Rooistes

[gweir]

In an earlier post I made reference to an attempt at making a new grill for my Clubman Estate. New grills apparently do not exist and second hand grills are frequently not aesthetically acceptable. The idea was to cut a grill out of a single sheet of aluminium. Let's call this version 0.1:

   

Back to the drawing board...

[Sooper]

Greg you can contact Malcolm Stiles (JHB) or Matthew from CPTMOC who can make you new badges

[u09521]

In an earlier post I made reference to an attempt at making a new grill for my Clubman Estate. New grills apparently do not exist and second hand grills are frequently not aesthetically acceptable. The idea was to cut a grill out of a single sheet of aluminium. Let's call this version 0.1:



Back to the drawing board...

I have these if your'e interested?

[u09521]

I replied to your PM, but got bounced as spam

[gweir]

I replied to your PM, but got bounced as spam

I received your email.  Thank you for the info on the grills.  I'll come through to have a look at them as soon as possible. 

Regards

Gregory

[gweir]

Long time no post. 

I recently received my engine components back from the engineers.  Thanks to the people at Alan Y Brink Engineers in Pretoria for the excellent service and great advice.  

   

I also got my rear bumpers back from Satiotouch Panelbeaters in Pretoria North.  I should have taken photographs before the repair but, take my word for it, they performed a miracle to get the bent piece of metal which used to be the right bumper, looking anything like the left bumper.   

   

[gweir]

Long time no post. Please be as gentle as you were after my previous posts, but let me know if you do not agree with the direction we are going with this build.

Plan: 1974 Mini Clubman Estate rebuild with upgraded engine (1100 -> 1275), coil suspension, front disk brakes, 13 " wheels and interior

Progress since previous posts: 

1. Finalising the engine after rebuild (Engineering done by Allan Brink) (Engine and head sprayed gun metal grey - idea stole from Dez) (Build done by my Dad)
2. Sprayed subframe Witbank Black (Darker shade of black)
3. Rebuilding front and back suspension (New ball joints, new bearings and newish studs, before lube job) (Bought a Dunlop grease gun from Scroos in Pretoria West for R180)
4. Lots and lots of cleaning and polishing of parts (Some of the parts were sprayed black, gun metal grey or chromed)
5. Converted the front brakes to disk brakes (VW Golf type forcing me to go from 10" wheels to 13") (I have read the pro's and cons and I realise that this is frowned upon)
6. Skimmed the back brake drums, re-shoed the brakes and bought new slave cylinders
7. Reconditioned the alternator (Caelex Pretoria)

   

   

   

   

   

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Next:

1. Spray suspension (Witbank black)
2. Coil conversion of suspension (I have no doubt that I have to do this to satisfy my curiosity) (I know, I know...frowny face)
3. Rubberising / Rock proofing underneath mini and in wheel wells
4. Source 13" wheels (101.6 mm PCD x 13" x 6J or 7J) (Minilites or similar) (Help appreciated)
5. Lots and lots of bodywork to eventually return Rooistes to his signature colour (Yes its a male)
6. Redo the whole electrical system (that was attacked by the Biker Mice from Mars)
7. Redo the whole interior after the "upholsterer" threw away all the door pockets, carpets and interior attachments and messed up my seats (soft whimper, loud grunt) (I must have recognised the sweet smell in the air was not herbal tea)

My son turns 16 in August, so I have 2 years left to sort everything out. (Before I give his mother's car to him ;-) and force her to drive the Korean bus that seemed to be a good idea at the time and lay claim to the car that I have owned for the past 28 years)

[DomMINIque]

Very nice work man! Some decent progress you got going there.

Do yourself a favour and stay away from the coil suspension. It's really not worth the effort and money that you need to put in to have it done right without sacrificing the quality of the ride somewhat.

Rather spend the money on a new set of donuts and you'll be happy for the next 40 years.... more or less.

As for the rest all is looking very good.

[gweir]

Very nice work man! Some decent progress you got going there.

Do yourself a favour and stay away from the coil suspension. It's really not worth the effort and money that you need to put in to have it done right without sacrificing the quality of the ride somewhat.

Rather spend the money on a new set of donuts and you'll be happy for the next 40 years.... more or less.

As for the rest all is looking very good.

The coils have been ordered and being delivered on Friday (hopefully). I spoke with a guy named Corrie, who offered to help us with the installation and share his experience and expertise. He is convinced that it is worth it. I will post some photos and give as much feedback as possible.

[DomMINIque]

Will be interesting to hear how the setup runs and feels.