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Old 03-15-2008, 11:14 PM
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so is it done yet? isnt it hard to give up a car after you spent so much time with it?
 
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Old 03-16-2008, 04:35 AM
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So you'd be able to do a flip front quicker a second time? LOL
im not gonna do another fiberglass flipfront ever.....lol
 
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Old 03-16-2008, 04:51 AM
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so is it done yet? isnt it hard to give up a car after you spent so much time with it?

few more weeks....and it is always hard to see one go......but just gotta move on to the next one
 
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Old 03-18-2008, 12:03 AM
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im not gonna do another fiberglass flipfront ever.....lol
Damn.
 
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Old 03-18-2008, 01:25 PM
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Please show pictures when you are finished... looks great!
 
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i will !!!
 
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Old 03-19-2008, 04:56 PM
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the anticipation is killing me! I think its worth the time for the flip front...
 
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Old 03-19-2008, 05:58 PM
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it's cool to have it .......but if your the one doing it, your mind will change...lol.....the flip front isn't just a bolt on iteam.....lots of trial and error with fiberglass ......
 
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Old 03-20-2008, 07:52 PM
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go with a steel flip front!!!!
 
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Old 03-20-2008, 08:50 PM
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go with a steel flip front!!!!
alot better than fiberglass
 
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Old 03-21-2008, 11:37 AM
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im doing a steel flip front on my other mini
 
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Old 03-21-2008, 05:14 PM
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make sure to start a thread about it, with a pictorial......it's alot better way to go if anyone wants to do it....a little more user friendly on the install.....dont get me wrong it's not easy but it is easier to work with compared to fiberglass
 
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Old 04-07-2008, 12:47 PM
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so not much left to do on this one so i figured i'd give a before and after

before:








After:



 
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Old 04-07-2008, 11:07 PM
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BS I don't believe it. That can't be the same car!!
 
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Old 04-07-2008, 11:15 PM
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awesome restoration!
 
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Old 04-08-2008, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MINIxB
BS I don't believe it. That can't be the same car!!
I promise it's the same

here is a pic before paint and just after first coat and wet sanding





and then after final coats

 
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Old 04-08-2008, 10:25 AM
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Wow. Nice work!!
 
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Old 04-17-2008, 04:23 PM
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Old 04-17-2008, 10:33 PM
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What grill did you end up putting on it? I remember you were having problems with the newer type grill because of the flip front
 
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Old 04-17-2008, 10:52 PM
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excellent work
 
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Old 04-18-2008, 03:32 PM
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You really should add some of those final shots to the video. It needs some closure, namely a front end Show off that beautiful paint!
 
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Old 04-18-2008, 04:12 PM
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i will once it is completly done.....
 
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Old 05-12-2008, 03:53 PM
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Owners are coming in from seattle on saturday to drive their mini for a few days......just about done

 
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Old 05-12-2008, 05:35 PM
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where do I fine the steel flip front....
 
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Old 05-12-2008, 05:37 PM
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well im sure someone has a steel flip front kit, but im not sure who....but you can make it yourself with all the panels
 

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