Mini project

[RussellG]

GTRMikie said:

Running rich is not good for a newly built engine. Bore wash will result in the rings not bedding in properly. It needs to run lean for about 500 miles.

Don't worry I will set it up properly before its been anywhere near the road. Its on the things to do list.

[RussellG]

Decided to give the garage a tidy up this afternoon, since I was running out of clean workspace again

This didn't leave me much time to do much to the mini.

I have got a picture of the completed switch panel & one of the front end with a number plate fitted now.


6.07.12.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr


6.07.12.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Tomorrow I need to have a look at the front & rear suspension. The rear hi-Los are too low and need adjusted up & the front ones are far too high even though they seem to be adjusted to there lowest setting.

[RussellG]

guru_1071 said:

don't forget that if you have used new rubber cones and knuckle joints it will all have to settle a bit.

new rubber cones will drop about an 1" quite quick, so don't waste too much time getting it looking bang on, as you will only have to do it all again once you have used it for a couple of weeks!

I have used new cones and knuckle joints all round. The suspensions been on the car with the weight on it for a while now and the back end has dropped till the wheels are right up in the arches but the front suspension hasn't really dropped much. Will it settle much more once I start driving the car ?

[RussellG]

guru_1071 said:

yes

the front arms are so short that they need the vehicle to work to move them and settle the rubber, its impossible to bounce them by hand.

you will notice the suspension start to drop once you start to get some miles on it

Ok that's great thanks.

[RussellG]

Today I adjusted the suspension all round, replaced all the cage bolts with shorter ones and fitted the rear number plate and number plate lights.


7.07.13.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Took a random picture of the front of the car too


7.07.13.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr

[RussellG]

Pixel-Snapper said:

Looking good Russell.

I've not popped into your thread in a while you have been busy.

Not long now then.

I'm waiting on the interior arriving now mate. That's probably going to be the next major update.

[RussellG]

quattrophenia said:

I don't want this thread to end. Could you take it all apart again and put it back together with even more photos! She looks better than when she rolled off the production line, now get out there and enjoy her. Well done that man.

Still a fair bit to do till its ready, thanks though

[RussellG]

Got a few more bits

Pedals


13.7.13.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Spotlights


13.7.13.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Interior Mirror


13.7.13.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Gear lever & handbrake lever gators


13.7.13.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr

[RussellG]

Fitted the bonnet & boot badges today


14.7.13.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr


14.7.13.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Then I fitted the carpets


14.7.13.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr


14.7.13.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr

[RussellG]

It should look fine when the rest of the interior arrives. The seats and doorcards are black/cream too.

[RussellG]

Running out of things to do until the interior arrives so today I fitted spotlights, a few shiney bits & the heater.


21.7.13.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr


21.7.13.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr


21.7.13.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr


21.7.13.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr

[RussellG]

Hopefully a big update coming soon because I had notification yesterday that the interior has been dispatched

[RussellG]

A couple of before shots of the seats


27.7.13.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr


27.7.13.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr

and a work in progress picture


27.7.13.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr

[RussellG]

New bits arrived today,

Door Cards


30.7.13.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Boot Lining Kit


30.7.13.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Upper Dash Rail, Rear shelf cover & door pocket/arch covers


30.7.13.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Seat Coverings


30.7.13.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr

There is a few other bits I didn't bother photographing as well including the roof lining

[RussellG]

FWDRacer said:

Are you selling the Mini30 cover set?

I have already had a couple of people asking about them.

[RussellG]

I managed to find enough time to complete the rear seat so far.


1/8/13.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr

[RussellG]

Fitted the roof lining today, just need to give the glue a chance to dry before trimming the extra material


3.8.13.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr


3.8.13.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr

[RussellG]

No creases anywhere to be seen. I will fit c pillar trims today & have b & a pillar trims that I am undecided about but will test fit them as well.

[RussellG]

Hoopsuk said:

Just read the whole thread, Its quite a long read now. Great job, very thorough, the flip front is a nice piece of engineering> hope you get it on the road soon. You won't be short of potential buyers for this once it is completed.

Thanks & Im glad you have enjoyed the build so far

[RussellG]

Im pleased with todays progress

A,b & c pillar trims, kickboard, pocket trims, wheel arch trims & rear door cards are all fitted.


4.8.13.1 by russell.grant, on Flickr


4.8.13.2 by russell.grant, on Flickr

Boot is lined as well


4.8.13.3 by russell.grant, on Flickr

upper padded dash rail is also retrimmed to watch interior & refitted


4.8.13.4 by russell.grant, on Flickr


4.8.13.5 by russell.grant, on Flickr