seth said:
I had a thought the other day that might be the easiest (though by no means simple) way of making a pukka looking 1100. I believe (though someone should tell me if I'm wrong as it spoils this whole plan!) that the ADO16 range has complete front and rear subframes that bolt to the body and hold all the suspension and at the front the engine and box. So how about swapping the standard ones for complete Mini subframes?
The Mini track is about 4" narrower than the 1100's but this would obviously allow for some nice tucked under but reasonable width wheels. A standard 1275 Mini engine would give a car that performed the same as a normal 1300. Later minis took 13" rims too so the suspension could manage. Or you could go for a 10" roller skate look
The obvious major work required would be to modify/fabricate new subframe mounts and to hook up the steering but this would probably be easier than re-engineering each separate corner to take proper wheels and tyres.
What d'ya reckon?
I had a similar idea in mind as I wanted to get rid of the Hydro-fantastics, but that was until I found out the subframes weren't the same.
Probably gonna go for the minilites!
