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[roadhouse]

I was able to spend some time this evening tearing into the Lynx delivery. The engine cradle looks fantastic and I'm pretty pleased with the headers as well. Nice welds on both and powder coat on the cradle survived the journey with no blemishes. There were some items that ended up damaged, however. The shift knob is pretty badly scratched/pitted, the radiator shroud is badly cracked in multiple spots, and the radiator fan has a broken blade. Overall I suppose these aren't major issues but still a little disappointing. I'm glad the most important parts are blemish free.

[Scousemouse]

Here is some footage of my "home" track, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, that I usually race at. We live about 40 miles away and I try to get over there at least once a month with the mustang when the weather is nice. It's not wheel-to-wheel racing but more like time trials. There is passing on the straights but not in the corners. This track is pretty technical with some nice elevation change. We have a long way to go but I'm already pumped to see the Mini out there doing the same thing...

 

Don't mind me sliding off the track at the end of the video...came in too hot and understeered right off. 

 

You drive like that and your Mrs is "WHUP YOUR ARSE" on those bends,you won't see her for dust!!   I know Stangs are rubbish at roadholding but you should be attacking those corners ..APEX man hit the Apex foot to the floor, 

Your wife will show you lol

All the best with the project...to you both.....(junk the ford and get a chebby)...whispered that bit

[roadhouse]

I emailed Lynx about the damaged parts and one part that was missing (reverse motor) so we'll see what they say. Stuff happens. 

 

I broke down yesterday and ordered the Barnett clutch spring conversion kit. My original plan was to just use an extra stock spring but I decided to just do it right the first time and not have to mess with it. I have new factory clutch discs so hopefully I can wrap up the clutch next week and install new gaskets and have the motor ready. 

 

I also broke down and ordered new genuine front and rear subframes for the car. RIP my wallet. The subframes that came with the car were in ok shape after I straightened them out but I decided the shell was going to be too nice now to put those back on it and I wanted to start with a good, straight foundation. And after further inspection, the front subframe was a wet suspension setup. That wasn't going to work. Sigh...buy once cry once.

Edited by roadhouse, 17 October 2016 - 04:53 PM.

[Magneto]

Boy howdy I know how this goes.....you can't put rusty nasty old parts (even cleaned and repainted sometimes) on a beautifully restored shell.....

I know someone who might want your old subframes if they're cheap enough, especially the front.

[roadhouse]

Boy howdy I know how this goes.....you can't put rusty nasty old parts (even cleaned and repainted sometimes) on a beautifully restored shell.....

I know someone who might want your old subframes if they're cheap enough, especially the front.

 

I'll snap some pictures for you. Open to any reasonable or less than reasonable offers for them :) 

[roadhouse]

Starting to come together now 

 

 

 

 

Edited by roadhouse, 14 October 2016 - 03:39 AM.

[Midas Mk1]

Did you get a twinbolt front subframe? I wasn't aware BMH did one, only the later single bolt.

 

Looking great, love the colour, you're at the exciting stage of a build now!  

[Mini 360]

Loving this build.  Ace colour, ace conversion, ace quality throughout. Good work!

[racerlike]

Good choice of colour and body coloured arches was definitely the way to go.
Looks great

[roadhouse]

Did you get a twinbolt front subframe? I wasn't aware BMH did one, only the later single bolt.

 

Looking great, love the colour, you're at the exciting stage of a build now!  

 

http://minispares.co...|Back to search

 

This is the subframe I ordered. Twin bolt non-rubber mounted, so my understanding is this will fit my mk1. And thank you!

[roadhouse]

Good choice of colour and body coloured arches was definitely the way to go.
Looks great

 

Loving this build.  Ace colour, ace conversion, ace quality throughout. Good work!

 

Thanks fellas. Nice to see the shell nearing completion

[roadhouse]

Spent a little time on the R1 engine this last weekend. Pulled the stator and oil pan covers and installed new gaskets for both. I also learned that I will need to cut the oil pan baffle to clear the oil level sensor. Not a huge deal. Some people just make a block-off plate for the sensor but I would prefer to keep it. New clutch springs arrived so maybe I can get that wrapped up this weekend. This engine really needs a thorough cleaning once I get it all put back together. I even found what appears to be plastidip on some of the covers. blegh

 

 

 

 

Slowly but surely we are getting closer to a completed shell. Sliding windows are back on the car. Apparently these are pretty crappy to work with? Just take my money...

 

 

[roadhouse]

Front and rear glass are in. Body shop is going coat the underside of the car and tidy up a few things over the next few days, then I'm scheduled to pick her up on Saturday. Can't wait!

 

 

[roadhouse]

Welp, the little mini finally made it back home yesterday. Very happy with the color and work performed by Andy's Hotrods and Restoration. Good bunch of guys over there if anyone needs some work performed in Tulsa. After this they are now "experts" on classic minis lol.

 

I was a little nervous about strapping the finished shell down on the trailer but it ended up being ok. There were some attachment points on the front of the shell and then we went through the doors and around to the back. All while the shell was only resting on its rolling cart. I swear I went about 35 miles an hour all the way home but we made it with no issues!

 

A few body issues still remain...I need to add the rubber trim to the rear flares, mount the rear license plate lamp holder, adjust hood struts, and figure out the door key issue. You can only open the door with the key in one position but in that position you can't take the key out. Otherwise the door is always locked. Kind of strange... 

 

Anyway, thanks for following along so far. I suppose now the real work can begin. 

 

 

 

Sorry- some of these pics are a little dark. whomp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Jared Mk3]

Stunning