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[bradley_james3]

I love minis, and always have done. I'm 6 months away from being 17 and it feels like it’s gonna be a long wait now i've got my mini.

The First mini was a 1983 Austin mini city, a full restoration needed and it was a non runner when i first got it. very satisfying getting it going and driving it for the first time, the full distance of my 2 car drive(plus a special little space only a mini can fit in), lol,

With full intentions of restoring the city, I came across a cooper 2000 advertised on car and classic. I have always wanted one this new but never thought I would get one at my age.

This is fully running but in need of a front end and a rear subframe

Just thought I’d share with you!

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Edited by bradley_james3, 10 November 2012 - 10:10 PM.

[LukeMoss]

Sounds brill!! wish i would of started that young would of given me time to get it right rather than doing things day by day

[Artful Dodger]

welcome to the forum!


i think that is goign to need more than subframes, very rusty around the front wings, A panels and front screen, god knows anywere else i cant see! i wouldnt drive it like that anyway! good luck!!

[bradley_james3]

yeahh it needs a whole front end, including scuttle and window frame. think the back end body work has been done in the last couple of years as there is only a tiny bit of rust on the vallance... wish they had replaced the subframe when they did that though! got lots of time to get it sorted : D

[mk1leg]

Hi..youngman and welcome to TMF and enjoy your minis................

[minimad10]

hi, good luck to the rebuild and two minis lucky i only got one

[bradley_james3]

ohhh noo, ive only got the cooper now. didn't have the space to keep both : (

[ClubbyAsh]

Welcome to the forum buddy, i'm 16 too and the same time for me (17 on 30th April) so should be similar time! Look forward to seeing you at a few shows/runs once we're both on the road!

Ash

[bradley_james3]

Yeah man, 24^th april, its so frustrating isn’t it haha.

[alex-95]

Hi, welcome to TMF.

[ClubbyAsh]

Yeah man, 24^th april, its so frustrating isn’t it haha.

It sure is haha! Lucky you're almost a week earlier! ;)