel . Great work and doing old fashion ways hammer and dolly

[@fredjones1238]

WORKING TOGETHER AND HAVING A BEER WITH THE OLD MAN ITS THE BEST

[@upbuild4397]

Definitely 👍👍

[@r.n.6515]

Excellent job you guys and a great way to end with sharing a drink with your dad! 👍

[@martinlouden9005]

Cheers lads, great progress.

[@andrewdrabble8939]

Brilliant video. Well worth the wait

[@upbuild4397]

Cheers

[@Jesse-B]

Great teamwork, I can feel a family heirloom coming on.

[@christophermalone2770]

Great to see you both back after all the disruption we’ve experienced. I’m in awe of your can do approach.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Great video lads your absolutely smashing this build those doors came out really well 👍

[@davidmccausland9063]

Super team again... Really enjoy Ur video 👍👍👍👍 .... keep them coming

[@mikego18753]

Not finished watching yet but i,ve enjoyed it so far.(main feedback tomorrow.lol) Thanks.

[@JPMergens]

Wonderful job!

[@MrMikeyspfx]

Cracking video guys and some great work by you both. Thanks for taking the time to make the videos.

[@jimmypratt6450]

Your doing a fantastic job , i bought 13 minis a few years ago and restored 8 off them the rest i used for bits and sale parts . My purpose at the the time was customising ie special paintwork and interiors .They all sold at the time between 3 and 6k wish i had them now !!!!! Also had a couple off Coopers which sold for good money . Its funny people think because it a small car the work will be easy ? lol J P autos

[@upbuild4397]

It’s crazy how expensive they have become in the last few years, especially the more desirable models and early cars. We only paid £850 for this about 4yrs ago.

[@stephentracy327]

well guys that's a good job well done even if it's the old fashioned way to can't wait to see the finished product kept up the good work see you next time

[@peterwall9896]

Just finished repairing and reskinning my land rover defender rear door so easy to do it in aluminium

[@upbuild4397]

Land Rover is definitely on the list of cars to have one day. Cheers 👍

[@johnboughton7451]

The last time I saw one of your videos you were building the side extension so that you could start work on your project I’ve got a lot of catching up to do I wish you both well

[@davebrown2707]

great work guys, the car rebuild is really taking shape

[@michaelvollmer9491]

Impressive series of a classic mini conversion. I spend the whole day watching your videos from Ep 1 to Ep 45. And it was getting better and better in your video editing. As a fan of the Mk 1 Minis, I am impressed of your absolutely skilled metal working, incorporating your secret weapon which is your dad👍. A fantastic father and son project which i want to follow until your mini is finished. My deepest respect and stay healthy !!! Cheers from Germany 🙏🧑🏼‍🔧

[@upbuild4397]

Ah wow, that’s a lot of our videos to get through in a day 😁👍 thank you for watching and your kind words it’s greatly appreciated. Cheers Mark.

[@LeeRestoration1275]

Another great episode Fella's - looking forward to the next one , I look forward to the greenhouse Extention build episode to fit the Mini into lol

[@jimbo9310]

Well done lads 😊👍

[@upbuild4397]

Cheers 👍

[@TheDaf95xf]

What a fantastic intro and heart warming seeing your Dad 😀 Excellent progress guys and a well deserved beer 🍺 👍🏻😎

[@richardporter4281]

Great to watch really enjoyed it looking forward to the next episode

[@nigeldunasement3128]

Yes you're still doing a great job keep it up looking forward to seeing it finished 👍

[@markb1487]

Great video,great content. A lot of graft. 💯👍💯👍💯👍

[@andywarrington4738]

cheers , good job lads !

[@stevennailedit]

Great episode, we had to use polyurethane sealer when we replaced door skins years ago, before they phased them out for complete door replacement. Excellent stuff until you get on you hands and it ends up everywhere!

[@molsky13]

Really enjoying this series as the mk 1 was my first car many a happy hour replacing rubber drive shaft donuts and engine mountings but great memories

[@torchyboyz]

Thank you so much again for another really lovely vid. Such a nice relationship with your dad, I`m so jealous. I look for ward to your vids so much I can`t tell you, Thank you so very much and all my best wishes go with you. Best regards, Paul

[@upbuild4397]

That really kind of you to say, thank you for your message it’s really appreciated Mark.

[@adampalmer9930]

Fab epp how on earth did I miss it. The only one I promise. 👍👍👍

[@danwingo7512]

Been watching this restoration from the beginning and I'm glad to see new video. I think the Mini is going to be fantastic when it's finished. Look forward to more video, it truly makes my day. Thank you and God Bless you, your Dad and your entire family. Take care and be safe.

[@jelomaxjoiner]

Another nice job done , love your improvisation for spray booth and shot blasting.

[@upbuild4397]

Haha cheers, I thought I’d put the greenhouse to good use 😁👍

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Great to see you two back at it!

[@carlsiddorn4385]

Nice one chaps

[@sherifroberts7776]

Love watching you guys I'm 52 and just landed the job of my life at the start of the year in a restoration shop just getting off there feet and one day I'll get an apprenticeship better late than never LOL so keep up the great work and carnt wait to see the finished job and I'm sure you's are to lol

[@beachamgroup2482]

Well done lads, been with you from the start. Coming together nicely.

[@upbuild4397]

Cheers 😁👍

[@pattiboychannel311]

Brilliant detail. One of my favourite

[@paulcompton8738]

Hello guy's, I've just found your channel tonight. Absolutely brilliant I've got a lot of catching up to do. Keep up the great work. I love mk1 minis. Cheers Paul

[@iwmgarage]

Awesome work, by far the best mini channel at the moment

[@upbuild4397]

Ah wow! thank you very much 😁👍

[@simoncarney9944]

I saved this up so I could watch it without interruption! 😃 Great stuff from both of you. I used to love doing things with my dad and now I’m the dad working with my daughter and I love that so I can see the enjoyment you both have. I’ve watched from the beginning and can’t wait for the next episode. 😊👍🏼

[@ximenaemery6964]

Hi

[@upbuild4397]

Appreciate that thank you 😁👍

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

Nice update guys 👍

[@dennis38y]

Love watching this restoration, thanks for sharing !

[@TheTorkerman]

New subscriber from Australia 👍🏼👍🏼

[@davekay6795]

Great episode, fantastic work I'm really enjoying this build, love the green house blasting 😂

[@upbuild4397]

Cheers thank you. Yeah we thought it was a good use for the greenhouse haha 😂

[@ИванИванов-щ9ч1т]

Молодцы, как всегда все аккуратно и щепетильно. Жду следующих выпусков

[@ravisidhu1667]

Really impressed. Love the attention to longevity

[@davidcoates9123]

Cracking lads, well done. Best team on KZbin.

[@gt197]

Great work lads..👍🏻

[@peterwall9896]

I'm definitely a new subscriber 😎❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍

[@TootEmCarMan]

Great work guys. It's gonna look amazing when complete for sure. :)

[@simonmercer9530]

Well done Lads great work love your vids 👊👍🏼👊🏻

[@classic1989mini]

great work as usual. crack on ha !

[@rickfulton2353]

Great to see you boys back at it. Great enjoyment watching you grind on, and have great fun doing it. Stay safe

[@davidbray6515]

Lovely teamwork really enjoyed the content so far 😊😀

[@johndavey72]

Hello both . Hammer and dolly , it's the only way ! So, Dad must have been in the trade as having seen all of your video's l've often commented how you constantly put so called restoration specialists to shame ! And watching how you controlled the gun just sealed it for me , your Dad is your mentor ! All my children and grandchildren are girls and really never showed any interest in bodywork /restoration .....pity! I would loved to have passed on my skills to them . l trained up a few apprentices over the years. I would strongly resist sand blasting the shell with the media you're using . I did a couple of Lotus Cortina's and it proved impossible to get rid of it . I still had particles getting in the top coat , not on the top surfaces , but out of the box sections !!!! It really was a night mare ! Your saving grace is the mini doesn't have too many boxed in area's ! Great stuff as always and l think the one thumbs down is someone pulling your legs ! Thanks .

[@upbuild4397]

Thank you for your comments, appreciate them a lot 😁👍

[@MrNwapp]

Top work, lads. But you're going to have to modify the greenhouse a bit to get the shell in for shotblasting!😁👍

[@upbuild4397]

Haha 😂