Mini 1275 GT 1979 [Archive] - MiniAddicts - The mini forum for everybody!

MMA

17-10-2008, 10:29 PM

Hi everyone,
Thought i would start a project thread i was given a Mini Clubman 1275 GT 1979, it was a total wreck been unused for many years so started a full nut and bolt restoration, this is the condition when i collected her in june this year.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/Mini1275GT001.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/Mini1275GT004.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/Mini1275GT003.jpg

Itf you want more pics let me know.

Steve

18-10-2008, 05:59 AM

Keep us posted

Deano

18-10-2008, 04:47 PM

Crikey some resto you have got there :eek: Good luck

Gr4H4m

18-10-2008, 07:55 PM

good luck one thing we all like here is pics so keep them comming :)

apbellamy

27-11-2008, 02:58 PM

good colour.

I'm building a black clubby GT look a like

MMA

22-01-2009, 10:40 PM

Just a quick note i havent forgot been so so busy working on the clubby,will update with pics, i have taken loads.

Deano

23-01-2009, 05:58 PM

Look forward to seeing the progress:)

Gr4H4m

23-01-2009, 08:04 PM

we love pics on miniaddicts, cant wait to see the progress

MMA

23-01-2009, 10:39 PM

As promised pics of stripdown late summer 2008.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/Mini1275GT020508014.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/Mini1275GT020508013.jpg

MMA

23-01-2009, 10:50 PM

More again sorry, clicked too early.!!!

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/Mini1275GT020508009.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/Mini1275GT020508010.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/Mini1275GT020508011.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/Mini1275GT020508001.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/Mini1275GT040508002.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/Mini1275GT120508006.jpg

These pics were taken after the initial stripdown, very rusty roof and rotten door pillars.Roof was replaced along with most floor panels practically everything.!!.If you would like more pics just say.

TONYELF

23-01-2009, 11:32 PM

In "Mervyn speak" It's do-able! Now you've started you should be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel (a long way off mind!)
Keep it up, you'll get there in the end!
Good luck!:)

Deano

24-01-2009, 05:16 PM

Your a brave man :eek: More pics :)

MMA

24-01-2009, 07:55 PM

As requested more pics for you.!!

Rotten sills.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/260608007.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/mini1275GT270508003.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/mini1275GT020708020.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/mini1275GT020708023.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/mini1275GT020708part2009.jpg

Roof off.!!

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/180808007.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/2108081275gt007.jpg

Put somemore up soon.

Steve

24-01-2009, 08:00 PM

Looking good, nice work to the floor.

MMA

24-01-2009, 08:05 PM

Thks guys.....more pics almost to current state.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/2108081275gt011.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/2108081275gt008.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/2108081275gt009.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/180808006.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/240808004.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/240808006.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/240808010.jpg

All welding done underneath treated and painted boot floor, hinge panel and valance replaced, ready for subframes.

Gr4H4m

24-01-2009, 08:35 PM

wow great job.. keep up the good work and the pics coming..

Deano

24-01-2009, 08:44 PM

spot on :)

ROADRUNNER

24-01-2009, 10:51 PM

Fantastic job you have done there, another one saved from the grave, keep up the good work,like to see it when its finished

clubbyestate

28-01-2009, 08:02 AM

christ ! your crackin on with that !!! makes me feel so lazy :(

apbellamy

28-01-2009, 08:25 AM

Looking good. My black clubby is having the same sort of work done (by me). Outer sills, roof, front end and lower back end. Keep it up!

I'll bet you're finished first!

Steve

28-01-2009, 09:32 AM

Looking great

Moggers

28-01-2009, 01:38 PM

looking really good, quite annoyed mines took me 3 years n still not lookin like your lol

MMA

19-04-2009, 07:02 PM

Sorry for not updating recently, but i have been made redundant from my current job so my priority at the moment is to try and find work ( not easy ), but have been doing a bit of work when funds allow, some pics ...enjoy.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/SANY0248.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/SANY0249.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/SANY0254.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/rearsubframe051008005.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/minisubframe091008009.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/sunday071208008.jpg

moddinmad

19-04-2009, 07:05 PM

looking good mate.
sorry to hear about the job. hope you find one soon.

MMA

24-01-2010, 04:15 PM

Well its been along time since i posted, so its about time i did, the shell was lovingly painted by Denty & Scratchy brilliant job!!... so a few pics to share.

Also i need some advice on the engine that i eventually got a few weeks ago, hope someone on here can help.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/canon127.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/bodyshell001.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/300809003.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/penfold38/SANY0999.jpg

apbellamy

24-01-2010, 04:37 PM

The car looks great. What's up with the engine??

MMA

24-01-2010, 04:54 PM

Because the engine has not been used for 20 yrs the owner cant remember why he took it off the road, he seems to think it had a hairline crack in the water jacket,it came with a spare head will post some pics if you like.

apbellamy

24-01-2010, 05:33 PM

Personally, I would strip it down and check everything over. Then rebuild it with new bearings etc. I don't see the point in putting all the time and effort into the shell etc then putting an unknown potentially shot engine in it.

It sounds a bit difficult and daunting, but it's not difficult. You just have to take your time and double check everything. Destructions in the haines manual should see you through it.

Deano

24-01-2010, 06:13 PM

Looks fantastic :)

charlie_mini

24-01-2010, 10:58 PM

looking good!

beddy

30-01-2010, 09:47 AM

fair dooz mate, looks mint, have you added up the receipts yet? lol

minimuff

30-01-2010, 05:02 PM

Looks great mate.

MMA

30-01-2010, 06:38 PM

Not into the thousands yet, not far off, does anyone know of an engine shop local that can look at the cylinder head for repair/overhaul.