9YaTaH wrote:
Welcome Darren,
Some people have a smooth run through life and then there are the others!!
I recently made contact with an old Tech College friend...Brett was featured in Roger Graef's reunion film and it just put a smile on my face the whole time I was watching it...so happy at what Brett has achieved and his super-positive attitude.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06hhgz8Have you thought of mating a slush box to the Cooper S engine? It could then be suitable for modified driving controls
All the Best, Mick
I agree, the auto is a pretty good bit of kit. I have a mate up here who built one for his wife, worked 1310 with all the good bits. Was hilarious to watch it take off and chirp as it changed gears.
I applaud your determination. Take your time and enjoy the process. I too can relate, having being diagnosed with a brain tumour in the midst of a restoration of a MK2. I unfortunately rushed it (not knowing how long I was going to be around to finish it) and it wasn't my best work. I was so disappointed at the result I drove it once and then it sat at my fathers place for 10 years. In 2009 I pulled it out and restored it for the Muster in QLD. The car was the O'Shannesey, Keeffe, Olsen car from Bathurst., which went on to win multiple trophies in concourse events.
You will find many people on here willing to help. Best of luck and welcome aboard.
Greg Coates