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Having her indoors onboard i'm 50% of the way there haha

I just want to drive it now!! Still got a lot of parts to buy for it to make it roadworthy but they will be coming when funds allow.

@ never rush anything good 😊

Thanks Mike. Yeah, short term will probably just do that. Had plans to get all the jobs doneover the festive period but a week of flu has ruined Xmas and anything I had planned. Gonna make a fresh start on it in the new year!

I'm pretty sure I'm safe. She's not the slightest bit interested in watching my videos. Just "another bloody car" to her that's how I can flip and change them and she's none the wiser ;)

Yes indeed very usual to have all leds and pixels working on every guage/dial. I'd say the cluster has been done at some point as to not have any lines on it after 22 years and 130k is unheard of.

Yes indeed...seems many modern cars adopt this practice...must be a reasoning behind it. Guessing the fans must all be far more effective than stuff from the 80-90's and prior.

Sometimes pop up on ebay uk...there's one on there atm. Unsure on availability abroad probably like rocking horse ....!

Exactly...don't mind ploughing a few pounds into it and don't mind the fact it needs work. I enjoy doing it most of the time. Door repair, MOT then Ashley exhaust are next on the agenda. Hoping for a strip out, cage, seats, body wrap, suspension work and maybe maybe an engine swap next year.

Indeed there is. Spend the afternoon repairing it today. All back up and running but thats in Part 2 ;)

Yeah, poor thing has been abandoned since the coolant leak. MOT has lapsed so that needs doing as well. Plus, I was very close recently to buying a donor car for an engine swap ;) ;)

Its all coming in December :)

Don't actually miss it either. Feels like you have more control. Though probably doesn't go quick enough to experience the benefits of abs. Its more than painful on any hill!!!

Anything from 18-30secs is normal on start up. It can be quicker if not a cold start....think this had a few starts prior to doing the video as was moved about so went out quicker. It did go out 15-20secs on average on a cold start even with all the faults pinging up LOL

Don't mind a bit of elbow grease. Just mindless cleaning and hoovering. Beats having to undertake a full restoration that I simply didn't need at the moment ;)

I was hoping it didn't sell on ebay but unfortunately its got a bid at £500 so looks like its moving on.

@DipstickUK that's quite a project for someone!! 😎

I've not had a manual choke in over 20yrs so bit rusty on the usage. I was going by what my Scimitar likes which is very little choke to start then push in very soon otherwise it floods itself. Guess its the opposite on the Bambi. The qwerks between older cars but all adds to the fun.:)

@@DipstickUK I started to drive cars in hte 1970's and also had 1960's cars as my first cars. They all had manual chokes and I soon learned how to use them, even sometimes forgetting to push the choke in, but they never flooded themselves. Some were sprung and the choke cable / knob used to slowly go in on its own. I preferred the auto choke myself when they came out on the later cars. I know the small 2 stroke and 4 stroke single cylinder engines prefer hte choke opened just after starting, just like 50cc moped engines.

Indeed! I was thinking the worst case scenario with fuel delivey being an issue but that failed to happen and it started very very easily. Just a shame I have to pass it on to somebody else as just won't get it done :(

No, I believe its just the Essex V6 is that's Ford. Brakes are Lockheed on this one and Girling on all pre 1977 Scimitars.

Its going up on ebay next week starting at £500 with no reserve. ;)

On Ebay now at £500 no reserve. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296780588417

If it doesn't sell at auction next week then I'll hang onto it and will carry it on regardless.

Mine had a bullbar to but removed and sold it as preferred the look without. As with all things I had great intentions for this but reality has bitten and needed something I can use next summer hence why the Mazda Bongo replacement. If it doesn't sell i'll keep it and restore it as planned. I had a Daihatsu Hijet van a few years back and that was scary enough on corners let alone a Bambi with a massive arse!!! Must take a special breed to drive these!!!

@@DipstickUK Sorry this took so long , yt wouldn't let me post . Now to be honest , i doubt you would run into to many problem , as it's unlikely to be that quick . If you had the 16v motor from the later Carry models it maybe a different story , but basically the Bambi is just a rebirth of a much earlier version . Back i think in the 70's a company released what they called the Romahome . Pretty much identical to the Bambi except it was demountible so it didn't have the walk though from the cab . It was designed as an add on to another forward control release of the time the Honda Acty . Now this vehicle in very rough form was an identical copy of the Suzuki Super carry , though really it the other way round , the Suzuki is a copy of the Honda . The concept was identical , what the Japanese call a Kia car , there is however one very important difference . The Honda only had a 550cc engine . To be honest , i don't remember much about the specification of the Acty , but i do remember there was a road test with the Romahome on the back , to which the tester said 55 , 60 was its limit . Now like i said , the Romahome was very basic so it would have been lighter , where the spec on the Bambi is actually higher so my guess is , it's likely much heavier . Also the Suzuki base is certainly heavier , so you have a heavier outfit , so my guess is performance would likely be very similar . Fuel economy will certainly take a hit , but i never found the van to be that great anyway . Around the 30 , 35 mark clean , but stick a roof load on , and that dropped to 27 . Where you would gain is traction , both the Super Carry and the Carry are rear wheel drive , and both are tail happy . I will be honest and say the Super Carry is much less so , where the Carry is almost constant , especially in the wet . The extra weight would put weight where it's most needed on the back end .

@@mickey1299 Wow excellent post that must have taken some time. Amazing insights and knowledge. I just wish I had started the project properly 3yrs ago. It will be a sad day when its sold as its currently on ebay with bids :( BUT if it doesn't sell i'll do it. I just had to make a decision as the Bongo needs priority as do my other 22 cars so something had to go and that was unfortunately the Bambi.

It was supposed be a day van/weekend local trips camper but it simply wouldn't have got done by next summer so its now a misfiring mazda bongo to sort instead.

@@DipstickUK Will it still get done?

@@jaggass Not by me unless it doesn't sell this week...but it currently is on ebay. I just need to put my energy into the Bongo nd the other 22 cars i have unfortunately.

Awesome...yeah they are nippy with the 1.3 suzuki power. A lot of older Japanese wheels fit them to....80's Celica's etc etc and look cool. Few nice builds over on retrorides website of a few. Just wish I had time and space to do this one BUT needed something that I can use next summer as have wasted this one without a camper/day van.

He only had he's cheap because it needed welding and good mate I was did it for him as I had a year into college being a welder fabricatior the mini bits was from me as I had a few minis and was building a turbo mini out of a metro turbo the engine was highly modified 1360cc was fast but dangerous them was the good days when cars was simple and easy fords was after that mini and still are I've got MK1 focus 1.6 2004 full service history 30 thousand miles

@@petergrinnell2500 Brilliant. That's the way to do it!! Love everything older than the modern crap we have now. I'm itching for a classic mini...the R50 doesn't quite cut it...fun but not old enough. Still got to sort that out as an ongoing project. Next up a full Hornet exhaust and some tlc.

I did have a hornet rear box on mine a cherry bomb 3 inch tail pipe it's on eBay as I've got sportex back box cherry bomb middle box I built it myself cost me £150 and less when the other box sells not keen on them BMW mini but the simitter with the ford Essex 3L is better old school I would love a Capri but never afford one

Yes indeed!! Remember their version on the original show well. Should have done a replica of it really but needs must and its already at auction.

I know exactly!! Definately think they tried to start it at the auction without the choke. The younger staff members have probably never dealt with a car with a manual choke. Glad it was an easy one to sort..even the fuel line was just a return to filler neck. I'm due a tricky one for sure!!

@@DipstickUK Yes youl get a tricky one soon to test you out!🤔 Manual choke is a bit of old school to the younger generation, don’t know how they would get on with a starting handle🤣

WOW! I used to have one of these, fantastic little camper,went all over in it! Very slow, but quite big in the back! Got a spare gearbox for one if you need one?

Oh at the very least!! Still have 5 other projects yet to grace YT but that's over winter!!! :)

Yes indeed!! Everything catering wise at events now seems to have to be upmarket! Fancy coffees, foreign cuisine & bespoke beers. Where's the good old greasy spoon gone? Can't beat a cash n carry burger in a chewy bun with cheap as hell ketchup that solves the issue of no vinegar on yah chips!!!

Cracking example. One of the best there for sure. Lovely colour as well. Very very envious! My Bongo doesn't quite cut it I'm afraid...must starting saving more!!

Thankyou that means a lot. Still very new to the whole media/YT world. Just doing it for memories in future years so never taking anything to seriously. All fun and games and just better than looking at pictures. Loads more videos to come as i've over 20 projects collected over the years!!!!!!

Thanks. Yeah, thats stock location on the 6B. I'm going to secure mine to the chassis so its not floating and probably make a little guard to cover it to for extra safety from heat and or debris.

@@DipstickUK Apparently my filter is suppose to be secured with a padded P-clip, but I couldn't find a bolt hole. The new hoses are so thick and stiff, that I just stuck some neoprene padding to the filter, in case it knocks against the chassis. Best wishes from Ian.

Indeed she did. Her last Middlebridge Scimitar '1420H' is currently in a musuem. She owned 8 Scimitars over the years. Her 1st being a 20th birthday present.

Indeed. Obviously a little bit of cash passed the MOT'ers hands as its one of quite a few issues i've found. Yesterday discovered the headlights aren't working.

the REALLY new 2023/24 ones are simply ridiculous in size....bigger than an Astra and some estates!!!! Pity they didn't rebrand them and change the name as Mini doesn't fit anymore.

Good to know. Been topped up since and still has the noise but at least my minds at rest now..thanks. My old Volvo V50 had exactly the same noise but had no issues.

Taken directly from their FB page: 300 vehicles attended, 240 in Parade through town, around 200 went through Pinnock tunnel

Even the the electric motors on everything had electric motors!!! The front seats alone were a ridiculous weight. The wiring looms were just silly...never seen such thick ones in any car!

Stuck the head around the hedge today and scared the neighbour!! At least it was cheaper than the "Why do you need a bloody van"!! LOL

Thanks...far better than last years location where people just kept on walking in front of me while filming...even though I was stood in the road and the pavement behind was clear!!!

Must admit to was a right mission. Very little information, if any, on the procedures of removing most things on such a vehicle.

Yes you are correct. Another one behind it. For years its sister PAF809 was used and parked nearby as well.

Thanks. Hoping to invest in better recording equipment for next years event to :)

@@DipstickUK That may be a good plan! With the amount of engines saying there coming and the road run too! It could take a bit of filming mate🙂

Thanks, glad you enjoyed both the video and the event. Cracking Capri you have there. So, much jealously for so many cars!!! I had to settle for dusting of the Mondeo for this one...I was parked in the line in front of you :)

@@DipstickUK 👍

Yes in regular use. Keeps all the big trucks off the road as they can travel from Par Docks to Fowey via this route. It doesn't get opened up to the public anymore except on these kind of events. Strict rules and regs to follow when on it to. I believe its also being opened/used for those taking part in the Fowey Classic Car Parade after the show.

@@DipstickUK Yes being private now you don’t hear about it I bet. That tunnel must have been some Smokey for the enginemen. If it was on main line speed the pressure would of dragged the fire out of the fire hole door!😀

Yes it was very good. My 1st time going to this one and it was well worth it. It was nice to get out again and just enjoy events instead of battling far too many projects. Must cut back on a few but its hard. Unfortunately, no REAL big steam exhibits but they are only around the corner.

@@DipstickUK Yes we are all guilty of taking on too many projects🙂 Does you good to go and have a catch up with friends in the rally community! Just hoping for a dry west of England rally now🤞