Well, it has been a while since I've uploaded more pictures. Finally, MY CAR HAS WINGS!!!

Album: http://s970.photobucket.com/albums/a...%20Cooper%20S/
Let's see, long list of items done to car.
After much effort and frustration with off the shelf door step panels for the driver's side, Gunnar took a sample to Ballard Sheet Metal for some custom work. This was for the door step bends that seemed to be a bit different on this Aussie car. Gunnar basically made the driver's side door step from scratch with the help of Ballard Sheet Metal's panel.
So, the driver's side floor is pretty much complete, including the inner sill, rocker, jack point, factory shell mount/brace, etc. The rocker has a SINGLE vent just like the original - what a HUGE effort to maintain originality. Gunnar's metal shrinker and dollies got a workout here.
The carpet snap mounts were way off from one side to the other. Gunnar corrected this by removing and welding into place so each side matches. I know, small detail, but it was bugging me...
Driver's door has been reskinned and door pocket repaired. This door skin was in pretty bad shape. This of course required the usual work to transform the skin into an Australian version. Gunnar even added brazing to match original.
The passenger door pocket is pretty trashed and the door skin on this door isn't as good as we originally thought (it was so much better than the driver's side that we overlooked the dents and imperfections)
Inner hinge A-panel replaced on passenger side.
Inner and outer A-panel replaced on driver's side.
Radiator fan surround straightened and repaired including one of the little triangle tabs that had broken off.
Wings are in place, but not fully fitted until the front panel is in place and we decide what to do with the bonnet. The wings were a ROUGH fit. One driver's side replacement wing was tossed to the side in favor of another. Lots of 4 letter words invested in the fitment of the wings, but no expensive panels were thrown or stomped on (to my knowledge). So far, just a rocker panel has suffered this type of demise.
Bonnet. An original Australian bonnet is in place with the typical brazing points. The bad news is that there is about 1/2" gap at the back. Not sure if we'll order a new bonnet or work with the existing one. The gaps along the wings are currently great. A new bonnet could fit worse...
Lastly, the driver's side gutters have also been repaired since my last posting.
I'm sure there are many more little items around the car that have been repaired and straightened, but these are the highlights....
I almost forgot. I took my Contessa wheels to Dependable Wheel for repair. They came back looking great - they just need paint.
Mark

Album: http://s970.photobucket.com/albums/a...%20Cooper%20S/
Let's see, long list of items done to car.
After much effort and frustration with off the shelf door step panels for the driver's side, Gunnar took a sample to Ballard Sheet Metal for some custom work. This was for the door step bends that seemed to be a bit different on this Aussie car. Gunnar basically made the driver's side door step from scratch with the help of Ballard Sheet Metal's panel.
So, the driver's side floor is pretty much complete, including the inner sill, rocker, jack point, factory shell mount/brace, etc. The rocker has a SINGLE vent just like the original - what a HUGE effort to maintain originality. Gunnar's metal shrinker and dollies got a workout here.
The carpet snap mounts were way off from one side to the other. Gunnar corrected this by removing and welding into place so each side matches. I know, small detail, but it was bugging me...
Driver's door has been reskinned and door pocket repaired. This door skin was in pretty bad shape. This of course required the usual work to transform the skin into an Australian version. Gunnar even added brazing to match original.
The passenger door pocket is pretty trashed and the door skin on this door isn't as good as we originally thought (it was so much better than the driver's side that we overlooked the dents and imperfections)
Inner hinge A-panel replaced on passenger side.
Inner and outer A-panel replaced on driver's side.
Radiator fan surround straightened and repaired including one of the little triangle tabs that had broken off.
Wings are in place, but not fully fitted until the front panel is in place and we decide what to do with the bonnet. The wings were a ROUGH fit. One driver's side replacement wing was tossed to the side in favor of another. Lots of 4 letter words invested in the fitment of the wings, but no expensive panels were thrown or stomped on (to my knowledge). So far, just a rocker panel has suffered this type of demise.
Bonnet. An original Australian bonnet is in place with the typical brazing points. The bad news is that there is about 1/2" gap at the back. Not sure if we'll order a new bonnet or work with the existing one. The gaps along the wings are currently great. A new bonnet could fit worse...
Lastly, the driver's side gutters have also been repaired since my last posting.
I'm sure there are many more little items around the car that have been repaired and straightened, but these are the highlights....
I almost forgot. I took my Contessa wheels to Dependable Wheel for repair. They came back looking great - they just need paint.
Mark
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