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[Stu.]

Great work, and a fantastic idea for the headlining. Any more progress?

[bluemini17]

thanks for the kind words everyone
 
Update coming soon. But in the meentime, mini sport asked if they could feature my car on their 'Friday feature' on facebook. How cool , im flattered.

 

 

[Pidge]

Great work bud! Still plodding along with mine but I'm getting there!

 

Can't wait to see yours completed!

[se_juggles]

OH   when i saw flinstone mini i was thinking about a mini with stone wheels, a hole in the floor for run it along and a cloth roof!

 

you disappoint me!!!!!

[bluemini17]

OH   when i saw flinstone mini i was thinking about a mini with stone wheels, a hole in the floor for run it along and a cloth roof!

 

you disappoint me!!!!!

 

Haha , at the start of the thread it was just that, but not anymore :)

 

update coming soon

[bluemini17]

apologies folks,
 
Lack of updates, the usual, life, work etc
 
I have loads of progress to report but no time to add pics. I will follow up shortly.
 
But in the meantime...... the engine is alive. After an initial issue with fueling (new fuel pump had an air lock) she started first turn. Its rough as a badger but it runs. Needs a good timing and tune ( no idea what needle the carb is running)
 
enjoy the video, excuse my excitement
 
Dave

 

Edited by bluemini17, 05 December 2015 - 12:11 AM.

[zeemax89]

apologies folks,
 
Lack of updates, the usual, life, work etc
 
I have loads of progress to report but no time to add pics. I will follow up shortly.
 
But in the meantime...... the engine is alive. After an initial issue with fueling (new fuel pump had an air lock) she started first turn. Its rough as a badger but it runs. Needs a good timing and tune ( no idea what needle the carb is running)
 
enjoy the video, excuse my excitement
 
Dave

 

https://youtu.be/PF58UiNA_Lk

Always a great milestone when you fire her up for the first time in years!  sounds great will be sweet with a bit of a tune..   

 

Can I ask what ratio of paint / thinners you used  50 50?

[bluemini17]

Always a great milestone when you fire her up for the first time in years!  sounds great will be sweet with a bit of a tune..   

 

Can I ask what ratio of paint / thinners you used  50 50?

 

 

started at 50/50 and finished with 80% thinner 20 colour%

Edited by bluemini17, 27 September 2015 - 04:01 PM.

[Van13]

Just enjoyed reading your project thread all i can say is fantastic what acracking job, i love the colour

[minimissions]

Wow is all I can say cant believe I have just found this build what a transformation this is wicked looking car love the colour love the headlining such a good idea :) nice work cant wait to see this one at the shows :)

[ryan22_lgm]

If mine turns out half as good as this I will be happy! Good job mate! Is it finished now?

[bluemini17]

Hey guys, thanks for the kind words.

 

Nope, she isn't finished just yet, been working on my mk1 mx5.

 

I will do a wee update this Sunday with my current progress, engine tuned, door 1 of 2 fitted, general messing about

 

Thanks, Dave

[bluemini17]

quick video off my phone of the 998 revving with an RC40 exhaust

 

Edited by bluemini17, 05 December 2015 - 12:10 AM.

[bluemini17]

quick video of my ghetto wiring loom, these minis are handy to hot wire

 

[minimissions]

Wow loving those wheels and tyres sitting like that ... she is sounding sweet :)

Edited by minimissions, 05 December 2015 - 09:18 AM.