"Gillette" Austin Cooper 1967

[mk1]

WOW. . . . . . . . Just WOW!

[Brett]

Here we go!

[kevs 1961 mk1]

following with much interest ,gr8 project ,best of luck with it

[Brett]

Thanks.

While removing the rear number plate hinge , I've discovered some original silver paint! This is gonna help a lot to choose the new silver paint.

[miniminor]

Nice story and history, looking forward to updates.
You should really have carefully removed that dust and sold it on eBay as "genuine barn find dust" it would increase the value of some of the basket cases so described.

[Old English White]

That was quite a light, bright silver originally wasn't it. Looks as if it was painted with silver Hammerite subsequently . Still, it probably preserved it to a degree.......
Marvelous project. Looking forward to watching the progress.

[morris-miner]

Another fabulous restoration thread to follow

[Brett]

Here are some news of the Gillette Cooper.

[Old English White]

Good progress. The car is still in such great condition really

[Prooij]

Nice to see another update!

[WesleyB]

Wonderful restoration. Also a nice garage

[Brett]

I've done more work on the car. It should be ready soon for sodablasting.

Some panels will be repaired and the following panels will need replacement:
- complete floor pan with sills
- front panel
- rear valance
- rear wheel arches
- left and right lower panels
(And probably more...)

https://youtu.be/wQdGa1POpzA

















More about the project here: https://www.facebook.com/CooperGillette

[Brett]

The body, doors, bonnet and boot lid are now ready for sodablasting.
It will be done in January.

I wish you all a merry Christmas with loads of rare and NOS parts under the tree.

[Brett]

Sodablasting in progress.

https://youtu.be/xo6xOih_X5I

[Fanfaniracing]

Sodablasting is the right Way to go!

Well done!

[Brett]

I'm a happy man today !

[Old English White]

That's a good clean surface to work from. At least all the weaknesses are exposed now.
Will you prime it now or is it being worked on in an environment sufficiently dry not to matter at this stage?

[Brett]

It's primed now.

[roger mcnab]

hi brett
how do you hook the rear of your spit to the car i can see the front part but there is no pics of the rear as i am making a spit for my clubman and like the way yours looks
cheers roger

[Brett]

The jig is bolted on the rear shocks mounts and on the parcel shelf. I'll post a picture when the body will be back in the garage.