RustyAutoCityE cheers buddy glad you like her. We are chuffed she is back on the road. We have more bodywork and some other bits planned but really to just use her and maybe a track day 😉
The Si badges are quite hard to come by now, I don't understand why you would take it off and fit the 1.3i badge? Yes, it would have come from the factory with a 1.3i badge but it's then had a conversion by John Cooper to Si spec hence the Si badge.
Classic Mini Workshop Hi Keith, We don’t plan to remove the Si badge we are adding the 1.3i badge to it. Not a hope that badge is coming off that car. It’s what makes it what it is. Cheers for watching 👍
Hey glad you like it Graeme, it’s been a long time coming seeing this little gem on the road but wow what a car it handles and sounds so nice. Well worth all the effort for sure.
@@SimpsonsClassics I was thinking about doing something to my Dad’s Volkswagen Bug (the one in the photo). I’m thinking a Cal’ Looker crossed with a Retro Cal’ Looker will be a good option with a 2337cc Turbo Engine or 2180 Stroker engine with Dual Webber Carbs (for the Stroker) and a Gene Berg 5 Speed Manual.
@@SimpsonsClassics at the moment, He’s currently running a 1285cc engine with a 4 speed manual producing 40 or 45 BHP at 3,500 RPM and a top speed of…79mph (even though he prefers to be at 60, it’s a white knuckle driving experience over 60).
Great work always, though running a harness at that angle and on a reclinable seat would = seriously injury / worse. A regular belt would protect a lot better.
@@SimpsonsClassics aah fantastic to hear bud. I've unfortunately seen so many bad things happen I couldn't not mention it ❤️ loving the content, I'm back into mini ownership after ~20 years (now got number 6) and your channel is a real inspiration
@@russ__TV yeah the cooper wasn’t mine and I noticed it straight off buddy don’t worry. So glad to hear you are back in a mini. Thanks for supporting my channel 👍
@@SimpsonsClassics oh I knew it wasn't yours; I thoroughly enjoyed the work you did on it! Can't wait to see what else you have lined up. Very tempted to put my rebuild on my channel.
@@russ__TV thanks yes we have a fair few bits planned this year some mini some other cars to. Definitely do it buddy it’s very rewarding and great to look back on.
@@SimpsonsClassics yeah it does look very nice as it is👍. I think like all Minis (and as James said) they are a never ending project haha and especially when the door is repaired from the rust it will be even nicer
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Sounds like she is running well, good job to you both for getting her back on the road.
Looking forward to seeing what ever you have planned with her.
RustyAutoCityE cheers buddy glad you like her. We are chuffed she is back on the road.
We have more bodywork and some other bits planned but really to just use her and maybe a track day 😉
👍.....nothing more to add, just 👍👍👍👍
Classic Mini Culture thanks buddy 👍
I Love it!
Glad you like it buddy 👍
Nice mini..nice camera work 👍
Porroh mon cheers thanks buddy 👍
The Si badges are quite hard to come by now, I don't understand why you would take it off and fit the 1.3i badge? Yes, it would have come from the factory with a 1.3i badge but it's then had a conversion by John Cooper to Si spec hence the Si badge.
Classic Mini Workshop Hi Keith, We don’t plan to remove the Si badge we are adding the 1.3i badge to it. Not a hope that badge is coming off that car. It’s what makes it what it is. Cheers for watching 👍
@@SimpsonsClassics Ah OK, that makes sense. Cheers
You mentioned a cam, what spec is the engine?
- Enigne Specification
1380 Offset Bored and Plateau, Honed to size
Reground and sized Crank
73.5mm Powermax Balanced Pistons
Standard Balanced Con rods
Piper 270SPI Camshaft - 8 H/Duty Cam Followers
Heavy Duty Bearinfs STD Thrusts
HC/HP Oil Pump
SRE TimIng Chain
Turbo Head Gasket
Stage 3 Lead Free Cynlinder Head, 36mm/29mm Valves
High Rollers "Purple" 1.5 Ratio.
Hope this helps 👍
Ooooh yes, Bank Holiday brilliance, well worth the wait, what an awesome sound it makes and shifts really well and looks great on the 10 inch Mambas.
Hey glad you like it Graeme, it’s been a long time coming seeing this little gem on the road but wow what a car it handles and sounds so nice. Well worth all the effort for sure.
Was it an engine swap or stock?
It’s the original engine it’s just been re-machined
@@SimpsonsClassics cool build though
@@louiejonesponation thanks
@@SimpsonsClassics I was thinking about doing something to my Dad’s Volkswagen Bug (the one in the photo). I’m thinking a Cal’ Looker crossed with a Retro Cal’ Looker will be a good option with a 2337cc Turbo Engine or 2180 Stroker engine with Dual Webber Carbs (for the Stroker) and a Gene Berg 5 Speed Manual.
@@SimpsonsClassics at the moment, He’s currently running a 1285cc engine with a 4 speed manual producing 40 or 45 BHP at 3,500 RPM and a top speed of…79mph (even though he prefers to be at 60, it’s a white knuckle driving experience over 60).
Is this an SPI engine?
Yes it certainly is 👍
Sounds absolutely superb!👍
Great work always, though running a harness at that angle and on a reclinable seat would = seriously injury / worse. A regular belt would protect a lot better.
Yes it wasn't ideal, its been mention by me before hand and its now not even in the at all now.. cheers
@@SimpsonsClassics aah fantastic to hear bud. I've unfortunately seen so many bad things happen I couldn't not mention it ❤️ loving the content, I'm back into mini ownership after ~20 years (now got number 6) and your channel is a real inspiration
@@russ__TV yeah the cooper wasn’t mine and I noticed it straight off buddy don’t worry. So glad to hear you are back in a mini. Thanks for supporting my channel 👍
@@SimpsonsClassics oh I knew it wasn't yours; I thoroughly enjoyed the work you did on it! Can't wait to see what else you have lined up. Very tempted to put my rebuild on my channel.
@@russ__TV thanks yes we have a fair few bits planned this year some mini some other cars to. Definitely do it buddy it’s very rewarding and great to look back on.
Good video, but when you did the tour of the car you were talking over each other, hard to listen to.
Cheers thanks glad you liked it and yes we will take that on board 👍
That exhaust sounds ace!
It has an awesome note doesn’t it 👍
@@SimpsonsClassics It sure does you can tell its a JCW car👍
Stay safe!
Mini Life yeah it has some great features this little car. Hopefully we can continue to build on this car and make it even nicer. 👍
@@SimpsonsClassics yeah it does look very nice as it is👍. I think like all Minis (and as James said) they are a never ending project haha and especially when the door is repaired from the rust it will be even nicer