Classic Mini Mk1 Conversion - Walk Round - Part 42

[@plthom]

All i can say is well done to you and your Dad on this mini build, unbelievable skill. Thank you for making these videos

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Thanks very much, really appreciate that 👍👍

[@Jase73]

Another great video. I’m a panel beater, I work on modern cars every day with high strength steels, that can’t always be welded. They have to be bonded and riveted or mig brazed. Love the old cars where the metal can be cut and bent and mig welded. I always enjoyed working on cars in the 80s. Probably why I enjoy your videos so much. Keep em coming 👍

[@DRW58]

Happy New Year to everyone at UpBuild. Take Care Stay Safe Everyone Regards Dave 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@upbuild4397]

All the best, Take care 👊

[@jimmyalexandrou5732]

Dear Mark, good afternoon from Cyprus just finished watching all your videos BRILIANT......P.S send my love to your father.

[@upbuild4397]

That’s fantastic 👍 lots to watch. Thank you for watching our videos 😀👍 Take care.

[@timsiggs7993]

Good to recap make you realise just how much you have achieved so far. I'm sure I am like most can't wait to see dad back working with you. Hat arrived great quality and beautifully presented, thank you.

[@upbuild4397]

Massive thanks for pick one of our hats up 👍👍 yeah can’t wait to crack on with my Dad again.

[@geofo60]

It’s a credit to you and your Da, the attention to detail and the sheer enthusiasm has been a pleasure to watch. Well done 👍 and look forward as always to the next episode. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@upbuild4397]

Thank you very much 👍👍

[@alexbrown1995]

I can't believe how tiny your shed is. No wonder you have all the tools kept neatly. Respect, cobber - love your work. You guys are doing a top job!

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Thank you very much 👍👍. Yeah the garage is a bit tight for doing this kind of work in, I’m actually in the middle of extending it, which is in the next episode. Take care 👍

[@interact48]

Stunning attention to detail

[@ShedTV]

I think the balance you've struck between buying and fabricating is just right, totally realistic for the home restorer. And what you've achieved between the two of you in such a short space of time and to such a high standard is inspiring. I really do take me hat off to you.

[@upbuild4397]

Ah that’s fantastic thank you very 👍👍

[@andrewbaird509]

Great stuff I passed my driving test in a 1972 mini pickup back in 75 , keep up the good work regards to Dad 👍 and a thank you to the Mrs

[@upbuild4397]

Cheers 😉👍

[@davecooke914]

Great work to your wife great camera work amazing good luck to rest off work glad to see your dad bk soon 👍

[@forkhandles6139]

You are doing fab progress thanks, best to your Dad too !

[@pda49184]

Blimey.. That looked 'very' cold.. We don't know were born down here in the South West.. Haven't even had a single frosty morning yet. Great update and forward planning brief. Looking forward to seeing the welder again as it gives the illusion of 'warmth' 🥶 💥 🔥...

[@johndavey72]

Yes Pete. 13 c all day in Teignmouth . I was putting up the decorations and was thinking ....is it definitely 28th November ? And yes l am enjoying their enthusiam .

[@stewartshackleton7825]

My daughter lives not far from Teignmouth. On one visit for the new year my son in law met me off the train. He said it was cold - 10 degrees. My reply? That was tropical for the north east at the time of year!

[@jelomaxjoiner]

More skill in fabricating than just replacing with whole panels , you have the skills and use them well . Missing your dad , stay safe

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Thank you very much 👍👍 I just really enjoy having a shot at it, suppose it’s the only way to learn. Cheers

[@barryhall7]

The car is looking great. I love my hat. Please thank your Mrs 👍🏻

[@upbuild4397]

That’s fantastic I hope it ok for you, thank you very for picking one up, it’s really appreciated 👍👍

[@peterminartz4992]

Impantiently waiting for episode 43 :) Looking forward to next episode:) Hope that averything is okay overthere!

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! We both can’t wait to get back to it!!! The pandemic has been quite bad in our area so we haven’t been able to work on it, hopefully we’ll be back on it together soon though. I’ve been working hard on another big project though, which I will have an episode out on soon. Cheers for the message 👍👍 Take care.

[@kevinhamling1963]

Hey man Kevin here from Australia. It's always great to get everything outside and look at jobs done in a different light. But think back from when you started and you and your dad are pulling of the impossible. Anyhoo give a g'day to your dad and you guys keep safe and stay well. ✌ Peace

[@upbuild4397]

Haha! I know, I can’t believe how quick time has passed since we started on it. Gelato be at this stage. 👍👍 Cheers Take care

[@avocado71]

Great work, looking forward to your dad joining again.

[@kevw2072]

Great teamwork, brilliant result. Please keep the updates coming.

[@DRW58]

Good to see an update of the progress it’s amazing how much you’ve achieved it’s really coming together. Best wishes to Jim hopefully see him back soon. Take Care Stay Safe Everyone Regards Dave 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@upbuild4397]

Cheers 👍👍

[@normanraeburn8047]

Back in the 70’s i had a number of minis, i had a van, a 998 cooper, 1071 coopers s and a 1275 s. They are great fun, i fancy doing one now but they are silly money for really rusty ones. Anyhow keep up the good work and i am looking forward to seeing the next instalment. All the best and look after yourselves.

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! That’s a nice collection you had there. I know what you mean, it is mad how expensive everything is, and even if it appears to be a good one it will no doubt be hiding a lot of rust under the skin. Cheers Take care 👍

[@normanraeburn8047]

@@upbuild4397 I should have made that clearer, it wasn’t a collection as i had them one at a time. I was in my teens and early twenties, money was very tight on apprentice wages etc. Hope you and your dad can get back together for the next instalment.

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

Great work as always.Received my beanie , the best and warmest one I have ever had and great value too !.

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! That’s awesome 👍 thank you for your massage, my wife is really pleased to hear your happy with the Beanie 👍 Cheers 👍

[@ollyfirthfpv6832]

Great to see a little catch up and overview looking forward to see it progress further!!

[@jamesbarrie2965]

Top update, hopefully your dad will be back soon👍

[@Afrodizyak47]

Always look in on your build.. and hope that you, Dad and your families, have a great Christmas and New Year. looking forward to the world with so much less Covid, so we can all get on with out projects undisturbed. Take care and "lets crack on, then".

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! I know what you mean, hopefully soon we will be back to some sort of normality, Cheers Take care 👍👍

[@andynicklin6420]

Great recap Mark, shows how much work has gone into it so far, nice camera work by the missus! hope to see your dad back soon, you'll have to keep him busy to keep him out of mischief! all the best

[@christophermalone2770]

Taking stock of your progress makes me appreciate just how much you and your dad have achieved so far. Always look forward to your next upload. Gan canny kidder.

[@748rum]

I’ve just binge watched the whole series and can’t express how enjoyable it has been to watch you and you dad take on this amazing project. I’m recommissioning a ‘63 MK1 and had hit a motivation wall with the work in front of me but you have both inspired me to just crack on and get it sorted. Thanks so much and can’t wait for the next video. Cheers from a shed just outside of Kyneton in Australia.

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Ah that’s fantastic thank you very much, really appreciate that, and pleased you enjoy the videos 👍 hope it goes well with your 63 Mk1, it’ll be great when it’s done 👍👍 Take care.

[@Machine_NZ]

This is an excellent series and have really enjoyed it. I was into Mini's back in the 80's and still have my collection of Mini World magazine right from episode 1. Regards Kevin

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Really appreciate that thank you very much 👍👍

[@philrogers2406]

Thanks for my hat! It's a gift for my son for Christmas.. Thanks for the video too. .

[@classic1989mini]

These cold mornings have inspired me to make a beanie hat purchase, To keep my head warm when working outside. Great work, as usual. Keep it up

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Ah that’s fantastic thank you very much for picking up one of our hats 👍👍

[@classic1989mini]

@@upbuild4397 Your hat arrived and is lovely and warm, which ever way I wear it. I will give it 9/10 only cos it's a tad too small, so I will work on it and hopefully in a few weeks it fit like a glove. Cheers p.s. shame I cant send a pic ha

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Ah thanks for the message, I’m pleased you got the hat, it should stretch after wearing it a few times. My wife said if it’s still a bit small after you’ve worn it a few times you can make it a bit bigger by dampening it then putting it on something a bit bigger than your head, maybe a ball or a cooking bowl and when it drys it will have stretched out. To be honest though after I wore mine a couple of times it was much looser. Hope this helps. Take care 👍👍

[@davecooke914]

Great video be best mk1 on the road amazing work you have dun

[@upbuild4397]

Cheers 😁👍

[@jonathanmccorriston3408]

Missing the updates. Hope you are all ok. Taking delivery of a rotisserie tomorrow so I can “ crack on with my own project!

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Cheers for the message 👍 we’re both well thanks. Hopefully have a new episode out soon. That great on getting your rotisserie, I guarantee you’re going to really enjoy working on it with on the jig 👍👍

[@leetelford9768]

I had a 1963 when I was over there in 1972 it was a lot of fun

[@ronwhite4442]

Another great video, its good to have a catch up video now and again .say hello to your dad for me .

[@upbuild4397]

Thanks very much cheers 😉👍

[@ryanfrench2000]

Looking good looking forward to seeing the video 👌👍

[@richardseabourne9545]

Another great episode, always look forward to the next

[@danieltalbot5644]

I’m following you from Montreal, Canada, keep up the good work!

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Thank you very for following the build 👋😉

[@deanknight3035]

It will always be noticeable that it’s not a mk1 mini. Yes you have changed the a panels to external hinge but the roof gutterings are not the same as a mk1 so will always be noticed. A shame but fair play you doing brilliant job every mini restored is a bonus thank you

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Thank you for your comment. This is something I covered in previous episodes, it’s something that will be changed along with the added drip rail, it is quite a simple bit of fabrication that is needed. In comparison to some of the work we’ve already done this will be quite easy. The project is far from finished so there is a few things left to do yet. Cheers 👍

[@user-tj3cf7se6h]

Giving it a 'airing' out of the garage . Keep it going 👍 . Missed the other garage / with the Curtains twitching . Hello to U both 🙂 .

[@upbuild4397]

Haha! Cheers 👍👍

[@Lj2oo8]

Hi mate when we expecting another video I’m hooked

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! We haven’t been able to work very much on the Mini together for a while because of the pandemic. I’ll have a new episode out next weekend hopefully on a different project I’ve been working on. We should have the next episode on the Mini shortly after.

[@thomashorn919]

Think we need some "Lets Crack On!" merch.

[@upbuild4397]

Haha! This looks to be a popular request, 14 thumbs ups! I’ll have to crack on and get some printed 👍

[@barload]

@@upbuild4397 or even 'fantastic!'

[@Kai77884]

Hello a great video 👍👍👍👍from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋Kai

[@kevinhill4012]

Very talented my man

[@oldskoowlpebblestravels]

coming along nicely

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Brilliant

[@aminmohammed6746]

good job buddy

[@billyreeves4360]

Bill USA I have not heard from you guys in a while hope everything is ok

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Yeah we’re good 👍 thanks for the message. The pandemic is preventing us from being able to work together. I will have a new episode out next weekend on a bit of a different project. Hopefully we’ll have a new episode out on the Mini shortly after. Take care

[@classicminidetails8887]

Nice one lads

[@jagvette1]

As always love watching your videos, when I was young (a ferkin long time ago) they called those hats Bobble Hats, perhaps because they used to have a 'bobble' on top :)

[@upbuild4397]

Haha! My wife said she does them with the bobble on the top too 😉👍 That great cheers 👍

[@DCTV88]

Hope all is okay? conscious of it being some weeks since posting on the channel 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Cheers for your message, really appreciate it👍 we’re both good thanks. I should hopefully have a new episode out in a couple of weeks. 👍

[@DCTV88]

Ah amazing, that’s good to hear! I love the channel and the relationship you have with your father. Looking forward to the upcoming episodes 🙏🏼

[@scottsuter3451]

Hi. Hope you lads are ok.

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Yeah we’re good, thanks for the message 👍 hopefully have a new video out this month. Take care 👍

[@David_Walker16-3-51]

Beanie ordered

[@upbuild4397]

Cheers for picking a hat up 👍👍

[@Ricobass0]

Been a while since we've had a new video. Hope you're all OK up there.

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Thank you for your message 👍 Yeah we’re both good thanks, hopefully once restrictions are relieved me and my Dad will be back working on the Mini project together. New video out this coming weekend on a different project though.

[@deangaryjames]

Nice update, cant wait for next video, beanie hats look very well made, i agree ,some 'lets crack on!' merch would go down well?

[@upbuild4397]

Haha! Definitely going to need to sort some crack on merch 👍👍

[@deangaryjames]

@@upbuild4397 whats the link to your merch sales? I couldnt find it?

[@upbuild4397]

There should be a little arrow pointing down at the bottom right corner of the video when it’s minimised, tap on that and it opens my description which has the link in. I’ll post them here also but sometime it doesn’t work from here. Handmade Hat Shop: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/903908721 USA SHOP: shop.spreadshirt.com/upbuild/all Uk & European SHOP: shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/upbuild/all

[@CooperSTraveller]

Thanks for the walk round ... great to get a reminder of all you have done to make the conversion to Mk1. Will you be making the modifications to the front parcel shelf as well as the inner of the roof to allow a Mk1 2 piece headliner?

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Thank you 👍👍 yeah definitely going to make those changes on the inside, I need to make some Cant rails to fit the Mk1 headliner, and I also need to get the switch panel from a Mk1 to make a template for the front parcel shelf, apart from this the parcel shelf is the same as a Mk1 isn’t it?

[@CooperSTraveller]

@@upbuild4397 nice one. From what I remember there are more cut outs on the parcel shelf itself for ducts and wiring and so on so might just require panels to fill in the holes.

[@upbuild4397]

Are that’s great thanks, should be any easy enough job 👍

[@eightfivetwohk13]

When is the next instalment of Upbuild?

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Hopefully I should have a new episode out this month 👍

[@jamesbarnes4619]

everything ok mate ? havnt heard from you for a while

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Thanks for your message, we’re well thank you 👍 hopefully we will have something out this month. Take care.

[@johndavey72]

You're taking "chilled out " too literally! 13 C all day in Teignmouth ! At 4mins 13secs those bags ...do you really need that much filler or is it another powder to finance the build ? 😂😂 Now at 4mins 32secs l saw you fitting the tie bar from front to back . 20 odd years ago l used a rotisserie for the first time on a Lotus Cortina Mk 1 and the car was ready for primer. So the inverted car was carefully moved into the booth. Unfortunately l didn't realise the front to rear needed bracing . There was a steel channel at the front of the booth about an inch high and when the front hit the channel the back kept going !! 😨😨😨 3 days later after some pretty hefty repairs it was ready to go again , this time braced from front to back!!! I went on to completely restore a number of these very valuable cars including Jim Clark's own car ! Great stuff , very enjoyable . Looking forward to seeing your apprentice back on the tools !😂

[@upbuild4397]

Wow Lotus Cortina, now there’s a rare thing, one of those has got to be worth a fare bit these days. Haha 😂 , the bags are the media for sandblasting. Cheers 👍👍

[@johndavey72]

@@upbuild4397 Jim Clark's present owner turned down an offer of £350 k That 's nearly as much as your mini will be worth !

[@krekautofunilaria9730]

Muito bom vai ficar top parabéns.. é nois Brasil

[@upbuild4397]

Muito obrigado!

[@billgriffiths1685]

How's Dad? Hope he's keeping well.

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Cheers for the message. He’s good thanks 👍 apart from been sick of been stuck in and not able to get out the house because of Covid. Hopefully things will improve soon. Take care 👍

[@billgriffiths1685]

@@upbuild4397 all the best to you and your family, thank you for such an informative and interesting channel. 10/10

[@billgriffiths1685]

Are you going to use a mk1 interior or keeping it mk4?

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! We going to have a Mk1 interior with possibly a bit of a motorsport theme.

[@normanraeburn8047]

Any updates on this? I hope you and your dad are well.

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Thank you for your message 👍 yeah we’re both good thanks. We’re not able to get together to work on the mini at the moment but soon as we can we’ll be back on it. I have a new episode out very soon on another project I’ve been working on. Take car Cheers 👍

[@normanraeburn8047]

@@upbuild4397 Thanks for letting me know you and dad are ok. In these difficult times I always think the worst when things go quiet. I am always working on my own when doing my restoration and miss someone to bounce ideas off. Anyway stay safe and pass on my regards to your dad, Norman

[@stuartwilson1457]

When the next video love these been a while

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Thanks 👍. Hopefully will have a video out in January 👍

[@andrewwilson1977]

Great project, can you advise address to order a hat. Many thanks. andrew

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! Thank you very much 👍👍 There should be a little arrow pointing down at the bottom right corner of the video when it’s minimised, tap on that and it opens my description which has the link in. I’ll post them here also but sometime it doesn’t work from here. Handmade Hat Shop: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/903908721 USA SHOP: shop.spreadshirt.com/upbuild/all Uk & European SHOP: shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/upbuild/all

[@resgateerestore]

Cool

[@paulwaites4719]

I trust you and your Dad are ok.. part 43?

[@upbuild4397]

Hi! We both ok thank you 🙂👍 we’re no able to work together because of the virus at the moment, hopefully we’ll be back on it soon though. Cheers 👍

[@scottsuter3451]

What’s in those white bags?

[@classic1989mini]

I think its the stuff for the shot blasting

[@upbuild4397]

Spot on 👍 it’s the media for sandblasting the shell when we get around to doing it.

[@billyreeves4360]

bill USA i have not heard from your channel hope everything is ok.Bill

[@upbuild4397]

Hi Bill, thanks very much for the message 👍 we’re all good thanks. I’ll hopefully have an episode out later this month. Take care.

[@michaelatejnorova5044]

it is freezing :-)

[@Davyfb75]

where is the latest parts or has it come to a halt

[@upbuild4397]

More episodes coming soon 👍

[@zenzen9131]

Build it don't buy it :)

[@upbuild4397]

Very good motto 👍👍

[@terryreeves676]

I am asking a really stupid question but why didn’t you just get an early series and restore it?

[@upbuild4397]

Hey! that’s not a stupid question at all, completely reasonable. Mk1 and mk2’s are getting very rare and expensive, but mainly we wanted the challenge of converting a newer shell to a Mk1 to see if it could be done or to see how much work would be involved in doing it. Plus documenting it as we go as it’s something that hasn’t been done before. Cheers

[@apprentice_pleb]

My shoe box is bigger than your garage

[@upbuild4397]

Haha You must have big feet!

[@jahanshaikh2906]

Irritating noise of tools other then everything is awesome

[@elghoulmehdi2187]

you should talk less and work more...

[@davidtaylor453]

boring

[@MrMikeyspfx]

Don’t be a jerk ok

[@ShedTV]

Well that is strange, your channel is saying you haven't made any videos, david taylor...

[@johndavey72]

Don't watch it then!