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[ginger in a mini]

hi all, here is my new project, its a 1980 clubman 1275 gt, I brought this about 2 months ago as a bare shell in need of much love and attention. For the last month and a half i've been collecting bits and bobs and i've managed to get some old bits like; original 1275 gt clocks, bumpers ,grill , 13"cosmic wheels, petrol tank, and new bits like adjusta ride suspension,kyb shocks,negative camber kit, poly bush kit, twin 40 weber carb set up, and a load of new panels.
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the mini is being painted bmw alpine white with a black roof with cosmic wheels

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the engine is being bored to a 1360, camed (not sure what one yet), twin 40 weber, and a general rebuild


im new to minis so it should be fun. my aim is to get it ready for mini 50 in aug,

ill ad more pics as things get done,let us now what you think cheers alex

Edited by ginger in a mini, 13 April 2009 - 09:30 PM.

[Juju]

Whoa! With that spec I might just steal it when you're done!
You sure you're gonna be ready by August? I have to admire your ambition!

[Saxo-Fiesta-Mini]

sounds like a solid engine plan look forward to seeing the engine build

[ginger in a mini]

Whoa! With that spec I might just steal it when you're done!
You sure you're gonna be ready by August? I have to admire your ambition!

yer ill be ready, ive got magic fingers (and some good mates)

[miRon]

have faith,lol
dont give up....

[Prawn]

the engine is being bored to a 1360, camed (not sure what one yet), twin 40 weber, and a general rebuild

Looks like a great little project mate, you've gathered some lovely bits, although you may want to double check the engine spec.

the carb in your pic is a single weber, the only thing twin about it is that it had 2 chokes.

the engine is pretty unlikely to be 1360cc, standard overbores of a 1275 engine take you to 1293, 1312, and 1330, with a 73.5mm bore giving you 1380cc. if it's a 1380 with a decent cam, a weber 40 is likely to be too small, most people would use a 45.

If you need any more info about engine sized, or carb sizes to suit, I'm sure you'll find it here on the forum

good luck, and ejoy the build

[ginger in a mini]

the engine is being bored to a 1360, camed (not sure what one yet), twin 40 weber, and a general rebuild

Looks like a great little project mate, you've gathered some lovely bits, although you may want to double check the engine spec.

the carb in your pic is a single weber, the only thing twin about it is that it had 2 chokes.

the engine is pretty unlikely to be 1360cc, standard overbores of a 1275 engine take you to 1293, 1312, and 1330, with a 73.5mm bore giving you 1380cc. if it's a 1380 with a decent cam, a weber 40 is likely to be too small, most people would use a 45.

If you need any more info about engine sized, or carb sizes to suit, I'm sure you'll find it here on the forum

good luck, and ejoy the build

thanks for the info ,these are the pistons im thinking of useing witch will take it to 1362.

http://www.minispare...y=....00 EVO 1...

what you think will my carb be big enough(it is a single 40 weber carb)

Edited by ginger in a mini, 31 March 2009 - 07:11 PM.

[Prawn]

ah! 73mm pistons, what a great idea!

Somehow they have passed me by, never seen them before, but it makes sense really

I'd still say a single weber 40 carb will be a little too small if you're hoping for a really decent power output. there have been quite a few discussions on the subject.

[ginger in a mini]

dose any one think my gt will look good in its orignal green colour?,i like the idea of alpine white but ive never seen a mr been gt before.

[wainesworld]

Good luck mate just got myself an original 1275gt aswell and am planning is resurection. Keep us updated also if you find any good suppliers and or parts available let me know.

Waine

[penfold38]

Looks like its going tobe a nice project, i also have a GT i'm restoring check my resto out.

[ginger in a mini]

managed to do a bit today



but i ran out of time so ive only taked it

Edited by ginger in a mini, 14 April 2009 - 10:00 AM.

[ginger in a mini]

this came last week, only 9 owners, i wonder how many orignal 1275 gt are left?

Edited by ginger in a mini, 10 May 2009 - 10:29 AM.

[andybmini]

this came last week, only 9 owners, i wonder how many orignal 1275 gt are left?

Looking good mate, mines still getting panels replaced left right and centre (and underneath!)

Mine's an original 1978 1275gt, Previous owner bought in 1989 so had for near on 20 years, prior to that was a lady for 10 years, prior to that a rich Arab for 1 year who did about 600 miles! So 3 previous owners.

[ginger in a mini]

right time for an up-date, over the last week ive finished the drivers side door step, outer sill and rear quater,ive also put two new front floor pans in and one rear. today ive put a new passanger door step and bottom rear quater and outer sill. also today ive took the front and rear sub-frames off and flipped the mini on its side to seam weld it underneath,i started welding but ran out of gas so i started stripping the old under seal off. i managed to do the center section and prime it. once its all welded up ill do the same all over then stone chip the lot. (ps my neighbours love me doing this on my drive)


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