WORSE THAN I THOUGHT! Classic Mini Cooper Sportspack Restoration

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2 ай бұрын

Welcome back to the channel, and I am sure you all excited to see this car back. So its time get the last of the rust gone out of this car so it can go off for paint. So lets see just how bad the back of the car is....... are you ready?
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@DarkSphinxx Ай бұрын

im just starting out on my mini restoration journey glad i found this channel

@SimpsonsClassics Ай бұрын

All the best with your restoration. We have a good few classic mini playlists so feel free to check them out. Any questions fire away 👍

@MiniDaly87 2 ай бұрын

As the owner of an mpi I'm allowed to say they suck . When it comes to rust that is they rust everywhere but it's another one saved . Great to see you working in the new shop 👍

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Haha they just seem to love to rust. I did warn you 🤣 Oh it was awesome to be working in there. I am excited to get some more done 👍

@MiniDaly87 2 ай бұрын

@@SimpsonsClassics can't wait to see what comes from that workshop mate epic setup .. Volvo is corner eyeing you now for more work to be done .. yes you did warn me and I didn't listen 😂

@Fourwheeledfarming 2 ай бұрын

Same 😂

@grahamwoodier5066 2 ай бұрын

With a Mini, especially a 90's Mini, there is always more rust than you could possibly imagine.

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Yes fully agree. They do like to rust don’t they..

@tonypage1056 2 ай бұрын

Normal MPI rust, they just rust everywhere! Good to see you back on it!

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Yes unfortunately this is what they love to do.. it’s great to be back at it buddy.

@velmathemini 2 ай бұрын

On first glances the boot floor looked 👌. Until you turned the camera around to the big hole 😮. Plus the wheel arch is definitely past it's best. Nothing you can't handle though. I enjoyed doing my back panel, seems like years ago now. Nice 🇬🇧 socks by the way 👌. Love that colour.

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy yeah we can get this one sorted. But was hoping for a quick win. Oh well more panels needed.

@RedMan-bj5dt 7 күн бұрын

Mate. Me and my dad are doing up a Mk1 golf. I also have been told that there’s an abandoned Garage over in France with some luxury sports cars. I know where an old motorbike with a Flat front Tyre is. It’s an old Yamaha this bike.

@SimpsonsClassics 7 күн бұрын

Sounds like a great project and maybe a few new ones for you later down the line 👍

@RedMan-bj5dt 7 күн бұрын

@@SimpsonsClassics if you want to you can Restore a Mk1 golf gti. My dad has a Mk1 Golf C

@SimpsonsClassics 7 күн бұрын

@RedMan-bj5dt nice! I would one day like to do a mk1 caddy. We will see

@RedMan-bj5dt 6 күн бұрын

@@SimpsonsClassics maybe try restoring a Classic Jaguar from James Bond. I seen an old Jaguar when I was in my Uncle’s car and we suddenly came across this little classic grey thing but when we overtook it we found out that it was an old Jaguar

@RichieRouge206 2 ай бұрын

Great video Marc! Totally agree with you about trying to save the original shell as much as is viably possible. Glad to see you getting things done in the new place.

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy, its always worth saving the car as much as possible, this one will live again. I cant wait to drive it again on the channel and bring you all with me :)

@The_BenboBaggins 2 ай бұрын

Having owned a few Minis, it's always worse than you thought! 😂 My favourite time was taking a wire brush to prepare a small rust hole about 1" diameter and ending up with a patch about the size of a post card!...

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Oh they are always worse than you think aha

@Mrtom248 2 ай бұрын

Late minis are so bad. Was dissapointed to find my old mpi cooper had been scrapped a couple of years after i sold it due to extensive rust. Dunno what rover were doing with their steel back then.

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

That’s a real shame. They do seem to rust a lot more than others and in really odd places. Thanks for watching 👍

@richardstamper5630 Ай бұрын

Just subscribed because I am a mini owner and want to see how you progress - one thing I might mention is the sound quality, you could really use a decent microphone.

@SimpsonsClassics Ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing. Yes microphones are on my list of things to purchase 👍

@Chilled_Mackers 2 ай бұрын

Standard rust so far chap. I like the feeling when I sweep up after rust repairs, when it gets to the 6th or 7th bucket full - I think 'yup, thats about right for that end of the car' - onto the other end.

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Haha yeah all standard for a mini even more so on the later ones 👍

@craig1010cc 2 ай бұрын

Joys of MPI minis........ but we do love'm. Great to see it back again and getting the love it deserves

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy yeah the later minis do like to rust that’s for sure. More coming soon 👍

@craig1010cc 2 ай бұрын

when mine was 8yrs old it needed a full bootfloor, rear valance, sills, dash top, scuttle etc

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

@craig1010cc yes I have heard this before that they where having major work before they where 6-8 years old.

@SunnyMiniuk 2 ай бұрын

Joys of mini ownership!

@lonmar2645 2 ай бұрын

Looks easy enough for you to do, looks like normal repairs for minis. Are those speakers factory for a MPI?

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Yeah unfortunately it’s standard stuff on late minis. Yea those are standard rover ones. Same as my sidewalk also.

@lewisfullard87 2 ай бұрын

looking forward to the next vid on this one

@johndaly2180 2 ай бұрын

Another great video mate keep them coming 👍👍👍

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy 👍

@scottb926 2 ай бұрын

Funny how some rot and other don't. My '89 mini has the odd tiny bit of rust but nothing like that. Its never had a resto. Painted it a few years back and that was it. Please dont time-lapse the hole process of putting the back panel in. Would like to see your steps! Hope all is well! Still availing of your minimine code.

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s odd to see have the different years rot out. Sounds like you have a really nice example of a mini. I won’t don’t worry I will try and explain as much as I can to try and help others 👍 I am good thanks and I am glad the code is helpful 👍

@scottb926 2 ай бұрын

@@SimpsonsClassics I wouldn’t say really nice 😂 try my best to keep it clean. All part of the fun.

@rossdark713 2 ай бұрын

Its a Mini. Gotta love them tho.

@georgeclements2742 2 ай бұрын

Not much to say, but ticked a 'like' as requested for the algorithm. Best wishes.

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Thanks George 👍

@vwcoco 2 ай бұрын

Typical mini rust Marc ? New to these

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Yea buddy. Even more common in these areas on later cars

@BokSinek 2 ай бұрын

Got the same rust spot under my rear window. Rest of the panel is ok. Took a wire brush to the rust spot and there is a small hole. How would you go to fix if it were only that hole? Full panel? Cut out and try to get the bends in it? Or filler😅?

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Hey I would try and make a little section up if that’s all that’s up with the panel. That should be a good fix for you 👍

@Lookbusybuddy 2 ай бұрын

I had a mini 30 and it allways rusted behind the rear bumper.

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Yes unfortunately a very common area

@philtucker1224 2 ай бұрын

Whitelands restorations Marc - for Mrs S Red mini?

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Stay tuned… that was a good guess.. check out our socials

@philtucker1224 2 ай бұрын

@@SimpsonsClassics no you’ve got it on the video Marc, not a guess! 😁

@philtucker1224 2 ай бұрын

@@SimpsonsClassics yes I don’t have any socials ( just KZfaq) but I love all of your stuff. Live long and prosper Marc 🖖

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Yes of course head over to Whiteland restorations to if you haven’t already subscribed, we will both have videos out very soon 👍

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

No worries buddy youtube is key 😉

@charlesallanstewart-kl2op 2 ай бұрын

Yeah Rust is a car worse enemy , sort of like a Bad Friend ..... If it were me I would do a new floor pan , one inner wheel arch d/s you already have the rear panel , this is purely for ( l don't wanna have to go back to the same area in 3 years time) 😮😮😮😮 The saying is ..... Do it once properly 🙄🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴😁

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Exactly buddy rust is awful. Nothing a new back panel can’t sort. So watch this space. Thanks for watching 👍

@mikehamilton5345 2 ай бұрын

As bad as mine then 😅

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Hmm 🤔 🤣

@RandyDarkshade2 2 ай бұрын

Reshelling isn;t restoring imo. You're just building a new car from scratch using what few parts ecxist on the priginal and whateve rother new/used parts you can find while slapping the cars identity on it.

@SimpsonsClassics 2 ай бұрын

Yes I agree. There is a time and place for it but really to try and save the original one is better for sure. Thanks for watching 👍