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[GW]

looks really nice - simples.

Do you know the paint name? mine looks fairly similar but I dont have a clue what it is!

[kmol468]

Just had a quick look through the thread and I've think you've done a good fair few mods that all seem to tie in and work together.
Loving the paint job on it though.
Keep up the good work, and I will look into those arches!

[CobraV8]

Nice mini man! colour is awesome, retro style looks really nice.

where is your exhaust from? looks loud

Came with the car from Japan - yep, pretty loud outside, but not bad in the car at all.

I wonder what it will be like with a throaty 1300 (or bigger) may be too loud.

Can it be too loud is that the next thing on the list a bigger engine, what size were you thinking?

Trying to decide what to do to be honest. Options are:

- Rebuild my 970 Cooper S motor
- Fit standard 1275
- Modified 1275
- 1380
- one of above with 7 port head

[CobraV8]

looks really nice - simples.

Do you know the paint name? mine looks fairly similar but I dont have a clue what it is!

Thanks mate, I believe the colour is called Vermillion Red.

[CobraV8]

Well...some progress of sorts. I have semi ordered from Minispares:

- Gasket Set for 1275 and gearbox
- 4 spotlights and brackets
- Interior Chrome Mirror
- External Door Hinges
- Adjustable Bottom Arms
- Couple of trim bits (mk1 door pocket kick panels and switch surround)
- Chrome Number Plate Light
- Quick change unit for Remote Change

I have decided to use my 3 synchro straight cut box, tidy up a 1275 that is available, and use my weber, source a good scatter cam. That will be the interim motor. A friend is very good with head porting.

Will report on progress......

Edited by CobraV8, 18 April 2010 - 10:37 AM.

[CobraV8]

Well... future motor direction decided today. I bought a motor previously used in a Speedway racer, a 1410 MED motor, big valve head, race cam, forged pistons, 3 synchro sccr box, straight cut drop gears, electronic ignition all good for around 140hp!

[RayBoogs]

wow, thats some serious power, sounds awesome!! is that using a standard 5 port head?? when you dropping that in??

[CobraV8]

Well.... standard no, 5 port yes. It is an MED head, new casting, big valves, huge ports, race valve springs etc. Sounds really crisp motor - looking forward to getting it in.

It is almost ready to drop in, I just have a couple of issues to sort out:
1. need a different diff as it currently has locked diff (for speedway work)
2. need to get a remote change housing and make it fit the car (not a major) as it is currently rod change
3. install a central oil pickup (speedway people only turn left)

I intend on saving some pennies and buying a limited slip diff, so... that may delay the install a little.

Anyone have any comments on the best LSD to get. Gearbox is a 3 synchro SCCR box.

[CobraV8]

Slow progress (although I am using the car most days).

I have also put a stereo and speakers in the car (under the back seat) since last posting as I have been using the car most days.

The race motor and box are with a local Mini expert, stripping the gearbox down to install the LSD and central pickup, so tank stripping the gearbox and clutch housing to go back to aluminium. When all together I will paint the block and head in green like the old Mk1 cars had.

The other job is to make a new full width dash as the webber for the race motor is on a really long manifold. I have been collecting new gauges slowly (amps, fancy tach and so on). It will be out past the dash rail and have a removable centre section to allow the carb to be put in through the car. I have also got some fancy sound deadening stuff that looks like vinyl, I will use that to deaden the airbox and the rest of the firewall as much as I can as with a straight cut box and drop gears it is going to be loud!

Other jobs to do - need to look about for sway bars and get some adjustable bottom arms to get ready for racing (tho - not compulsory) my aim is to go and have some racing with my brothers 1380 classic race mini.

[deemo]

Fantastic looking mini! I really do like what you have done with it. Your a man of outstanding taste.
Any more progress getting ready for the new motor?

[CobraV8]

Thanks buddy. Gearbox has had a tidy up. Received my new crown wheel and pinion for LSD from uk today so will be able to get gearbox and motor together. Also purchased adjustable rose jointed bottom arms, front sway bar, quick change, alloy rocker cover, and t bars. Need to make an air box and new dash. Hopefully over the next month or so get it all together.

[Jaswalker24]

Wow
I've just read this from start to finish and the work done looks amazing

[CobraV8]

Thanks mate it has been a fun project. I need to get stuck in and get the motor in now.

[smtaylor3]

any progess ? this is one of my favourite threads keep up the good work

[CobraV8]

Unfortunately not much. I have moved house and been busy. However motor is now at new house. Trying to find bmc green paint for motor and need to make my air box and dash.

I have been driving the car 120 mile round trip to work a couple of times a week including an awesome mountain range drive. It will be more exciting with more power!