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Jun 10, 2020 19:23:42 GMT
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Have a classic Mini and the Rascal, but was always wanting a Mini with a rwd setup. So here it goes. Take a Mini with a bit of work required and Frankenstein it into a 1.8 20v Turbo Rwd.   Rust removal and panel repairs. |
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Last Edit: Jun 10, 2020 19:27:04 GMT by rascaltl
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Jun 10, 2020 19:30:42 GMT
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Jun 11, 2020 15:07:38 GMT
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Jun 11, 2020 15:25:13 GMT
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fantastic, i'd connect up the cage mount boxes along the sills if possible to stiffen it all up
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Jun 11, 2020 16:06:05 GMT
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I'm in. It's bonkers, and it's Mini-based so I am happy! Bookmarked.  |
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jonomisfit
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 1,790
Club RR Member Number: 49
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Jun 11, 2020 16:21:03 GMT
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Do you know what goes well with mental mid engined mini's?
A healthy dose of swaged holes. Just putting it out there.
Looking forward to reading the updates
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Last Edit: Jun 11, 2020 16:21:30 GMT by jonomisfit
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Jun 11, 2020 16:41:01 GMT
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More please 👏👏👏
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mat88
Yorkshire and The Humber
Posts: 1,542
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Jun 11, 2020 17:25:39 GMT
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I've a soft spot for a classic mini since my first car was a c16se powered version that I built from a bare shell up with my dad. Despite the fact I don't really fit in them and they are hateful things to live with haha.
I'd still have some kind of rwd mental engined version tho!
Bookmarked for definite
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Norman
Part of things
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Jun 11, 2020 18:21:13 GMT
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Looking forward to seeing this, that’s a serious amount of chopping out. Repairs look good, keep the updates coming. Norman
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Jun 11, 2020 18:43:54 GMT
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As you can tell from my avatar, I've a thing for classic minis - have a bookmark and more pictures please!
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Jun 11, 2020 19:01:59 GMT
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Liking this - Mini with engine behind the driver, awesome. Bookmarked! More please...
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Jun 11, 2020 22:38:07 GMT
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Nice! I thought FR initially, but mid-rear is going to be very interesting indeed!
Plan on turning the bonnet area into a boot as well?
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So are you going to do it the same manners as a Twini but leave out the front engine?
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Bookmarked this,wasn't someone on here doing this to a old clubman at some point?
Edit* I found it : -https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/74059/1978-mini-clubman-estate-drop
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Last Edit: Jun 12, 2020 9:35:17 GMT by Barrass
VW nut
1984 MK2 golf type 19e
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I've been a passenger in a Z-cars mid-engined mini, a 2.0 Type-r version.
It rode and gripped amazingly well, and went like a rocket, but the IVA (as it was then, now SVA) requirements put me off. Not saying it couldn't be done (IIRC there was an IVA/SVA'd one in one of the mini mags?) but it adds a lot to the project
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Jun 12, 2020 16:16:32 GMT
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I've been a passenger in a Z-cars mid-engined mini, a 2.0 Type-r version. It rode and gripped amazingly well, and went like a rocket, but the IVA (as it was then, now SVA) requirements put me off. Not saying it couldn't be done (IIRC there was an IVA/SVA'd one in one of the mini mags?) but it adds a lot to the project I've been out for a walk, and halfway round I suddenly realised I had my IVA/SVA the wrong way round |
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Jun 12, 2020 17:27:22 GMT
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Looking forward to seeing this as it develops. I thought mine was tight for room, but a Mini!
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Darkspeed
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 4,882
Club RR Member Number: 39
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Jun 12, 2020 18:43:24 GMT
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fantastic, i'd connect up the cage mount boxes along the sills if possible to stiffen it all up  Looks like already done within the sill structure to save space on the inside which is always at a premium. |
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Jun 12, 2020 22:15:14 GMT
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Yup,inside the sill there is a 30mm heavy wall box section which is welded thru to the cage mounts. Well spotted. The donor gave up its engine for a great cause.  Getting the axle centre lines in line with the original wheel well.  Getting the mounting points lined up so the sump is above the floor pan.  Thats it for now. Thanks for the comments everyone. |
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Rear brace bar fitted  Rear valance fitted  Bracing bars mounted.  End of play for this week.  |
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