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Vincent -- new pics 27/11/06
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Author:  Minute [ Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Vincent -- new pics 27/11/06
THE STORY THUS FAR ---- 5/11/06

Alright.. well ive always wanted a Vtec mini ever since i saw it in a
miniworld Magazine so after about a year of drooling and my urge
getting stronger i couldnt resist any more.
First thing i did was buy my 1/2 cut. Its a 1989 DA8 Honda Integra
import model from Japan and has a B16A1 DOHC VTEC. Im not sure how many
Klms it has done but ive been assured that it is ok... we shall see

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Now i need a Mini to put it in.. i picked up this one for $250 and
planned on using it for the conversion

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I looked around on the Net for subframe kits for a while susing out
which was the best value for money and came up with this altough it was
still expensive to get. With me finishing my apprenticeship in this
time and my boss giving me a work car i took the oppertunity to sell my
well loved Mini so i could afford to buy the Subframe Kit.

This is the Kit
http://www.superfastminis.com/MT-BKIT.htm

Once sold and was extremely sad to see it go :( i got on the fone and
got the Subframe Kit on its way

Started stripping the shell in my spare time. I cut the front off
because i had the intention of fitting a removable fibreglass one. I
has quite a bit of rust in it..i was hoping that it would be ok to use
still

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Sent the shell to the sandblasters so i'd know for sure where every
speck of rust is.. it only took 1/2 an hour for him to tell me to take
it to the scrap metal yard.. so i need a new shell to start with

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nearly 6 months after ordering the Kit and alot of stuffing around i
get a letter in the mail from the shipping company saying my Kit is in
port. Im all excited untill i find out the costs invovled of getting it
off the port and thru customs :( but i wear the huge costs and move on.
Its at home now and everythings there ready for me to use it

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good shell is found and bought and sent to sandblasters

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whilst im waiting for the shell my mate gave me a briliant idea and
said why dont we just do a dummy fit of everything to the brown shell..
so i cut it up and its sitting here waiting for me to do somehting with
at the moment. i did a quick fit of the subframe for the photo but will
get into it very soon i hope

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all the rest of the mini is on the trailer waiting to be taken away

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So thats where im up to at this stage. This all happened over a period
of 1&1/2 years so im getting there ever sooo slowely
Author:  9YaTaH [ Sun Nov 05, 2006 4:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Vincent -- (last update 5/11/05)
sxc_clae wrote:
THE STORY THUS FAR ---- 5/11/06

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So thats where im up to at this stage. This all happened over a period
of 1&1/2 years so im getting there ever sooo slowely


Has that poor dog been waiting patiently all that time for you to throw a ball for him :P

The front cut looks like it has come from a place by the sea....you might have some corrosion issues when you pull the engine...otherwise, best of luck :)
Author:  JC [ Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:48 pm ]
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Good start.

Use the rear of the car to make a trailer!
Author:  Minute [ Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:58 am ]
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im worried ive paid alot of money for a dud motor. ive seen a bit of corrosion in the inlet manifold. i still have the reciept but its waay old already..
i'll see.. i hope it will be okay
Author:  dove grey 64 [ Mon Nov 06, 2006 7:14 am ]
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the boot floor looked alright in your brown clubby, i need one of those..=(
Author:  awdmoke [ Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:14 am ]
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Good to finally see some progress pics. Keep at it!


Oh, & Matt says thanks for the bumpers :D
Author:  Vtec mini [ Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:13 pm ]
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Keep up the good work, I will keep a eye on your mini.
Author:  GTi_Mini [ Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:28 pm ]
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keep it up Clae. Why didnt ya buy a half cut from here????
Author:  Minute [ Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:54 pm ]
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striped 63 wrote:
Good start.

Use the rear of the car to make a trailer!


yet another project to get in my way... nu cant be stuffd and the back end isnt al that crash hot

1970 mini K wrote:
the boot floor looked alright in your brown clubby, i need one of those..=(


you're more than welcome to come pick up the rest of the car .. that boot floor has a whole section replaced as well as 1/2 the battery box but has no rust holes
Author:  Minute [ Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:59 pm ]
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GTi_Mini wrote:
keep it up Clae. Why didnt ya buy a half cut from here????

i got the 1/2 cut locally from a honda wrecker down the road... it had been sitting outside in his yard for a year or so before i got it


thanks guys, i'm hoping to get the Vtec out of the 1/2 cut soon and fit the subframe to the mini.. will post pics when it gets there
but the convertable has been taking up all my time and money atm. trying desperately to get a motor together for the drag meet in a week ..:S
Author:  dove grey 64 [ Mon Nov 06, 2006 4:15 pm ]
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i would pick it up but im in melb :(
Author:  adsmini [ Mon Nov 06, 2006 7:56 pm ]
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awesome mate, good work i love your progress!
Author:  mini-me [ Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:06 pm ]
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good luck clae ,& if you ever need a hand just call ,& i will try to help out somehow. :lol:
Author:  Minute [ Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:35 pm ]
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SATURDAY 25th Nov

the motor comes out of the half cut finally..
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me and the motor..
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and onto the trolley so i can move it around :)
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Author:  Smarty [ Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:23 am ]
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Hey Clae

Any progress?? Love the trolley!!
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