1984 mini mayfair project

[jcrothers]

Thank you guys I changed the shoes around and bleed the breaks. The mini is driven great its nearly ready for the road.



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[jcrothers]

The mini is looking like this nearly done

new arches
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got new seats photos to follow. old ones for sale on forum

[CB_Phil]

Shes looking well, I love the paint job

[kerryminigringo]

Looking great,all your hard work has been worth it.

[jcrothers]

Thanks lads. Im nearly there have change the ball joints next and sort an oil leak

[jcrothers]

Iv been enjoying taking the mini out for drives but I wanted to do the engine bay as it's not in a good state and also up grade a few bits like the brakes ect.

Bought some new parts

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I'll have the engine out this weekend hopefully
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[jcrothers]

Got loads done the weekend engine out

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Engine was covered in oil Made up my own brackets to lift engine out.
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Give it a wash and a lick of paint.
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Painted the callipers aswell
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Started on the engine bay
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[donohoej2000]

Can I ask, where did you buy the Shuts? I cant find it anywhere

[jcrothers]

Shuts or stone chip same thing really any good motor factors will have it.
I have used two types both are used with a stone chip spray gun which attaches to an air compresser. But the yellow can one comes in a spray can aswell ands it's just as good iv used it on my back sub frame and I have no problems. Hope this helps u.

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[coolmini]

May I make a suggestion here since ya have the engine out change the core plugs if they are old. They are dirt cheap smarten up the engine too and whelk you know they are new and won't pop at an inconvenient time.

[jcrothers]

Any suggestions always welcome . Ya I ment to change them before I painted the engine got carried away I'm going to change them.
So iv been busy finishing off my dad's bike now back to the mini.

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Engine bay painted

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New 3 in 1 clutch fitted. Oil seal was changed oil was ever were!

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Painted a few parts
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[CB_Phil]

nice Trumpet!

[jcrothers]

Thank u alot of hours went into to the bike.

Few photos to up date

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New brake lines ran
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Engine in
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New brakes
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As it stands now
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It's driving great had a good drive to Carlingford even seen a nice clubman estate towing a caravan
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[purplehaze]

Great little car youv got there are u doing this years Mtm mate?

[jcrothers]

Thank you very much still on going project. No I won't be doing MTM this year maybe next year

[CB_Phil]

Car looks well, nice work

[purplehaze]

Ah shame mate, the mtm is the best test for ur car and an awsome weekend away with mini owners I did it in 2013 missed 2014 and doing 2015 hopefully will bed very year! It's an amazing drive but your car is looking very tidy well done

[jcrothers]

Thank you lads for thr nice comments I will have more photos up soon of the next phase im at with the car lol

[v-tec_lad]

Wow the paint looks flawless , love that green colour too, only downside i would like to see the welding a little better on the floors or replace the panels, but great work dude!

[jcrothers]

Been a while good bit to update

fitted electronic points. was having trouble with the points. now the cars flying

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got a new interior for the car they where very dirty

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give them a good clean

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I needed wheel arch covers for the back seats newtons are not the cheapest for stuff. found this guy in the uk who will make you any colour
you want plus with piping if you want. got these made and posted to me for just under €20. really happy with them

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i found him throw Facebook. Classic Mini interior store. does be on ebay aswell

[kerryminigringo]

I just saw your comment about a Clubman estate towing a caravan,I would be pretty sure that was me before I went to Kent last year.Good work on your Mini as well,that interior really suits it.

[jcrothers]

Thank u should be at terenure college. Sent my membership form of to join the mini club might have it in time for the show if not I'll go anyway. Might see u there. Your mini looked great that day I saw it

[Louis]

Great car, I like the way it´s painted. Interior looks good too

[jcrothers]

Thank you Louis.

Getting ready for IMM 2016 picked up a few bits for the car. Got a Desmo roof rack, A008 Tyres, new radio and a USB port, volt gauge and cigarette socket.

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[Underhauled]

/\ that's nifty. Where'd you pick that up? Oh and the black headlights?