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[Minidarren83]

Well once again the 16v forum has spoken and a few more issues to sort out the first being the front bar it needed to be stronger so I got too it welding some 30x30 box section with the back cut off too it







One more job done

[woodley miniman]

Looking good buddy, your have it finished in no time.

[joezone2001]

Cracking work on the subframe mate. I wish I was brave enough to attempt something like that. Your welding is really neat. Keep up the good work. Joe

[Minidarren83]

Cheers for the kind words fellas

Well frame done! Finally I've made all the mods the everyone suggested just done the last bits today

Braced up the lower arm mounts and made the other half of my engine steady







And an overall picture of the finished super braced frame



Also decided to take a bit from the bulkhead just need to fit a new piece in there



More to come next week cheers

[jt19]

Nice project!! Will be worth it all once it's done!!

[Minidarren83]

Nice project!! Will be worth it all once it's done!!

Cheers mate I do hope so lol

[Minidarren83]

Frame painted



Bulkhead notch done



And frame back in the car



I've got until the end if the month to get it rolling and ready to move as we just bought a new house so it may slow down from here on

[Carlos W]

Nice subtle bulkhead mod there Darren!

 

Does the new place have a treble garage?

[Minidarren83]

Nice subtle bulkhead mod there Darren!
 
Does the new place have a treble garage?

Cheers mate it's got a double length one so I can spread my crap out more!!

[Carlos W]

 

Nice subtle bulkhead mod there Darren!
 
Does the new place have a treble garage?

Cheers mate it's got a double length one so I can spread my crap out more!!

 

I'm looking at getting rid of crap!

[Minidarren83]

Front end running gear back on and back on all 4's



Looks pretty good body colour and black if I do say so myself



Engine back in next and get the driveshaft lengths sorted

[hoody99]

Oooo edging closer. Good work buddy. Has your frame not got any kind of brace bars tho?

[jmmini]

Just read the whole thing haha an hour well spent, I've just taken one of my minis off the road for a full restoration and a 1.4 k series engine. This build is gold, awesome work. :)

[1293gt]

Looks awesome

[Minidarren83]

Oooo edging closer. Good work buddy. Has your frame not got any kind of brace bars tho?

No mate not needed some of the vauxhaul boys fit them due to their frame design but all of the engine loads including engine steadies are on my frame