1983 Austin Minivan Resto begins.

1983 Austin Minivan Resto begins.

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Pixel-Snapper

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5,321 posts

191 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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So things have been happening recently and almost about ready to try and get it running.

thanks in.


More parts.


MPI filler neck rubber


Worked a treat.




Number plate wiring


New door handle


Exhaust and Carb in.


Brake and Clutch lines.


Rubber waiting for screen.


Fuel pump mounted.


Single boc RC40 fitted just needs sealing.






More parts arriving this week to finish off the engine and wiring.

Not long now smile

London 2 Brighton ticket should arrive next week too smile

Pixel-Snapper

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5,321 posts

191 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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Also realised I've mounted the fog lamp on the wrong side.

Westy Pre-Lit

5,087 posts

202 months

Wednesday 24th February 2016
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Good man, looking nice, keep it up. smile

Pixel-Snapper

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5,321 posts

191 months

Thursday 25th February 2016
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Cheers Westy.

Had 5 metres of battery cable turn up yesterday so might be able to get some power to it at the weekend.

Pixel-Snapper

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5,321 posts

191 months

Sunday 6th March 2016
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This weekends to do list was this little lot.



Rear window glass and rubber in. I couldn't work out which window fitted which side as the embossed marks seemed odd. One faces the outside and one the inside of the car but apparently it's meant to be like that.



Moved on to wiring the pump in and fitting the hoses. I've bought the relay so just that to wire into the engine bay.



Fitted oil transfer pipe, clutch slave + hose, starter wiring & radiator. I have a problem with the radiator mount though as it wont line up with the cowling at all.



Starting to look complete now.



Got the front end wet though!!!!! :shy: redfacehno: :lol:



Then came the battery cable and battery cut off.



Getting ever so close to starting now





Pixel-Snapper

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5,321 posts

191 months

Tuesday 7th June 2016
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Well I should really update this thread I guess.



BOOM... shes running!

http://vid91.photobucket.com/albums/k308/trialskin...



As you can see from the wet patches on the floor under the end. I has a somewhat large oil leak from the timing cover! I think one of the threads has gone so I need to strip the rad down again and re tap it.



Edited by Pixel-Snapper on Tuesday 7th June 13:13

CYCOLOGY

17 posts

94 months

Friday 24th June 2016
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Cracking job you're doing there, it'll all be worth it when you're done.