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[farres_jr]

Very, very nice!!

 

Many thanks man!!!

 

More photos 

 

The new exhaust arrived from France. Really awesome!!!

 

Modifying rocker cover

 

This arrived from UK. Many thanks to Masters Historic Racing!

 

Twin HS4 with filter plate and stub stacks

[farres_jr]

anyone said Spanish recession?

 

tremendo!!

 

Hahahahahahahahaha you have made me laugh!

 

Gracias!

 

With the beautiful attention to detail put into this build it's a shame you couldn't source a genuine Mk1 shell, lovely work.

 

I can say that knowing myself, if I had a MK1 shell I should tried to build a FIA one and it's no good for my wallet 

And here in Spain second hand Minis are rally overpriced so you can imagine that getting a MK1 is hard and so expensive...

Thank you very much for your words!

[Mini-Mad-Craig]

The price of a Mk1 here is crazy too my friend... a replica like this is definitely the closest thing... and if you bin it on a race track then you still have all of the parts to easily reshell into a later shell again, or find a Mk1 if you decide that it's definitely for you!

 

I will be following, your work is stunning

[Old Bob]

That is beautiful!  Top marks and enjoy every mile on the road.

 

Bob

[minispaniard]

it would be nice seeing it in Kent for the IMM!?!?

[farres_jr]

More...

 

 

I'll also fit a Lifeline quick release boss

 

 

Making templates for custom new doorcards

 

Working on inlet manifold to match head

 

 

 

 

[farres_jr]

The price of a Mk1 here is crazy too my friend... a replica like this is definitely the closest thing... and if you bin it on a race track then you still have all of the parts to easily reshell into a later shell again, or find a Mk1 if you decide that it's definitely for you!

 

I will be following, your work is stunning

 

Many thanks mate!

 

That is beautiful!  Top marks and enjoy every mile on the road.

 

Bob

 

Thank you very much Bob!

 

it would be nice seeing it in Kent for the IMM!?!?

 

Wow! I'll take a look, I'd really like going to an IMM 

[KernowCooper]

Well I had to comment again what a nice collection of top components, so its not only James Martin the TV Chef has a few quid (euros) to spend on Minis then. Top Man

[farres_jr]

Well I had to comment again what a nice collection of top components, so its not only James Martin the TV Chef has a few quid (euros) to spend on Minis then. Top Man

 

Hahaha well, I'm sure James Martin has a few more than me 

 

Some more photos

 

 

And it's time to go to the workshop to finish the car. Soon I hope...

Yes, that's my head 

 

Fitting the exhaust

 

Edited by farres_jr, 15 August 2013 - 03:18 PM.

[rally515]

Never seen a cage with the middle legs mounted outside the quarter bins before, smart work and deep pockets i think  

 

Cliff

[farres_jr]

Never seen a cage with the middle legs mounted outside the quarter bins before, smart work and deep pockets i think  

 

Cliff

 

I seen one cage like mine in a french forum. With these you don't have to remove the bins, so it's easier.

Deep pockets? I have a big hole in each pocket hahahahahahahah Luckily, I'll finish the car soon 

 

Time to fit the MK1 lexan windows in the MK3 doors. Plastics 4 Performance kit is really well made.

[farres_jr]

A few more...

 

 

Rear windows are from Plastics 4 Performance too

 

And now, it's time for the mirrors. And I don't know what to do.

I've bought these ones but I'm not sure...

 

I love these ones too. What do you think?

 

 

And that's all for now friends, I'll keep the post updated 

 

If anybody has any question about my car, please, ask me. I'll try to answer as good as possible in english

 

Many thanks to everybody!!! 

Edited by farres_jr, 15 August 2013 - 03:29 PM.

[mad mk1]

WOW! Mad mk1 replying my post! 

Looks good mate, keep going.

I've been following your project since I bought my Mini. In fact, the first time I saw Stack gauges in a Mini was in you car.

Thanks!!!

 

 

HaHaHaHa  Really??  Where have you been following it? here or on TM?

 

The stack stuff is just the same price as the smiths stuff.

 

This is my style of car  

 

Simon.

 

[farres_jr]

 

WOW! Mad mk1 replying my post! 

Looks good mate, keep going.

I've been following your project since I bought my Mini. In fact, the first time I saw Stack gauges in a Mini was in you car.

Thanks!!!

 

 

HaHaHaHa  Really??  Where have you been following it? here or on TM?

 

The stack stuff is just the same price as the smiths stuff.

 

This is my style of car

 

Simon.

 

 

 

Yes!   I've been following it on two sites 

 

If you pick standard Stack gauges the price is the same as Smiths. If you want programmable gauges then you must pay 

 

This is my style of car too. I'll send you a PM.

 

Albert

[Jared Mk3]

The attention to detail and level of workmanship is just stunning. Keep it up!