Front End Panel Alignment - Classic Mini Cooper Sportspack MPI

[@philtucker1224]

You’re a very patient and meticulous man! ( I expect you can juggle 3 tangerines as well! 😊) great episode, thank for sharing 👍

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks buddy it all takes time something I wish I had a lot more of as well. Cheers for watching

[@DRW58]

Interesting to see the amount of fettling required to get everything in the right place always better to spend some extra time here than spending years wishing you had!! Take Care Stay Safe Everyone Regards Dave 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Yeah I have done a few now and this one really is testing me lol but I am sure it will get there in the end. Thanks for watching Dave safe safe👍

[@darrencottrell5541]

Patience of a saint and skills to be admired. Excellent job, really coming on nicely.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks buddy exactly this part does take time for sure. Cheers for watching 👍

[@sacosh]

Just been through all of that, must admit I had heritage panels which were a good fit but by no means perfect. I still spent 3days (4-5 hrs a day) fettling, had them off and on maybe 7 times. It is now having the front end spayed and just awaiting the call to collect. Love your channel by the way....

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Cheers buddy glad your enjoying the channel we have loads more mini content coming plus other cars to. Yes I can agree with the heritage panels if you have seen our clubman build that was heritage and not the best plus had the same issues with round nose fronts to. It’s all about taking your time I guess. All the best with your project buddy 👍

[@graemew7001]

You've some skill there Marc, I couldn't keep up with every tweak you mentioned and I know I'd make a complete hash of it, it would end up looking like a crash victim!!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks Graeme, just a case of using your eyes and checking a million times for sure. Thanks for watching buddy

[@Bertsretrorides]

Cracking job so far mate! It must be a nightmare to get all those gaps right, I'd be smashing it all up!! 🤣

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks buddy, trust me the amount of times this has been on and off it’s a nightmare but we are getting there I think.... 👍

[@porroh869]

Coming on nicely👍 The smaller panels I tend to always make my own, find it quicker, cheaper and a better fit

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Yes I completely agree buddy. Thanks for watching 👍

[@carlharvey7098]

Another excellent video - You'll get there mate

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks buddy she is getting there

[@Darrenfive0]

Blimey Marc plenty to do but you’ll smash it pal. Who’d be fool enough to own an MPI 🤷‍♂️😄

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks buddy this car doesn’t look like it but it’s come far for sure

[@jamesbarrie2965]

Takes time with the front end but worth it in the end👍

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Definitely buddy it’s all time to get it right.

[@BMCWorkshop]

Great video Marc. I had the same problems with my Magnum wings. I'm convinced the quality has seriously went downhill with them and I had to fettle them like mad to fit. My front end video goes out later today. Cheers, Sean

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thank buddy. Yeah I have have seen bad panels in my time but the quality of these is shite. I look forward to seeing your video mate. Cheers for watching. Hope all is good your end 👍

[@BMCWorkshop]

@@SimpsonsClassics cheers bud, all good here. Too much work and very little time to work on the cars 🚗

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Glad all is good buddy yes exactly the same here for sure.

[@russell5790]

This jigsaw is coming along nicely mate, it looks easier when you have seams as guide points. Sadly mine was de-seamed badly at some point and is proving to be a nightmare lol

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Yeah it sure it’s now buddy. Just need to get things to fit nice and get it all welded together. Can’t wait to have the front end all done now. It definitely sounds harder to do with no seams.... Cheers for watching

[@robertwilson6020]

Nice screw in n/s front tyre!!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Good spot the car has been in storage for a number years and it’s known about. Tyres are old and cracked anyway.

[@philipbailey379]

When I did my front end it was the biggest ball ache of the whole restoration.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

That’s annoying mate I normally find them ok but the last few have been a right ball ache like you say buddy 👍

[@FrostAutoRestoration]

👍👍

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Cheers guys 👍

[@khanshaab9]

Are these heritage panels

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Heritage scuttle panel and the rest are pattern panels