Inner & Outer Sill Replacement *Budget Restoration* - Classic Mini Workshop Part 11

[@andywhitelaw6957]

Wow 10k that’s pretty amazing! Congrats! Merry Christmas!

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks! You too!

[@michaelatejnorova5044]

Nice job. Keith. happy Christmas from Czech rep.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks, Happy Christmas

[@RobinTheMini]

I wish I could live nearer to buy that blue Mini someday!

[@malcolmlatham-bennett931]

As ever great work Keith and good progress, and as you said spot welders are invaluable I would not be without mine and yes you had great spot weld penetration

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Nice work sir, glad you retained the jacking point, I know people knock them but as long as they are not rusty I think it amazing. They are positioned in that sweet spot so perfect for what they are designed for, changing wheels.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@Tears4Guthix]

Great work Keith! Very interesting to see just how far you get on this mini and what you unearth on the way

[@JPMergens]

Another great video! Thanks!

[@AdamUnpronounceable]

Really coming along great! Not looking forward to doing this to mine this spring. Thank you so much for including so much detail, living in the States means that these cars aren't common enough for much literature on how they go together. Shops that specialize on this side of the pond want an arm and at least both legs to restore them. Doing it myself is my only option to afford one, so your videos are a HUGE help.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Alexnse10]

👌

[@markgutter8443]

Nice neat job as ever. Thanks for sharing.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@mk1leg]

another great tutorial never done a Jack point bracket

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@1chish]

A bit of a Masterclass again there Keith and yes it was the right thing to do to refit the jacking point. Have a great Christmas and a safe 2022 ... 👍👏

[@classicminiworkshop]

Cheers buddy, all the best to you.

[@DRW58]

Nice bit of spot welding there Keith as you say with projects like these you just have to keep at it and work through the jobs as you uncover them. Merry Christmas mate have a good one. Same to everyone else watching this video. Take Care Stay Safe Everyone Regards Dave 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks Dave, have a nice Xmas

[@BMCWorkshop]

Good job as always Keith, the spot welder really does make life easier. All the best bud 👍

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks buddy, happy birthday!

[@BMCWorkshop]

@@classicminiworkshop cheers Keith 🍻

[@peterdemetriou2263]

Making it look easy again! It’s going to be a solid mini when you come to sell it. Think the funds should go on sprouts John cooper conversion 👍😊

[@classicminiworkshop]

Now that's a good idea!

[@andrewnewton5893]

Great work least with spot welder will look as close to factory as possible

[@dnf1903]

Hiya Keith-missed last night's video-moving house Christmas week(crazy) Really enjoyed the video, Bruce is coming along nicely. Hope you, Ang and family have a brilliant Christmas. Keep well and keep the videos coming!

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@neilwharton720]

So much nicer doing it with a spot welder for flat seems, wish I’d never sold mine years ago was too busy with my job and didn’t have a need for it then🥲🥲

[@PocketRocketGarage]

Great job Keith, my sills are on the list soon 10,000 subs! Smashing it….. I could only dream of getting near that! merry Christmas 🎄

[@classicminiworkshop]

Keep at it mate. I remember thinking I would never make it to 1K!

[@philtucker1224]

That’s a nice straight job Keith! Looking sound buddy, keep up the good work! Best wishes for a great Christmas and happy healthy new year 🎅🏼😊👍

[@terryatkinson899]

Spot welder for £70, absolute bargain, would love one at that price.

[@jimbethpiggy]

Yup Can Just See Him Xmas Day Welder One Hand Leg Of Turkey In The Other ...

[@classicminiworkshop]

LOL it might happen

[@andyfry1970]

Hi Keith, great progress with the sill, doing a fantastic job as always! Anyways...love the channel, all the best for 2022 and a Merry Christmas to you Keith, Mark and your families. Great stuff as always 😊

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks, you too!

[@markpiper8082]

Thats a galvanised coated panel you should of ground the edge down to stop the fumes. Great repair by the way 👍👍👍

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks Mark. I thought they are now Zintec coated, I could be wrong though.

[@classicminiworkshop]

I just messaged Magnum and they are indeed now Zintec coated

[@markpiper8082]

@@classicminiworkshop 👍👍cool it gives the same affect as galvanised weld with the white powder and smoke

[@thequantumduckling]

I bet you've answered this before but I've searched a few comments and can't see it. Please can you tell the settings you use on your welder for mini panels? I have a mini to weld and the exact same welder so it would really help! Thanks for all the fantastic videos.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Hi, for panel work I use setting 1/MIN with about 6.5 wire speed and 0.6mm wire

[@thequantumduckling]

@@classicminiworkshop Thanks so much!!

[@jaggass]

It's a shame most Mini's have rusted away. I''ve seen older Mini's in that colour what do they call it?

[@classicminiworkshop]

It's Eclipse blue

[@paulrobinson3528]

3rd..............getting there again lol. Can't beat a bit of metal fume fever lol and these days it would be called Covid lol. Its the zinc gases making it look like you are low on gas pressure as the gas is not shielding the arc correctly. I used to be a coded welder many years ago and was taught to have the welding areas as clean as possible so the use of zinc primer for me is a no no. I don't use a hammer to tap it down when its close to what its being welded to, , i just use the end of the shield to push it and then pull the trigger. The earth clamp does not need to be right next to or be part of the metal you are welding. Electricity travels at almost the speed of light so whether or not the clamp is next to the work or the clamp is on the rear valance and your welding the front panel make absolutely no difference at all. During my mk1 resto the clamp was always on the boot lip. As long has it has a good earth to the shell, it won't be a problem. The guys at Bull motif are great, really helpful.

[@classicminiworkshop]

I not a big fan of zinc primer, it certainly seems to upset the weld a bit. Good tip about using the torch to push the panel.

[@paulrobinson3528]

@@classicminiworkshop Just spray the zinc primer around the joints after welding the get some nice old fashioned thick underseal on it pmsl. Look forward to your pissed up Christmas day video like last year ha ha. I'll be watching it pissed to lol. I've got Christmas Day and Boxing Day off this year but back at work Monday 😞

[@classicminiworkshop]

I had one too many Mulled wines last year LOL

[@paulrobinson3528]

@@classicminiworkshop Well it goes every year you need to top last year 😃

[@matthewbrown4354]

What welding machine do you use ?

[@classicminiworkshop]

Hiya, I use a Clarke 135TE

[@neilwharton720]

Hi I’m interested to know what mig your using, ?

[@classicminiworkshop]

It's a Clarke 135TE

[@Stonefingers85]

what kind of spray is that?

[@classicminiworkshop]

Upol #2 Zinc weld through primer

[@kevbarry7453]

@@classicminiworkshop Is the zinc better than the copper?

[@classicminiworkshop]

@@kevbarry7453 I'm not sure, to be honest. Opinions seem divided. I've only ever used Zinc, I will have to give copper a try sometime.