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[mertin]

Hi All,

 

New member to the forum here, based in Stafford (and I've only ever been up to Bingley Hall once).

 

I bought a 1968 Morris Mini Traveller (Woodie) just over 13 years ago, and have done practically nothing with it (for a multitude of reasons)  Shameful, I know... But I have kept it in dry stored in my garage, so hopefully that redeems me a bit!  The owner previous to me had it for 6 years and never moved it, so it's hasn't rn for nigh on 20 years!  Anyhow, I've decided to get my a*se in gear and crack on with it!

 

I'm currently in the process of a massive declutter of my garage to make room for me to get started by February.  We're looking to move house in the next 12-18 months, so my target is to get try and have a rolling shell by then.

 

It's going to be quite a challenge as I've only got a single garage to work in and I intend to do as much as I can myself, including making my own jig to practice welding!

 

I want to restore to as original as possible, but one thing I'm unsure on, and will be looking for good advice on here is the engine & gearbox as it has a 3 speed auto, so I'm not sure if it would be better to go manual, but obviously that decision isn't needed just yet.

 

I'm thinking of doing a YouTube series for it too so I can can people up to date on progress.

 

Looking forward to having some great discussion and I know I'll get some cracking advice on here.

[blueovalcraig]

Sounds sort of similar to my situation although my mini hasn't been dry stored 

 

I don't have a garage but I do have a massive shed in my back garden which will accommodate the mini really easily with plenty of room to work, the only problem is, I live in a mid-terraced house but I do have really nice neighbours who have given me permission to carry the shell through their gardens!  Interesting challenge...

 

 

Look forward to seeing your project progress and good luck!

[Gilles1000]

Welome to the forum!

 

You're not the omly person to buy and store for future :)

I bought mine in 2007 as a project, started it in 2017, and now due to current situation having a rest since almost july 2020. One day I will drive it.

 

Good luck for your project.

Do you have pictures of it?

[Ethel]

Youtube's not a bad idea if it helps motivation, but there's a danger that becomes as big a time consuming project as actually working on the car. You could start a project on TMF - scribbling a few words & takin photos would be less effort. The photos can be useful references for reassembly and you'd have an audience with specialist knowledge if you need advice. 

[mertin]

Here's a link to a couple of photo's when it arrived and then after a quick jet wash.

 

https://drive.google...Y9Zd9rPVG5pEOrq

 

I've since remove the 2 front wings - pulled them of by hand!!  Shows how bad of a bodge job had been done preivously

 

It had very little with it - one seat a few windows and that was about it really!