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The plan is simple. Drive into the european sunset in my Classic Mini and not quit until a full round and 13,000 kms have been clocked in!
I m curently working on preparing the car for the trip and I expect the process to take a few months. June 2021 is my tentative departure date depending on how the Covid situation pans out, so I have plenty of time to work on the car and run my trials within a country as beautiful as Greece.
Feel free to hop on and enjoy the ride. (That means like and subscribe if you like the concept) :-)
I m curently working on preparing the car for the trip and I expect the process to take a few months. June 2021 is my tentative departure date depending on how the Covid situation pans out, so I have plenty of time to work on the car and run my trials within a country as beautiful as Greece.
Feel free to hop on and enjoy the ride. (That means like and subscribe if you like the concept) :-)
#16. Back From The Dead
Its already been a full year and a half of absence. This is a quick update as both Bob and I get back on our feet again.
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#15 Mykonos Off The Beaten Track
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Mykonos was on my "To Do" list for quite sometime now. Out of all the driving tests I've been carrying out with Bob I forgot to check whether he gets sea sick or not. I therefore decided to get him on a ship all the way to Mykonos and spend a few days exploring the unique island of the Cyclades in a more or less off the beaten track fashion. Hop on and enjoy the ride. Guest Star: Citroen 2CN Sp...
#14 . SU HS4 Carburettor Part 2. The Two Pennies Trick
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SU HS4 carburettors may be brilliantly designed devices but they do suffer from issues here and there. I bumped into the Two Pennies Trick in a forum for classic cars in my desperate efforts to try and resolve the idling issues on my car. I would hate to run into problems while travelling in a foreign country ( let alone the shame of restarting the car at each traffic light) so I started lookin...
#13. SU HS4 Carburettor Part 1. How to get rid of Air Leaks on the Shaft!
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Brilliant designs as they may be, SU carburettors do come with their own sets of problems. On an SU HS4, airleaks on the butterfly shaft can be a serious problem when it comes to loosing idling and messing up emissions and a lot of us end up chasing gremlins in our carburettors trying to figure out the issue. In this video I present a very simple, and super cheap fix in managing air leaks on th...
#12. Classic Mini Auxiliary Cooling. Keeping it cool during summer time!
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Overheating in the super hot Greek summers places a challenge not just on a Classic Mini but on any car for that matter! In trying to increase the cooling capacity of Bob so as to be able to handle temperatures in excess of 40 degrees Centigrade (104 F), for which it was definitely not designed for, I came up with a very simple yet quite effective way of making sure I won't be frying eggs on my...
#11. Classic Mini Road Trip Across Greece Part 2
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Classic minis and road trips are a great combination contrary to common belief! When locals saw me driving around in my Classic Mini, going up and down mountains and climbing cliffs, advised me NOT to navigate certain routes. Bob proved out to be a worthy oponent to the interesting terrain I had to drive through and I ended up in places that made my jaws drop! Running a test trip proved invalua...
#10. Classic Mini Road Trip Across Greece. Part 1
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What would a road trip with a classic mini actually be like? Since I couldn't answer that question to myself either I figured, I'd run a test trip across Greece for three weeks trying to simulate the conditions I would most likely be up agaist once on the road exploring the world. There were many a challenge along the road and I quickly realised that practise from theory are a long way apart! N...
#9. Classic MIni Upper Engine Steady upgrade. Test driving by visiting The Stonehenge Of Greece.
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Upper engine steady on my mini was totally toast, one time too many in the years I've owend the car. Fed up with the quality of the std part and not willing to wait a month or so for a better quality poly version of the part to arrive from the UK I decided to look for an alternative to solve the problem once and for all (hopefully). Though it seems challenging I'm steadily preparing Bob to set ...
#8. Unknown Greece. The medieval Castle of Redina. Test driving for my Great European Escape.
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Test driving prior to a road trip is absolutely necessary. Since I will be just by myslef all around Europe, I need to be as self sufficient and independent as possible. I've been working around the clock these past few months in making sure Bob will be in an as good a state as possible. In this episode I'm checking my rear brakes. Once done I took advantage of the glorious day and drove the mi...
#7. How far can a Classic Mini actually go over snow and mud? Stories of shuckles and Chains.
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How far can a Classic Mini actually go over snow and mud if need be? Picking things up from the last episode , test driving the car was all that was left to evaluate the effectiveness of my winter cooling set up. While at it I decided to cease the opportunity of snow in Greece and so I set out to try and fit my snow chains for the first time ever on my classic mini. Having survived the first st...
#6 Classic Mini Winter Set up. Cooling In a Winter Wonderland.
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Classic Minis and temperature control has always been an issue. As winter kicked in and the temperatures dropped significantly, it was time for me to roll my sleves up once more and get my hands dirty with the auxiliary fan set up in my attempts to stop the car from cooling down too much in cold weather. If successfull the set up will be the basis on which I will be further epxanding the imporv...
#5 Classic Mini Cooling fan. The correct way to do it without wondering what the fan is going on.
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Experiencing a lockdown within a lockdown in Greece I'm sharing my two humble cents on the much debated and quite often inccorectly installed yellow, plastic, cooling fan on a Classic Mini. Once at it I figured I'd also bring the mettalic (hot climate) fan into the game. If you like my content and would like to give me a helping hand in achieving my traveling goal you can buy me a coffee. :-) w...
#4 Classic Mini Windshield Wiper Repair. Operation Blade Runner
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Having died an honorable death during the previous episode, the stubborn wipers actually set the stage for the first repair needed in preparation for my trip across Europe. All footage shot by Jorge Donios Photography (gdonios.wixsite.com/photography) Music Selection through Epidemic Sound Infinite Expanse - Frank Jonsson Opa Opa - Nathan Welch Knastry - Jerry Lacey I happen to kow this - The M...
#3 The plan to take a Classic Mini across Europe. The Great Escape..
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Travelling Europe on a Classic Mini? Seriously? Watching a movie the other day (in quarantine of course) a quote stuck with me "If you don't follow through your dreams, you might as well be a vegetable". This is the plan to turn me from a vegetable back into a human being again with goals and targets! This is my plan to travel 13,000km around Europe in my classic mini 1000. If you like my conte...
#2. Daily life with a Classic Mini. A love and hate relationship.
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Ownership of a Classic Mini can be a love and hate relationship. There are days that I want to set it on fire but I always change my mind right before I light it up! Introducing Bob with his funky personality! . . . All music through Epidemic sounds Cafe Oceano - Rune Dale Mount Olympous - Trabant 33 Sweet Moonlight - Rune Dale Drone footage (Dji Mavic Pro) Interview footage Nikon D500 Car foot...
#1 My 1976 Classic Mini. Austin /Morris Mini 998cc.
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#1 My 1976 Classic Mini. Austin /Morris Mini 998cc.
My Quarantine Timelapse Project - March 2020
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My Quarantine Timelapse Project - March 2020
Brilliant! Long live Bob and your self! You are very inspirational!
Thank you so much!!! Glad you liked the episode!
You speak for me - the way I felt when I got my first car, a 1969 Austin 850 Mini. I used to say that if someone gave me a Rolls Royce, I'd sell it and buy a Mini! I'm 70 now, have a reliable Toyota, but that old Mini love will always be with me, and watching your video rekindles it!
What were you spraying out of interest, as I need to check for air leaks too.
Its carburetor cleaner spray. will reveal leaks as its combustible and the moment it gets sucked in it will alter the idle speed. Be aware its extremely flamable so make sure you do not spray it on a super hot exhaust manifold or you will need a fire extinguisher to spray on the resulting fire too! I recon that won;t be much fun!
Thank god you’re back!
Welcome back!
Glad to see you're back!
Great!!! Keep going! Can't wait to see new content! Thanks for the update.
Yay Bob's back :)
This video is like going back 50 years for me! My Mini Pickup 850 was awsome in the snow, i had to use it to get to work, plus great fun!!! I pefected handbrake turns at the same time!😅
Thats no dark and damp cellar my friend...I can see sunshine coming thru !! Lol
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Great idea. I need to do this on the hs4s on my spitfire and am a bit nervous about drilling out the carb bodies and fouling them. Definately gonna give this a shot to see if it works.
Trust me it works incredibly well! I clock around 10000kms before i need to replace the stems on the carb shaft. Cheap cheap and reliable
Love this series going for watching it a 2nd time. I love the mix of Road, stops, history and just the daily treasure of adventure. TY for making these vids. Go on some more adventures with Bob pretty please.
Thank you for your comment and apologies for the late reply but a lot has happened over the course of the last year and a half. I m up and running again and Bob will be soon. Thank you for watching!
I have always loved Minis pretty much for the same reasons as you but modern cars are way too complicated, get a misfire and you need a computer! lol
I always smile when I drive our Mini. It's just pure fun.
Get two misfires and you need a hacker to sort them out! I don't know I just don't feel the same level of comfort while in a modern car cause should anything happen I will be left helpless in the middle of nowhere.
I`ve only just found your channel on the tube and find your vids interesting and enjoyable, love your sense of humour which echoes mine quite a bit. I have subscribed.
Thank you for subscribing mate!! I do sincerely hope you will enjoy the coming episodes!
New subscriber here and fellow Mini owner. Keep up the great work - both me and Doris the mini will probably need it 😂👍🏻
Nice car
Thank you!
You seem like such a humble guy, I’ve always wanted a classic mini since I was a child and watching you talk with such passion just makes me want one even more✨🙏🏼
Well, there is nothing practically stoping you from getting your hands on a little rascal is there? :-)
@@TheMiniDiaries Hoping to have my own within the next few months😁🤞🏼
Thanks for a superb video and commentary. You are so right. I am in my sixties now, my wife and I have a mini that was made in 1984, two years after we were married. It has been a daily driver, a part of the family, a friend. It just needs, as you say, care and attention to keep it reliable. We could never live without a mini. Thanks for the videos
Thank you for watching the video!! cars back in the days where trully part of the family and its so sad to see such habbits vanish with the modern times! I hope you and your wife get to enjoy your mini on strolls and rides as often as possible!
Yeah I've watched everything and you've convinced me. Once my mini is rebuilt (started from a shell) I'm road tripping to mainland Europe!
Hey William! It's so comforting to hear that! How far down the restoration road are you? Any time frame for completion yet?
Oh I wish this series continued. I love this!
Who says it won't! I m just quietly working in the background 😃
Nothing wrong with mamma's meatballs, however does the conversion use same choke linkage, thanks
Hey David. yes it does. All linkage is unaffected since i retain the outer shell of the waxstat assembly onto which the choke linkage attaches to. P.S.Mamma's meatballs rule!
Good job keep going! More subscribers will sure come! Really like what you are doing!
Thank you for your comments! I m really really happy you guys enjoyed the episode and the channel content in general! You in particular managed to get me on my drawing board once more to plan my next episode so thank you for that!
Just binged watched all you videos today and really enjoyed them. I can’t believe you don’t have thousands of views and subscribers. Love watching the sights and listening to the history of your incredibly beautiful and fascinating country. You have a really great way of delivering the narrative along with the vision and editing. So refreshing from the proliferation of over produced RUclips channels. And of course the best part is having Bob along! Be keen to watch your European trip. Please keep it up 👍
Thank you JT! It really means a lot having comments like this to keep me going!
Tip number 2: don’t think about momma’s meatballs and potatoes when working on your mini. 😀 I’m loving your videos!
That should answer your question on how Greek or not I am! 😁🙃 I m glad you enjoy the content!
I’ve never heard or come across that tip for reducing air leaks on SU carby shafts. I’ll be sharing that one for sure!
Though it only works in HS4s as the spindle diameter on HS2 is too small for the valve stem it seriously transforms a worn carb into a brand new one almost provided the spindle isn't worn to smitherins it works pretty well! I be clocked 10,000kms plus with this patent and still going strong
“use a stray cat” … “Bob’s your uncle” are you sure you’re Greek and not Australian? 😀 Another great video 👍
Hahaha Trust me JT I m as Greek as it gets! Perhaps I should do an episode on My Big Fat Greek Mini or sth along those lines one of these days! 🙃Thank you for watching!
Great video, and completely agree with you. Your commentary on why we are so passionate about our minis could not be better stated. Mine is a daily driver too. It’s one of the most comfortable cars for me to drive - and I’m 189cm. I couldn’t live without a mini in my life! Look forward to watching the rest of your videos.
Quite honestly I can't picture myself without a classic mini either and recent announcements about banning petrol powered cars in the next decade or so spooks me out! Can you imagine being forced to drive a dorky car which makes no noise, doesn't leave you stranded in the middle of nowhere for no apparent reason and has no soul in it? What stories will I be sharing with my friends when that happens? I need to start planning a hybrid version of the car soon...😈
making me miss driving mine so much now, been off the road 5 years, guess i better get to repairing it now.
Do It! And get that mini on the road and drive the living soul out of it and repair it again! 🙃😁
It is a small but very powerful car as an engine. Agile and snappy. As external and internal dimensions, it is very reminiscent of the old Fiat 500, even if this was much less powerful. It is certainly not a car for tall people, but it is a lot of fun to drive. In Italy, there were many in circulation, until a few years ago. Now, these Minis are meant for a circle of historic car enthusiasts. Steering wheel, gear lever, pedals: they are certainly not soft and indeed it requires a certain physical effort, but on the other hand, at the time in which it was built, like all cars of that era, there were no brake boosters and similar stuff. For those with a large foot size, it is almost mandatory to drive barefoot: but perhaps this is one of the pleasures of driving. In this way, there is a greater feeling with the car. Do you usually drive with shoes, or do you prefer to drive barefoot?
Hey Fred!! i do indeed drive barefoot especially dring spring, summer and autumn time of the year. It does give you the feeling of being more connected to the car while driving but then again I enjoy walking barefoot in general. Pedals and controls ( excluding the steering wheel) are actually quite soft for a car of its era. The hydraulic clutch is descent in its feel an so are brakes and gear lever. Its definitely a fun factory driving the mini and truth be told old tiny Fiats are a joy as well. I have never had the pleasure of driving a 500, but my brother used to own a Zastava 750M which was the same a Fat 600 I believe and it was sushc a joy to drive! What kind of car do you own?
@@TheMiniDiaries I'm sorry but I only just read your reply. First of all, just like you, I drive barefoot from spring to autumn. Sometimes even in winter, but in this case I drive with socks, not totally barefoot. And for me too, it's the best feeling to really be in touch with the car. And like you, I like walking barefoot, which I often do, as well as driving barefoot. In the past, many years ago, we had a Fiat Topolino, model C, from around 1953. I have had several Alfa Romeos (Alfetta/ Alfa 75/ Alfa 145). I currently own a Fiat Panda L, small in size but very comfortable.
Love the patendas! Ceep it up 🙂
Hehehe! What would life be without the patendas! 😇
Love having these diaries pop up in my subscriptions feed every so often. Can’t wait until the day I can take my own cross country road-trip (in America). Hopefully the car is at least half as cool as Bob!
My friendwhen there is a will there is always a way. Start planning it and you will see it through for sure! I m not sure what kind of wheels you're driving but whether its a Mini or not the drive across the States is a dream drive of mine as well!
@@TheMiniDiaries I actually have a "new" Mini, but on the hunt for a Miata!
Really enjoyed that, good to see you and Bob back out on the road.
Nice to see you back on the comment section frankenhorse!
Καλησπερα! Επεσα τυχαια στο καναλι σου και χαιρομαι πολυ γι'αυτο! Ελπιζω καποια στιγμη να συνεχισεις τα βιντεο. Αν ενδιαφερεσαι ακομη για την πανευρωπαϊκη στην Φλωρεντια το '23 και δε σνομπαρεις τα πιο συγχρονα μινι ;p θα μπορουσαμε να κανουμε μαζι τη διαδρομη μεχρι εκει!
Γιάννη καλησπέρα! Χαίρομαι κι εγώ λοιπόν πολύ γι'αυτο κι ελπίζω να εισαι εδω και για τα υπόλοιπα βίντεο που θα έρθουν. Η αλήθεια είναι ότι οι προκλήσεις είναι τεραστιες για την ώρα και ο χρόνος καθως και τα οικονομικα μου ειναι ιδιαιτερα περιορισμενα για την ωρα, εξ ου και η απουσια μου τους τελευταιους μήνες αλλα θα ανακάμψουμε!! Όσο για την εξόρμηση στην Ιταλία το 2023 θα χαρω πολύ να ταξιδέψουμε παρέα αρκεί να είσαι προετοιμασμένος να πας Φλωρεντία με μέση ωριαία ταχύτητα τα 80-90 χλμ/ω και διαδρομή απ' ότι κατσάβραχο βρεθεί στο διάβα μου... δεν μπαίνω ποτέ σε εθνική εκτός κι αν συντρέχει πολύ σοβαρός λόγος. Επίσης θα σε πρίξω στις στάσεις για καφέ!! :-) (ναι έχω γκαζάκι και μπίρι στο σακίδιο μου).
@@TheMiniDiaries Εδω τριγυρω θα ειμαι καθως, υπαρχει ενα φλερτ για την αγορα κλασσικου mini απο παλια. Για την ακριβεια απο οταν ειχα πρωτοδει αυτο το βιντεο "TINAKI - The Movie // Copenhagen → Cape Town", παρεμπιπτοντως να το δεις αν δεν το εχεις ηδη κανει! Με την κατασταση τα τελευταια χρονια ομως, δεν εχει προχωρησει, αλλα αυτο δεν με σταματα απο το να ασχολουμαι με τα περιξ της υποθεσης. Οσο για την ΙΜΜ, κανενα θεμα με ταχυτητες και λοιπες λεπτομερειες, ετσι και αλλιως για την εμπειρια παμε. Αν εχεις το χρονο και το μπατζετ να σκεφτεις την επιστροφη απο Βαλκανια. Great Escape μπορει να μην ειναι, αλλα Escape ειναι σιγουρα και το ποσο great θα αποδειχθει δε το ξερεις ποτε! Στο λεω σαν "συναδελφος" στο σχεδιασμο μεγαλων ταξιδιων που εμειναν στα τετραδια, για αυτο ξαναδιαβαζω που και που αυτο www.ndimou.gr/el/keimena/anthologia/peza/anthropos/ και συνερχομαι!
@@I.o.a.n.n.i.s Λοιπον και μόνο που ανέφερες την ταξιδάρα του Δανού ΤΙΝΑΚΙ ανέβηκες 100 επίπεδα και άλλαξες πίστα στην εκτίμιση μου! Το είχα δεί το βίντε του στην καραντίνα όπως επίσης και το υπερ-γουαου ταξίδι τριών παλαβών Άγγλων μ ένα φορτηγό στην Αφρική.... (ruclips.net/video/PtG6niRiRXk/видео.html) Δες το όταν θα σου έχει δώσει στα νεύρα η ολιστική κατάσταση και πίστεψε με θα γαληνέψει η ψυχή σου! Μέσα για Βαλκανικό σουλάτσο στην επιστροφή απο ΙΜΜ 23!
@@TheMiniDiaries εψαχνα να βρω σε ποιο απ'ολα τα βιντεο ειχα σχολιασει :))) Παρα τη σιγη ασυρματου ελπιζω να εισαι καλα! Λοιπον, λογω προσωπικων θεματων ειχα ξεχασει εντελως την Πανευρωπαϊκη, και τωρα που το θυμηθηκα εχουν τελειωσει τα εισιτηρια για το καμπινγκ-no comments. Εχεις κανει κατι εσυ? Τους εστειλα ενα μεηλ αμα παιξει καμια ακυρωση, αλλα δεν εχω πολλες ελπιδες, Ιταλοι γαρ-χειροτεροι απο μας ειναι. Εναλλακτικα εχει Βαλκανικη τελος Ιουνιου Σερβια :P Αnyway αν ψηνεσαι για κατι απο τα ανωτερω στειλει να τα πουμε ή ακομη καλυτερα να παμε για κανα καφε με τα τουτ τουτ μας. Χαιρετω! υ.γ. επισυναπτω προσφατα ανακαλυφθεν (απο'μενα τουλαχιστον) ρετρο υλικο ψυχικης ανατασης χαχα! ruclips.net/video/_Tq2z0bcA3k/видео.html
@@I.o.a.n.n.i.s Η σιγή ασυρμάτου κρίθηκε απολύτως απαραίτητ και απο μέρους καθως εχει να βγει βίντεο απο την πεοχή που η νεκρά θάλασσα ήταν ακόμα αρρωστη. Ο Μπόμπ ναυλωχεί χαλασμένος στην αυλή κι εγω τρεχω σαν το κοπροσκυλο νυχθημερον να κλείσω χρεη-τρύπες απο τα χρόνια του covid. Κάθε μήνα σιγά σιγα μαζεύω ανταλλακτικά και λογικά απο Ιούνιο θα αρχίσω να τον επισκευάζω. Η πανευρωπαική θα πρέπει να περιμένει για την ώρα. Η μεγάλη μου απόδραση επίσης, αλλα ναξέρεις τον άνθρωπο με το αυτοκίνητο τον διαβάζω συχνά. Τόσο συχνά όσο χρειάζεται για να τρεμω στην ιδεα του πόσο μου μοιάζει. και να βρω τρόπο να ξεκινήσω κάποια μέρα. στειλε ινσταγραμ themomentsnatcher.
you living the life. if i ever visit Greece, would love to do a dive with you and see Bob in person!
Well we only die once so I might as well make the best of this thing they call life! As for driving by all means yes! If you ever find your self in Greece give me a shout!
GO BOB!
He really does rather well no matter what you throw at him! 🙂😎
Awesome video man. Subscribed!
Thank you Dawg! 😎
@@TheMiniDiaries @The MINI Vlog test drove one today. Was super exciting! Is it normal that it requires such force on the brake pedal?? That part surprised me a bit...
@@dauwg99 to be honest "normal" for cars from that era can vary a bit!! For my case where my set up is without a servo assist unit it all depends on the set up of the car. When I had front drum brakes, stopping the car was an ordeal to say the least and pressure on the brake pedal had to be substantial yet thoughtfully applied if i didn't want to end up in a ditch somewhere. A single line brake pump further conytributed to that. When I switched to disc brakes with a dual brake pump the braking performance improved dramatically. Stopping distance was reduced siginficantly, braking response was spot on and the required pressure on the pedal was a lot less. In all honesty the braking system of a classic mini with front disc brakes works extremely well and efficiently provided everything is properly set up and maintained. Adding a servo assist unit will surely reduce the amount of force required on the pedal for sure!
One day you should bring Bob to England to visit the country of his birth! Good luck with the trip - love watching the videos of Bob going to beautiful places.
One day I really should to be quite honest and when that happens I should drive him all the way up to Edinburgh and back! Thank you for your comments! Really happy you enjoy the content!
Omg I loved this video! You’re giving me subtle Grand Tour vibes by putting your car to the test. Amazing drone shots as well… would love to try such an adventure sometime 🙌🙌🙌🙌
In all honesty there is a certain charm to planning a round the world trip in such a tiny old car! In having said that I m giving my self ample time to test all terrains the car can actually handle and identify any "loose" strings i need to tighten up so as to minimise misshaps along the way. I m pretty sure stuff will happen along the way but it's better to play safe now than feel sorry later! I m really happy you enjoy the content!! I just checked you channel as well and loved what you do!!
Thanks for a great video, I really enjoyed the areal footage. I have to say I totally agree with you about driving modern cars, it can be a really soulless experience. I have just sold my Mercedes A180 in order to buy a thirty four year old Mini Cooper S. It's the best ride you can own.
I couldnt agree more with you! Its such a rare experience driving a car like a classic mini. I feel quite privilleged by the fact that I actually own a car that makes all the " i wish i had a Porsche or a Ferrari" kind of thoughts non existent in my mind. There are only three other cars out there that I can think of that are as unique and fun to drive despite their humble, down to earth roots. The Citroen 2CV, the Citroen DS (ok not so humble this one) and the Fiat 600. Besides, no technology gadgets and full extra loaded modern car can put a smile on someones face while downshifting from 3rd to 2nd on a tight bend down a beautiful country side road like a classic mini does. Hand cranked window down, a breeze on your face and the muffler echoing through the narrows as if you are the king of the world. Selling yor A180 for a classic mini is a great choice i believe!! All you need now for it, is a name and Bob's you uncle! ;-)
Another great video. I must admit I busted out laughing when you decided to go again. I can see the contemplation in your eyes as you are working the decision out. That was awesome! Indeed, Bob is a Monster! :-) I almost feel like you could write a series of children's books based on your adventures. :-)
Hahaha hey David I must admit I'm very difficult in giving up once I get my mind fixed on something! Bob is indeed a little fellow with more stamina in him than meets the eye!! So glad you enjoy the content!
Excellent story UNTIL you grabbed the hammer! I was thinking to myself, "Run, Bob...RUN!!!" That was funny. What coolant did you use? It looks like the same color for windshield wiper cleaner fluid that we use in the US.
Well, being an engineer I can tell you that despite our progress as a species on earth, some archegonal tools like the hammer do tend to resolve issues in a surprisingly fast and efficient way!! :-) I use standard ethyl glycol antifreeze in Bob and he seems quite content so far with it! To be honest as windhsield wiper washer fluid i use a concoction of rubbing alcohol and water which has great cleaning and antistatic effects while being cheap as heck at the same time.
Thanks for sharing your story. I very much enjoyed watching it and enjoying the scenery you shared. Say Hi to Bob for me!
Hey David I'm glad you joined the trip virtually!! Who knows maybe one day we may drive side by side on some part of this world of ours. Apparently I have no idea where you live but that's ok! As they say if you dream dream big so even if you are in Alaska I sure hope I can make it there one day! Bob says hi by the way! (honk honk)
@@TheMiniDiaries Hey! I live in Northern Virginia in the United States. Where I live is about 32 kilometers south of Washington DC. I watched your video where you rebuild Bob's carburetor with some coins, very cool! I remember when I was young my fuel pump died on me. I knew nothing about fuel pumps and cell phones NOR the internet existed back then. So I sat in my car, took the fuel pump completely apart, cleaned up the points (I assumed that is what was wrong), Put it back together and it worked! Your video reminded me of that
😀Just a perfect video with a spot on commentary about how we feel about our Minis.
Aaahhh them little buggers! Once in love with a mini you re done for life! There is no escaping the mini hateful love! 🙃
My '68 and I saved each other through the hardest of times.
@@NetWit20 in all honesty I know the feeling! For most people Bob was a rustbin when I first got my hands on him. He may be an old sport but he sure has a sturdy soul. We both did well through the hardest of times as you very well say! Whats your 68s name?
Great video! I cracked up at, "I think I'm pushing the envelope a bit....but eff it!"
Oh well...😁 There is only one way to find out if it goes or not so indeed..eff it! 😎
Even if the trick doesn't work it will literally add more value to the car
Well it gave me at least one run for my money! 💰🙃
What a sus PENCE ful episode!
Why do you have to be so wittingly smart? why? I wanna be like you when I grow up! :-)
Would a normal HS4 jet ie one without waxstat fit your carburetor? Had many Mini's and only briefly seen a SU with waxstat so dont remember driving with done.
Hey Vinko!! Well all HS4 carbs were "normal" so to speak! The early HS4 type didnt have the waxstat over the jet. The waxstat was retrofited after a few years ( dont know the year exactly). To answer your question a"normal" jet would actually fit on my carburator but the choke linkage would not be compatible right off the bat. In having said that I'm pretty sure one can convert the linkage on a waxtstat jet to fit the needs of a "normal" jet. Good point though!
Think they came round in 1976 here due to emission rules. So about the same year as your Mini. As the spring biased needle thats on the HS 4 wears out the jet one might as well 'forget' to put a new waxstat jet in, in they even are sold these days? If I were you then a spare complete carb even if its a bit worn might be good having with you for your long trip you will be going on. That and a bunch of other spares. Shock absorbers and a couple of rubber doughnuts for the suspension might also be good. Only driven a Mini for 1000 kilometers once as longest, one way. So dont have that much experience. Except for the rubber doughnut it mostly went fine.
I love these videos just watching you trying to fix things with what you have, and really happy that it worked for you.
Well, I gotta make do with what I have in order for me to keep Bob on the road and make sure he will be as reliable as possible when I hit the road through Europe and then across the world! Thx for watching!!
A new perspective on “throwing money at the problem”. Love the series.
Hahahaha Indeed Brent!
Enjoy your Mini's all my Mini friends!
Trust me we do every single day!🙃