*Fitting the side panels* Cooper S Mk3 Restoration - Classic Mini Workshop Pt.29

[@martinsgarage2791]

Hi Mark glad to see you are making good progress. This is really interesting stuff to see the problems you are having along with the solutions.

[@markdraper7]

Thank you. A lot of this is new to me too so it's a big learning curve.

[@teabelly1565]

A really good video Mark, going into the details of the problems that can arise when carrying out such extensive restorations, you show such patience when needing to undo some work already done in order to rectify door fit problems. You have come a long way since the shell came back from the blasters in a sorry state, hats off!

[@markdraper7]

Thank you very much, i appreciate the comments. 🙂

[@lesprudence374]

Thanks

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks Les, much appreciated. Have a nice day.

[@markdraper7]

Thank you Les 🙂

[@peterobrien3539]

You’re making great progress Mark, I love your attention to detail.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@markdraper7]

Thank you Peter. Hope to be Painting through the winter. 🙂

[@mk1leg]

great progress

[@markdraper7]

Thanks Mark! 😎

[@paulrobinson3528]

1st, nope, Mr Demetriou beat me to it. Going to complain to my internet provider 🤣

[@markdraper7]

🤣

[@dnf1903]

Hiya Mark, great video. From an ex fabricators point of view, I would say that's a big hammer job! Keep going, it's looking brilliant mate.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@markdraper7]

Thanks Dave. Definitely lots of tapping, bashing and manipulating before final spot welding. 😅

[@pauljeffries]

Great video mark, it's all looking really good 👍

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@markdraper7]

Thanks Paul. 😎

[@neilstevens2062]

Looking at the door itself, the issue is not the window frame / windscreen A pillar. It's the door itself. Get the rear quarter in place first so that you are happy with it. Then as you mention, get some weight in the door, get your swage lines aligned then have another look at the front edge of the door window frame. Currently you have a huge gap at the rear of the door window frame to B pillar.

[@markdraper7]

Thanks Ian. The main problem is that the panels are not the same profile/shape as they were 50 years ago due to worn pressings etc. Lots of manipulation required in a lot of areas to get it right but i'm moving in the right direction with it all. Lots of areas i can tap about to get gaps bigger which is what i'm doing.

[@DRW58]

Hi Mark I’m still playing catch-up but at this stage it’s nice to see some new metal going into the body. It’s slow progress but you’re doing it properly. Take Care Stay Safe Everyone Regards Dave 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@recreativesigns4571]

Welcome to the party. 3rd.

[@peterdemetriou2263]

Gotta be 1st 😆

[@classicminiworkshop]

Yes you are!

[@markdraper7]

Good effort! 😁

[@philtucker1224]

Fifteenth!😊

[@classicminiworkshop]

Get in 😬👍

[@markdraper7]

1st is overrated 😂