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[Carlos W]

So Hugh, once the fan is on the right way around that should aid cooling!

Give me a shout if you're looking for a set of clocks, I've got a couple lying around!

And the exhaust is an easy fix!

Little niggles mate!

[Club man]

Good to see you out enjoying it, thanks for posting it all, i have been following it for a couple of years and you've done well, so many give up and don't finish them. All little these little problems will give you something to do while your waiting for your next project car to come along

[puggered]

Well done Hugh :)
 

[clovus]

It's been a little while since I checked your build thread Hugh and I am stoked with what you have achieved! Restoring a car is a roller coaster of emotions, plus sweat, tears and occasional blood. The pile of metal sitting in the shed can sometimes feel like your own personal everest, but you have survived and produced a beauty.

Your mini should wear the "built not bought" badge with real pride. Congratulations again.

[racingenglishcars]

This is incredible. Actually I expected something like this. Well done.

[ZEBERDEE]

Well done great job Hugh

[hughJ]

ToM 2012, Dave, minimikej, Ben, Carlos, Club man, puggered, clovus, Don and ZEBERDEE a huge thank you for the pleasant remarks.

 

This will be my last post here! I'm a wee bit sorry sorry. It's been part of my life for nearly three years. Thanks to those who became my Mini Forum friends. Thanks for the help, the advice and the encouragement. I'm glad now not to be going out to the garage most nights. Life has a bit more time.

 

I flushed the cooling system, fitted a new thermostat and radiator cap.

 

I fitted a speedometer I got off Ebay - its added a bit of miles but it works.

 

My temperature gauge sits steadily just below the middle mark. The fuel gauge works. The odometer is working.

 

I removed the carb cover and cleaned it with metal polish and gave it a light oiling. This made a huge difference to the engine.

 

The front brakes were binding. I loosened off the rod to the servo to give some play on the pedal. It doesn't bind but the brakes are heavier!

 

I've touched up some scratched paint (a lot of touching up!).

 

I fitted a radio. Got it off Ebay for about £25. Its great. Plays MP3 files on SD cards or USB sticks. That's handy. I also fitted sockets for lighters - to power the Satnav.

 

 

Anne and I did a wee trip south as far as Southport in it. We did 906 miles in seven days. It ran like a dream and averaged 55 mpg. It struggled a bit on long uphills on dual carriageways. We got a bit stiff and sore travelling but we had a great wee holiday. The full story can be seen on my personal webspace - http://hferrier.co.u...al/?page_id=582

 

Here are some pictures -

 

Near Trinafour

 

 

In the northern part of the Lake District

 

 

It came through this ford at Carrock Beck but I didn't dare redo it for a photo - bottled out

 

 

Travelling up the Kirkstone Pass

 

 

And at the top

 

 

In the Dales - Coverdale

 

 

On the border

 

 

The Tay Bridge

 

 

Ralia - off the A9

 

 

So the Mini is reborn. I am enjoying it almost 9 years since it last ran.

 

Thanks for the journey

 

Mini-ing along, Hugh

Edited by hughJ, 19 October 2013 - 06:44 PM.

[megamini_jb]

Most inspiring build thread on the whole forum.

Great to see you and your wife out enjoying the mini

[minimikej]

Pleasant Journeys!

[sonikk4]

Hugh the beastie lives and works well. See all of the hard work cold fingers and bits was all worth it in the end.

[Marco1972]

Hi Hugh

Great to see it out and about hope it gives you many miles of Mini happiness

Best of luck..

[silver_toes]

Thanks for the journey Hugh.

 

I hope the mini gives you many miles of enjoyment

[minifcd]

Great to see the mini up and running and your making use of it Hugh. Only wish I could get my mini done now.

[hoody99]

Great to see you out and about in it Hugh and in your Tay bridge pic your only 20/30 mins away from my hometown lol many more smiling miles to be had I hope

Edited by hoody99, 28 October 2013 - 02:16 AM.

[minimuk]

told you you gonna love it, feel proud Hugh, you deserve every 'look' at your  car, so you have been to the lake district,near enough half way for next years IMM in Kent!!!!

 

see you there