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62 Mk1 Rebuild

Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:03 pm
by mk1mini72
Hi everyone, though it was about time to post some info about my mini rebuild. From a very young age I have been interested in my dads collection of Mini's, and when this one popped up on ebay, he decided to buy it as a project for both of us to undertake. It was bought as a painted shell, although it needs a few bits redoing here and there.
-We have fully rebuilt both sub-frames, which have both been powder coated.
-I Have recently bought all new interior from newtons commercials.
-Full set of Koni lowered adjustable shock absorbers.
... and the list goes on!

The next job is to rebuild the engine, which is just a case of saving up some more money. Hoping to have it on the road soon!
Here are a few pictures of the car so far:

Re: 62 Mk1 Rebuild

Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:51 pm
by Pete
Nice collection of Minis, I remember when my garage was that tidy, just! :oops:

Re: 62 Mk1 Rebuild

Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 7:16 am
by Old English White
Welcome to this happy forum. A great project - and a very impressive garage and collection :). What engine do you have planned for it?

When my Mini is in the garage I don't even have room to walk around it :cry:

Is that a Bristol in the background?

Re: 62 Mk1 Rebuild

Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 7:42 am
by mk1mini72
I am planning on putting in a 998 cooper engine, which has been molested to make it faster.

Yes that is a bristol 403 in the background! :D :D :D

Re: 62 Mk1 Rebuild

Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 9:31 am
by tomkidd
Very nice

Re: 62 Mk1 Rebuild

Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 11:13 am
by Chris64
That's looks lovely - the Mini and the garage! 8-)

Looking forward to seeing more pictures soon!