1991 Mini - Project Trig

[Mini 360]

Car dropped off at Kirkton ready to go first thing Monday morning. Plan is to get the door off then use a body jack to see if we can get the sill as close to straight as we can and take it from there.

Identified a couple of other bits and pieces needing tidied up that will be attended to at the same time

[Mini 360]

Cars ready to go out to Banchory on Saturday now. Ripped up the front carpet so it doesn't catch fire and realigned the steering rack as it had been pushed over to the left of the car in the impact. Steering heel is still off as the alignment is obviously far out (man)

Having a look at the floorpan and inner sill.....they don't look like they are going to need replaced. Considering what it looks like on the outside, they haven't buckled at a sharp angle and look (to my untrained eyes) like they will hammer back into place with a bit of panel beating. Could be wrong and I have the panels anyway but if its possible, its a bonus and will save me lots of money!

Realised I still hadn't bought a replacement sportspack arch but managed to find a set of genuine ones for £25 on eBay (they are £400 new....) so they have been snapped up and will keep the rest as spares. Hopefully by end of the month the car will be back and ready to go for the 2014 show season

[Mini 360]

Final piece of the puzzle acquired thanks to a friend with too many spares :lol:

Full Park Lane Door with all internals including glass. Will fully strip it down to a bare door and will possibly use the doorskin I have as its got a few spots of rust around the bottom edge. Its actually in better condition than the door that was on before it got redone :lol: Will see how it cleans up before commiting to the new skin though as its a straight panel already.







Week today it goes in for surgery

[Mini 360]

IMM ticket bought! Now just to get the thing back on the road and source a back brace and industrial strength ear plugs for the drive down :lol:

[Mini 360]

Bits are finally here. Week long next day delivery. Never use UPS.

Floor and inner sill are non gen as MiniSpares dont do genuine. Will never be seen so no great issue. All external panels are genuine. Gauge of steel is much better side by side. Couple other little bits not in the photo but will see them next show season

Safely tucked away in the garage ready to fit. Just need the inner door step panel once it comes back into stock. Oh how I have missed getting these deliveries!





The countdown begins...

[Mini 360]

Righto! Panels (genuine of course...) ordered to repair!

Ordered a couple of other small items that shall remain under wraps until show season. Like the rest of the car, they are subtle changes, yet effective......

Started it up for the first time since the smash the other day. Took a few seconds to get the fuel through (mechanical fuel pump) and started first time. Strong, original, battery! Sounded a bit lumpy so will put fresh fuel in before taking it out again.

Mini booked in to get sorted 20th January 2014


(Still havent booked IMM ticket yet)

[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.

[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]

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!

[Keith602]

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

[Rally]

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

[TruTaing]

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

[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.

[CubbyChowder]

Noooo! Fuck

[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