Tink: My '89 Mini

[94touring]

Just about have the color sanding/buff job done.  A little more polish and final glaze and I can throw the subbies on and fit some flares for decision making.  Probably can't tell any difference between this pic and the others, but I'm still posting it!   

[MtyMous]

Well the paint job is so freaking awesome that it's hard to tell, but I can definitely see some refinement in the reflection. It's pretty freaking great looking. I can't wait to see it in person. Looking like things will work out for the 9th-11th.

[94touring]

My back is sore from running the variable speed buffer all day.  Just a few panels to go.

[MtyMous]

I know that pain. Fortunately it's about the smallest car you could ever buff. Haha.

What buffer/compound are you using?

[94touring]

I use a variable speed from Harbor Freight.  It's been going strong for a number of years now.  Take 9 inch pads.  I start with extra cut, heavy cut, polish, glaze, and then go over it again with a hand glaze as I clean up all the residue from the knooks and crannies. 

Ok here we are...

I used two different wheels to experiment with these flares.  I guess depending on the offset of the wheels you use will determine if these flares will work.  Your wheels that came with the car stick out about an inch or less.  The other wheels sit inside the flares an easy inch.  Also, I pulled out my wood and picket arches and compared to these raves.  There is zero different.  I took a number of measurements and there is no difference.  Or perhaps I was sent the wrong flares?  They measure 2.5 inches wide. 

[94touring]

Went over the roof again and got out a few swirls. 

[MtyMous]

Freakin awesome. That's the best paint job I've seen on a mini. And I'm not just saying that because it's mine. haha.

And I'm sold on the Raves. Lets get some paint on those bad boys. I'll have a new set shipped directly to your address.

[94touring]

Silver or black?  I'll paint them tomorrow and get your front subby on.   

[94touring]

It's waiting patiently outside for you.  And the flares are ready to go on when they harden up and I get back in town.

[sparetimetoys]

That's going to be one nice ride

[MtyMous]

Thanks. I know I'm going to be so anal about driving it/parking it, etc.

[94touring]

Fender flares are officially on.  So I have a hilarious story about the door in this picture.  I noticed without the rubber seal in and door latch it rubs on the one lower corner.   I figured while I was messing with the flares I'd reach in, loosen the door,  tweak it slightly, and be on my way.  So I did that.   Awhile later I opened the door and heard a crunch.  Apparently I moved it enough that it now rubbed into the a panel.   Not just a minor scrape, oh no, it pealed the paint off.  So I spent the rest of yesterday repainting the damn thing!   Refitted, no chance of paint peeling, and ready for pickup.   :-[

[MtyMous]

Can't wait to pick this little lady up tomorrow.

[94touring]

I'll be here.  I have to track down a ups shipment first thing in the morning, do you have a time frame in mind?

[MtyMous]

I was looking at leaving around noon from OKC. That will put me around 2. Not sure how you want to unload the little beast I am bringing up with me. We'll figure something out I'm sure. Are the subframes bolted in well enough on Tink for me to use them to strap the car to the trailer back down to OKC?

[94touring]

That's perfect.   Yes sub frames are secure.

[MtyMous]

I'll be rolling in closer to 3:00. Hit some traffic in Oklahoma City.

[sparetimetoys]

I was looking at leaving around noon from OKC. That will put me around 2. Not sure how you want to unload the little beast I am bringing up with me. We'll figure something out I'm sure. Are the subframes bolted in well enough on Tink for me to use them to strap the car to the trailer back down to OKC?

I hope the red stick doesn't put up a fuss about going off the trailer like it did going on. I just went back to work today. Nothing broken they think it was just a pinched nerve in my back.

[MtyMous]

A couple good shoves and that was al it took. Went straight onto a dolly and then over to the waiting room.

In other news:







Terrible pics. I'll have more detailed pictures tomorrow.

[94touring]

Glad it made it back safely.   

[pbraun]

Looking awesome!

[sparetimetoys]

One year I hope mine turns out half as nice as yours.

[Chase]

Cant wait to see more progress. I love it man. When I get back from Maine, Ill start a thread on my build. I am stocking up on parts currently. Miss you bud. Keep it up 4.gif

[Mudhen]

Cant wait to see more progress. I love it man. When I get back from Maine, Ill start a thread on my build. I am stocking up on parts currently. Miss you bud. Keep it up 4.gif

Being in Maine is what I blame my lack of progress on as well.   ;D

[MtyMous]

Hey, Dan. That brake valve wasn't in the box 'o' stuff. Any way you can ship it as slow and cheap as possible? I'm in no rush. Just don't want to forget it.