45 replies to this topic

[mini-man-dan]

Never know, put some petrol in it, new battery and with a wish, a prayer and some luck it might even fire up Then you can drive it on the trailer! Won't be the first time that's happened!

[dougie1142]

wow... its in better nick than mine, and its a mk1! Go for it man, make the most of it and it'll look so good. The money you save on getting it free can be put to some serious use!

[Big Guns]

You luccky SOD!!!! What numbers do you fancy in this weeks lottery???? Seriously, well done on a GREAT piece of good fortune. Keep it as original as possible PLEASE!!!!!

[Sam Walters]

This on your drive yet?

[alexcrosse]

aye, update!! if so where is it =p lol!

[Danneh]

No update yet as im in Vegas! Hopefully will be able to give you all an update in a couple of weeks!

[Danneh]

Finally a bit of an update!

Spent the day at mates house clearing out the garage

started the day like this



After a few hours graft and a couple of tip runs we got to this



Tyres where flat and had forgotten to take pump with me One of the neighbors had a pump but could only reach the back tyres. Jacked up the back as expected the brakes to be seized - managed to free them off with a few clouts from a BFH. Couldnt get the jack under the front so called it a day at that point.

Went back yesterday with another jack and an air pump.

Decided to drag the mini out so could see what i was doing at the front end.



Once out tried to free off the front end but think its more than seized brakes holding me back.

Then realised we had a problem.....had to get the mini back in the garage but it was not budging!

Bit of heath robinson-esq engineering envoling bread trays, boards and ratchett straps and we were able to get the mini back in the garage.



So far needs new rear valance, scuttle panel, drivers front wing, bonnet............no doubt the list will keep going!

Found out it was originally green and has had 5 previous owners.

Just got to figure out how to get the front wheels rolling and then will be able to get it home!

Some more pics

[me madjoe 90]

Beast!

I love it Great find

You got alot of work ahead good luck, I like the old ones that have been sat hiding away.

[woody83]

Great find, look forward to seeing the restoration pics

[miniman86]

looks good mate!! keep them pics coming!

[miniallsort]

very nice welcome

[hepple]

updates?

[davidv]

Very nice old find.That car is well worth time and investment.

[Jacko-lah]

Just for a laugh now: When you get it home, don't restore it. Just get the engine running, book it in for an mot, and see what it ACTUALLY fails on. Then Restore it.


Just adding :

I once gave someone a mini : it had 12 months MOT, a months tax, and was a V reg 850 in Yellow.

Edited by Jacko-lah, 25 September 2010 - 06:07 AM.

[Danneh]

Sorry for the lack of an update!

Well the mini is safely home now! Was a bit of a palava getting it on to the trailor but we managed in the end. Sadly didnt get any pictures of this process as it was a bit stressful!

As soon as i start working on the mini i shall be starting a build thread but at the moment i have got to concentrate on finishing jobs on my offroader shogun and sorting the house out. Hopefully be able to start soon tho!