1991 Mini - Project Trig

[Mini 360]

Another weekend passed and another show attended. This time out to Crathes Castle for a 'Vintage Steam Rally" (Read that as loads of old guys and tractors with a few cars thrown in for good measure). Convoyed out with Aberdeen Mini Owners and the clutch system failed again. Currently sitting in the garage totally rebuilding it in a hope of fixing it!

Pretty small show but pretty well attended. Spoke to lots of people interested in the car but was good to have a wander round the other cars on show too! Car wasn't in perfect cleanliness so was kept closed all day as the bay is a state at the moment.

Anyhoo some pics....didn't take many, as I tried to actually see the show rather than see it through a viewfinder


Crathes Vintage Vehicle Show August 2013 by Andrew Forbes Photography, on Flickr

Got a couple from my phone too

[BigRuss]

That its freaking awesome

Say Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[Mini 360]

That its freaking awesome

Say Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Thanks man! Love your avatar by the way!

[BigRuss]

It does get some attention

Say Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[Mini 360]

Well not much been happening on thsi thankfully! Running it very occasionally to and from work and local meets. However last saturday I took it down too the Driftland opening weekend. Good day and a good test of the car. Motorway speeds keeping up with fast BMW and RS Audis I was convoying with was a challenge! Car never missed a beat though.

My mate Scott paterson (PatersonPhoto) took the chance to get some decent pics of the car. It wasnt spotless having driven about 150miles to the event but I dont think it shows too much!









Got a small promotional thing for the local transport museum to go to then after that I dont know whats next. May be the last event before it disappears until next year

[Mini 360]

So today wasn't that fun if I'm honest! Went out to the Grampian transport Museums publicity thing today which was good, then drove home via Kemnay quarry road. My car ended up looking like this....

Ok, just parked up? Nope!











As far as I can remember I drove over some bumps that unsettled the car and the rear brakes locked, got into a tank slapper and ended up hitting a give way sign which helped me come to a rather abrupt stop! I am totally fine with just a light bruise on my wrist and a sore thumb where the steering wheel/column moved and dragged it with it. No other parties involved thankfully and managed to drive the car home as is.

Obviously I am totally gutted given the time, effort and money I have put into this car but shit happens as they say. Cars can be rebuilt, people can't I suppose. By what I can see I will need a new floor pan, inner and outer sill, a-panel, door/door assembly and possibly some suspension stuff as the rack looks to have taken a fair whack going into the sign. Not too bad parts wise but labour in paint and body is going to be a beatch!

So at least I have something to occupy myself in the winter months now!

[Blenc]

Shit! Sorry to hear about the crash man, that sucks donkey dick after the amount of work you've put into it.

Stunning car none the less, and that sound is just heavenly aha

[CubbyChowder]

Noooo! Fuck

[Aitch]

Damn! I always **** to see incidents like this so soon after a project is completed. Looking forward to seeing it back for next year.

[TruTaing]

awweee man. that sucks to see glad to hear you're okay - im sure the car will come back bigger and better!

[Rally]

Nooooo, that's awful. I love this car.

[Keith602]

Damn man, that sucks. Glad to hear no injuries though

[Mini 360]

Shit! Sorry to hear about the crash man, that sucks donkey dick after the amount of work you've put into it.

Stunning car none the less, and that sound is just heavenly aha

Noooo! Fuck

Damn! I always **** to see incidents like this so soon after a project is completed. Looking forward to seeing it back for next year.

awweee man. that sucks to see glad to hear you're okay - im sure the car will come back bigger and better!

Nooooo, that's awful. I love this car.

Damn man, that sucks. Glad to hear no injuries though

Thanks guys! I am pretty gutted about the whole thing. My neck hurts but apart from that im fine. The harnesses did their job well. Pricing up parts, its not that bad but as I say, labour and paint will be the major killer on it. It will soon be back to fighting fit again ready for more photos and (hopefully!) features!

[CubbyChowder]

Thanks guys! I am pretty gutted about the whole thing. My neck hurts but apart from that im fine. The harnesses did their job well. Pricing up parts, its not that bad but as I say, labour and paint will be the major killer on it. It will soon be back to fighting fit again ready for more photos and (hopefully!) features!

Good for you for having such a positive attitude about the whole thing. Hope it's a speedy recovery!

[Mini 360]

If I didnt laugh I'd cry : Im in the fortunate position I have a bit of disposable income at the moment so it should be ok.