Hi all
Just wanted to introduce myself before I go diving into the forums.
After 30 odd years of wanting a mini, I finally got drunk enough to buy a project, sight unseen, off the interweb. I used to help my mate (constantly) fix one of his mini's back in the day and got the bug early on, but never managed to own one.
I'll try to get some photos up I have a 1985 rolling shell (and reg) which seems, as far as mini shells go, quite solid and is mainly more metal than holes, so that's always a good start. I also have an engine/box (needs rebuild), steering column, wiring loom, boot, bonnet and that's about the lot.
This is going to be a 5-10 year project and the wife has decreed I can't start it until I finish the house, which was the last stupid bloody purchase and was in in far worse condition than the mini! I'm going to start with the bodywork as it's the bit I'm dreading. My welding is highly suspect (but I have a got a big grinder which solves that problem) and I hate sanding so figure I might as well spend the next three years getting it over and done with.
No idea on colour or style just yet, he'll speak to me when he's getting fixed.
Nice meeting you all. See you around the forum 👍
. Plus Rich is a top bloke to deal with!
