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[mini_tim]

Hi all,

Once the Mini get's into your blood, there's no turning back.
Here's my pride and joy, which is in the process of a "heart transplant"

What is coming is a 1330 Metro Lump sourced from the UK.

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[mini_tim]

Here's a pic of the Metro Lump I was able to lay my hands on, as Metro's were never sold in this country.

[mini_tim]

Ok, lets try again...helps if you push the upload button!!!

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[Austin]

Here's my pride and joy, which is in the process of a "heart transplant"
What is coming is a 1330 Metro Lump sourced from the UK.

Nice clubby, I take it youre outside the U.K. then?

[mini_tim]

Yes, way down south on the tip of Africa in South Africa

[mini_tim]

well guys, alot has happened since my last visit.

 

Original Engine bay

 

Prep fro respray

 

Underbody protection

 

1330 motor

 

Subframe

 

Some assembly

 

Bits and pieces re-plated

 

 

Tired looking rocker cover

 

Refurbished rocker cover

 

Refurbished front brakes

 

Motor taking shape

 

Rear end smash

 

Strip down again for repairs

 

 

Some colour

 

Some new wheels for the new look

 

More painting

 

 

 

Taking shape and looking like a Mini again

 

 

 

 

 

 

The final product

 

We all know that things take a lot of time, endurance, setbacks and of course money, but being able to see the results and enjoy driving the Clubby has made it all worthwhile.

[GT Jimmy]

Nice car mate

[mini_tim]

Thanks, it's been a learning curve to say the least but have a great bunch of fellow enthusiasts all over the world encouraging one to finish and not lose momentum.