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[pickuptruck1994]

well I have finally gone and done it I have got my self a mini pickup after a few years of saving and finding one that is not complete full of rot.

dusty is a 1978 mini pickup and is very solid needs a few bits doing to him tho as he has cover sills but old sills taken off, repairs done to bulk head but not the nicest of jobs, and a couple of mot patches on the flitches and front of the floors. so all in all not a lot to take on. sadly I didn't take any pics of him when I picked him up yesterday but have some from the add.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a bonus is he is fitted with a 1275 aswell, I don't know if it is free or not but a rebuild will be in ordered for it.

hope you enjoy should update the thread as I go.

 

 

 

[megamini_jb]

Looks a great project :)

What are your plans? Mostly original with a nice engine?

Edited by megamini_jb, 18 August 2015 - 06:17 PM.

[nightflier]

Wow, great start for a resto! :)

[minimissions]

Awesome little car saw this on eBay and wanted it like you say it's not your normal rot box it looks like a wicked little project...

What's your plans original or some nice mods??

[pickuptruck1994]

plans are to keep it mostly original looking but with engine and running gear changes like disc brakes are other little mods.

regards

[pickuptruck1994]

I was thinking about an idea of making a caravan type of box that would slip in to the bed of him when going away on trips and shows. we shall see

[Rocket.]

was watching this on Ebay looks like a great base for a project  

 

Good luck with it

[Richie83]

Looks like a cracking project. Will watch with interest.

[pickupkev]

I was the first person to call about this soon as it came on I had made an offer but wasn't quite enough but I thought it was a little to much work for my self to do but a great buy you got! Good luck and hope it goes well

[megamini_jb]

How much did you buy it for if you don't mind me asking?

[pickuptruck1994]

Well last friday i had a quick dig through the parts that came with it. Looks like it is 95% there which is good i found the keys for it and full lock set and other bits and bob. What is good news is that i was able to turn the engine over by hand which means it isnt seized unlike the carb.
Bit busy atm but when i have some spare time will unload all the parts catalogue them and start getting the body stripped ready to get it shot blasted.

[pickuptruck1994]

well i havent updated this thread as always life has got in the way and i haven't touched it my plans at the moment are to get my red mini sorted currently stripping down for new front end respray and new engine. after Christmas the pick up shall be pulled out and work shall commence getting it restored. 

[lucas1amps]

eco boooooooooooost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mad chooo choo noises   

[minimissions]

Trust me I understand i bought my mini van nearly a year ago and i have only seen it once, life in the way and other project. One day i will start it lol

[pickuptruck1994]

Just realised how long I have had it..... soon work shall commence... talks of a 1 litre eco boost transplant for it may happen we shall see