71 mk3 - Retro Racer

[LSantos78]

Hello all

I've started this project a few years ago... I don´t like to remember how long I'm working on this car... because it remembers me for how long I do not ride my mini's...

Here are some pictures of the project beginning, I hope you like it... since its not a mk1. This is a S from 71, built to Race just for fun!

It all began with the trip to my garage....

[pad4]

Really nice - I do like a MK3

Did you know she has a twin sister in my garage.....

[pad4]

I have seen the finished car and the build photographs

My Friend your car beautiful indeed, an inspiration for all MK3 fans.

Would be nice to see it at the MK1 trackday in May

Pad

[LSantos78]

Hello Pad,

Thank you for your kind words very good to know you appreciate it!

Well I'm in Portugal, It will not be easy to take it to the trackday in May...

I'm now waiting for some event here in Portugal to test the car.

What will you do with your mk3? it will be a racer project or a 100% original?

[LSantos78]

Hi

Project started right away, with the front grille and bulbs ....

[LSantos78]

Hello,

After the grille, it was time for bonnet and boot...





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[LSantos78]

Hello

I hope you are enjoying my project, here are a few more pictures....

[JC T ONE]

Hi Louis,


car looks great keep those pics coming.



Jens Christian

[rich@minispares.com]

I made a little 3/4" alloy spacer that goes between the body work and the terry spring.

it stops the spring from rubbing on the paint

[Vegard]

I made a little 3/4" alloy spacer that goes between the body work and the terry spring.

it stops the spring from rubbing on the paint

Paint rubbed off is lighter than a spacer Rich. Such details are the reason for you never being competitive....

[LSantos78]

Hi!

Rich I used some 3M clear tape used on Helicopters, available on ebay... not so light weight like Vegard option, but it protects he body work!

I will keep the pictures flowing for sure!

Thank you all!

[LSantos78]

A few more pictures....







Front and rear subframes in place

[LSantos78]

Hello all

well, I've been away a few days, but here are a few more pictures for you...this time a few from the engine, that was ready to get in place,































Hope you like!

[vegar]

That is one good looking car. Just perfect

[Craig]

Pretty slick engine stand also !

Craig

[slowboy]

like this ,

[Vegard]

Looks fantastic!!

[LSantos78]

Thanks Guys

This project started a few years back, I those early days, I starred with the engine, only after I prepare the shell and started to putt all together.

In the beginning my idea was to build something like a Miglia car... but then I got in love with the retro look and turn around tho with the project.

I'm sorry for my bad English...

[LSantos78]

Hi Guys!

Hope the Christmas holidays are being well spent on winter projects!

Here are a few mor pictures of mine own project

Engine in place!

[norm74]

great work on the car. looking great, nice and neat.

question
where did you get the windage tray from. the metal plate in the sump. do they work well in a mini, ive used them in V8's etc but never in a mini engine before.

robert