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[terryg]

so my project rwd mid engine mini .i am putting a modified mini front subframe in the back. using 2l 16v vauxhall lump.
i cut the back out and made a all steel firewall which i am putting carpet on
my subframe conversion .engine mounts,gear linkage,and drive shafts r all made and ready to fit.
ive cut the rear pockets out and lots of rusty metal.
i now got new 12" inner sills .
i need to fit a new front end to it and then

Edited by terryg, 11 September 2008 - 04:41 PM.

[NE-Matt]

Looks a nice clean conversion, my major problem with rear engine minis are they tend to be a couple of seats with an engine for company!!!

Reminds me of how the V6 Clios are!!

[terryg]

filler work i hate it but there not much to do.


welded up all the holes under the bonnet i didn't need

[lchris21]

Nice work.
Looks like a mean project
How much hassle is it to get the front subby to fit the rear end ?
Can you post some close up shots of the rear end conversion ?
Ta

[Grimmy@JHE]

are you going to do anything about the track being so wide at the back? i ask because im in the same boat lol....

[terryg]

are you going to do anything about the track being so wide at the back? i ask because im in the same boat lol....

i have got 1" spacer = 2" + the back track is 1 1/4" wider than normal. so it 3 1/4" wide

7x13 starmag sportpack?

[mad4mins]

wide miglia arches it is then! lol.

[miRon]

is that an a series subby?

[terryg]

yes a series subby modify one

[panelbeaterpeter]

Nice work! Didn't realise you were a member on here! I've seen that blue mini about, you live right near my mate. What happened to your beige 2.0?

Pete

[terryg]

Nice work! Didn't realise you were a member on here! I've seen that blue mini about, you live right near my mate. What happened to your beige 2.0?

Pete

which blue mini?

this one is my new project


and this one i sold 2 years a go

[panelbeaterpeter]

The one with the trailer!

[terryg]

The one with the trailer!

my old English white 2l 8v my favorite one. i sold in abut 6 months a go.

[panelbeaterpeter]

that's the one! brilliant car. Dunno if you remember but I saw it when your mate dropped off those wellers last year? Did it sell locally?

[miRon]

o/t sorry but i want to turbo a series my mini in the rear using a mini subby,do you have any more pics on the fitting of it please thanks