Mini Epic

[mardyjon]

I've been doing this mini up for maybe 15 years! moved house three times built a garage around it when i could'nt move it, and rebuilt 3 or 4 other cars and ignored it. I've promised my self it will be done this year, well maybe next, defo this decade ish. I bought it when i was 18 been through 4 engines written it off twice, i cant even remember when i took it off the road but its close to being done. if the pictures are poor it was dark so back off and the garage is a shit hole because she nicked half of it for a bedroom.

as you can see it's smoothed out the center moulding has been removed along with the bumper and grill suround

the front end is all steel flip front with the use of a couple of mondeo hinges

the bonnet is hinged to the side and has quick release hinges

the rear has been smoothed out too the lights slightly frenched

side opening boot

i'm not sure about the seats green half leather but not tilting so no rear access

health and safety wheel center

the last show i went to in it
engine is bored out to 1460 big head dellorto carb etc 1275 disc brakes mini fin rears rc40 stainless exhaust
all the brake and petrol pipes run through the car the arches were cut up and changed to fit where i wanted
the list goes on.
all i need now is some one to get it running right and a kick up the arse

[Mark]

Looks like a real fun car , I love the modifications to the body work ..No more banging your knees on the boot lid...

[Bomber]

Looking at it all it needs is a MOT and Tax!!! What plans do you have Jon, love the work that has already been done.......

Bomber

[mardyjon]

It really just needs the steering, suspension and engine setting up. Its popping back through the exhaust and the carb and is flat as a fart when reved. timing seems ok any ideas anyone? looks like its going to have to be taken some where to be tuned. When its done i'll try and do a few mini shows then i probably have to sell it as i can't afford to run too many cars at the same time.

[Flufelix]

I absolutely love this it's fantastic

[Monstermachines]

That's lovely Jon!

[tbolt64]

Seen it in the flesh and it's as nice as it looks - finger out Jon to finish (says he who hasn't touched the Anglia van for ages, or the Fairlane for that matter)