My Brother Darrens mini

[hughesmarkie]

Well Ive been kept to limited hours on my own minis recently since November last year actually, working on the other halfs 206cc , my own RX7 and most importantly my bros latest project since he caught the mini bug again

We travelled over to the uk Liverpool to be precise to get her, a little red well looked after 91 reg with millions of receipts paperwork wiring diagrams for everthing that had been done to the car.

Not a bad little motor, with very little rust and a nice little 1340 with only 1500mile since a fresh build


In November we set about getting her off the road into the workshop for the once over
Were missing a few photos but you get the idea


We started off with the annoying part, stripping the car in prep for its new coat






Next was the minor repairs and starting to remove the engine for a few mods
Little dent



And after alot of sanding and repairs she was ready a lick of ferrari Red and gloss black for the roof



And a nice shiney new coat






Then it was time for the mods to begin, starting with the engine out and some work on the suspension


A little hole cut in the bulk for the weber box (cheers Paul) ad he didnt want it welded in so we went the pop rivet route!





So this is her with the windows in and most exterior parts fitted




With the engine out some of the work, included 286 scatter pattern Cam, Weber Carb, SC/CR box with minispares cross pin diff and while we have her apart inspected and replaced everything that needed doing, A bit of engine paint and its ebay tastic (nice and red)

That and the box and engine got a bit of work done






New Xpin diff fitted and loaded up






Then while waiting for some parts we fitted a new dash



So up to last night we have just fitted the engine to the new gearbox and aiming for fitting in the next week with more photos to come
Next is get the flywheel and clutch fitted,

Markie

[Kenneth Murphy]

jaysus mark thats lovely. must pop up to ya and collect them few bits, get a look at that lovely mini 2

[StanO'Toole]

That is the job! The paint looks fairly slick

[macker]

looks really well, but red and black minis are the best anyway

[CLUBMANGT]

A'int they just Macker A its a real sweet car lots of work there nice finish very well done

[Merlin]

Looks Smashing Marke a credit to you and your Bro look forward to seeing it in the flesh

[hughesmarkie]

Cheers lads, Darren is very happy how she's turned out but he's just dieing to get it out on the road,
Macker I think Kaz was his inspiration
Hopefully soon Paulie it will be booked in for a fine tune in the next few weeks
Markie

[Laurna77]

Lovely mini, Can't wait to see this at afew run's / shows

[macker]

Macker I think Kaz was his inspiration

Tell him if he wants some spotlights i can hook him up

[seanos]

that looks awesome!

can't wait to see more progress on this

[Iwill]

the paint and the engine looks awesome good job

[hughesmarkie]

[quote="macker"][quote="hughesmarkie"]Macker I think Kaz was his inspiration [/quote]


Tell him if he wants some spotlights i can hook him up [/quote]

Then he'd just be a copy cat

Cheers all more photos coming o. Then next few days

Markie

[shay]

your doing a lovely job there shay

[Goose]

Nice colour......is it my imagination or is she missing the rear valance ??

[hughesmarkie]

Quick update, engine is ready to go in at the weekend





Fuel pump fitted


Goose, yes you are correct no valance, a nice carbon onemay be replacing that space soon

Markie

[Goose]

Would finish it off nicely

[hughesmarkie]

Quick update, engine is now in, new alloy rad, maniflow exhaust is just fitted, alloy 4pots fitted, only a few small bits including the windscreen, hopefully ready to turn the key very soon








I'm gona try get a vid when we get her going

Markie

[hughesmarkie]

Well its been far too long since Ive updated this, well after a few froblems with a fauty clutch arm, and other delays with a new oil leak she is finally back together and on the road, Just have the timing ad air fuel roughly set but he's going to get it rolling road set up in the next few weeks, theres still a small oul leak but ill hopefully get that sorted at the weekend! well heres a few pics













And a vid of her running

[macker]

looks smashin dude!
really does look nice! a credit to all the hard work put into it!

[The Marcos Graveyard]

Very nice indeed, loving the Recaro's , one of the nicest seats for the Mini, I have a pair tucked away for safe keeping.

What subframes did you use for them ?

[scotty_1987]

looks really well,are those 10"wheels.

[Cooper-1275]

Top Marks...Class lookin machine

[hughesmarkie]

Cheers lads he's well chuffed with how she's turned out!

[quote=What subframes did you use for them ?[/quote]
TMG we used the standard sliding rails then just made up brackets like 2 back legs at the rear, does the job nice and tidy

Mark

[Evlabe]

I saw that mini today and what a car, credit to you both lads will done.

[keith]

saw that in Nutgrove last friday... I parked opposite.. . looks the business.. love the retro grille, cooper badge and of course the 10"...