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[minidean]

Ok so I bought a mini. the trouble is that its in pieces and I need to put it back together. I bought the mini so I could introduce my 8 year old son to mechanics. wish me luck!

 

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[megamini_jb]

I'm jealous. Surf blue mk1's are my favourite. Where did you get it if you don't mind me asking?

Looks a great project. Enjoy

[Daz1968]

It does look in very good condition

[phil hill]

Looks like a great little project, and in pretty good shape too !!

 

Phil.

[minidean]

i got it from a guy in glossop. he's a real mini enthusiast. the car has no rust but whilst it is naked I'm going to rustproof the bit that usually can't be reached. I have been advised to use diotrol. Any suggestions????

[minimikej]

Wow, easy project :) Just like my mini will be when I have it painted. Was the guy you bought it off in Charlseworth by any chance? I think I spent 10 years driving past this car under wraps.

[minidean]

The car lived in the north east then the guy I bought it off bought it for a track car but realised it was too good for that (hence it was stepped down). I bought it to put back together. The reg is UBR 65. If you what to see how it looked there are som pics on google images

[minidean]

Sorry, that is UPR 65

[megamini_jb]

Omg isn't that surfblue63's? his is my favourite mini. Always has been. If it is why on earth did he sell/split?

Edited by megamini_jb, 22 October 2013 - 10:44 PM.

[megamini_jb]

It is as well - few posts down

http://www.theminifo...157-im-in-love/

Even more jealous now lol

Edited by megamini_jb, 22 October 2013 - 10:43 PM.

[minidean]

Looking forward to tomorrow! The work starts, engine coming out and getting cleaned and painted.

[megamini_jb]

Any updates?

[minisebastian]

Lovely project there

[minidean]

Engine came out a treat and was cleaned up and repainted and put back in. I have most of the wiring sorted but an auto electrician is finishing that next week. I'm very lucky to live near Nick at Min-e-bitz so I have manage to get any original parts from him. the car is coming on a treat and Im hoping to take it to Beaulieu and a few more show next year. 

 

  

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Edited by minidean, 27 November 2013 - 09:03 PM.

[surfblue63]

Omg isn't that surfblue63's? his is my favourite mini. Always has been. If it is why on earth did he sell/split?

 

 

The car left me complete, the last time I saw it was heading for the Tyne Tunnel doing about 45mph. After 4 years and over 10,000 miles of going to shows I decided it was time to sell, the novelty of driving an 850 Mini had finally worn off and the car was too good to do any serious modifications to. I still have my Traveller and Sprite, so I've not gone off Minis (yet).