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Re: Clubman Estate Barn Find - Co. Galway
brilliant build billy.. lazarus of a car that!
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Signature still awaiting top-coat and lacquer....
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see http://www.irishminis.ie/forum/viewtopi ... =25#p78780Billy wrote:Very bold, Ro. Keith's custom rad got us to Germany and back for IMM2010 (once he changed the thermostat on MTM2010!!!)woody wrote:Did not call Keith ,I thought he was the expert on Clubman front mounted rads
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Fair play Billy it looks the part ,it's a great story in its self
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Bit of a setback the last night but may be of use to other Mpi owners. I was tidying the wiring from front to rear so had undone a few connections and put them back together once the wiring was re-routed. Anyway when Johnny & Alan came along to get more work done, we tried to start it and while the engine would usually start once the fuel pump is primed, this time there wasn't a geek of it. So obviously it must have been me who was the plonker who disturbed the wiring.
Thankfully it wasn't but there were a lot of fecks flown and time lost before the guys figured that it was one of the four relays into the black control box that sits on top of the brake servo. The particular relay controls the fuel pump and once the box was opened up and the relays examined, it was clear that one of them was not looking too healthy. Thankfully a clean-up got it sorted and I've ordered a new one from MiniSpares to replace it.
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This is my third Mpi and it's the first time I've ever seen this problem. One to be aware of.
Work still to be completed:
Bleed brakes & clutch
Adjust handbrake
Fit exhaust properly once fitting kit arrives
Finalise routing of wiring
Fit rooflining
Fit windscreen
Fit carpet and seats
& loads more....
Time is ticking if the Clubby is going to make the ferry for the IMM in exactly two week's time but the Hornet is on standby if required.
Billy
Thankfully it wasn't but there were a lot of fecks flown and time lost before the guys figured that it was one of the four relays into the black control box that sits on top of the brake servo. The particular relay controls the fuel pump and once the box was opened up and the relays examined, it was clear that one of them was not looking too healthy. Thankfully a clean-up got it sorted and I've ordered a new one from MiniSpares to replace it.
https://minispares.com/product/Classic/ ... .aspx|Back to search
This is my third Mpi and it's the first time I've ever seen this problem. One to be aware of.
Work still to be completed:
Bleed brakes & clutch
Adjust handbrake
Fit exhaust properly once fitting kit arrives
Finalise routing of wiring
Fit rooflining
Fit windscreen
Fit carpet and seats
& loads more....
Time is ticking if the Clubby is going to make the ferry for the IMM in exactly two week's time but the Hornet is on standby if required.
Billy
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(New unit arrived last night & old one (now working) will be carried as a spare.)
Does this mean you are travelling to the IMM in it,be a shame not to after the big push to get it finished.
Does this mean you are travelling to the IMM in it,be a shame not to after the big push to get it finished.
Real Clubmans have a square nose.Seriously.
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The estate headlining comes in two pieces, similar to a Mk1 Mini. When I stripped it, I discovered a rat's nest but thankfully there were no rips. It had gotten stained with age so I decided to change colour and go with Halfords Flexible Vinyl Paint in light grey. It took 3 cans at €15 a can so it's not cheap but I'm happy with the results.
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Good work lads!
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As Eamonn Murphy pointed out to me this morning, this build thread was never really finished off so to bring the past seven years to a conclusion, here's some photos which show the finished project.
The gold Superlites fitted:
Front numberplate:
Leather seats from a late 90s Cooper altered to allow folding rear seats:
The front seats:
The gold Superlites fitted:
Front numberplate:
Leather seats from a late 90s Cooper altered to allow folding rear seats:
The front seats:
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400 miles , sure that will be just the first day
Car looks well.
Car looks well.
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Great to see it on the stand in the RDS
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I was delighted to be asked, Dave but to be fair, all four Clubby estates looked great.
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True, they did all look greatBilly wrote:I was delighted to be asked, Dave but to be fair, all four Clubby estates looked great.
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Picked up a 52mm Burlen throttle body and a ported inlet manifold recently on eBay. I had already fitted a big valve head so it made sense to improve the breathing.
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