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Post by MartinT on Dec 31, 2014 8:37:53 GMT
This series of videos (there are 8 so far and it's still ongoing) is simply gobsmacking if you admire sheer inventive improvisation in a construction project. Take one dilapidated Mini 1000. Now try and shoehorn a Toyota Celica ST185 GT4 200bhp turbocharged engine and four wheel drive system into it. Impossible? You bet! Now sit back, relax and watch them make it happen with tools, garage, fabrication and humour like you've never seen. I guarantee your jaw will drop on a few occasions as seemingly impossible hurdles just get solved over cups of tea and creative thinking.
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 31, 2014 8:55:44 GMT
That is one major project
There was the lunatic who put a Buick V8 in a Mini many years ago
No room in the front so they put it in the back
Think it was then a 2 seater after that
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Post by John on Dec 31, 2014 9:10:20 GMT
Great video My brother has a ornignal Mustang that was in similar rust condition but done all the body work to it, still loads more to do but a real labour of love. In the past he put a 1200cc motorcycle engine into a mini inproved suspension etc, boy that had some crazy acceleration
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 10:36:27 GMT
I watched the first two and have downloaded the rest for later. These guuys are really skilled metal workers. A joy to see.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 31, 2014 10:39:07 GMT
Wait until you see their solution to the central locking door mechanism!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 14:18:25 GMT
AGGGHHHHHHH
Watched all 8 and it stops..... when does it finish??? Where are the others? It was 2013!!!!
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Post by MartinT on Dec 31, 2014 14:55:49 GMT
Episode 8 came out only recently. It's a couple of months between each one. Got you hooked...  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 15:55:35 GMT
Episode 8 came out only recently. It's a couple of months between each one. Got you hooked...  |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 31, 2014 16:08:10 GMT
So what did you think of the door locking mech?
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Post by pre65 on Dec 31, 2014 18:50:25 GMT
I've watched the 8 videos, and was amazed at what they have done so far. I thought I was clever/skilled but they have shown me to be a bumbling amateur.  Please let us know when video 9 is available.  |
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Post by MartinT on Aug 2, 2015 13:36:17 GMT
Project Binky Ep.10
The project goes on, the fabrication and sheer ingenuity are better than ever. Watch it and weep.
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Post by pre65 on Aug 5, 2015 8:56:37 GMT
Brilliant !!
Just watched episodes 9 & 10.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 19, 2015 14:07:30 GMT
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Post by pre65 on Dec 19, 2015 14:38:58 GMT
Just watched 11.
Can't wait for 12, really excellent viewing.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 19, 2015 15:19:02 GMT
Their attention to detail, such as the bump steer work, is superb. And what about the gear selection cables bracket!
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Post by MartinT on Apr 15, 2016 6:44:31 GMT
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Post by brian2957 on Apr 15, 2016 7:23:55 GMT
I've been watching these too , thanks Martin . I worked as PCV and HGV mechanic many years ago and reached technician level . However , I can only dream of doing the stuff these guys are doing . Greta stuff |
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Post by MartinT on May 1, 2016 8:37:48 GMT
While we're waiting for the next episode of Project Binky, try this.
It's a talk by David Vizard on the A-series engine. I bought his book back when I was 20 and it was my bible while I owned a Mini. However, this video is a lesson on engine design of any type. I have learned a great deal from watching it.
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Post by pre65 on May 1, 2016 8:59:07 GMT
I remember David Vizard, a man of many talents.I have his book "how to modify your Mini".
When I was young and into rallying with the original Mini my guru was Clive Trickey who published articles in Car and car conversions magazine, and wrote a couple of books.
The books were "Mini tuning" and "more Mini tuning", and I still have them somewhere.
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Post by MartinT on May 1, 2016 9:28:28 GMT
I have his book "how to modify your Mini". That's the one! I've long since lost it in some house move or other. |
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