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[carboy001]

Aye, love the little touches that make a big difference

Yeah was originally going for 12's but saw to many nice minis sitting on 10's to pass it up really, GB's just take the classic design (minilite) and make it loads better in my opinion also With the frontend I didn't want it to look like a front flip, so external fastners were a big NO NO but I reckon it came out pretty well, just need to sort how the top of the bonnect meets the scuttle as there is a slight curve exposing a gap but I'm sure we'll sort that

The seats were trimmed by Ashley James Auto Interiors, they've been very good overall considering I ordered the interior year and half ago and only recently picked it up haha. But yep really pleased with them.


Right my new deadline (been a few of these now) is to get the mini done by my 21st birthday which I would like to think isn't a huge task considering how much of the build is left, just not sure how long the electrics are going to take as Steve is doing a superb job so it's taking a bit longer, but well worth while.

Cheers
Chris

[Mad Max]

I do like a mini on 10's, that interior looks the nuts, nice car by the way :)

[carboy001]

Another update...

Further to my ICE purchases I have bought another item which is an ipod adapter specific to the Pioneer head unit as it integrates and charges the ipod via the unit. Bargain £35 as opposed to £70 + postage



An update to the pedals is that they're actually in now, fitted by my darling girlfriend with my assistance
First off the pedal covers drilled and fitted.



Then the pedal box fitted in place.



Then the column fitted in unison.





I also bought some DSN Classic items at Bingley Hall which I can't resist, including a coil bracket with a tight fit fitted by my gf;



And oil filter system;





I also bought a black bulk head plate that I have yet to fit.

Then I have also fitted my twin tanks which were no end of pain to fit with the fuel pipes and still needs fully completing to be connected to the fuel pump.







I have also fitted my King Filter.



Then the exciting bit of fitting the Aston style fuel caps







And finally I have bought a car battery in preparation for the finalisation of electrical installation and also to be able to start the mini!

It's a little different to the norm, as recommended by Ruckus, an Exide Maxxima 900 DC which is normally used for marine application and comes with a marine price tag Should be able to comfortably run the engine and ICE.

That's it for this weekend, be back down at the garage next weekend no doubt unless it decides to snow again

Cheers,

Chris

[analogue_radio]

Absolutely lovely mate! Really makes me want to get home and get in the garage!

[LouisT]

Looking good mate,

I have a bluetooth unit by Pioneer if you would be interested in it?

I just need to find it haha

[carboy001]

Absolutely lovely mate! Really makes me want to get home and get in the garage!

Cheers Luke, I wish you were in the garage, love your updates mate. I just want to crack on with mine so much at the moment, want it done to drive for summer really, or at least a bit of summer, I've missed out on too much now haha.

Looking good mate,

I have a bluetooth unit by Pioneer if you would be interested in it?

I just need to find it haha

Thanks Louis. Not fussed about the bluetooth one to be honest as I won't be able to hear jack in the mini anyway haha, thanks for the offer though.

Cheers
Chris

[tedmcedd]

looks great! you just cant resist the alloy stuff can you!?

do I spy a JA Pearce mag alloy???

Ed

[carboy001]

Haha nope Ed, love the alloy stuff me, just looks so clean and sharp!

Yep, you would be right with the JA Pearce Not sure what to do with them mind, got a set of 4. Could do with a nice spray but just not sure what colour, plus I need to find someone to do them.

Cheers
Chris

[Saxo-Fiesta-Mini]

nice work very impressive alot of billet components not cheap either

[carboy001]

Thanks SFM.

Since Ed mentioned about the Magnas I've been thinking about them and decided that I'm not completely convinced about whether they would suit my mini or not. I do love the GB's. So I've bitten the bullet and put them up in the classifieds;

http://www.theminifo...67#entry2371867

If they sell, they sell and if they don't, oh well. I'll just have to refurb them and use them!

Cheers
Chris

[carboy001]

Hi all,

Managed to get down the garage last weekends both days and made some good progress which was good. I've made myself a bit of list so just working my way through it really.

Things to Complete
-Lay Dynamat.
-Fit bonnet pulls.
-Fit clutch spring.
-Fit radiator.
-Fit silicone hose set.
-Check 2 speed heater and fit.
-Find mounting point for cigarette lighter.
-Fit grille and surrounds.
-Fit Sump Guard


Need Steve’s Input
-Get refurned cylinders and fit.
-Connect master cylinders to clutch and brake lines.
-Fit and connect up car stereo system incl HU, Sub, Comps
-Basic electrics – Ignition, Spots, Headlights, Indicators, Reverse Spot, Drivers Stalk, Horn
-Connect up heated windscreen and rear windscreen.
-Fit and connect up map light.
-Boot light – Steve’s idea.
-Fuel pump connection.
-Fit and connect up interior light.
-Stainless mesh to air inlet.


The things I completed this weekend already crossed off the list were these;
-Fuel pipes connected up.
-Hook up the handbrake.
-Fit the bulkhead plate and thermostat/engine steady.
-Fit lower dash rail and switch panel in order to fit choke
-Run speedo cable.
-Paint petrol tank neck and fit Aston caps.
-Refurb carb bulkhead shield.
-Refurb wiper motor.


I did manage to get pics this weekend which I'll upload with my next update as I left the camera at my parents :/

Thanks for looking.

Cheers
Chris

[tedmcedd]

Keep the JA's!!! I want them, but cant afford.... paint them gold, im struggling to find a picture of the right gold.... but its a more bronzey gold... would look amazing on your mini!!!! I shall continue on my quest to find the colour i mean!

[Saxo-Fiesta-Mini]

progressing really well nice work

[carboy001]

Thanks once again SFM, just hope the progress maintains till completion now haha!

Keep the JA's!!! I want them, but cant afford.... paint them gold, im struggling to find a picture of the right gold.... but its a more bronzey gold... would look amazing on your mini!!!! I shall continue on my quest to find the colour i mean!

Find me the colour then Ed!

I have also bought another set alloys, got me some specials to send off to Carl at Force Racing at some point in the future.

I may be on the verge of buying another set of alloys also

Cheers
Chris

[carboy001]