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[jpw1275]

hi.... i know its being used for rallying so a ally custom dash probably would suit best with all your gauges and switches and lights etc so you can position thats best i guess.... what speedo are you thinking ?

cheers james

[jpw1275]

thinking about ive changed my dash now 3 times and gone back to the original oval centre binnacle, 130 mph cooper s speedo with smiths vacuum gauges on either side which are plumbed into each carb.... then i have a 3 gauge mount for the other smiths gauges and ive got my rev counter ontop of my steering cowl.... still not finished and im sure i will change something!!! and i need to mount a switch and light for fuel pump.... i too have spent way too much over christmas.....but hey ho

cheers james

[RODZMINI71]

I feel i should get the driving position sorted first, then i can try and picture where i need the dials/clocks to be. Mmmmmmmm Vacuum gages Ah   If you have any pictures id really like to see them 

[jpw1275]

hi rod..... heres a quick picture as its still work in progress hehe so ignore the mess and lack of shelf and dash liner



cheers james

[RODZMINI71]

Speedo wise i think I'm allowed to use a digital one ????? I'll check regs for certain tomorrow. As iv changed the Diff Ratio to 3.9 the original speedo set up will be way out. As i will be doing HRCR events the speedo will need to be spot on ! 

[jpw1275]

on some events i think you need an original speedo on show even if its not used but i cant be certain as ive not done any only what i have heard

cheers james

[domdee]

looks great back on wheels.

love the contrasting engine bay!

[RODZMINI71]

I thought i would paint it white so it  would help in a dark break down situation  Iv also painted inside the boot. Thanks for your comment !

[RODZMINI71]

 

Iv managed to squeeze in a little Brake pipe Making Time this afternoon. Iv never assembled airoquip pipe before, I love the stuff !!!! can't get enough of it.

 

Decided to route the Brake pipe along the drivers side inner sill, The fuel pipe along the Passengers side inner sill and the Battery cable right down the middle. I need to dig out the wiring  loom over the weekend Oh Joy !

[jpw1275]

hi rod seems a shame with all the new fresh paint to take
it rallying as it looks really nice underneath...:0)..if mine looks as good once finished il be more than happy but il be scared to get it dirty hehe

thanks james

[RODZMINI71]

 

 

 Tell me about it   Theres been a lot of talk about whether i should rally the mini at the garage but i set out to build a rally car and rally it i will !!  I would love to enter the RAC……..Lots to learn first tho !  Hoping to do some Hill Climbs and Historic events this year and anything els that takes my fancy. 

 

Tyres ??????? Now there's a head F5ck   Different events have strict rules on tyre choice, I can see I'm going to need a shed full.

[jpw1275]

haha @ tyres.... i suppose hill climbs wont damage the paint...:0).... id love to do hill climbs but wouldnt know where to start apart have as little in the car as possible

cheers james

[RODZMINI71]

Dito !!!!! But remember "He who dares wins" 

[rally1380]

Nice build Rod......coming along really well.  When's the first event though??? We all need a target to aim for even if it's a fair way off.

[RODZMINI71]

 

She's home at long last, would of loved to continue building her with the aid of the lift tho.

 

ONWARDS !!!

 

Looking forward to rebuilding my HS6 Carbs ! Anyone know whitch size reamer i need to ream the bushes with ? If not i'll figure it out once they arrive   Should have the engine in next weekend and hope to be able to run her up by the end of the month ;) can't wait !!