67' Mk1 Austin Mini 850Cc Rebuild
#16
Posted 30 January 2013 - 10:11 AM
Thorpsta, they were my fathers classics. 2 x DS420’s, 1 x Series 2 XJ, 1 x Series 3 XJ, 1 x Damiler V8, 1 x Rolls, 1 x Stretch Ford and 1 x Morris 8 Series E. As you can guess, he ran a wedding car hire business for a few years.
Anyway, update time.
I think I left off with the ignition/timing issues. So as you can guess it was a simple solution. I’ll admit it, wrong plug leads….. I changed the dizzy cap and had put the labelled leads back in a different sequence. Well, I’ve learnt my lesson.
So, I had it running for a while, winter came and went. Moved house and travelled overseas.
Came back and bought these.
Had them sandblasted and primed ready for paint. Ill wait until I can commit some $ to tyres before painting up. Fitting them may also involve slight spacers to the rear wheels depending on the tyres.
So, following on, the engine developed a rather server oil leak from the clutch housing. Dumped an embarrassing amount of oil on a service station forecourt after a long drive one day. Typical crank oil seal failure. I took the opportunity to replace the clutch at the same time. I have to say, having the proper puller and seal installation tool saved a lot of grief. I don’t know how you can do it in the car without these. I just consider it a good investment for my future Mini ownership.
Anyway, clutch kit.
Sorry, no pictures of fitting it. Just follow the Haynes manual really.
#17
Posted 30 January 2013 - 10:12 AM
Down in here of course
One order to minispares and looks what turns up in record time.
Fitted new boots to both sides. I’ll never waste my time with non-genuine rubber parts again! Unipart boots appears much better quality but time will tell. Boots secured at the large end with steel CV ties as opposed to the cable ties supplied.
And following the undercar work, time to sort the horn button inners.
Parts
Column
Im currently restoring the steering wheel with the below materials. Will update with the process and results.
#18
Posted 30 January 2013 - 10:13 AM
Thanks all for reading. Really appreciate everyones build threads on here. Great to learn from each other.
#19
Posted 18 February 2019 - 09:11 AM
Last post in 2013! Wow time flies!
I've been lurking the shadows for too this time and now its time to bring this thread back up from the dead and continue the story of EP7397. Over the last 6 years I have moved to the UK and back. Now back in New Zealand for good its time to get it back on the road. The story and pictures from the top as the old image links are broken forever!
2004 and 2005
Panel work included two inner and outer sills, boot floor, valence, A panels, repair to floors and lots of other areas.
Back from the Paint Shop and time to assemble.
Almost on the road.
On the road in 2007
#21
Posted 18 February 2019 - 09:47 AM
And now in 2019. Planning on building an 850cc cafe racer style Mk1.
Pick it back up from storage. Early morning start on the road.
Home, with new cones fitted
The rust to deal with
Out it comes. Been here before
Everyones favourite delivery
And starting on the engine bay
Sandblasting and painting
Engine bay
#22
Posted 18 February 2019 - 09:49 AM
Right, thats where is stands today. Focusing on engine bay strip, rust killer, prime, seam seal and paint. To get some feeling of satisfaction ill be cleaning up the engine etc as I go. Ive also got another order from Minispares lined up to bits and pieces.
Good to be back. Wish me luck!
#23
Posted 18 February 2019 - 09:49 PM
I love the retro café racer style, I'm aiming for it on my car. I can't decide whether to have racing numbers and if so square or round.
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