Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

[hanlminiman]

Hi Doc
I am not an engineer, just an enthusiast but I must admit the work you are doing and regular updates has really made me happy while in LOCKDOWN. Perhaps I might be dislexic but this Carowner virus is somethin else. Thank you.
Cliff

[Dr.Mabo]

hi doc
the foley /stuart broad speed mini is for sale here in australia it also was clocked at 127 mph at mt panorama at bathurst it is in very good condition and had twin tanks like cooper s
cheers roger mcnab

Hi Roger,
do you have a link to the sales add?
I couldn't find any.
cheers
the Doc

[roger mcnab]

hi doc
i will see if i can find it again
cheers roger

[roger mcnab]

hi doc
i found it type in broadspeed mini in australia and that is were it will come up about the first 4 sites are what i read but there are more there
cheers roger

[miniac1071]

How can you register this car? Isn't TUV very strict?

[Dr.Mabo]

Hi Doc
I am not an engineer, just an enthusiast but I must admit the work you are doing and regular updates has really made me happy while in LOCKDOWN. Perhaps I might be dislexic but this Carowner virus is somethin else. Thank you.
Cliff

Hi Cliff,
thanks for your lovely comment. It makes me happy, to know I made your Lockdown time a bit more interesting.

cheers

[Dr.Mabo]

How can you register this car? Isn't TUV very strict?

Of course TÜV is very strict. But they not only make car owners life difficult, they are also engineers. And if they are involved in such a project already druing planing, they like to help too.

[Dr.Mabo]

Next panels are the quarter panel extensions. In this state it’s all about measuring, fixing, rechecking, clamping and starting from the beginning. After I was happy with all the dimensions, my gas torch flame up again and I welded the quarter panels to the tail panels.

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Some careful planishing followed by cleaning the welds and the complete tail section is done. I must admit, I’m a little proud.

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[spraybeateer]

You should be proud! excellent work.

[UHR850]

Proud is a to small woord for what you are doing,

Kees.

[InnoCooperExport]

Incredible Doc! You are rightfully very proud.

[richardACS]

As mentioned by many - terrific work.

In case it will be of help in the future - I am storing on behalf of the owner the original Broadspeed mini race car, if you need details as you move forward I'm sure we could make this happen. I have sent a link to the owner to alert him and would need his permission but I'm sure he would be happy to do so....

Richard

[Dr.Mabo]

Before anyone gets the idea that the Broadspeed tail would also make a great piece of furniture or wall decoration, I preferred to quickly weld it to the bodyshell. And this is how it looks like.

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[hanlminiman]

WOW.

[Mini-geek]

Just discovered this build... I'm honestly speachless at what you've created!

Keep up the amazing work

[java gt]

Some builds need a thumbs up icon as words are not enough.Excellent work Doc,I am in awe.

[morris-miner]

Fantastic progress there Doc.

[timmy201]

Should be pretty quick now that the hard bit is done

[harrymini]

Looks amazing, what colour will it be going?

[mk1]

That is looking absolutely fantastic.