1963 Super de-luxe

[minidean]

Master cylinders were on back to front and wrong way, so they have been swapped.

[minidean]

And finally added the number plate and plate light.

Big day tomorrow, hoping to get glass and interior fitted with the help of coopertim.

[coopertim]

No hope about it! Tomorrow UPR 65 hits the road again!

Tim

[minidean]

No hope about it! Tomorrow UPR 65 hits the road again!

Tim

As long as its ready for the 18th May. I just ordered my London to Brighton ticket.

[minidean]

Just realised that my BMIHT Certificate is signed by Paddy Hopkirk

[surfblue63]

Dean

Paddy signed that at the IMM/Mini 50 at Crofton Park in 2009.

Stuart

[Pete]

Do did you get all the glass in Dean ?

[minidean]

Do did you get all the glass in Dean ?

Yes thanks Pete, thanks for the great advice. Im going to refit the rear screen tomorrow because I didn't get the rubber join in the middle. I'll try and put some pic on tomorrow. Its coming on a treat!

[Pete]

..and I hope you've learned a lesson there Dean, don't put an engine back in without at least changing the water pump first ! (just wish I'd remebered to say that before you did ! )


For someone that's never built a Mini you've done very well, it's a great car isn't it. Once you've completed it the problem is you'll want to do another !

[minidean]

..and I hope you've learned a lesson there Dean, don't put an engine back in without at least changing the water pump first ! (just wish I'd remebered to say that before you did ! )


For someone that's never built a Mini you've done very well, it's a great car isn't it. Once you've completed it the problem is you'll want to do another !

Im not sure it was the water pump? I changed the bypass hose and didn't get the jubilee clip on properly. Im not 100% certain if that was the problem because I took the rad off but hopefully that sorted it. I believe that surfblue 63 fitted a new water pump 3 years ago so it should be ok? (fingers crossed)

[surfblue63]

I believe that surfblue 63 fitted a new water pump 3 years ago so it should be ok? (fingers crossed)

New water pump, with correct thin impellor, fitted by Green and Whites in 2009.

[minidean]

OK, I got an unexpected day off today so I spent the day in the garage. Just got to put the front seats and belts in and a little snagging then MOT and hopefully on the road.

[coopertim]

What a transformation since Saturday! Looking very nice and ready for the shows!

Tim

[Pete]

Looks great Dean , get those brake pipes straightened out though or you're in for detention !

[surfblue63]

Where's the side pieces for the heater and the trim for the central floor box section? And another set of carpets get fitted. You will probably have to make the hole for the gear lever bigger as the carpet will probably lift up when you move the lever into 1st and 3rd.

[minidean]

Where's the side pieces for the heater and the trim for the central floor box section? And another set of carpets get fitted. You will probably have to make the hole for the gear lever bigger as the carpet will probably lift up when you move the lever into 1st and 3rd.

Hi Stuart, Both are yet to be fitted. Hopefully finished it tomorrow.

[minidean]

UPR is almost complete. I just need to fit the braided petrol pipe to the carb in the engine bay, the front grill and then she is ready for the MOT. I had it booked in for tomorrow but its forecast rain so I think i'll cancel it.

[coopertim]

Looking awesome Dean! From a rolling shell to a superb original unrestored mini in a matter of weeks! A real tale of perseverance!

Tim

[minidean]

FINISHED!!! I drove UPR for the fist time today and what a treat! First stop was Nick Rogers so I could collect the chassis plate then a quick visit to the parents. I took some pictures but the light was fading so ill take more tomorrow. Happy Days!

[InimiaD]

Hat's off to you Dean.
You've done a cracking job.