Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the part in the video at 7:28 when Keith shows off his original bucket seat. 👏 I think it got overlooked in the comments. The man’s a genius not just with the welder… Looking forward to the next episode.
I remember mine brand new I was told first in the country came from a motor show in Ireland still had stilleto marks on the carpet. Honestly I love minis had a few but was so disappointed with the car, spent more time in the bodyshop having rust issues sorted it became a standing joke. Charles Clark said to me what do you expect its an old design ! The last straw was the suspension went on one side front and rear within a week. Ended up trading it in for an XR4i. Missed it but man did it have rust issues for a new car. I'm going to enjoy this resto Keith keep up the great work. BTW mine was a Racing Green billed as the new Cooper...
This brings back terrible memories of my first car, a 1969 Mini bought in 1981 for £300. RDD 693G. I constantly chased rust on that think throughout the time I owned it. I've never considered owning one again despite it being fun to drive.
You said your not putting back in the dash, do you have a plan for it or are you gonna sell it? Mine has no dash and I have a blank I was gonna craft into something and paint it. But if your selling that then would make a better base to start from maybe.
Also sorry for all the questions but how do you get the lighting so good filming inside car, just got started in mine and struggling to get any usable footage inside no matter what lighting I try to use.
You are a brave man indeed a lot of work ahead a top tip I'd give anyone restoring any car buy some freezer zip tie bags from Poundland and label them to keep your nuts bolts screws from getting lost
Hiya Keith-get the feeling you would have been gutted if you hadn't found holes in that sill! Really looking forward to this build. Nice to see you used Bruces old steering wheel too. Keep well.
Lots of work there Keith, i'm afraid you will find more than you bargained for to. Would it be worth pulling the front off, engine and subframe out before doing the sills etc?? Would be a lot lot easier to work on? Which ever you do it though, it will be a good interesting watch. What was that big lump of cast iron on the back of the bench i didn't see!
You must be a mind reader! I've just got to the point where all the sill is off, I've repaired the back but I think next steps will be to get the front end off. It's a nasty mess on the toe board and front floor pan.
Keith, quick question when at the start of the video after the shunt around the garage you put sprouts battery on charge, the battery being in the boot I couldn't make out where you connected the charger under the bonnet, can you enlighten me..
Does the front subframe have all solid mounts? From what I’ve read on the forums, you normally get cracking when someone has mixed rubber mounts and solid. If they’re all solid mounts the toe board is less likely to crack apparently. And no definitely didn’t see the engine block 🙈
@@classicminiworkshop Just checked at M-Machine and the price is now £99 plus VAT (my link to the catalogue was old). They use the same part number (14A6564) as Heritage and Mini Spares, so it is probably a Heritage panel. Mini Spares will have their Black Friday event soon, so I'd wait until then and save £10.
Funny you should say that! I've got the sill off now but that front floor and toe board has really got me scratching my head for how to repair without going full on "Mark" mode and cutting half the shell up LOL
The Mk1 Mini Cooper S MUST rate as one of my all time favorites, they were the HOT ( hatch sized car ) 20 years before the Mk1 Golf came along! I DO NOT LIKE those HORRIBLE newer Minis with their German running gear ( BMW ) HATE LOATHE DESPISE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!! 😡😠😠😡Putting the ''John Cooper'' name on them is an INSULT John Cooper had NOTHING to do them IF he is still alive???? He would be quite old by now! Like ALL old Classic cars they RUST, my first car was an 850 Mini van a countryman, later i owned a Mk2 Escort EVERYTIME at WOF ( Warrant of Fitness ) MORE RUST another $500 in Rust repairs 😡😠😡the engine was tired/gutless fouled it spark plugs regularly I SOLD IT for a decent price 😀😀, the 850 Mini engine although healthy enough did not have much too offer, after 50mph it was not really interested, better breathing helped!!
John Cooper was quite enthusiastic about the new MINI and helped to develop the original John Cooper Works parts for the cars. Also I think his family still make a royalty on the name being used.
A BMW Mini is no replacement for a classic for sure! Interestingly I don't think the earlier BMW Mini ever got BMW running gear! I'm sure it was a Chrysler engine from Brazil and a Rover box in the early BMW Minis and a PSA engine after that. The more recent BMW Minis are purely BMW running gear as far as I know. Although, I'm no expert on the BMW cars
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the part in the video at 7:28 when Keith shows off his original bucket seat. 👏 I think it got overlooked in the comments. The man’s a genius not just with the welder… Looking forward to the next episode.
Gotta love a bucket seat gag!
I’m so glad I never saw that engine block! Great video as ever.
I remember mine brand new I was told first in the country came from a motor show in Ireland still had stilleto marks on the carpet. Honestly I love minis had a few but was so disappointed with the car, spent more time in the bodyshop having rust issues sorted it became a standing joke. Charles Clark said to me what do you expect its an old design ! The last straw was the suspension went on one side front and rear within a week. Ended up trading it in for an XR4i. Missed it but man did it have rust issues for a new car. I'm going to enjoy this resto Keith keep up the great work. BTW mine was a Racing Green billed as the new Cooper...
Keith looks like a another winter of frustration for you,,and entertaining viewing for us..
Back to standard and correcting the plate work..good move.
7:27 bucket seat, that did make me laugh out loud. And that heater bypass, that a permanent repair lol
This brings back terrible memories of my first car, a 1969 Mini bought in 1981 for £300. RDD 693G. I constantly chased rust on that think throughout the time I owned it. I've never considered owning one again despite it being fun to drive.
think is that the same as thing
Looking forward to following this Keith. 👍
Sitting in the garage watching now as only place I could get some peace and quiet ahahahhaa
Best place to be!
You said your not putting back in the dash, do you have a plan for it or are you gonna sell it? Mine has no dash and I have a blank I was gonna craft into something and paint it. But if your selling that then would make a better base to start from maybe.
Also sorry for all the questions but how do you get the lighting so good filming inside car, just got started in mine and struggling to get any usable footage inside no matter what lighting I try to use.
@@SunnyMiniuk Hi, it's yours if you want it. I don't want anything for it
@@SunnyMiniuk lighting is always a challenge, especially on a dark car! In the garage, I have a lot of lights but even then I struggle sometimes.
Really looking forward to this one 👍
Good luck Keith, really looking forward to this one, the front & rear subframes, engine out etc. Joe
Thanks Joe.
You are a brave man indeed a lot of work ahead a top tip I'd give anyone restoring any car buy some freezer zip tie bags from Poundland and label them to keep your nuts bolts screws from getting lost
Good call, they are very useful!
The Cutting man!
Hiya Keith-get the feeling you would have been gutted if you hadn't found holes in that sill! Really looking forward to this build. Nice to see you used Bruces old steering wheel too. Keep well.
Thanks 👍
Lots of work there Keith, i'm afraid you will find more than you bargained for to. Would it be worth pulling the front off, engine and subframe out before doing the sills etc?? Would be a lot lot easier to work on? Which ever you do it though, it will be a good interesting watch. What was that big lump of cast iron on the back of the bench i didn't see!
You must be a mind reader! I've just got to the point where all the sill is off, I've repaired the back but I think next steps will be to get the front end off. It's a nasty mess on the toe board and front floor pan.
Been itching to see you crack on with this 👀
Keith, quick question when at the start of the video after the shunt around the garage you put sprouts battery on charge, the battery being in the boot I couldn't make out where you connected the charger under the bonnet, can you enlighten me..
I connect the negative to a head stud and the positive to the alternator B+ connector (The large one) as it goes straight back to the battery.
@@classicminiworkshop thank-you that's very helpful and good to know.
Good to see you back with the delicate MOT test tool :)
Here we go.
Does the front subframe have all solid mounts? From what I’ve read on the forums, you normally get cracking when someone has mixed rubber mounts and solid. If they’re all solid mounts the toe board is less likely to crack apparently.
And no definitely didn’t see the engine block 🙈
I'll have a look next time. I'm not sure
Have ever considered getting a set of those wheeled dollies for moving the other Minis around the garage?
SGS Engineering do a decent set.
Yes, I will get a set one day.
Sound deadening at Somerfordmini - it looks a fun colour in the picture but is the right stuff
Thanks, I will take a look
I think the only way to fix that rear shelf is to buy a new panel. M-Machine list them at around £80 (cheaper than Heritage)
Thanks. I didnt know M-Machine did that panel.
@@classicminiworkshop Just checked at M-Machine and the price is now £99 plus VAT (my link to the catalogue was old). They use the same part number (14A6564) as Heritage and Mini Spares, so it is probably a Heritage panel. Mini Spares will have their Black Friday event soon, so I'd wait until then and save £10.
I have scoured the inter web and can not find a ‘corrosion assessment tool’ anywhere have you link as to where you got yours 🤪👍
LOL
Golfing season over by any chance lol
I'm a fair weather golfer LOL
fulcrum point is moved on the lever.
That's the word I was looking for. Thank you.
ah the dreaded tin worm have you bitten off more than you can chew
Funny you should say that! I've got the sill off now but that front floor and toe board has really got me scratching my head for how to repair without going full on "Mark" mode and cutting half the shell up LOL
Minisport sells the sound deadening you're looking for SKU#:ETD102580 is part number
Thanks. That part is the engine side bulkhead insulation. I need the inside bit that goes against the toe board.
@@classicminiworkshop my bad
its really not how you paint it, it all depends on the quality of paint and primer, if you buy cheap paint then it will corrode for sure
The Mk1 Mini Cooper S MUST rate as one of my all time favorites, they were the HOT ( hatch sized car ) 20 years before the Mk1 Golf came along!
I DO NOT LIKE those HORRIBLE newer Minis with their German running gear ( BMW ) HATE LOATHE DESPISE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!! 😡😠😠😡Putting the ''John Cooper'' name on them is an INSULT John Cooper had NOTHING to do them IF he is still alive???? He would be quite old by now! Like ALL old Classic cars they RUST, my first car was an 850 Mini van a countryman, later i owned a Mk2 Escort EVERYTIME at WOF ( Warrant of Fitness ) MORE RUST another $500 in Rust repairs 😡😠😡the engine was tired/gutless fouled it spark plugs regularly I SOLD IT for a decent price 😀😀, the 850 Mini engine although healthy enough did not have much too offer, after 50mph it was not really interested, better breathing helped!!
John Cooper was quite enthusiastic about the new MINI and helped to develop the original John Cooper Works parts for the cars. Also I think his family still make a royalty on the name being used.
A BMW Mini is no replacement for a classic for sure! Interestingly I don't think the earlier BMW Mini ever got BMW running gear! I'm sure it was a Chrysler engine from Brazil and a Rover box in the early BMW Minis and a PSA engine after that. The more recent BMW Minis are purely BMW running gear as far as I know. Although, I'm no expert on the BMW cars
3rd then 😂
Top 3!
1st
He's back at No.1!
@@classicminiworkshop Runs round the pitch screaming yeeaaahhh, but not goal hanging 🤣🤣 Sorry Recreative signs 😁