Want a Mini (and Major) Headache?

"Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif" (lumpy44) 09/26/2014 at 12:03 • Filed to: Mini project hell!

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Found this ad crusing the interwebs for cool projects cars. For $2000 you could get yourself 4, YOU HEARD ME 4!!! Austin Mini's. I know what you are thinking! NP NP but look at this mess.

They look all to be in various states of parts on what is known as the scary end of town. The bodys seem to be completely overgrown and parts look to be in one of those terrible tin sheds.

The seller states that there is enough parts to make one good one. I mean just look at that little motor!

So is anyone feeling like they need a hell of a pain of a project in order to get something like this?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 09/26/2014 at 12:05

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Welding... so much welding.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 09/26/2014 at 12:08

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So much... what is this part... is it this... no idea what that is.

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 09/26/2014 at 12:09

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I smell a Project Binky idea.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 09/26/2014 at 12:12

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A lot of that too, although Mini's are simple and have a lot of documented builds so it could all be worked out. Welding up all the rust (even the clean looking minis are hiding rust) would be a nightmare. The A panel in particular is a bit of a pain to get a nice clean line.

A friend nearly got a Mini off his dad that needed new A panels so I was researching replacement, but it fell through.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 09/26/2014 at 12:14

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These would be good if just need parts, trying to put these three together might be a nightmare.

Welding is definately not my forte! Or dragging Mini's out of a place they haven't moved from in a decade.

CKeffer > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 09/26/2014 at 12:20

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Hmm wonder how much it would cost for these guys to play with it, and take care of the headache for me http://www.superfastminis.com/ but then the question becomes B series or K series swap....hmmmmm

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 09/26/2014 at 12:21

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I'd imagine you'd need to buy parts to complete a single car for sure. I'm not sure what kind of person hoards 4 of them then leaves them to rot.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > CKeffer 09/26/2014 at 12:21

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I want one. Now. So much Hoon!

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 09/26/2014 at 12:27

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No idea. Trying to streetview the house, but no avail!

CKeffer > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 09/26/2014 at 12:29

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I've ridden in one here in Houston, the thing is stupidly and hilariously quick while also being fairly quiet. Great little sleeper of a car.

Too many M's > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 09/26/2014 at 12:30

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I had a 1990 Mini Thirty anniversary edition for a couple years. I thought I would have time.....there is NEVER enough time to find all the rust...

They get looks everywhere, even here in Europe. Might be worth it if you have a second life to devote to finding all the hidden surprises.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > CKeffer 09/26/2014 at 12:33

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Would love to have one just for summer driving or even winter hooning!

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Too many M's 09/26/2014 at 12:37

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The 1990 was that rusty?

I still want one!

Too many M's > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 09/26/2014 at 12:45

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Yeah, the base of the windscreen needed to be re-done. It had the OEM body kit and there was just a cloud of rust when I removed the pieces. The engine bay had an expanding hole on the passenger side wing.

Interior was clean though, I bought it with rose colored glasses based on that alone in non-running condition. Got it running though and made what I had into back in the sale at least.

CKeffer > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 09/26/2014 at 12:48

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Agreed, though down here we don't really have winters per se. Also, the guy's garage is nuts, he also owns 2 Caterhams, and a Lotus Esprit V8.

Dusty Ventures > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 09/26/2014 at 12:50

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Where is this? I need to make sure it's far enough away that I won't make a poor decision and ruin my life and finances.

Grindintosecond > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 09/26/2014 at 12:52

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Hell...i have to do some A-panels like that.

Hell.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Dusty Ventures 09/26/2014 at 12:53

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Lethbridge, AB Canada

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Grindintosecond 09/26/2014 at 12:54

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I read one thread where the owner had ground off all of the panel joins so that they could just weld on the A panels without needing to get the join aligned properly. Looked strange.

Dusty Ventures > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 09/26/2014 at 12:55

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Good, I'm safe.

Also, in case you didn't know, you're now leading by 10 points in Fantasy WRC

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Dusty Ventures 09/26/2014 at 12:57

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Just noticed yesterday actually. Take notes!

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > CKeffer 09/26/2014 at 13:00

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We have winter that freezes car solid so it might not be a good idea.

Definately very Jalop.