1960s Rally Spec Mini Cooper Restoration Project

yantorsen · 1 Feb 2009 at 01:38

Thanks to everyone who has helped on this thread, Jonny69, nomad, amongst others. But I'm going to start thread on a dedicated Classic car or Mini forum. That way I won't "bother" so many people, and there won't be so many ********* present.

Muffin` · 1 Feb 2009 at 01:39

Well lets have a little poll until they clock your game.

yantorsen · 1 Feb 2009 at 01:39

nomad said:
well I know they are expensive moneypits lol!

I was being fairly conservative at 10k tbh, bodywork is a must in my eyes, or it would be a pile of dust in a year!

When you say 10k is conservative, do you mean it would actually probable cost more? or less?

[TW]Fox · 1 Feb 2009 at 01:40

yantorsen said:
When you say 10k is conservative, do you mean it would actually probable cost more? or less?

It might be a bit less.

yantorsen · 1 Feb 2009 at 01:41

[TW]Fox;13401096 said:
Conservative means being optimistic - ie, it may end up costing more.

That's what I thought, but it seemed to be said in almost the opposite context. Perhaps it was just wishful thinking!

Janesy B · 1 Feb 2009 at 01:41

yantorsen said:
When you say 10k is conservative, do you mean it would actually probable cost more? or less?

More

You could spend 5k+ on bodywork alone.

nomad · 1 Feb 2009 at 01:44

yeah I meant prob more, I guess I worded it badly thou

Janesy B · 1 Feb 2009 at 01:47

Either way this thread disappoints. I came here seeking a project and pics, all i got was wishful thinking and a thread full of maybes.

yantorsen · 1 Feb 2009 at 01:48

Janesy B said:
Either way this thread disappoints. I came here seeking a project and pics, all i got was wishful thinking and a thread full of maybes.

Sorry to disappoint you

task · 1 Feb 2009 at 01:50

yantorsen said:
I have been offered a mint ex mod defender for 2.5k as well, which I might take.

I would imagine, at 2.5k, the use of the word "mint" likely refers to the colour not the condition.

Vigoro · 1 Feb 2009 at 01:57

Why spend over 10k on a scrap mini when you have no knowledge of how to restore it at all when you could get one for less than 2k that is roadworthy.

http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=112855

that is an example of something that will pass mot, but it will sting you on insurance

aproctor · 1 Feb 2009 at 08:03

Look at this guys sig

"Imagination is more important than knowledge" - Albert Einstein

yantorsen · 1 Feb 2009 at 18:43

Pics if anyone is still interested:

Hxc · 1 Feb 2009 at 18:53

That's rotted badly. Approach with serious caution.

Vigoro · 1 Feb 2009 at 18:54

See how many new holes you can make in it with your finger

Muffin` · 1 Feb 2009 at 18:54

LOL pride and joy.

yantorsen · 1 Feb 2009 at 18:55

Hxc said:
That's rotted badly. Approach with serious caution.

Ok, to be honest it didn't seem as bad as I thought it was at all. Seems like most of the seems have rust on them though, But other than that it seems ok. The engine starts, but just doesn't turn over.

[TW]Fox · 1 Feb 2009 at 18:56

yantorsen said:
The engine starts, but just doesn't turn over.

What?

yantorsen · 1 Feb 2009 at 18:57

[TW]Fox;13404824 said:
What?

It makes a noise when you turn the key, the sort of repetitive noise, but then doesn't properly start. But then it was sub zero out there, probably wouldn't of started anyway though.

Hxc · 1 Feb 2009 at 18:59

That's the engine turning over. It's just not firing.

I was just going by the look of the seams, they take a bit to rot and are seriously structurally important; they hold the car together.

Sub zero? pah any car will start sub zero. Mini was running for a half hour today as we need to get the last of the fuel out of it before messing with the fuel sender. Started first time without trouble