Classic Mini Restoration: Ed Episode 21, Front End Replacement

[@velmathemini]

The car looks so much nicer with the body kit removed 😍 👌🏻

[@DBMiniDIY]

I know, it was a lot of work but well worth it

[@blueovalcraig]

Looking forward to the next one mate 👍🏻

[@DBMiniDIY]

I've actually really enjoyed doing it. I'm just at the stage now of fitting the new panels back on

[@thedjse]

Great video dale... you always end it with me itching to see your next one haha

[@DBMiniDIY]

Lol not long to wait

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Nice work sir, good save with the panels.

[@DBMiniDIY]

Cheers kev. I'm sure it will the saved cash will be spent wisrly😁

[@adamc668]

Good job saving the panels and saving the pennies maybe you can still save some part of the old panels if you need a patch later. I always wonder why no one uses paint stripper rather than grinding I guess it's messy I have seen a few videos using the aircraft paint remover. You can always go for stainless or brass replacements on the screws for easy maintenance in the future. Also you could try cable markers of various types for tagging your wires either temporarily or permanently for temporary you can try a Clip On E Type Cable Marker. Good luck with the next stage the weather has been no fun recently hopefully your tent holds up

[@DBMiniDIY]

Cheers. I bought a label maker way back so been using that to mark them. Definitely overkill but one less thing for me to remember. The tent is hopefully going to be used on the moggi too unless i can convince the mrs to get the garage extended

[@ClassicCarCave]

DB, Great save on the used panels it‘s not often you can get them off intact or they are too rusty to be re-used lol, Cheers Dave

[@DBMiniDIY]

I was really pleased. Had my doubts to begin with but luckily the panels hadn't been fitted well (tacked) to eleanor so worked out well for me

[@henrietn]

I do the exact same thing with my phone. Busy as wel on a mini restauration

[@DBMiniDIY]

I've got thousands of photos. Helps down the line. What's your project/mini?

[@piperdoug428]

Yeah my brother in Balerno could hear a whole bunch of what he described as "Swahili" sounding words being yelled from your direction, that wouldn't have been you Dale eh??

[@DBMiniDIY]

Could be. We have a love/hate relationship me and Ed at times😂

[@louisegray238]

Thats some rusty frunt end

[@DBMiniDIY]

That's what a body kit does