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[davej]

It's actually Yukon grey. I was going to paint it old english white but changed my mind as you don't see that many grey minis around. It will be very unique when it's finished.

That looks awesome, mine is getting painted the same colour scheme this week

Looking forward to seeing this progress

[oliver122]

great build thread mate , top notch mini looks lush

[Bash Master]

Not updated in a while but have plenty to report now that i have the shell back from the painters.

Went to minisport whilst their sale was on and bought all the remaining stuff i need for my subframes. Got 4 new rubber cones, pair of complete rear backplates, poly bushes all round, solid subframes mounts for the front, rear wheel bearings, alloy handbrake quadrants and some nice alloy 4 pots for my 10 inch wheels





Fitted a few parts to the shell and fabricated a drop bracket for the steering column.







I had the subframes sand blasted to remove the rust and old paint. They were then etch primed and sprayed yellow. Built the front subframe up as much as i could but the engine needs finishing and dropping in so i can fit the drive shafts, hubs and brakes. I'm going to lift the body over the engine/subframe as it will be easier than lifting it into the engine bay.



Also took advantge of the minispares sale and bought all the clutch parts required for the engine as well as a new alternator, hoses and braided brake hoses. Just waiting for my new flywheel to arrive from A and R Precision on ebay and i can fit the clutch to the engine




Meanwhile, i built up the rear subframe and fitted it yesterday. Didn't manage to fit the handbrake cables though.







Have also mocked up the carbon fibre dash. Not an easy job and i had to fabricate my own mounts to secure it to the lower dash rail.

[hughJ]

What patience and care. I do like all the bright colours!! All the best

Hugh

[MJWarren]

Magazine feature brewing on this I reckon

[Bash Master]

Thanks for the comments guys

Matt, your just saying that because yours is in miniworld this month! Would be really nice to get mine in a mag though. How did you go about it?

[jonny f]

This looks lovely!

As for getting featured, just give the magazine you would like it to be in a ring. Think mini magazine have a bit you can send to them at the back of the mag to get featured.

[MJWarren]

Just give them an email mate, everything looks or is brand new on this! should be up there for a feature!

[olds_kool_lews]

very impressed with your skills and attention to detail on this build, doing a top class job mate, should be damn proud of what u have achieved so far! gonna be a beautiful car once its finished, keep it up!

[Jean-Paul]

dude this thread is real treasure !!! for once more CONGRATS

[LouisT]

just read the whole thread, looking really good, great welding skills you have there aswell,

i know you got the cage from mjwarren, but any idea as to where i can buy one from?

Cheers

Louis

[Bash Master]

Sweet i shall be making some enquiries, thanks guys

[richw911]

This is awesome

[Bash Master]

Updates

New clutch,ultralight flywheel, solid engine mounts and alloy core radiator fitted. Engine ready to fit to subframe:





Fitted to the subframe:







Fitted into the shell:

[hughJ]

Man that's perfection!!

Hugh