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[Jared Mk3]

oh you're such a tease 

 

That's been mentioned a couple times now about my engine plans 

[Jared Mk3]

So, as it turns out, the 12G295 casting I have, happens to be from a 1000 S. Seems they used different castings for those cars, as someone mentioned a different casting number as well for their one.The 1000 S was a locally produced performance alternative to the Cooper. It had a worked 998 motor, slightly better interior and a rev counter too - cheaper too! This makes my life easier. A little flow work etc. and I can fit the head straight onto my standard motor, no skimming involved.

 

I pulled the car out while we had a little sun and took these :

 

 

Now you can see how blue she really is :

 

 

Also, while washing the car yesterday, I realised that the RHS quarterlight window wasn't sealing properly. I had a good look this morning and it turns out that the window frame was actually sitting away from the rubber seal. Simple solution = perspex spacer :

 

 

She's now sealed and you won't know it is there, unless you look hard for it.

Edited by Jared Mk3, 03 July 2017 - 04:30 PM.

[timmy850]

Mmmm nice and shiny!

[Jared Mk3]

Mmmm nice and shiny!

 

Thanks Tim  I would like your comment, but apparently I can't like more than 3 items today.

[Vinay-RS]

Awesome dude a 1000s mk3 , the 1000s is rarer than a cooper over here.

[Jared Mk3]

Awesome dude a 1000s mk3 , the 1000s is rarer than a cooper over here.

 

Something a little different 

[Vinay-RS]

And a bit more oomph when driving :)

[Jared Mk3]

So, rather than be bored on a Sunday afternoon, my brother and I decided to keep ourselves entertained by fitting the grille strip to the bonnet. I'd been putting it off because of fairly poor alignment with regards to holes between bonnet and strip. Now fitted, along with the catch mechanism on the slam panel. It needs some adjustment, but that'll come later once the hinges and bits are fitted. 

 

She finally has a completed face :

 

Edited by Jared Mk3, 03 July 2017 - 04:32 PM.

[Vinay-RS]

^^ Now that is HOT!

[Jared Mk3]

^^ Now that is HOT!

 

Thanks   it could be any round front Mini, but what really makes it for me has to be that bumper and over rider setup. Really sets it apart I think.

[Vinay-RS]

 

^^ Now that is HOT!

 

Thanks   it could be any round front Mini, but what really makes it for me has to be that bumper and over rider setup. Really sets it apart I think.

 

Yeah, the front spoiler and wing mirrors set it off well too, not too common on the saloons over here. 

[Jared Mk3]

^^ Now that is HOT!

 Thanks   it could be any round front Mini, but what really makes it for me has to be that bumper and over rider setup. Really sets it apart I think.

Yeah, the front spoiler and wing mirrors set it off well too, not too common on the saloons over here.

It's actually why I went with the wing mirrors. The front spoiler was to cover the bent valence. It's nice that they work together

[Jared Mk3]

My above statement wasn't entirely true, this is what her completed face will look like :

 

 

I really do like this view, especially with the stickers underneath :

 

 

An almost complete exterior :

 

 

Some may not like the light covers and the tow strap, but oh well.

Edited by Jared Mk3, 03 July 2017 - 04:35 PM.

[Jared Mk3]

The next step :

 

 

I'll be doing this, while figuring out a seat mount for the Cobra.

Edited by Jared Mk3, 03 July 2017 - 04:36 PM.

[Jared Mk3]

So I went to have a go at the RHS tank install today, only for me to drop a fully assembled front brake hub onto my foot (no shoes I might add). After lots of swearing I gave up and will go back to it during this week.

 

I did give the car a wash today, just to get rid of dust and then also to clean out the boot area. 

 

 

This face will greet me tomorrow.

Edited by Jared Mk3, 03 July 2017 - 04:40 PM.