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Pocket Rocket Garage
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 3 ม.ค. 2021
Welcome to Pocket Rocket Garage
A TH-cam channel started in 2020 and based in my self built Timber Garage
I have always born into classic minis and now its time to get back into the scene so I decided to buy a
1998 Classic Mini Cooper Sportspack (the rusty rover) which has more rust than anything I have ever seen !!
This channel is all about restoring and fixing cars with the DIY enthusiast in mind
If you like classic cars, welding, rust, metalwork and fabrication then you should really enjoy this channel
Hit that like button and please consider subscribing to the channel and thanks for finding Pocket Rocket Garage
A TH-cam channel started in 2020 and based in my self built Timber Garage
I have always born into classic minis and now its time to get back into the scene so I decided to buy a
1998 Classic Mini Cooper Sportspack (the rusty rover) which has more rust than anything I have ever seen !!
This channel is all about restoring and fixing cars with the DIY enthusiast in mind
If you like classic cars, welding, rust, metalwork and fabrication then you should really enjoy this channel
Hit that like button and please consider subscribing to the channel and thanks for finding Pocket Rocket Garage
Repairing a Corsa C aerial/antenna gasket
In this video I go about fixing a small job on my daily driver which is the Corsa C aerial/antenna gasket.
Mine has perished and trying to find a replacement has been difficult so I thought of a quicker and easier solution, check out the video and see how it turns out.
Please give the video like and make sure you check out the current classic mini project whilst you are on the channel
@PocketRocketGarage
Mine has perished and trying to find a replacement has been difficult so I thought of a quicker and easier solution, check out the video and see how it turns out.
Please give the video like and make sure you check out the current classic mini project whilst you are on the channel
@PocketRocketGarage
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You'll find plenty more of that mate trust (mini) and hope they didn't build it on a Friday or you'll have no spot welds on your panels either
Have you checked out any of the videos so far? , I have cut out so much rust already it has been good fun so far
Ive just bought an original mini with a Renault 5GT Turbo engine i have a Gt turbo as a daily driver so handy for parts i suppose. My minis badges are like this in your clip rusty so nee year i have to deal with it.
Would love to see this mini! Find me on instagram ✌🏼
I got a 2014 mini with a v-tec 2.0 its crazy
Buy his badge lil
Those 5gts need a lot of spares..they pop
Great work mate 🎉
Now get back out in the garage and do some work on it!
Just plugging away, this summer mate!
Very professional, excellent standard of work
Thanks for the comment! Not sure I would go down the route of repair patches again! I think a spot welder and new panels is definitely the way forward but it’s a big learning curve
I’ve noticed you’ve not posted in a few months,I hope you are well, exited to see more progress
Busy doing so many other things but really hoping to get as much done as I can over the cold months
@@PocketRocketGarage really look forward to it
Less faff doing it that way. Probably less than a-tenna to sort.
Any mini updates mate
@@MiniDaly87 not at the minute as just not finding the time anymore 🙁
@@PocketRocketGarage happens the best of us mate
I've a corsa for my daily. I did mine this summer with an eBay new seal. I can't remember if it fit perfectly I'd have to check again. I like your thinking with the sealer though. I may do the same if mine goes again.
That looks like a much better option. Best wishes.
CAD work 😂 Love your content. Great little videos. Ive just started my YT Mini Restoration project. Three times as hard when your filming it!
Yes it does take up a lot of extra time!! I will be following your build........ road trip to Scotland maybe when mine is done
@PocketRocketGarage Always welcome buddy. I can give you some great routes.
Would be an epic adventure!
Lovely work should be proud done similar on vw was a pain in the arse
Thanks, first time doing this sort of thing so very pleased I didn’t make a mess of it
Good job mate, going to tackle my chrome grille in Toyota Highlander.
I gave up my job to watch TH-cam.😂
Good for you that’s great!
Hey man great work can you do a welder setup video with settings and disc your using to knock back the welds great work
Thanks for watching, that’s a great idea 💡 I will get a video uploaded as soon as possible
You got the patch by the badge spot really well. Nice job.
@@herenow2895 thanks, I am hoping black wrap across the front of the bonnet will suit that car!
Was at this show. Third year in a row. We are stood in the crowd where the purple shorty Mini pulled up, during the competition. Thankfully there were more cars this year, BUT I feel they shouldn't allow those hideous new "minis", which are as close to a Mini as a Transit van. Bloody awful now. I went a couple of times a few years back, before the BMW Mini was around and it was a great show then
I used to go when the bmw mini wasn’t even around! It just needs changing, food vans are shocking! Same format and less traders each year
@@PocketRocketGarage I agree regarding the food. Just one burger van and an overpriced curry stall, (£11 for a veg curry, £13 for chicken! No wonder people were buying bacon butties instead!) Shame really.
Same cars as Himley, which is why i stopped going both shows, you either go one or the other. The BMC would do better moving one of them further North maybe. Im sure with a strong wind you will get yours at a show in 2025, these things take time mate.
Why are they testing engine sound on BMW cars?
It was a exhaust decibel competition 👌🏼
Super impressive work mate! I bet you never thought you’d be fabricating such a large intricate panel and having it fit that well! Honestly hats off to you sir! As the saying goes, how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Keep up the hard work and you’ll be there in no time 👏
Thanks Matt! Would love to do it full time and restore more minis
Beautiful repair on that shock mount part mate 💪🏻
Lovely tidy repair there mate, didn’t realise how much rust you’d dealt with, plenty of videos for me to catch up on now 👌🏻
I reckon you should have yours there next year Kev!
The Lotus turned off before it got embarrassed
How many gears
@@peterashdown5499 4 straight cut ✂️ very loud 👌🏼
Used this added charcoal for color to fix a chipped bowling bqll works great
This helped me out today 👍, cheeky cut at 2:45 had me stuck on how to finally remove though. Got there in the end! Thanks. Ps cant believe this is 3 years ago!
Brilliant welding as usual Kev. Is that all the rust gone now? 😎
@@markdraper7 apart from the doors but I am not sure if I will reskin them, just need to start putting on the front end which I know will be difficult
@@PocketRocketGarage, If there is even a slight rust bubble on the doors then re=skin them. Once you take the old skin off you'll see some other repairs needed on the frames! Front end is much simpler with a spot welder, you must know someone close to you that can lend you one.?
Great work Kev.Thank god mine had the scuttle done previously or I would have put it back on EBay and not bothered.
Getting good with the welder Kev monkey
Thanks! I have had plenty of practice!!!
Nice weld
Great work, Kev!
Thanks ✌🏼
Good idea cutting up the old seal to test fit the glass, I wish I had held onto mine so I could do the same.
Yeah it gave me the confidence to start the welding! Thanks for watching
Well done mate. I love how simple you make it, it’s not complicated just hard work and dedication and a hell of a lot of time doing what you do best. Your knowledge and understanding of metalwork is next level. I definitely feel inspired to give that sort of thing a crack again, using your videos as a good reference to things that are easily over looked. Well done mate 🙂
Dude thanks for the kind words! I think if I did another project I would probably do it a bit differently but it’s great to learn the skills as I go!
Very impressive Kev !
Thanks Rich, would love to have a unit to do it more often!
Quality work it has to be said!
Thanks! It’s all a big learning curve but I really enjoy it
@@PocketRocketGarage Proper restoration is preserving what is there not replacing everything, that is why you are getting it right 👍
Thanks! I’d like to do a mk1 next with some subtle detailing
Good man. Kevin Big leap getting them done
Thanks John, time to fit the front end finally!!
Inspiring us wildly less accomplished people out here to learn these impressive fabrication skills! Thanks.
@@mattsmichiganmini1877 it’s definitely been a learning curve! Thanks for the kind comments
Great job with sorting the scuttle out and making sure the screen will fit back in when it’s been painted. It’s coming along nicely. A lot less rust left in the car now.
@@recreativesigns4571 I just can’t believe how well the car was hiding so much rust!!
@@PocketRocketGarage I know the feeling. My Mini Thirty has the usual areas of rust visible on the outside and it’s only when you take bits off you see more areas. Pesky rust gets everywhere. Still it’ll soon be gone and only new metal taking its place. Thanks Richard
Looks very convincing to me. It looked brutal when you cut out the rusty section but you did a stellar job fabricating the new part: well done and best wishes.
Really useful video. I cut my over sills off some time ago. This has encouraged me to get back into it rather than be daunted.
Keep going at it, I’m not sure if I knew what I was letting myself in for but 1 section at a time
I used rainex many years on my mpi mini when I went isle of white... drivers window wiper came off... swapped with passenger wiper used rainex..... I still have the bottle now 😂
It’s a great product, I use it on the door windows and mirrors to keep them clear too. I must say it’s not as good as rain wizard, but that’s no longer available. 😂
Good to know!
Was it just me or not? I was expecting to hear a beep of the horn and then a cuppa appear at the drivers door window. Another great video showing just how well that stuff works. I’m sure it will increase sales of the product now we’ve got to see it in action.
Another great video from the guys at pocket rocket Used rainex years ago on my motorbike and racing visors and just brought myself a bottle to do our fleet of cars 10 4 good buddy
Looks great man. I have to do my mini soon. Cheers mate for all the advise. Dave Cape Town sa
Thanks for watching Dave! Hope you enjoy the channel
I have only just started to watch your mini restoration videos and I have to say they are the best I have watched so far on TH-cam and look forward to seeing more of your work. I personally think you are doing a great job considering the limitations of your space and equipment, but then it just goes to show what you can do when you have both natural talent, skil and determinationl. I am being inspired by you to make a better job of my restorations.
Dude thanks so much for the kind words, glad you like the videos, I never know if they come across well or not….. ✌🏼
Nice puddles
The sweet sound of mig welding 🙌
flap disc?
Probably flap disc you're better off with sanding discs. Much smoother finish for cars then flappy discs
6mm grinding disc, way more control and no digging into the surrounding material 👍🏻 give it a try!
@@southpawhopkins6400 I can only imagine what it must be like to have air tools with grinders and orbital sanders…… maybe 1 day
Nice one Kev.