Passed Test
Posted 07 July 2016 - 04:25 PM
Great build, I just caught up with almost all of it. :)
I work at the same company as Mika, turns out its a fairly small world as I also used to be on SXOC with a 13 and 14a back in the day and remember your crazy 14 rebuild.
Looking forward to more updates, loving the little engine. :)
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 08 July 2016 - 09:34 PM
Thanks for your kind words and your absolutely right, it's a small world. Still got the crazy S14 though it's not turned a wheel since it was restored. This Mini will be a different story though - expect Mika to rock up at work in it when it's finished 
Mini Mad
Posted 08 July 2016 - 11:18 PM
actually lol'd... only at 2013... brilliant read so far .Ohh by-ecc 'cocker,
loving that mini&boat photo.
Good idea on the boot aswell.
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Posted 09 July 2016 - 09:46 PM
That was soooooo funny!
I'm going to get the head skimmed and would appreciate some opinions on what CR to run. I don't mind running it on super but don't want the hassle of using octane booster. The 12G295 big valve head has had the chambers cut out and is going to need quite a bit off, I'm also using flat top pistons. I don't want to go through to the oil gallery by taking too much off the head so how high can I go with the CR?
As for the rest of it.... lightened flywheel, fast road / rally cam
Thanks for any advice
Pete
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Posted 14 July 2016 - 08:12 PM
Bought this gear knob
Pete
Mini Mad
Posted 14 July 2016 - 09:36 PM
Has a small thing but it does make a difference
Posted 15 July 2016 - 03:24 PM
Nice knob.
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Posted 15 July 2016 - 04:28 PM
Mill Road Garage
Posted 15 July 2016 - 05:35 PM
I do love a good knob
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Posted 15 July 2016 - 08:23 PM
It's metal and there's nowt worse than a cold knob on a winters morning 
Flatted the bonnet with 2000 grit wet and dry used wet. I always add a bit of car shampoo to help prevent the wet and dry grabbing
The idea is to get all the imperfections and orange peel out. It's best not to skimp at this stage as any imperfections will show when it's buffed. To do this I use a rotary polisher and Farecla G6
The pad on the rotary has seen better days but after polishing 1/2 the bonnet
It's important to keep the polisher moving as introducing too much heat will discolour the clear coat. It's also important to keep away from edges as it's easy to go through. it's not 100% there yet but you get the idea.
Pete
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Posted 15 July 2016 - 08:46 PM
I do love a good knob
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Posted 15 July 2016 - 09:01 PM
Edited by James_eaton_thewholething, 15 July 2016 - 09:15 PM.
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Posted 23 July 2016 - 08:23 PM
Pete. Love the bonnet. Really love the colour of this too. Hope mine looks half a good as this
It just takes a bit of time to get things right. Spending also helps -
Stainless heat shield for the carbs
Ive got some old Smiths gauges for the dash / console which are black. Thought the magnolia clocks were a mismatch so I've bought these
I also need a back seat from a late shell with stiffeners on the parcel shelf. Condition of the cover doesn't matter as it will be re trimmed. If anyone has one for sale, let me know.
Thanks,
Pete
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Posted 29 July 2016 - 10:18 PM
Bought some 16mm cable to go from the battery to the starter (Can't find the original cable - doh)
Being welding cable, it's a bit more flexible so I'm glad I drilled plenty of holes in the floor for the clips
The cable needs pulling before the clips are tightened. P clips were fitted the same as the brake pipes with plastic washer behind to stop moisture getting in.
Should have done this on the spit when I fitted the brake pipe. It was a bit of a PITA!
Pete
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Posted 30 July 2016 - 08:00 PM
Fine stranded cable is notorious for fraying. Best way to prevent this is to partially strip back the insulation and twist it
Then tin it with solder
Lug soldered on for battery earth
Shrink wrap tidies things up
Pete
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