Inner Wing Repairs *Budget Restoration* - Classic Mini Workshop Part 16

[@gerrymcivor374]

Congrats on 10k. Great to see another mini bring saved.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@stevenblakemore4383]

A thorough methodical approach as ever. Well done with the 10K subscribers 👍

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johndulling8831]

Well done for reaching over 10k I was the same as you when I did my front end, I literally forgot to cover the windscreen in my hast to get it done one evening but unlike you I ruined mine which was a shame on a 1973 all matching numbers. Keep up the great work you are doing I love watching 😀

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@deangaryjames]

Congrats, great job

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@RaceJan]

Congrats on reaching 10k subs! Onwards and upwards I'd say 🙃

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks so much!

[@andywhitelaw6957]

Congrats on the 10k

[@barryford7135]

Congratulations Keith, a good honest restoration channel. 👍

[@paulrobinson3528]

Keith, nothing wrong with that main cable, if your that unsure of it, just get some normal 2mm wire, twist 4 of them together and Bob's your Auntie 😂 On a serious note, that cable is really really bad. No wonder it was up for sale, was probably cutting out every 100 yards.

[@leepolley4376]

Congratulations on 10k

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thank you!!

[@bernardhollis7834]

Congratulations Keith on hitting 10k, a huge milestone and well earned.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thank you.

[@peterobrien3539]

Great videos Keith, many thanks. Helps keep me motivated to keep going with bringing my mini back to life.

[@paulrobinson3528]

4:44 i'd just weld the ball joint nut directly to the hub..........................job done!! (welder set on the top number 6 setting lol) That was a good spot Keith, not everyone, even a MOT tester, would have seen thtat!!!

[@peterdemetriou2263]

Well done hitting 10k subs, I started following you at the start of the Kitt build. Always make it look easy and keeps us motivated to get our hands dirty! 👍

[@classicminiworkshop]

Awesome, thank you!

[@DRW58]

Always interesting to watch you work Keith, congratulations on your 10000 subs you’re well worth them all and more. Take Care Stay Safe Everyone Regards Dave 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@leemustionhbucket8947]

Well done on reaching 10k great video as always! Would you consider doing a range of your overalls in the merch store now I'd definitely buy one of those 😀

[@classicminiworkshop]

Yes, I would love to do that. I've been looking at various options.

[@dalewarren9518]

Congratulations . You always make it look so easy 🙂 great video 👍

[@michaelatejnorova5044]

nice job, Keith

[@MattJonesBedwas]

I love to know what brand of underseal that was. Looks like cracking stuff.

[@jaggass]

The underseal did a good job of protecting the inner wings. Will you be fitting an electric fan as well?

[@classicminiworkshop]

No, it's not really needed on a standard 998.

[@bendude6748]

Good content, I’m not so much a mini enthusiast although I can’t say I wouldn’t like one, I just like watching the welding and fabrication it’s nice to see an old car brought back to life. I’m doing some welding on the sills of my golf at the moment, with some seriously crap panels that I’ve spent most of the day trying to reshape to fit properly lol..

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks. I feel your pain!

[@josewindle]

Congratulations on surpassing the 10,000th subscriber!! Well deserved! Awesome video again Keith!! Amazed how well protected those inner arches were after all these years! Since we're up to date with Project Bruce, we are now catching up on P111OOW's playlist! What a car! My Dad is dead curious to see you working on the rear of Project Bruce since we are going to be tackling ours in the near future! And also have two door skins to repair... 😩 Also going to need to get a reaming tool for the radius arms... struggling. Gonna be uploading a little Sunday Drive video on my channel later today of our "After Eight" Mini, if you fancy a gander of the portuguese countryside! I suggest having a cup of tea and a chocolate mint 😉 whilst watching because I am a bit of sunday driver ahaha 😜😂 Wishing you all the best! José and Tony Windle

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks Tony

[@1chish]

Good to see you struck (mostly) lucky with those inner wings. That underseal was some good stuff! If you are using the Italian pattern panel you will want to go round and file off the sharp stamping edges. Ask me how I know .. 🙄 And congrats on the 10.1K subs mate ... fully deserved. I wonder if anyone else spotted the new Putrid Yellow on the engine block at the intro that wasn't there later?..... Your attention to detail again!

[@russell5790]

Well deserved on hitting the 10K Keith :)

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks Russell

[@dnf1903]

Hiya Keith-hope your OK. Great stuff, 10K subscribers-well done. (the new CMW sweatshirt is ordered!) Brilliant video. You don't do things by half mate. Battery cable was dangerous too. That little car is going to look amazing soon. Keep the videos coming, they are great viewing.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Those inner wings really surprised me how good they were!

[@paultubby6878]

Well done on the 10k subs. You page is great and superb content.👍

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@franktaylor7617]

Congrats on the 10k subs. Last week (1/7/22) I finally got my Mini. They're pretty rare here in my area and very expensive. I now have a 71 S. Black with a Norwegian flag on the roof. Apparently the former owner was a fishing boat Capitan on the show Deadliest Catch. The car had been restored some years ago and now I'm finishing up the details. Have most all the parts on order to rebuild the front and rear suspension, doing door locks, upgrading a few bits. I've already made seat brackets and repaired the drivers dodgy seat springs. I have a considerable list of little things to improve or repair. I've gained a huge amount of information from your channel and KZbin in general. I'm a motorcycle enthusiast and do all my own work, including metal fab. I'm currently taking care of some of the work that can be done without parts. I only have one short video showing how much space I have to work. I had 5 bikes in the garage at the time. I had to put one inside the dinning room to get me a little more room. Now 4 outside and 5 inside. Just want to get the little bugger sorted out so I can enjoy it this summer without too many issues. 👍😁

[@classicminiworkshop]

Wow, cool. I wonder if it was Sig Hansen?

[@franktaylor7617]

@@classicminiworkshop I can't remember the name. I did recognize it but it has slipped my mind. It wasn't Sig, I would have remembered that. I'm supposed to get the history of the car but you know how that goes. This was the equivalent of a Mary Kay car in the UK. We have ladies selling cosmetics in the US in Pink Cadillacs called Mary Kay cars. It still has the striped interior as part of the kit for identifying the company car. My British friend remembers those cars. All new to me. I'll make a video before I get too deep into the repairs/changes. 👍 I'm not really a KZbinr. Just documenting my progress. Usually I forget to cover the progress.

[@RobinTheMini]

I think that Mini had 10" wheels from factory, having drum brakes

[@classicminiworkshop]

Yes, it certainly did. The 12" wheels have been added later

[@bigphilswheels]

Congrats on 10k! Always love your content. Keep an eye on your safety again though. Looks like no axle stand under the nearside. Would hate you getting hurt. However, keep up the good work.👍 👍 👍

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks. I agree, it's always best practice to use an axle stand and if I'm ever putting a part of my body under the car, I always do.

[@bigphilswheels]

Thought so. Sorry for nit picking. Look after yourself.

[@paulrobinson3528]

I'm a hour late to the party, and i'm not at work tonight grrrrrr

[@paulrobinson3528]

That inner wing is in great condition. So what would i do????? cut the bloody lot off and install a cheap nasty magnum inner wing 🤣

[@classicminiworkshop]

🤣👍

[@Kieren.5]

Do u need the closing pannel guy doing my mini didn’t put as said it would be a water trap but he sealed around it well with welds and seam seal

[@classicminiworkshop]

It does protect the scuttle somewhat, however if its all been protected and waxed it would probably be just as effective without the closing panel

[@jameseabonn2674]

Keith, thanks again for all the uploads. Absolute wealth of information! Can I ask when you predict this will be finished by and what your plan is once its done? Would you take on another budget restoration, provided this one goes to plan and sells successfully?

[@classicminiworkshop]

Hi James, I'm aiming to have this one finished around mid-March. It will be going to a subscriber at cost price (Parts/Consumables). I will then start looking for the next project.

[@jameseabonn2674]

@@classicminiworkshop Has someone already shown interest in it then or will it be made available to everyone once completed?

[@classicminiworkshop]

@@jameseabonn2674 I have a shortlist of first refusals. If no one buys it on the shortlist I will probably auction it.

[@jameseabonn2674]

@@classicminiworkshop OK that makes sense. I appreciate there's still a little way to go until its completed but do you have a rough ball park figure as to what the final cost will be?

[@classicminiworkshop]

@@jameseabonn2674 I'm aiming for no more than £3500 total, including buying the car in the first place

[@michaelatejnorova5044]

the nuts on the joint should be locked with the washer, right?

[@classicminiworkshop]

Yes, the washer below the joint is meant to be a lock washer.

[@MrPaulArcher]

What drill bit are you using to drill the spot welds out?

[@classicminiworkshop]

It's an 8mm cobalt spot weld drill bit. Similar to this type www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224735972300?hash=item34534ecbcc:g:CZYAAOSwwaJhs9sU