So yesterday I made a 400 mile round trip to collect one of the most Marmite cars I have ever laid eyes on. Fortunately I absolutely love it!
Its an Indespension (as in the trailer company) Jiffy. Although the company wasn't called Indespension at the time. It was a kit car offered in the 80s that you could buy in bits or as a rolling chassis.
I have a feeling this one was bought as a kit as the Mini bits are significantly older than the registration date. Ive managed to date the front subframe, engine and loom to a 1973 Mini 1000 and even have the registration plate of said deceased Mini. The fuel tank is a pick-up one and the speedo is from something a bit later I think as its an offset twin clock.
As you can see its currently in pieces but its all there (mostly!). Im hoping to have an MOT on it in time for Himley. However, I feel a Shifty moment coming on here! How long ago was that MPi meant to be ready Sean??
Current list of missing/replacement parts required:
- Wiring - The loom is there but there isnt much left that useable and the cabling is pretty crusty. Ill probably wire something up from scratch using the old plugs and relays. It has no heater, radio, or washer motor (bellow washer pump!) so the loom is going to be pretty basic! The ignition system is still wired up without the ignition barrel so the lights is the main thing to do.
- 4/5 New tyres
- Copper brake and clutch lines for master cylinders.
- Fuel line
- Horn
- Ignition barrel (and keys!) and stalks.
- Muffler - It has piping right up to the backbox but no backbox!
- Air filter/housing - Might just go aftermarket cone for simplicity.
- Door seals - standard Mini ones.
Thats about it really! Im going to have another look round it tonight and check if there is anything else missing. Ill keep this thread updated and if anyone has any of the above parts going cheap drop me a PM.
Edited by Tommyboy12, 03 May 2013 - 08:45 AM.
