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[BlueminiJohn]

Hi everyone,

I have been pondering about doing a mini rebuild for a good while now. Finally I decided to take the plunge and buy myself a nearly, half decent shell.

The plan is for my 2.0 Vauxhall redtop engine to go in using the allspeed engineering subframe kit.

I have been planning the car out for a good while now so I know roughly what its going to be like(hopefully).

The shell will be fully deseamed, painted in dynorod orange(colour of those dynorod vans), with 2 central black stripes all the way over the car. There will be a semi-race type interior, im going with a carbon dash, bucket seats etc, but im going to give them a more comfortable feel(not too sure what I even mean by this, but im sure it will work somehow)

My friend and I are apprentice engineers so we are hoping to stick in some modified parts here and there just to spice things up, and can make them at work for free:))

I hope to do lots of other cool things, but no doubt I will need the help of more experienced people on TMF so stay tuned, and I will try to update the thread every day or two.

Cheers;)

[rustandoil]

Have you got a shell yet? thinking about doing similar myself..........

Waiting for your first picture post on your project

[BlueminiJohn]

Have you got a shell yet? thinking about doing similar myself..........

Waiting for your first picture post on your project

Yeah, I have my shell and have already started some work. Ill upload pictures, sorry about the delay. Was just figuring out how to do it via photobucket.

[Retro_10s]

moved to correct section.

[BlueminiJohn]

Decided to get another shell that is in better condition, Ill have it by the end of the weekend. Then ill start posting pictures and comments.
Cheers

[NudgerSS]

Have a look over on 16vminiclub.com as there are plenty of builds on there for inspiration

John

[BlueminiJohn]

Got my shell now, time for work to commence. Ill upload pictures from photobucket if anyone can tell me how?
John

[jayare]

Just copy the [ img ] codes from under the photo, paste them into your reply and pics will show. Look forward to seeing it!

JR

[BlueminiJohn]

Just one pic of the shell for now, More to follow very soon.
There are a few usual rust patches. Its been shot blasted and white primered so its all very obvious.
Want it sound by this sunday so busy busy.
Also getting deseamed over the weeekend.

[BlueminiJohn]

Few pics of the engine aswell!

[BlueminiJohn]

Got out to do a bit tonight, Hoping to get lots of the welding done tomorrow evening so will have pics then:)

[BlueminiJohn]

Just patched up the rear drivers side arch, Deseaming the rear bumper tomorrow.

[roofless]

have you bought your subframe yet? if not I have one - brand new but no longer needed.

PM me if interested

[BlueminiJohn]

Been quite busy on the mini over the last few weeks. I dare say the shell is pretty much sound. These are just a few pictures of the new front panels fitted and how the shell sits now. There are more such as sills, patches over areas, been deseamed but I didnt take many pics up to this point. I will start taking more from now on.
John.

[minidream94]

Hi anymore progress on this, very interesting project