Building a brand new 1965 Mk1 Classic Mini Bodyshell From New Old Stock BMC original panels Ep.2/2

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In today's video, I'll be finishing my work on a brand new 1965 body shell using new old stock body panels. While I am the one to talk you through the project, start work on it and film it all, Jr. Wigi is the one to edit the video together.
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@PWCV-YT 5 дней назад

We hope you enjoy the video! Support Jr. Wigi: www.paypal.com/paypalme/SolvedAlloy His Website: benwiginton.weebly.com/ My Socials: facebook.com/paulwigintonclassicvehicles instagram.com/paulwigintonclassicvehicles/

@gren509 7 дней назад

The big jobs are easy, it's the fine details that take 90% of the skill ! Love it !!

@Afrodizyak47 Месяц назад

Fabulous workmanship, attention to detail and thorough product knowledge. How could the owner not be pleased at having this beaut mini in his garage!

@sjv6598 2 месяца назад

Watching you change things to be period correct and making sure everything is perfect, even down to the window vents being a few inches out. I love your perfectionism. Happy birthday too, welcome to the old man’s club 😊

@malcolmlane-ley2044 2 месяца назад

Fabulous job. My '67 was already looking like the scrapyard was beckoning in 1978 when I bought it so it's great to see some of these older vehicles getting a new lease of life.

@EddieG1888 Месяц назад

Going to the extent of moving air vents to period-correct positions is the main reason why guys like you make the videos, and guys like me sit on their arses and watch them!😉👍

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

I love that everyone appreciates the details

@EddieG1888 Месяц назад

@@PWCV-YT It's above and beyond, sir. Great work.😉👍🏻

@becko1969 2 месяца назад

You make it look so easy ... True master craftsman.

@holgers5216 7 дней назад

you make it all look so bloody easy mate...good onya!

@tomthompson7400 2 месяца назад

Some great attention to detail there , it will all show in the finished product , especially to those who know.

@topgazza Месяц назад

As others have said, a true master craftsman. Very impressive As an owner as a young driver of two second hand, of course, MK1 Minis and a bit battered Mk1 Mini Van in the late 60s early 70s this was great to watch

@matthewfenton4692 Месяц назад

Paul, I would buy a ticket just to stand in your shop and watch you work. Bravo!

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

We'd get nothing done from drinking coffee and chatting all day🤣😂🤣😂

@NORTHERNROVER1 Месяц назад

I've been struggling away on my 66" S shell for years. It would have been cheaper to fly you to Canada and have you finish it in a day or two at the speed you work.Great job on your shell though, really nice work and the eight port mod is fantastic. Cheers!

@russelblackwell6041 Месяц назад

Paul you are a master at your craft every time i see a mini i think of the Mr Bean series these cars are cute so underrated cant wait for assembly and paint cheers champ

@peterireland2122 2 месяца назад

Love watching you work, attention to detail is epic. I guess swivelling sun visors were before there time.

@paulhewitt1488 2 месяца назад

Absolute meticulous attention to detail , well done. It would be a real eye opener for someone who had actually worked on the Mini production line to see your pride and craftsmanship going into this build. Totally fascinating, and great camera work by Jr Wigi.👍👍👍

@pda49184 2 месяца назад

Stunning work Paul.. The fabrication to accommodate the Webber's was amazing as was all you're attention to the smallest detail.

@martingibbs9277 2 месяца назад

Great video!! I think I've said it before, but I love your attention to detail, absolutely spot on. 👍👍

@webgateltduk 2 месяца назад

I was really looking forward to this part 2 and it did not disappoint. Thanks, Paul!

@AIGuys-Online Месяц назад

I love that you are fretting over 1.6mm. Like Austin, BL or Rover were ever that accurate. In fact, this Mini will look odd as it will be too perfect 🤩 Nice work thought. A true craftsman.

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

The 1.6mm is the difference between a saloon door and a commercial door. This is not a commercial vehicle so had to be corrected. I believe I explained it in the video

@lindsaygilmour5213 Месяц назад

Beautiful beautiful work,sir......I take my hat off to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ianroberts8692 Месяц назад

Agree, fantastic work and knowledge 👏

@leenorman8433 2 месяца назад

Lovely work and great attention to detail. A very enjoyable watch.

@johnokeeffe6014 2 месяца назад

TBH What's The Story With Carbs ? Everything Up To That Point Looked Original

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

The 8 port head carbs were a Special Tuning Department modification for racing back in the 60's, these are those 60's items

@PAG70 Месяц назад

Class work again Paul, I have only ever owned two Mini’s when I was younger, would love to get another one as a project.. I’m from Epsom originally and there used to be a specialist Mini place there, I used to go down and watch them working on the cars for hours as a mate of mine worked there.. It’s honestly incredible looking at your attention to detail, you clearly know your cars and their little subtleties through out its years! 👌 However, not sure I’m feeling them 40’s sticking out of the bonnet like that 😂

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

Some Works race cars had them - it's a period 60s mod

@sandocheese45 Месяц назад

Absolutely fantastic work 👏

@brianmcelvogue3370 Месяц назад

outstanding work hats off to you paul

@bear1245 Месяц назад

Was NOT expecting that at the end, haha fair play!

@danielsteyn7464 2 месяца назад

Well done Paul. Great job as always.

@johndavey72 Месяц назад

Very nice Paul . Very nice indeed !

@JasonKane77 Месяц назад

Great job as usual paul

@richardtaylor7199 2 месяца назад

Great job.

@grahamc887 Месяц назад

If only the original build had been done with the same care and dedication 😊. No wonder they struggled to make money, with so many pointless small modifications to major panels.

@JACB006 24 дня назад

Great skill, Great video. Thanks

@larrysimon1 2 месяца назад

Tremendous job but that 8 port head and Weber carbs !!!!!!!!!! no please it spoils it.

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

It's not yours, the owner of the car likes it - that's all that matters

@silverfox57 Месяц назад

Silver rubber edging around the carb mounts would look great as well as functional. Stopping wear on the carb funnels.

@briancsgarage5911 Месяц назад

Gee Paul, your fitting of those Webers is absolute car porn. Surprised you got away with it.

@stonyjon.w1475 6 дней назад

Loved this, beautiful workmanship and attention to detail; you know your Minis! Did the works 8 port cars fit Amal carburettors?

@PWCV-YT 5 дней назад

They tried lots of things, Weber's and Amal's included

@JohnBennett-cw1ri Месяц назад

Retired motor engineer/tester here, are your spot welds spaced as original? There looks to be plenty of them.

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

No, not all. Original were very erratic and varied massively. My rule of thumb is 1" pitch for anything that was originally roller welded and 2" pitch for anything else although, on a couple of jobs where the owners were very particular, I measured out all the spotwelds I could find, catalogued them and replicated them on the new panels

@philtucker1224 Месяц назад

Wonderful details to make it identical to the original model but actually all brand new, so is that to create a perfect “ replica” model, or is it to keep the new car parts secret, and pass it off as an “original” 1965 car?

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

The original shell is beyond repair. Rather buying a brand new inaccurate generic MK1 Heritage shell this is the ultimate way to legitimately reshell it

@philtucker1224 Месяц назад

Paul if all the finished panel gaps look very good, do you sometimes have to worsen them to look more genuine?

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

no, everyone wants nice gaps

@pagshomegarage514 Месяц назад

How are you doing the modifications. Do you have another one to reference or is it from memory?

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

A lot of it is common knowledge but it's been my hobby for 35 years

@user-vq4gk4hx8p Месяц назад

So its now converted to a cross flow engine instead of both manifolds on the back of engine as standard.?

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

That's right, it's a period 60s mod from back in the day by Special Tuning Department. 4 inlet ports and 4 exhaust ports instead of the siamesed 2 inlet and 3 exhaust

@philtucker1224 Месяц назад

My 1963 original 850 ( reg: 1902 D) was extremely sound throughout but we opted to fit a complete MG1100 power train just for improvement driving characteristics. I loved driving that car but not sure if it still exists?

@timgray3491 Месяц назад

I did the same mod plus a different camshaft, was a great first car.

@philtucker1224 Месяц назад

@@timgray3491 I did my apprenticeship at Piper Cams in Kent.

@timgray3491 Месяц назад

@philtucker1224 Think my camshaft was out of a 997 cooper.

@philtucker1224 Месяц назад

@@timgray3491 yes very likely. The 997 camshaft was slightly higher lift and overlap than a standard 1098 camshaft. Probably very similar to the MG 1100 profile with the popular 12G295 cylinder head. (Did you also have one of David Vizard’s “tuning your mini” instruction manuals too?) 🖖

@timgray3491 Месяц назад

@philtucker1224 certainly did, still have it today.

@andrewb2475 2 месяца назад

My long gone 1977 Mini Clubman RPE 448R was a great little car for a 17 year old, but by the end apart from the rear subframe every panel was rusting from the inside out, I had inner and outers sills patched but it was never gonna last........................such a shame they were intentially designed to rust?

@philtucker1224 Месяц назад

Pretty well all mass produced cars were so quite rare to see original panels more than 10-15 years.

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

They were only ever a cheap car but they've lasted 60 years so far and will do another 60+ now

@philtucker1224 Месяц назад

@@PWCV-YT yes as a popular classic that’s true! ( I had an original 1963 myself back in 71) however I’m not sure any parts of the original cars last more than about 20 years so more likely to be like “Trigg’s broom” I think ha ha!

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

@@philtucker1224 no, my own 1960 has lots of it's original panels. The 1968 that's in my workshop waiting to be preserved is incredibly good condition. They're out there

@philtucker1224 Месяц назад

The MOWOG ram pipes look great, but how do you filter out the road grit etc?

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

I don't know exactly what the owner will fit but obviously some kind of filter

@philtucker1224 Месяц назад

@@PWCV-YT I don’t think that will be possible given the layout. Slightly more room using the clubman front..

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

@@philtucker1224 Ofcourse it's possible, it's done all the time

@ianellis5634 Месяц назад

It was going so well until those carbs! What on earth were you thinking?

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

I do as the customer asks. It was a Special Tuning Department development for racing

@jasonkane7747 Месяц назад

hello paul, i have a spot welder and looking to get some other arms for it, and was wondering what arms youd recommend for me?

@speedybb 2 месяца назад

Were the originals MIG welded?

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

Spot welded, roller welded, gas welded and braised

@michaeljosop9871 8 дней назад

why dont shorten the intake

@PWCV-YT 6 дней назад

Lots of reasons. I do as the owner asks, the inlet cannot be shorter, this head and carbs are from 60's ST Works team which is what is being replicated

@csakbencee Месяц назад

what type of spotwelder do you have ?

@Yorkshiremadmick 2 месяца назад

Great video Doesn’t need any music 🎧 Turned my sound off 🔇

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

We like music

@robcornelius555 Месяц назад

Are you going to take 6 years to get it 99% finished, fuck up the wheels and stuff taking it to a show then vanish from the internet for 2 years?

@PWCV-YT Месяц назад

I have no idea what you are talking about. I restore customers bodyshells only. Please don't swear here

@Zeem4 6 дней назад

@@PWCV-YT It's a reference to Bad Obsession Motorsport's Project Binky, which if you're not familar with it, is an early 80s Mini shell modified to take all the running gear from a 1990s Toyota Celica GT-Four. It's a fantastic piece of engineering but the comment above pretty much sums up the current status of the project.

@PWCV-YT 5 дней назад

@@Zeem4 haha, I see. Thanks for clearing that up. I've heard of Binky but never watched it