I have found the challenge

[ajamesj]

We have found the winter project woohoo!!!


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[Mini_Disaster]

Oooh I say...................:clap:

Looks like its been kissing bollards though...............1 carefull lady owner?:Whistle:

What did you pay for it...if you dont mind me asking. Is it a runner/non runner, miles, tax & MOT'd? PM me if you dont wish to openly post, would be of interest to know what one in need of attention goes for. We've still not made up our mind's what were doing with ours, its just too easy to shut the garage door & forget about it for another few months!

[ajamesj]

Day Two 7/9/09 the strip down begins

inner arches hav got the rust bug


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/INNERARCHGIF.gif

front end getting stripped down

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/FRONT080909.gif

new door skin required

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/door.gif

[Smitty]

That looks very very similar to the condition my classic was in (well, me and mates joint project) before we stripped it down.

Just kept on finding rust and now it's just a bare shell with a missing front end!! :frown: :ragin:

Good luck Andy, i hope you have a bottomless wallet :p :thumbs up:

[ajamesj]

Day three

INTERIOR BEFORE STRIP DOWN
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/interiorcomplete.gif


INTERIOR AFTER STRIP DOWN
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/dashstripped.gif

RUST IN THE FLOOR
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/floorlh.gif

AS EXPECTED WINDSCREEN SCUTTLE HIT BY RUST
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/frontscuttlerotten.gif

FRONT END READY TO CLEANED WELDED AND RESEALED AND PAINTED
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/frontendstrip.gif


NEXT JOB REMOVING FUEL TANK AND ENGINE FROM SHELL

[ajamesj]

Smitty all panels on order so far £450.00 worth :Whistle: lol

[GCA3N]

Love your enthusiasm can't wait to see this build. Hope it goes well.

[baptie]

where you getting panels from, genuine panel I hope?

[Gismo]

where you getting panels from, genuine panel I hope?Hope so or they'll be doing it again next winter :Whistle:

[baptie]

just makes life so much easier with genuine panels, they fit alot better as they are made from the original press tool and not made using an actual panel for the template.

Mates driving to somerford mini this morning to fill the back of his 58 clubby with MPi front end, door skins, rear valance and 4 trims that cover the seams.

[Burple]

Nice one! S29 MSO.. Formerly known as 'Henry'! ;):thumbs up:
I know the previous to last owner, who looked after him well.. Last owners.. apparently not so much! :frown:
This one's been around the Arbroath area for a while :thumbs up:

Good job Andy!

[Craig]

Great Stuff Andy - TOTALLY jelous I can't do a project like that... :rolleyes: Maybe one day.. :yes nod::thumbs up:

[ajamesj]

Panels are all being sourced through my work :thumbs up:

[Duncan Stewart]

Great to see another classic being saved :D
Well done :thumbs up:

[weefossy]

I wish I had the skill. the money and the patience. Take my hat of to you:thumbs up:
Hope all goes to plan.

[ajamesj]

So we have a name for him then "Henry" will live again ewan lol!!

[ajamesj]

Today we removed the engine ready for cleaning and renovating


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http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/ENGINEOUT.gif

[Forbes]

I want to try this one day. I need a project like this.

[john]

I remember Henry, I thought it was familiar! Didn't Henry get the arches nicked off it ?

[ajamesj]

John arches are ok just now lol !!! not like the rest of him

[Craig]

Andy you've been quiet on this one... any update? ;)

[ajamesj]

Heres some pics of the progress it has been a busy few months for me but "Henry" is getting some attention too lol.


Engine Degreased ready for painting
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/READYTOPAINT.gif

ENGINE LAQUERED NICE AND CLEAN READY FOR ALL THE ADD ON PARTS TO BE BOLTED BACK ON
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/PAINTEDFROMFRONTG.gif


DOOR BOTTOM BEFORE GETTING REPAIRED
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DOORBOTTOMBEFOREWELD.gif


DOOR BOTTOMS WELDED AND REPAIRED
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DOORBOTTOMSFIXED.gif


OLD SKIN REMOVED
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/OLDDOORSKIN.gif

NEW SKIN PREP
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/NEWSKININNER.gif


door skins fitted
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/IMG_0014.jpg

We have started on the inner arches I have before and after pics of the driverside will get downloaded on to computer soon

[baptie]

Top Progress

[Craig]

nice one Andy. :thumbs up:

you gonna keep this once done, or you gonna sell it on for a bit of cash ? ;)

[GCA3N]

Looking fantastic mate, coming along nicely.:thumbs up:

[Duncan Stewart]

Great looking work. Good to see a classic getting done up :D

[ianking]

Very thorough job and looks good.

How come you decided to paint the engine block yellow? MPI minis have a black block with a black rocker cover.

[ajamesj]

Don't think I will be selling it unless the price is right lol alot of work still to be done


Driver side arch repaired
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/innerrenewed.jpg

[ajamesj]

Going for a yellow/green theme throughout the car just to make it different

[ajamesj]

Found more pics from 3-4 weeks ago when I cleaned and paint the throttle.inlet manifold

BEFORE
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/THROTTLEBODDIRTY.gif

AFTER
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/THROTTEBODCLEA.gif

[zimbo]

:eek: somebody has been a busy boy... Glad to see you finally managed to get a project car Andy.

[ajamesj]

Been busy busy again




passenger inner arch cut out and repaired

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSCF2350.jpg?t=1264451911

front end coming on nicely

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSCF2344.jpg

[Craig]

Good stuff Andy :thumbs up:

[ajamesj]

found more pics from windscreen repair

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00576.jpg

dad getting the use of the grinder

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00577.jpg

as good as new all welded up

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00582.jpg

[GCA3N]

Was excited when I saw this posted up again, coming on fantastic mate great effort.

[baptie]

Getting there.
Mine just passed MOT on Friday, scuttle won't do another season same with front panel.
Going to buy panels during the year and do the cut up end of year.......I hope

Keep up the battle

[ianking]

Mind and get your painter to paint under the new wings etc as all the metal work under the arches was the colour of the car when they left the factory.

Im getting my painter to paint the underside and back of my wings, front panel and A panels before he welds them onto the car so that they look tip top underneith.

[baptie]

Weld Thru Zinc Primer (http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=8830&frostProductName=Weld-thru Zinc Rich Primer (500ml))

This stuff means you can do it all yourself prior to welding

[ianking]

Yeah but they should be painted the colour of the car after priming.

[ajamesj]

Yeh plan to get all underside painted all panels have been zinc primed aswell dont want the treated rust returning.

[Duncan Stewart]

:thumbs up: great work :thumbs up:

[ajamesj]

Been busy the pasy few months heres an update MORE RUST THOUGH

easier access
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00598.jpg

Passenger side sill removed yikes
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/IMG_0063.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/IMG_0064.jpg

Repairs begin
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00592.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00594.jpg

Rear arch holed
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http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00597.jpg

repairing arch
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/IMG_0074.jpg

Yikes more
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00600.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00601.jpg


Boot floor needing attention
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/IMG_0079.jpg



Its coming along nicely

[The Dogfather]

Man, I never realised just how bad classics were for rust.

[N16SHP]

Yeah, I take my hat off to you. I wish I had the skills to tackle something like that. I know my "to be" father in law rebuilt a TVR S (there was no rust to deal with) but we'd love to get stuck into something like that! We talked about it briefly after fitting my spot lights, but decided we didn't have the time at the moment to do it!

[baptie]

Man, I never realised just how bad classics were for rust.

The later you go the worst the metal, anything 95> the metal is crap.......I have a 98 :argh:

Nice progress man, get stuck in

[Stewart]

I'll have to scan in my mates pic of his Classic (S plate) He started out not being able to weld, by the time he was finished he was like a professional. You done the rear Sub frame.

The old Mini's were really bad they just rusted to death and holes at the bottom of the windscreen. Ended up my mates car was more filler then metal.

Loved them all the same.

[ajamesj]

Rear subframe was replaced in 2007 according to the paperwork with the car but it will get dropped stripped and painted before going back on car

[Stewart]

Yeah seen that first hand....Hammeright painted black and put back on.

Bet you have six pairs of mole grips.

My mate has enough to build two cars, all the Windows etc and a cooper engine sitting.

[ajamesj]

Have loads of pics but will post most recent been so so busy on this GREAT FUN !!!!

One of the rear arches replaced and repaired
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSCF2385.jpg

Rear floor welded up
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSCF2393.jpg



primed n prepped
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00634.jpg

sill on now stripping of old underseal was needed
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSCF2383.jpg

after two days of stripping and more welding drivers side floor complete almost
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00633.jpg

subframe dropped and another few days striiping old underseal back
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00637.jpg

both heel boards looked like this oops !!!
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once welded up
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00636.jpg

rear getting prepped
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00644.jpg

rear valance welded up
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00653.jpg

[ajamesj]

And more

primed rear valance
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00654.jpg

painted rear of rear valance also refurb raduis arm
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00655.jpg

rear radius stripped refurbed and painted did hav a before pic somewhere too lol
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSC00656.jpg

Project taking longer than thought but with work commitments and camping hols its amazing how time flies

[bpirie1000]

nice set of axel stands

[ajamesj]

lol thanks for noticing

[GCA3N]

Starting to take shape, that is some task you have ahead, good effort looking forward to seeing the finished article too.

That pick at the start reminds me of a health a safety semina I went to a while back.:lol:

[gauldrymini]

Andy :sheep: this restoring classic minis sure looks a helluva dangermouse:laugh:...

...and I thought I did well painting me brake calipers on my R56 Cooper:yes nod:

[ajamesj]

With holidays now over and out the way I must focus on Henry I need him finished and on the road for next summer I cannot go another summer knowing he is locked away he could be out camping with us lol. Some pics I have found from last month we are making progress slowly

SUBFRAME STRIPPED READY FOR SANDING AND PAINTING
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/Picture001.jpg
ZINC PRIMED THEN PAINTED NOW JUST NEED REBUILD
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/Picture017.jpg
RADIUS ARM READY TO BE STRIPPED
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/Picture004.jpg
BACKPLATE DRUM ETC STRIPPED
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/Picture006.jpg
BACKPLATE
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/Picture007.jpg







Test fitting the rear subframe looking good
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/Picture026.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/Picture029.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/Picture030.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/Picture030.jpg
Subframe now dismounted again all nuts and bolts are getting replaced with stainless steel items when the rebuild begins

BOOT FLOOR PREPPING
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/Picture028.jpg
Only a few bits to weld up on rear quarter then the body needs prepped and painted hopefully I can get this booked in within the next few months and start the reassemble after xmas

[ianking]

Looking good.

The best bit of a build is after you get a sparkling, shiney bare body back from the painter and you then get to build it up. Its like watching a car going along a production line except you get to build all of it yourself.

[Gismo]

Looking good :thumbs up:

[ajamesj]

Some update pics the weathers been against me but we are getting there

Red oxide primed
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/oct2010040.jpg

undersealed 2 coats
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/oct2010044.jpg

stone chipped
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/oct2010054.jpg

back end ready for painting
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/oct2010053.jpg

The plan is for 1st MAY 2011 taxed and on the road lets start to pray lol watch this space

[Gismo]

Keep up the very good work, always great to see a classic being saved :thumbs up:

[GP BILLY]

The plan is for 1st MAY 2011 taxed and on the road lets start to pray lol watch this space

Looking good:thumbs up: will be ready just in time for the Thistle Run:yes nod:

[weefossy]

What an amazing amount of work and dedication. As someone who finds polishing a car hard work, this is unbelievable. I take my hat off to you. :clap:
This may sound daft, but is it possible to buy a new shell and all the body parts, so making a "new " mini from the bits? What would it cost to do it this way...ballpark figure?

[ianking]

Heritage motor company are making shells complete with doors, tailgate, bootlid etc and Im sure they are about £3800

[weefossy]

So with a good donner car, you could just about have a "brand new" Mini for £12k? I wonder if the new shell etc is made of better metal than the originals.

[Duncan Stewart]

I looked into it a few years back and a new rolling shell was about £8K delivered from British motor heritage. This was new shell with doors, bootlid & bonnet, fully painted, fitted with new front & rear subframes complete with brakes & suspension, and a new set of alloy wheels and tyres. The new shells are made from better quality metal than the 90's Rover minis and have better rust proofing.
I thought a low mileage, but very rusty 90's mini would be about £2K

so about £10K plus replacing all the bits best renewed (brake lines, etc) and broken bits

So I would say yes, if doing it yourself £12K sounds a good estimate

Hope this helps

[ajamesj]

So far am no where near £5000 never mind £10000 lol but that may all change when the rebuilding starts

[ajamesj]

Finally painted the underside green and its hardening off nicely if not a little slow with the cold weather



http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/jan2011020.jpg

front subframe needs stripped and painted
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/jan2011019.jpg

hubs to be stripped and painted soon
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/jan2011015.jpg

fuel line guard at the painting stage
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/jan2011010.jpg

[Stewart]

That takes me back twenty years! :smilewinkgrin:ouch............and I thought my best friend was mad when he did his Mini the same way. Car was a shell but had the windows in but we just put the car on it’s side. I'd always be worried after that about the rear sub-frame not ever being done in the Mini's. In fact after seeing five or six original Mini’s getting rebuilt it put me off them as I’m just not mechanical minded at all.
That bit that is just under the front window at the sides next to the wing always needed cut out and replaced.
The end result will be worth it. I’d still love a classic but I’d only do it if I had a garage to keep it good.

[GCA3N]

Good start looking forward to the progress.

[Colin]

Coming along nicely. Garages are cold places in the winter though. I got myself a gas space heater when I was building my kit car, makes the whole experience more enjoyable.

[Duncan Stewart]

Stop it! your making me want to rebuild another one :smilewinkgrin:
Don't know if I've got the energy or willpower these days - its hard work

Fantastic work - It will all be worth it when finished :thumbs up:

[weefossy]

Hows the car going? Any new photos to share?

[ajamesj]

Still getting there slowly was hoping to be finished by end of May but always busy with other things lol

heres the progress so far

FIRST PRIMER COAT DONE NOW NEEDS SANDED BACK FOR SECOND COAT

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/apr2011014.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/apr2011013.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/apr2011012.jpg

FLOOR ALL NICELY WELDED AND SEALED AND RUST PROTECTED READY FOR SPRAY PRIMER AND COLOUR COAT

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/apr2011021.jpg

Hopefully progress will start to move forward on holiday end of April then it will be the big push to get finished and on the road for summer ;)

[GCA3N]

Hats off to you mate. Looking forward to the results.

[Colin]

The fun bit is when it's all painted and you start putting all the brightwork back on. Can't wait to see the finished result.

[Burple]

Looking pretty good now Andy! Are you keeping it BRG?

[Craig]

gone yersel Andy..... Looking forward to seeing it finished ;)

[ELFMAN]

Well done Andy! Roll on the Summer. :thumbs up:
That's Dedication* for you - I think it's a pain when my car gets dirty and I have to clean it. What'd I be like if I had to rebuild it? :frown:

*The 'old folks' will remember the song from 'Record Breakers' with the late Roy Castle.

[N16SHP]

Well done Andy! Roll on the Summer. :thumbs up:
That's Dedication* for you - I think it's a pain when my car gets dirty and I have to clean it. What'd I be like if I had to rebuild it? :frown:

*The 'old folks' will remember the song from 'Record Breakers' with the late Roy Castle.

"If you wanna beat the rest, and you wanna be the best...DEDICATION...that's what you need!" Something along those lines was it not?

[ajamesj]

Yeh Ewan staying BRG all underside painted and looking like new I did think about a colour change at one point but to late now


This pic was a test fit of new exhaust heat shield and subframe with all brake lines made up with braided hose its actually a doddle to make these brakelines up hardest part is cutting the braided hose without fraying them. All fuel lines are going to be made up in braided hose aswell so much to do lol

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/jan2011030.jpg

[Colin]

When I was cutting my braided fuel lines for my kit car I wrapped some electrical tape round the area I was going to cut. Then just cut through the middle of the tape with a hacksaw. You can also use two jubilee clips for the same effect.
Gives you a nice clean cut and no fraying :thumbs up:

[ajamesj]

thanks for the tip must try it when doing the rest of the hoses :)

[weefossy]

Looking great Andy.....keep going, the end is in sight and it's downhill compared to the work you have already done.

[ajamesj]

HAve been busy over the past month all the bodyshell is painted ready for the rebuild

Final coat of hi build primer
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/highbuild1.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/hibuild2.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/bonnet.jpg

Finally in british racing green
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/minipaintedfrt.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/minipaintedrear.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/door-1.jpg

Away on holiday for the first 2 weeks of July then the final stage of rebuilding will begin cant wait

[ajamesj]

Yeh roof staying white as it orginally was when new

[Stewart]

Cant wait to see it roll out! I'd still love a Classic. I grew up with them yes, but never owned one.

[ajamesj]

Almost there pictures coming soon :yes nod:

[Craig]

Almost there pictures coming soon :yes nod:

That post is just mean Andy :rolleyes:

[ajamesj]

Some pictures of my progress been a busy few weeks working and then coming home at nights and getting stuck in. Lianne thinks she is single again because she is not seen me much recently lol.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/P1020300.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/P1020296.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/P1020295.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/P1020294.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/P1020293.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/P1020291.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/P1020290.jpg

As you can see engine back in all wheels are on just need a few cables, exhaust to fit the engine ready to test run and then its onto interior and windows maybe finished by the end of september lol

[Gismo]

Looking good :thumbs up:

[Craig]

Superb Andy :thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Looking excellent Andy:thumbs up:. Are you sure the fuel tank will stay in place, held up by masking tape? :lol:

A.:D

[Stewart]

Very Close now, I seen a few of these rear Sub frames in my time. Nice to see one look brand new.

Is this for you to sell or a keeper?

[Burple]

Looking excellent Andy:thumbs up:. Are you sure the fuel tank will stay in place, held up by masking tape? :lol:

A.:D

:lol: That 'fuel tank' is the battery box ya dafty! :hand:;):p:D:laugh: Don't think I'd try keeping fuel in there :p

[AndyP & Lenore]

:lol: That 'fuel tank' is the battery box ya dafty! :hand:;):p:D:laugh: Don't think I'd try keeping fuel in there :p

Hey, what do I know, I run a cinema. :lol:

Besides, fuel and battery would make an interesting combination. :yes nod:

A.:D

[Stewart]

More to the point is it just me that cant use the Generic Smilies?

Back on Topic me thinks.

[Colin]

You've made good progress, not long now!?

[lorraine]

hope u get no major frights

keep us upto date with rebuild i would love to do this but would not know where to start

cant wait to see fininshed project

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!

[ajamesj]

Think its for keeps been busy busy all week work then out to mini its almost there. May try and get it fired up on Sunday fingers crossed

[MINIme:)]

loving this :popcorn:

:thumbs up:

[ajamesj]

New alternator on order went to fit old one on sunday and its siezed solid :ragin:So tomorrow is my only full day off this week so will just have to start fitting headlining I wonder how easy thats going to be lol

[Burple]

New alternator on order went to fit old one on sunday and its siezed solid :ragin:So tomorrow is my only full day off this week so will just have to start fitting headlining I wonder how easy thats going to be lol


That'll be a fun job!! haha :lol:

Car's looking pretty damn good now! not long to go! :thumbs up::thumbs up:

[ajamesj]

New alternator arrived today from an ebay shop and surprise surprise its the wrong one :ragin:I new I should have paid that wee bit extra and got it through my work just means the finish is that wee bit further away :sad:

[ajamesj]

Almost ready to go. Engine runs sweet just need interior in and brakes and clutch bled. Then in for an M.O.T and on the road for the spring :) we hope

[GCA3N]

Looking fantastic, more pics please.

[stoney]

Good stuff looking good


IF IN DOUBT FLAT OUT :)

[Craig]

Great news Andy ;). Looking forward to seeing it sometime :yes nod:

[Gismo]

Excellent, all the hard work paying off :thumbs up:

[MINIme:)]

:clap: :clap:

[Duncan Stewart]

:thumbs up: Well done! :thumbs up:

[ajamesj]

Both Minis together :)


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=56.557654,-2.580938

[Craig]

Both Minis together :)


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=56.557654,-2.580938

;) ;) ;) :thumbs up:

[ELFMAN]

:cool::thumbs up: :whoohoo::clap:

[ajamesj]

More pics I found on my phone . I am off Monday and Tuesday next week so may have a few days finishing the interior :)


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=56.570663,-2.567143

[ajamesj]

Getting is first wash ready for machine polish n wax n m.o.t

[MINIme:)]

LOVE IT! :yes nod:

[Craig]

Good to see another being reborn :thumbs up:

[ajamesj]

Passed the M.O.T and on the road for the 3rd of March here is the pics still the odd one or two bits to do but will be my daily drive from the beginning of next month :)

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/mini2012mar008.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/mini2012mar004.jpg

more pictures in the showcase gallery

[Craig]

Beautiful Andy !! ;)

[MINIme:)]

I absolutely LOVE this wee car! :smilewinkgrin::thumbs up: I just went back to look at the first pictures on the thread, such a transformation!!

Will be so fab to see it on the road where it belongs :yes nod:

[Big Gordy]

Have you looked at this.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmw-k100-cylinder-head-mini-series-conversion-/160754893727?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item256dbd039f

I've seen these before and it would appear to be a relatively easy mod.

[ajamesj]

Interesting but think I will enjoy it for now in standard form but maybe it could be next winters project

[EcosseGP]

That's looks truly amazing .. Great turnaround and cracking result