35 years of playing with these little cars and I still learn new things about them regularly

Reverse engineering a panel is very difficult if the panels weren't great in the first place and are now 50+ years old. Magnum specifically wanted me to assess their products and be critical so that they can improve them

I made 1744 spotwelds on this one - I was asked to count them😂. I do often wear ear defenders👍

Sorry, i don't

Yes, they are Mk1 sides, Magnum Panels' new product. The rear quarter windows and door apertures are smaller than Mk3 on cars

No, this is how they were originally made by BMC. the A panel was only a seperate panel on long wheel base models, on Saloons the whole side panel was a single pressing

Good question. The MD of Magnum is a bit handy himself and has plans for that which will be in a follow up video later on

A "V" block the same width as the swages

If you actually watch the 2 videos you will find out the answer

I'm pleased you like them. I've been in this trade for a few decades now, I enjoy detail and making it just right so it can't be rushed. thanks

A couple of people have whined about the music but I listen to loud heavy metal while I work, it has to be drowned out in the editing.

I actually liked the music, filled the times you didn't comment. Would have happily listed to a bit of HM though

@@GPZ_Biker Unfortunately RU-vid would Copyright it and take the video down

From working on them for 35 years basically. I trained at Aston Martin and spent nearly 30 years restoring them with Mini being my hobby, now I've turned my hobby into my living

They were always the cheap alternative just to keep your car roadworthy, so I don't know why anyone would have expected a good fit, but, Magnum are stepping up their game massively and reviewing all their products which was the objective of this project. Much of the problem with fitment though, is that the cars had huge tolerances during production and varied wildly so reverse engineering is hard to do, plus as I have found, much of the issue is down to the skill of the fitter

These panels are not really any different to what is/was available. the toe panel just has nicer trimming on the edges, the bulkhead crossmember end flanges are a better angle but other than that nothing has changed and they fit generally well. Much of the fitment issue is down to the skill of the fitter I'm afraid to say

You're right, it's not difficult, the details can be tricky and a jig for alignment is a must

They seem to be. They're happy about the positive feedback on here and my socials

It makes their panels better

Passing on the skills is something I really want to do - it's just working out how to do it without having too much impact on my productivity that is awkward

The inner A panel attaches to the inner wing on that large flange as you say, it is also spotwelded down the vertical seam and around the wheelarch.

I listen to loud heavy metal while I work. It has to be drowned out. That will not change