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[mini-fvr]

Here's the b4/after of everything done so far.

B4

After





She should settle a touch after I start driving Her...

Edited by mini-fvr, 23 February 2015 - 09:29 PM.

[mini-fvr]

Oh and new wheel.

[Mini-Mad-Craig]

Amazing project and some great cars in the pictures so far. Datsun time! Let's get that jap love flowing

[slidehammer]

Nice looking mini, love the colour. Nice to see one on 10 inch wheels without arches

[mini-fvr]

Amazing project and some great cars in the pictures so far. Datsun time! Let's get that jap love flowing

Thanks, always loved classic minis,shouldn't have sold my first one!
Here's a pic of the 510. Still finishing up the engine swap though..:/

Edited by mini-fvr, 25 February 2015 - 01:16 AM.

[Jared Mk3]

That 510 is a damn fine looking car!

[TooFPaste39]

Hey brotha...since you're up in the NE.  Have you thought of maybe spraying the bottom w/ a "rhino-like" liner?  I know salt may damage vehicles...in Okinawa Japan, most of the cars there rust rather quickly because of the sea salt.

[mini-fvr]

Hey brotha...since you're up in the NE.  Have you thought of maybe spraying the bottom w/ a "rhino-like" liner?  I know salt may damage vehicles...in Okinawa Japan, most of the cars there rust rather quickly because of the sea salt.

Yes that is in the plans.... My 510 is going in for paint this year so that will be done. The previous owner of my mini did have the bottom undercoated, not sure with what but I'm planning on touching it up or putting another layer on come spring time...:).

[Risky]

Awesome ride height! Would be nice if I could get mine as low as yours. I have a hi-lo set laying around but still have the rubber cones fitted... Should be possible I think!

[mini-fvr]

Thanks! Still tweaking it out. Waiting for her to settle.

Put in those hi/Los with the comes! Should be able to the same height.
First full up today!!

[TooFPaste39]

The drop looks good.  What's next?

[mini-fvr]

The drop looks good.  What's next?

Thanks. Not much next but
Finish setting up the suspension,
My gaz adjustables were suppose to be here today but fed-ex never showed:(
After that, a good cleaning, need to order a couple small interior trim pieces, outside window fuzzy-trim and a roll bar (wife wants for when we go out on a suday day trips and car shows with the kids) not needed but a bonus part for me..:)

After that. Long term plans.
Thinking about New 10x4.5 Cooper s replica wheels(English white).
Would love to do a super charger set up but want to read up on that a bit more...
Maybe new grill and paint the roof to match the wheels.
I'm pretty sure no arches on this one. I put sport pack and 13x7's on My old mini that I can't get off my profile pic.

[mini-fvr]

date night with the wife!! And the mini ;)

[mini-fvr]

Feels good finally to be able to drive her. Might have to raise the rear drivers side a hair. Rubs a bit only on a good woop in the road.

[wingnut]

Don't paint the roof & don't put arches on it!Looks great as it is