1965 Mini Minor 1330 - Almond Green

[dougie1142]

I'll not bore with a build thread, just a few photos of the car now it's 95% complete.

I'm not much of a purist, however i did want to retain fairly original aesthetics minus the wheels, suspension and now fitted with 7.5" discs.

It has a 1330 fitted now, which i rebuilt myself.







Still need to do a few things, the lights need wired up, interior finished off and the bonnet/door fitment adjusted.

I'd like to get the car rolling road tuned, but i don't live near anything like that so i might just have to read books, watch videos and do my best.

Next year the plans are to take it to a few shows; IMM Germany and 2 events at St Moritz, although only as a spectator.

I'll post some more photos as and when i get a chance and things change.

[Highnumbers]

That looks amazing, nice work!

Please do bore us with a build thread, that's the best part

[dougie1142]

Well, the car has had some decent miles in it now. Run in period is just about over and the car is running lovely. I've had the engine given the once over by the infamous Ricky Gauld up here in Huntly (near Aberdeen), and i've just had the alignment done by a local also. Yet to take it a drive since the alignment has been done, but i'll be driving it to cars and coffee Inverness this weekend then back through an hour to my storage facility. That'll be all she wrote for winter! I have a few tasks to do over winter but i'm in no rush, i'm a bit annoyed i didn't get the car finished sooner in the year to enjoy it but such is life.











I have managed to get to a couple of shows; Nairn Wheels & Roseisle Vintage fair, so for anyone that likes the bigger stuff here's a couple of photos.

[whistler]

Love the picture with the flying Fulvia in it>

[dougie1142]

So before winter sets in proper (theres been some frost and salt on the roads already up the Highlands!!) i thought i'd go a last Autumnal drive to take some photos - and yes i took a camera this time instead of my phone like all the other pictures!







Some work to do over winter:
- Properly fix all fuel and brake lines to the underside of the car
- Sort out as many of the rattles i can find, i guess now the car has done some miles things have had a chance to settle and its starting to rattle a little bit
- Some sound proofing on the doors, rear quarters, floor and bulkhead
- Sort out the wiring for the lights properly
- Rebuild my spare gearbox and mate to the engine

I'll update with any progress as and when.

See you soon

[Peter Laidler]

Those Dunlops look VERY nice......

[Fanfaniracing]

Very nice car! I like it!

[Jono]

That's lovely, I've never associated Dunlops with Mk1's but they do look great on your car

[mk1]

Very nice!

[Pandora]

will we be seeing it on the run in late May?

Al