"Grindintosecond" (Grindintosecond)
11/29/2019 at 08:38 • Filed to: None
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"Grindintosecond" (Grindintosecond)
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More correctly, someone else is starting the process: however, I put money down so it could begin. That’s a second mini I had to buy to fix mine. That shell is in much much better shape. It would have cost more to fix mine than what that one cost to buy. Selling the extra power train it came with and the associated leftovers will help. When its all done, should be as close to new as possible. That’s on the body experts end at Restoration Mini. Great guy, keeps it fun, great forum.
On my end, I get to rip mine apart and recondition everything salvageable to have ready to plug in to the ‘new’ shell upon arrival. Interior is pretty much perfect, and front subframe/drivetrain, and lighting. Otherwise it’s all going in the bin, even the old wiring harness...I’m not trusting a 1978 bundle of wires on a near full resto. Even suspension gets a total redo.
So here’s to 2020. Where it may be driving by fall. And the engine will probably come out for overhaul + supercharger + lower final drive for 2021.
Stephen Rivers
> Grindintosecond
11/29/2019 at 09:02 |
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How exciting dude. The potential is palpable.
MM54
> Grindintosecond
11/29/2019 at 09:12 |
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I am excited for you. One of these is on my list so I look forward to vicariously finding out
how yours turns out!
shop-teacher
> Grindintosecond
11/29/2019 at 09:30 |
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Cool! Best of luck on the project!
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Grindintosecond
> MM54
11/29/2019 at 10:08 |
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Buy one out there already. Peruse for sale ads on minimania. Doing it this way costs more, but I had too much stuff on hand already not to and this will be pretty new when done instead of just a solid driver . Just driving it crippled around my hood at 25 is fun. Imagine normal speeds!!