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[M1n1c00per]

Hello Mini Brethren everywhere,
I’m known as Crazy Canuck here to a few on this forum. I have been restoring my 73 Mini Saloon and found I needed a hand, so I decided to build a Rotisserie.
I hope that a few of you can take from this what you will, and I hope it helps in making your restoration project a little easier.


B.O.M.
- 24’ - 2” square tubing (End-Stands)
- 5’-6” - 2” square tubing (Mounting Arms and Support Brackets)
- 12’ - 2”OD pipe (Squire)
- 3’ - 2-1/8”ID pipe (Mounting Sleeves)
- 8 - ½” x 1-½” Nuts and Bolts (Lock down Bolts)
- 2 - ½” x 4-½” Nuts and Bolts and washers (Rear Mount Bolts)
- 6 - 5/16” x 3" Nuts and Bolts and washers (Bulk-Head Mount Bolts)
- 2 – 2” Quick Links (Squire Stopper)

Safety Glasses
Ear plugs
Welding mask
Welding gloves
Coveralls

Steel Cut Saw
¼” Grinder
Stick Welding Unit
Drill
½” ‘Steel’ Drill Bit
5/16” Steel’ Drill Bit
Money, Time and Beer…….

Edited by M1n1c00per, 27 March 2011 - 01:16 AM.

[Azbornmini]

Nice drawings

[1380sprint]

whilst your doing it could you not make the legs so they were free standing?
and also fit some wheels?

[Azbornmini]

Like this...

[davidv]

I do like Azborns Design,very smart plus the wheels,great idea.Looks like you can also rotate the shell to for welding.
There is a big demand for restored shells so hope you all do well.Glad some like hard work.

[1380sprint]

Like this...

hey!!
you got it buddy!!

Im coming out to lake havasu in june, you far?
would like to see a yankee build!!

[Azbornmini]

Lake Havasu in June? Man, that's one hot place that time of year! Just about 3½ hr. drive east of Lake Havasu. Mini usually stays indoors that time of year. Driving in that heat the air feels like a dozen hair dryers blowing in your face!

Here's a shot of the 68' OZ Cooper S on the rotisserie. The Brit who built it finished it last year. Top notch restoration! http://photobucket.c...inibuild2008-09

[M1n1c00per]

whilst your doing it could you not make the legs so they were free standing?
and also fit some wheels?

You are a quick one I’ll give you that… Great observation,.
Yes as shown on the “first” insert of this build thread there are no wheels and the end-stands show no support, that would not only provide the ability of free standing but alleviate pinching on the skewer-pipe at the end stand sleeves.. I have designs/drawings with both and will post these as you requested.

I posted this representation of what is required as a base, and still be able to build and operate the Rotisserie at a bare minimum.


I have and do plan on having wheels, and as seen on the new drawings, making the end-Stands self-supporting.
And thanks Pat for the picture of your completed Rotisserie, I look forward to your insight thru this build thread.
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Edited by M1n1c00per, 05 January 2011 - 08:02 PM.

[M1n1c00per]

First I cut all the 2” square tubing to the needed lengths, prepped the ends for welding by grinding the burs and shards off the newly cut ends.
Then I tacked the End-Stands together for a quick look to see that I wasn’t missing any pieces, and more important at this point it’s good to make sure everything is squared-up and the to End-stands are equal in height. Height = 1270mm (4’ 2-1/2”) ::Now this may very in height as the choice of wheels and OD of pipe used for sleeves may differ as to what you are able to get to work with.
With everything looking good it’s time to weld the End-Stands up.
After the welding I like to grind down the welds flush to the tubing and paint to give a nice finished look…

Edited by M1n1c00per, 27 March 2011 - 01:30 AM.

[M1n1c00per]

Now to get the “Mounting Arms” going.
First we will be putting the front mount on the master-cylinder bulk-head/fire-wall.
For the ‘Bulk-Head Mounting Arm’ you will need : 6, 5/16” x 3" Nuts, Bolts and 12washers.
I recycled two 45angle cut pieces of 2”square tubing  to be welded for support on the sleeve and arm.
Then cut a 6” piece of the 2-1/8”ID pipe for sleeves. These will be welded to the 2” square tubing mounting arm.
On the sleeves you can drill the two ½” holes on the top quadrant for the lock-down bolt’s now or after you weld the two pieces together.
After the holes are drilled you can weld the two ½” nuts to the sleeves.
I then place the arm centered on the Bulk-Head and from inside the cab and under the dash, I take a marker and thru the cylinder bolt-holes I mark onto the mounting arm.
Then with a 5/16” drill bit I drill out the4-6 mounting bolt holes.
Clean-up with the grinder and a hit of paint you’re done.

Edited by M1n1c00per, 30 March 2011 - 07:09 PM.

[mini danny]

with this does it have to go through the rear seat bit as i dont think my 91 project has the hole there ???

[M1n1c00per]

with this does it have to go through the rear seat bit as i dont think my 91 project has the hole there ???

I too have no Hole for this set-up. But I’m building a Z-Car mid-engine monster so the back seat is getting ripped out. But for the Shell restoration I just cut out a 6” hole…
Now I have designed an alternative system that would work for your situation. The only thing is the shell will not sit perfectly horizontal but off by 10 – 20 degrees [no big deal].
I can send you more pics if you need but look at these to see if this helps..

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Good luck and keep me posted as to what you end up doing.

Edited by M1n1c00per, 05 January 2011 - 07:50 PM.

[mini danny]

with this does it have to go through the rear seat bit as i dont think my 91 project has the hole there ???

I too have no Hole for this set-up. But I’m building a Z-Car mid-engine monster so the back seat is getting ripped out. But for the Shell restoration I just cut out a 6” hole…
Now I have designed an alternative system that would work for your situation. The only thing is the shell will not sit perfectly horizontal but off by 10 – 20 degrees [no big deal].
I can send you more pics if you need but look at these to see if this helps..

 rev1.JPG   62.3K   26 downloads


Good luck and keep me posted as to what you end up doing.

many thanks i like that idea ya would be good if you could send me some more piccys ny email is [email protected]

dan

[M1n1c00per]

So I welded up the sleeves to the arms, then prepared the 4 support wedges.
I noticed that the welds on the mounting arms and sleeves now come into play and had to trim the support-wedges to suit.

Edited by M1n1c00per, 27 March 2011 - 12:54 AM.

[M1n1c00per]

I bought 2 Quick-Link rings, then drilled the 2 holes on each end of the skewer-pipe where the rings will sit and be what we use to keep the skewer-Pipe from sliding out from the end stands…

Edited by M1n1c00per, 27 March 2011 - 01:00 AM.