1991 Mini - Project Trig

[Mini 360]

Wow, killing it. Love it man. Good work!

Thanks man! Good to see its seen as good work by someone with as high standards as yourself! Loving your latest BM. So classy and clean.

[M.Burroughs]

Wow, killing it. Love it man. Good work!

[Mini 360]

Another day another bit of progress!

Went out tonight to see what was needing done next. Thought I would try and tidy up the front subframe as its not too bad but the time it was going to take me I think its just going to be best to get it blasted.

So with that done I routed the loom through the bulkhead blanking plate that had dried off overnight (in silver to contrast with the red. The standard black looks crap)



Then I routed it throughout the car ready for attaching to everything. Kinda simple when its all labeled up!



Going to take the frame to get blasted by PPS tomorrow. They haven't returned my calls to book it in so going to doorstep them instead! Hopefully they will be able to get something done with it asap.

Next stage for me is to get lighting stuff located which involves adapting the holding rings to fit the MK2 Golf crosshairs. So still lots to be getting on with!

[Mini 360]

Good work Andy.

I'll be up soon!

Will have plenty for you to do!

love build! keep up the work!

Thanks! Trying to ue up the small amount of free time I have in the garage...

[NeilP]

love build! keep up the work!

[Minuki]

Good work Andy.

I'll be up soon!

[Mini 360]

This is coming along great, cant wait to see it all finished

Thanks buddy!

[semaj4712]

This is coming along great, cant wait to see it all finished

[Mini 360]

Update! Small one but progress nonetheless!

Had a day off work and I forced myself to take advantage of the fine day and not sit inside doing uni work. Im glad I did as I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Got some supplies in (Hammerite mainly...) so got going with a few bits. I started by painting the bits I missed on the floor. turns out I hadn't missed much but it was good to top up for extra protection. No pics of this but....its a floor.....

I had the gear linkage on the bench anyway so split it all down and cleaned and painted everything. Reusing the bobbins as they were in perfect, oil covered condition :lol: I took advantage of the fine day and let them dry off outside. Didn't take long with temps hitting 21C!



and then reassembled with stainless bolts/washers throughout! I fitted it to the car and held the linkage that attaches to the gearbox with a tie wrap for now to keep it from stretching the bobbins.



Also when I was under the car I couldn't resist taking a shot of the doors reflection!




After that I took a look at my front subframe in more detail. Decided Im going to degrease it, wire brush drill it and then Deox Gel the few rusty bits and then paint it up. Its not too far gone for blasting so will see how this goes instead Should get that done tuesday/wednesday evening all going well....

So as I say, not much progress but god did it feel good to get back to work on the car!

[l3xxd]

Holy...that was quite a lot of rust on it. It's coming along super nicely though, I've always loved these things!

[Mini 360]

Well tomorrow I plan to get some work done on the car as its a rare occurrence I am off the same day as my dad.

In the meantime check out the third video in the series that Ive just finished off. Click on it to view in HD (recommended)

http://vimeo.com/39105303

Enjoy folks!

[bacon]

Wow didn't look as bad in the first picture, amazing work

x2

Very impressive overhaul. I love old minis.

[Mini 360]

Very nice, flawless paint going by the pics! Don't suppose your based in Northern Ireland, I'd have a E30 needing paint!

I've not worked on mini's but my brother restored a few over the last few yrs. It's great how you can pretty much get every panel you want for them!

Unfortunately for you Im not. Im based in the North East of Scotland.

[Jozi]

Very nice, flawless paint going by the pics! Don't suppose your based in Northern Ireland, I'd have a E30 needing paint!

I've not worked on mini's but my brother restored a few over the last few yrs. It's great how you can pretty much get every panel you want for them!

[Mini 360]

Great work Mr. Bean!

I love those old minis! Such a sweet little car

Mr Bean indeed....haha!

Thanks!