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[jonny f]

Any updates on this? Looks great so far!

[benjy_18]

unfortunatly, nothing new to update on this as its covered in snow at the minute!

i have been making up a big list of bits and pieces i need to get the car done, scary when you add up the total costings though!

Ben

[kappa]

excellent build looks great

[benjy_18]

Thanks kappa!

Progress is pretty slow due to the weather but I may be in the process of renting a unit for the next 3-6 months to get her finished

So far I've removed the seat crossmember ready for a tubular one similar to Alan carruthers build
Hopefully then I can fix a few bits on the inner sills then paint the interior.

Ben

[benjy_18]

Hey everyone!

I've been away for a while, due to selling my mk2 golf and buying a slightly rough g40 polo. My excuse is that it's cheaper to insure but a lot faster than the golf, seems justified to me!

I've got a few days off work so thought it best for the mini to get a bit more TLC

started by sorting out the areas of the drivers door step and A post

Started with cleaning all the areas up and a thorough kurusting

Door step all lined up and drilled for plug welds

Starting to weld the step in place


Welds dressed and a quick coat of primer

Then I removed the door check strap and decided to blank off the hole

Small panel made up

Blanking patch made up awaiting a little trimming

Welded together



Welds dressed, few more welds to finish off but didn't take any more photos

Coat of primer to protect it for the meantime

Finally I made a panel to close on the top section of the rear c pillars, because I will only be carpeting over this I didn't want to leave a big hole for the carpet to just hang over and sag



And a quick overall shot, I've moved the mini over to the opposite side of the garden onto the paving to stop dirt being thrown up by the rain. And a change of scenery is always nice!


Comments welcome!
Apologies for the mass of photos but we all know pictures are best!

Edited by benjy_18, 15 April 2013 - 03:14 PM.

[kappa]

Looking good mate

[steven]

looks great !

[Tupers]

Good to see you're still at it Ben nice work.

Edited by Tupers, 15 April 2013 - 03:46 PM.

[benjy_18]

Decided to do a little bit of work on the passenger door after dinner.

Cleaned and painted the repaired frame. This will be top coated black before I bond my carbon skins on.

I've also added some extra drainage holes that will be swaged once I get the tools.




Thanks for the comments guys! It's been a while since I've made any progress, it's nice to know I haven't been forgotten

[malcs_miniturbo]

Great work mate

[Leics1275]

WOW is the only word that seems to fit right now Ben

It's past 1:30 am and i've spent a damn long time looking at this build from the start

Your work,dedication and ideas are amazing,best of luck with what's to come,and certainly be one of the finest builds i've ever seen

Keep it up,the end may not be in sight just yet,but it's not too far away

Congrats

Dave

[benjy_18]

Guess who's got an update!!!

Thanks for the nice comments guys, and fair play to Dave for staying up so late!!!

I've neglected the shell for a while now as I had got pretty bored of the welder so I started on the engine

Figured I would use the 998 as its got a brand new short block, through the new box onto it and started to clean and paint everything
I'm going with a Matt black engine, silver 'box and transepfer case with some black anodised DSN goodies.
Here's a quick one of the engine as it stands


As you can see I have started to lap the clutch/flywheel onto the crank tail and began building up the clutch end of the engine. The waterpump end is done however I'm going to swap the timing cover for a dsn alloy one soon.

Then I attacked the transfer case and attempted to replace both the idler and input bearings, WHAT A PAIN!
Here's my DIY blind puller!

Shame it didn't work for the input bearing, may have to get mini speed to sort that one for me
Knocked the new idler bearing in however so once I clean up the muck left on the casing I can sort out the idler thrusts and finally bolt together the flywheel housing!




I case nobody guessed, the 998 will be turboed! How many times does that get said in engine threads!!! I've got hold of a good condition 12g295 head and I already have a metro challenge carb so once I get hold of a new turbo I can make the manifold and have it finished!

Thanks to anybody still watching, I know progress is slow!

Ben

[hughJ]

Hi Ben - there is nothing wrong with slow progress. It's still progress and it will get you there. Great work. It's a very different from my car. Mine is so standard. Yours is not standard!! Its a great thing we all have different tastes.

 

Keep on going, Hugh

[Snookles]

Just read it all, great stuff, can't wait to see the finished car!!

[benjy_18]

Thanks for the comments snookles and Hugh!

Hugh I think a meet between yourself, graham, Carlos and myself should be organised once we are all finished!

On a progressive note, I have made up a few roll cage feet/boxes for the front footwells. Will be making some for the rear arches and also the b pillars tomorrow, then hopefully the cage can be welded in soon!



Got a decent pay rise last week so some more progress should be on the cards soon!!!

Regards
Ben