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[mini_ron]

ahh i see, a PROPER cage!! lol

worth gettin a bolt in one? or spend the bucks and get a weld in cage?

cheers

aaron

[neil_g]

tried to keep the extinguisher somewhere close to hand, was thinking of mounting on the cage but its a bit awkward (sp) to get to?

weld in's are a load more money than bolt in's..

[neil_g]

haven't posted in here for a while, been naff weather so not alots been happening..

updated to do list:

fit new arches
fix oil leak (possibly from the gear selector rod)
get remaining welding done
order and fit new doors
fit new heated windscreen and remove fan unit
respray

but more importantly, get it through the dreaded MOT at the end of the month!

looking a little sorry for itself...

[neil_g]

right ive bitten the bullet. ive bought a pug 205 run around and ive taken the mini off the road.

watch this space for new panels, fresh paint, lightweight bits, KAD stopping and cornering goodies and general race themed tomfoolery..

[lewis]

1380cc, Omega Cast Pistons, Kent MD286 Camshaft, Ni Tempered and reground Crank, Lightened Flywheel, Stage 3 Head (Valve sizes 35.7 / 30), 1.5 Roller Tip Rockers, HIF44 Carb, Maniflow LCB + Superflow exhaust, Aldon Yellow Distributor, Aldon flamethrower Coil + Ignitor Elec. Ignition, Jack Knight S/C C/R Gearbox, S/C drop gears 1:1 ratio, Semi Helical Crown wheel and Pinion 3.44 ratio, Crosspin Diff, Turbo Clutch.

how much is this worth?

[neil_g]

a fair bit to buy separately i expect, but it all came in the car..

[Brawlyrox]

good luck with the rebuild neil!

[neil_g]

thanks, going to try and keep this thread up to date as i go

[neil_g]

first parts order placed - gaz lowered dampers, coil spring conversion, front cage and doorbars.

to order this week - doors and perspex glazing.

started stripping the interior to make way for the new bits..



for sale: TIM Electric Oil Temp, TIM Electric Oil Pressure, TIM Electric Water Temp, TIM Tacho, Cobra Clubman buckets and frames. please message me rather than post in here.

the project gallery can be found at:

http://public.fotki...._-_the_project/

[TimS]

ul have to let us know what the springs are like compared to cones! where u get um from, and what colour are they?

[neil_g]

theyre the minispares firm red springs

[neil_g]

hopefully this weekend i should see some progress..

the interior is very lacking compared to the last pics, drivers seat frame has arrived, shocks, springs, front cage and door bars have arrived and the aluminium doors arrive on friday :cool:

[Boab]

the aluminium doors arrive on friday :cool:

Where did you get these mate and how much? Cheers

[neil_g]

£380 inc postage and polycarb sliding mk1 style windows (no seals, catches or sliders included)

www.minidoor.co.uk

[neil_g]

me and the missus spent the majority of the weekend hunched over in the mini with a hammer and chizzle, scraper, wire brush and a drill with sander attachment. she is now off work with a trapped nerve (opps) and my knee is shagged.

but horrah bye bye black [censored] bitumin stuff aka "sound proofing". a nice weight saving tho

drivers side rear stripped


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its all chizzled out now, i just have to spend time scraping and wire brushing before painting.