225 replies to this topic

[domdee]

what a treat! looks like its survived pretty well! cant believe the state of that "factory" turbo box and wheel arch cuts though.

Its so obvious that they bodged them to make a few extra quid!

[simini22]

you luck person good luck and have fun. my fav mini. i have to make do with a culbby turbo

Edited by yeti21586, 27 February 2019 - 08:49 AM.
DO NOT TRY AND AVOID THE SWEAR FILTER!!!

[minimissions]

What a cool build of this rare beast!

[mk1leg]

cut the front panel off ready for new panel

front scuttle next the worst bit of rust on the shell

[minimat]

I believe eras where built using a complete mini city as a base, austin rover would supply era witha complete car which they would modify and send all the original parts back, thats why you can see where the original wheelarchs had been fitted the removed to fit the era bodykit.

Despite all the modifications made to these inc shortening the base of the rear seat from your pictures they do appear to be a bit of a bodge up.

[mk1leg]

I believe eras where built using a complete mini city as a base, austin rover would supply era witha complete car which they would modify and send all the original parts back, thats why you can see where the original wheelarchs had been fitted the removed to fit the era bodykit.

Despite all the modifications made to these inc shortening the base of the rear seat from your pictures they do appear to be a bit of a bodge up.

yes a fast turn round and hastily put together

[mk1leg]

sorry being so slow with this resto but work is very busy....

I cut off the front panel...

I had a go at cleaning the bulkhead with a wire brush on a grinder......

primed.....

and the worst job so far removing the bonnet sound deadening this took ages.....

then I removed the front screen to assess the damage......

Edited by mk1leg, 11 October 2018 - 07:22 PM.

[GreaseMonkey]

Any more progress? Looking forward to seeing this go on! 

[mk1leg]

sorry for the delay in Progress as weather has been **** here and its under a tarp resto.....but here is some pics of the engine rebuild

Sent My engine to the UK for a rebuild as it was sat still for 14 years .
arrived at builders 4.4.18

inspection


turbo test fit


clean, rebore and paint

new rods and pistons

start of rebuild




bespoke manifold

[hazpalmer14]

What was that first turbo?

[mk1leg]

What was that first turbo?

Garret T3 as standatd on ERA turbo the new 1 is from a ford gt1752

Edited by mk1leg, 07 April 2019 - 02:49 PM.

[ajperry]

Is it being built at crafted classics? Think I’ve seen some progress pics on Instagram!

[ajperry]

Looks ace by the way, lovely project and such a treat to own!

[Steve220]

Love it! Going to be a great car when it's finished!

[mk1leg]

did a bit more on this sunny day cut out rust from scuttle and test fit repair

still a little fettllng to do.

and test fit genuine front panel drivers side ok

front ok

passenger side needs re jigging to fit