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[kmol468]

I want the car sorted this year, I don't think I could wait another year! Although saying that I bet all the niggles will take that long to resolve!
The pictures of the arches are a few pages back if you have seen them.
I managed to fab a bracket today for the inlet.


Goodies have arrived


And I'm not that sure if I like my mk2 rear lights instead of the new ones!!?

Although if anyone wants the mk2 lights, the old sealed beams headlights or some spare halogen front lights let me know otherwise they are going on eBay

[jpw1275]

mk2 lights all the way...;0).. how far is it off until its first run?

cheers james

[kmol468]

I was thinking the same but the condition of the chrome surround isn't perfect.
Well I would say about another couple of weeks of good weather and it might be ready.
I've got fuel lines to sort
Wiring and stack dash to mount
Battery mounting
Two fuel pumps to mount
Swirl pot to mount
Then all the fluids
And that's just the bare minimum. (As it doesn't take into consideration the oil pressure switch which I need to remove to tee into to produce a sensor for the oil pressure! space is now limited - grrrrr)

[jpw1275]

I think you can get new surrounds for them.... Well I hope so as I want some for my 73....;0).... Can't wait to see it moving...will be epic and after all the work you have done it will be worth it

Keep up the good work fella

Cheers James

[kmol468]

Hmmm I might have a look at some surrounds then, but I couldn't find any when I looked.
Getting it moving will be a whole other huge list..... But getting it started should be easier.

[rally515]

Send the surrounds off to the chromer's to be re-done, if they charge £30 for a 4x4 16" wheel it shouldnt be much for them to do something this small (every little saving hepls  )

 

Looking forward to hearing it running sir!, bet you're dieing to hear it tones too hahha

 

Cheers

Cliff

[stretch tech]

Can't wait to see this thing in action

Keep up the good work my friend

Rhys

[tractor]

It's been a few weeks how's things?

Trac

[kmol468]

Not much has happened with it recently.... I've decided to take abit of a break from it

[DugganC17]

just read 40 pages of awesome engineering and welding skills :) all i can say is top car looks good just the arches im not to keen on but time will tell and will probly grow

 

and as everyone is saying whens the first test drive

[tractor]

Not much has happened with it recently.... I've decided to take abit of a break from it

Fair enough, I know that feeling !!!!

[HarrisonBen]

WOW, just wow! I only found this a couple of days ago and I'm hooked, it's takin me hours to read it start to finish but this is and will be amazing!!! Just like you and everyone else following, I really can't wait to see this when its driveable... Well I say drivable, because its gonna have a few hourses in it! Also I love your commitment and dedication that u have poured into this! She'll be a beast :)) good luck and well done...

Ben.

[albo]

looks great,,when may we see an update or better still a running vid,if ya cam is as quick enough that is,

just make sure you keep to those central white lines or you will be running people over on the side walk lol

[joltfreak]

That link is for breadbox racing's build on 16v mini club. I think he broke it up in the end and didn't finish it. If I remember it has a pontiac V8 in the back.

It was taken over by a guy called Joltfreak but not a lot has been done since. Here is the link

http://www.16vminicl...ead.php?t=19090

 

Hey everyone.

i was helping Breadbox build the car from the beginning but after he lost interest in it and broke it up....i got it and finished it! i had it out on the road for a little over a year! just haven't updated the build.

[Tomf]

Love it, great project!