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[bigcaddy]

looks good. subscribed

[Andrew O]

Thanks very much

[callummayo]

Loving this!! im also 16 and i did want my car done by july but i have no chance as im pure lazy and not very confident in doing things to it, just gunna be cheeky here how much u planing on spending all together?

thanks callum :)

Edited by callummayo, 27 January 2012 - 06:31 PM.

[Andrew O]

Just takes hard work dedication and money aha, Hopefully going to be spending £1000 to £1800 all together
Thanks for the input

[callummayo]

awesome :) ive saved up about £1200 so far, but im not sure if u have seen the state my mini is in

[lil3on]

awesome :) ive saved up about £1200 so far, but im not sure if u have seen the state my mini is in

your mini dosnt look in to bad condish xD looks like you have a nice project on your hands xD

[callummayo]

hmmm, i think it looks alot worse up close and when u have to look at it every day lol

[Artful Dodger]

i likey 8) good work gone into this, all of the parts you have cleaned have come up really well!

my 17th is in feb and i currently have one car thats going to be too heavy to insure and another that more holey than the pope ;)

good luck!

[callummayo]

Un related post here but hows everyone got the like animated minis as there signature?

[fattail95]

Loving the rebuild mate, keep up the great work!

[Andrew O]

Un related post here but hows everyone got the like animated minis as there signature?

Thanks for the support, Just search that there have been loads of topics on it

[Andrew O]

Loving the rebuild mate, keep up the great work!

Thanks for the support

[Andrew O]

COLD COLD COLD !
Well the family car said it was -3 today so i think i call that dedication, Dont you ?
Im finding it hard to find time to work on the Mini as im juggling - A levels, Motocross, Training for Motocross and the Mini and being a teenager but i am pushing on.
Any way, Pictures -

Clutch part cleadned up -


New clutch and flywheel in -


Im so glad i drilled my bell housing as i think it gived it a really nice racey look -

What do you think ?

Gear selctor removed ( Its going to need a real good clean )


Lower engine bay in Etch -


6 Layers of stone chip ( I will underseal over this )


Scuttle end welded and filled -


Left hand side -


Etch primer drying


Thats it for this update but heres what to come -
Ive had a boost in my funds so ive got some money to spend now which should see me to the end of the project
Ive also ordered some goodie from DSN Classics which im looking forward to getting
Stay tuned for regular updates
All opions very welcome
Andrew.

[ToM 2012]

looking good mate that bell housing looks nice great idea if you have no problems off this i might rob your idea also let me no how you get on with that gear selector on cleaning it up as i have got to do mine to cheers tom

[Andrew O]

looking good mate that bell housing looks nice great idea if you have no problems off this i might rob your idea also let me no how you get on with that gear selector on cleaning it up as i have got to do mine to cheers tom

Thanks for the encouragment
Ill be sure to let you know