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[AndyMiniMad.]

How did you make sure the petrol tank didn't explode on you when you welded it, has it been empty for ages??

Left outside for over a month with no cap on Perfectly safe

And he took the petrol out first...clever boy!!!

[Mini 360]

clever boy!!!

If you say so........

[Mini 360]

Small update. Needed to get a boot seal so bought a few things at the same time (you know....to save on postage costs...? :whistle: )

So I got the boot seal, carpets, discs and pads, throttle cable and stainless steel link pipe for linking my stainless manifold to my stainless exhaust


IMG_0793 by Andrew Forbes Photography, on Flickr

Look at the shiny shiny!


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So thats all. I'll let you get on with your day now

[analogue_radio]

So typical that buying 1 thing turns into buying a lot more!

[Mini 360]

So typical that buying 1 thing turns into buying a lot more!

My parents have given up on me They don't bat an eyelid anymore when a massive package arrives at the door for me

[Mini 360]

Just bought a used set of Sabelt 4 point harnesses for £50 Should arrive next week

[Mini 360]

Another day another parcel

Today it was a harness bar from Jon Betts. Custom made for me to fit 4 point bolt in harnesses and to be mounted between the rear arches, not on top.

Well made and strong its got 4 bolts along the tube for the harnesses and then three bolts through either end plate for fixing. HUGE bolts but they need to be to keep me in ma seat!

Heres some pics. Plan is to try and polish this up to mirror finish but if that doesn't work out paint it either body colour (cranberry red) or roof colour (Rover Quicksilver) Just need to get the harness eye bolts for it and Im done Thankfully they don't cost the earth....at only £1.30 per bolt


IMG_0818 by Andrew Forbes Photography, on Flickr


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Chuffed!

[Mini 360]

Still nothing major happening here.....

Uni finished early so I popped by Kirkton to see progress. Unfortunately not much! Been too busy with repairs and haven't had time to look at the Mini. Shame really as I was initially told I would have it back before christmas but theres no way thats happening now! Nevermind these things take time....

Few pics I took anyhow....

One wing cut, reinforcing strip welded in and arch kinda fitted correctly. Its off in the middle where the light will go. Needs adjusting.


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Bulkhead holes welded and filled. These holes were for LHD cars only so just had a blanking plate over them. No need for it as its yet another rust trap so this is much better!


IMG_0831 by Andrew Forbes Photography, on Flickr

Getting ready to cut passenger side. Inch above existing lip for clearance for the 13s.


IMG_0832 by Andrew Forbes Photography, on Flickr

And a pal for the car to have! A MK1 Morris Cooper S Rally car in for some crash damage repair. Ive been told its 'just an ornament' until mine is done out of the way......


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The damage....


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Very nice but hopefully I will get some more progress with it soon.....had really bargained on it being back by xmas so i could get the majority of the rebuild done in january when I'm off uni but hey ho.....

[Mini 360]

And a wee update. To go along with my harness bar and harnesses I had to get eyelet bolts to fit them all together! Not bad for £1.18 each when most places charge £5 per bolt!

So its x8 as they are 4 point harnesses.


IMG_0838 by Andrew Forbes Photography, on Flickr


IMG_0839 by Andrew Forbes Photography, on Flickr

They screw into the bar perfectly but will need to try and grind some metal off the top of the bar nuts as they don't line up perfectly straight which not only looks awful but isn't great for safety as the force wouldn't be at a straight angle and would then warp the bar in an impact.....


IMG_0840 by Andrew Forbes Photography, on Flickr

I shouldn't be buying so many bits with the car not back from the body shop yet but I need to, to keep my motivation and interest going

[Artful Dodger]

damn i need on of those harness bars and eyelets.... were did you get the eyelet bolts from??? also if you dont mind me asking how much was the bar??

nice project! especially for someone at uni!

[Mini 360]

Harness bar was from JonBetts on here. Eylets I shall get back to you on.....Bar cost me £35 as I got it unpainted. Usually £45

And thanks! Full time student and 24hr contract at work means Ive no time to work on it but when holidays from uni begin at end of next week I will get a few days out to work on the beast

[123grosso]

Just read this whole thread, coming along nicely, cant wait to see the finished product

[Artful Dodger]

nice one thanks:)

[AndyMiniMad.]

Your not allowed to call it the beast....Thats me that is!!

Edited by AndyMiniMad., 09 December 2011 - 09:46 PM.

[analogue_radio]

Yeah those harness bars are nice!