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Where 'o' where to begin?

Last post 07-09-2008, 4:35 AM by OzC@Moss. 3 replies.
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  •  05-20-2008, 5:09 AM 14471

    Where 'o' where to begin?

    Hey guys,

     thought i'd say hi and let you all know that i've started my first restoration project ever!!! So i guess i'm gonna be on here asking some advice from time to time.I've got hold of an old Mini and plan on doing a complete restoration. First things first, i'm not too sure where to start all the areas need work (the engine, the body and the interior) So if anyone has any views it would be appreciated as i'm a bit of a novice.

     

    thanks

  •  05-20-2008, 3:46 PM 14484 in reply to 14471

    Re: Where 'o' where to begin?

    1.Books. Begin with books. History books. Restoration guide books. Manuals, both factory and aftermarket.

    2.Clubs. Find a club that specializes in what you have.

    3. Vendors. Find knowledgable vendors. Often, their personael can be very helpful.

    4. Forum sites. Which, obvoiusly, you have begun.

    Your first task, having learned EVERYTHING you can BEFORE starting disassembly, is to take the thing to bits and bag, tape, and label it all. And, take pictures. Take so many digital pictures that you are sick of looking at them, as you take it apart. You'll thank yourself later, for sure. Arrange these pictures by subject in files on your computer. Believe me, I've found out the hard way just how annoying it is to go through four hundred thumbnails looking for the orientation of some small component which could go in half a dozen ways.

    We'll be here to give what advice we can. Enjoy the process. That's why you got into it.


    Motorbill
    From Lola to Land Rover, If it's British and has wheels, it's likely I've bloodied me knuckles thereupon
  •  05-22-2008, 3:19 PM 14540 in reply to 14484

    Re: Where 'o' where to begin?

    Thanks fella,

     

    gonna start stripping this weekend

  •  07-09-2008, 4:35 AM 15181 in reply to 14540

    Re: Where 'o' where to begin?

    Great advise from motorbill66 take lots of photos and when you remover ANYTHING bag it and tag it!! works for me. I am very lucky to have a big selection of books as well for reference...also the web is a great source of information these days...good luck with the strip down and don't throw anything away!!     
    Oz Cooper
    Classic Mini Product Manager UK


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