My 2L 8v Vauxhall Build. FOR SALE £1500

[Boulton6868]

Started this project the begining of jan and just started the subframe so decided to show you guys how im getting on.

Some pics of the build so far
A few pics when i got to car.
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/100_0315.jpg
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/100_0314.jpg
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/100_0313.jpg

A few of the shell now after a little bit of work had to replace inner and outer sills front ond some of the rear floor pans and rear valence.
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/08012009508.jpg
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/08012009507.jpg
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/28012009542.jpg

Also had a spending spree at bingley hall.
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/25012009535.jpg
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http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/25012009538.jpg

Also got these two delivered the other day.
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/24012009534.jpg
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/27012009540.jpg

And finally the start of my subframe.
Just welded round the top of the tower mounts this evening.
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/03022009556.jpg
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/03022009557.jpg

Rest of my pics.
http://s339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/?start=0

[pickmeup]

nice spending spree, i fancy one of the tdk rear beams too at somepoint!

i would check that the tower bolts still go in as i had trouble with mine when i fully welded the seams up and had to stick a tap down them to get the bolts to fit! top tip is to leave them in there and take your time, its amazing how much heat builds up!

[cooper_mark]

my mrs would have kicked my ass for sticking all that rusty old junk on her sofa.... :wink:
i also done the same with my frame seam welded what was left of the original.....
hope u had fun speeennnnnndddiiiing... :lol:

[Boulton6868]

i would check that the tower bolts still go in as i had trouble with mine when i fully welded the seams up and had to stick a tap down them to get the bolts to fit! top tip is to leave them in there and take your time, its amazing how much heat builds up!

Ok mate cheers ill have to check it.

my mrs would have kicked my ass for sticking all that rusty old junk on her sofa.... :wink:
i also done the same with my frame seam welded what was left of the original.....
hope u had fun speeennnnnndddiiiing... :lol:

That was the first time ive been to bingley it was packed had to go out and come back in a few times just to sort my head out.


Ordered some V8 landrover gearbox mounts today as ive seen some of you guys using them, couldnt believe how cheap they where i was expecting to spend about £40.

[cooper_mark]

i couldn't make it this year. :cry:
so did u pick up any really cheap bargains.??

[Boulton6868]

so did u pick up any really cheap bargains.??

A pair of headlight with bowls adjusters and rings the full kit really less wiring for £50.
And my braided hoses worked out only £5 dearer than the rubber ones for 4.

[cooper_mark]

so what brakes u going to go with...metro 4 pots.......?

[Boulton6868]

Not sure yet just got some standard AP's at the min.

[Boulton6868]

Bit more progress last night with the frame.
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/04022009558.jpg
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Hopefully in the next couple of days i will be able to finish the tubing underneath the frame and cut most of the original one away.

[pickmeup]

i take it you've got a pipe bender then? loooks like a good start to the frame!

[Boulton6868]

Yea i got one had it for years used to use in for my rollcages in my oval track cars.

[Boulton6868]

Went out in the garage again tonight, wasnt gonna cause ive got grinding dust in my eye and gotta go to the hospital to have it scrapped out tomorrow.

Here are some pics.
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/06022009564.jpg
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/06022009565.jpg

Nearly ready to cut the original frame out.

[Owen]

Good stuff!


However, you MAY find that the corner of the diff housing clashes on the bottom frame rail if you centralise the engine. Sorry it's a bit hard to explain, but i'll try and get some pics.

[Boulton6868]

Ok mate thanks for that i still need to drop the engine in after cutting the old frame away before i weld it all up properly ill keep a look out for it hitting.
Thanks

[cooper_mark]

Good stuff!


However, you MAY find that the corner of the diff housing clashes on the bottom frame rail if you centralise the engine. Sorry it's a bit hard to explain, but i'll try and get some pics.
i think what owen is trying to say is the top hat....this bit i have circled
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/cooper_mark/minidone5-1.jpg
this is a pic from xevalvers build(hope u done mind joel)..

[Boulton6868]

I see what you mean mines def gonna hit will have to sort that when ive got the engine sittng above it.
Cheers guys much apreciated.

[Owen]

That's exactly what I was on about yea! :) .

I had to move the bars so they were on the outside edge of the bit they're on at the moment...if that makes sense :?

[Boulton6868]

Got out in the garage again atlast been on lates last week got all the old mini frame cut out and mounted it up on the car ready for the engine drop.
For those of you that have given me some advise on the rails to the rear i am gonna put the engine in and see where they will need dropping and any other little tweeks as im sure there is lol.
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/17022009568.jpg
Still gotta brace the towers with yet.
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/17022009571.jpg
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Got the engine all stripped down of its manifolds, pipework and alternator aswell.

Some more pics here didnt wanna clog it all up.
http://s339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/1430mini/project/

[MINI_BOY_IAN]

looking good!!

8)

[Boulton6868]

Been busy today got the bulkhead cut out, frame mounted to the floor, engine sat in place using jacks and wood and all the little bits sorted like the bottom rail to the rear. Oh and sat the front on just wanted to see what it looked like.
Just got a few questions do you all leave the oil filter in the original place?
And anything you can see that may look out of place?, i think the engine might need to go back just a little.
Gonna lift the box up a bit think it needs it.
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More pics (http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30273968&id=1428647802#/album.php?aid=2016292&id=1428647802)

[Owen]

Personally, I think the engine needs to go over to the passenger side more. The little stubby "plug" on the back of the gearbox should be just to the right of the top arm pin when viewed from the top looking towards the car iirc. This should put the gear shifter in the middle of the car.

HTH!


Otherwise, looking good!

[Boulton6868]

Ok mate i get what you mean ill have a look when i get out there.

[cooper_mark]

as owen said looks like it just need to go over to the passenger side..more
looking good tho........ :wink:
also have a look at the redtop builds aswell as these are the same blocks just different heads...

[Boulton6868]

I have been they have all been a good help. Got my eye on some zzr 1100 carbs at the min aswell, did you get that link about the servo set up on the other topic.

[cooper_mark]

I have been they have all been a good help. Got my eye on some zzr 1100 carbs at the min aswell, did you get that link about the servo set up on the other topic.
yeh thanx i did get the link

[Boulton6868]

Right i have moved the engine across to the passengers side which ment i had to cut about 10mm of the frame out but its sits alot better and have been able to drop it down about 5 to 10mm aswell, is now sitting there ready to have the mounts made.

Will get some pics of my engine mounts up ahen there done see what you all think.

[Boulton6868]

Ive been looking at my engine again in its current position and the oil filter is only about an inch prob a little less above the tie bar.
My question is what do you other guys do?
Can you get a shorter oil filter or do i need to lift the engine up even more that side.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[craig 1010cc]

Mine has (Owen will point out if i have it wrong :P) an caviler TD oil filter, much shallower. The other option is a remote oil filter.

[Boulton6868]

So this evening i have been busy making my two front engine mounts and sizing up the rear gearbox one pics to come for that soon hopefully.
Here are my engine mounts, have'nt tidied them up yet but this is the basic shape of them.
Im gonna leave the extra looking bit of metal on this as i might make a rad mount off it.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2459/30/26/1428647802/n1428647802_30279265_7036.jpg

Bit on the large side but will be trimmed down.
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2459/30/26/1428647802/n1428647802_30279266_7362.jpg

[cooper_mark]

wouldn't it be eaiser to do your mount's like this....TAKEN FROM XEVALVERS BUILD.....looks alot neater....i done mine like this bit my pics are shit
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/Vermiglius/enginemounts2.jpg

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http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/Vermiglius/enginemounts6.jpg

[Boulton6868]

Probably, i will trim these down and neaten them up which will make alot of difference, i looked and using just two bolts on the drivers side but didnt think it looked strong enough.
But ill see how they go, its nice to get opinions and see what other people have done helps you along a bit.

[Mini Vlatko]

Very nicely built subframe...I always wanted to make me tubed subby but never managed to get bender in my hands :(
And I must say your welding is amazing!! :shock:

[cooper_mark]

here's a shot of my subframe....
just to remind u dont forget the fourth mount.!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/cooper_mark/S3700183-1.jpg

[Boulton6868]

just to remind u dont forget the fourth mount.!!!!!!!!!!!!

Been looking at that im thinking of taking it of the old alternator mount, is that where you guys mount it from as i cant see a closer set of holes.

Back to the pipe bender you can get them for about £100 from machine mart or shops like that well worth the money id say wouldnt be without it.

[Mini Vlatko]

Back to the pipe bender you can get them for about £100 from machine mart or shops like that well worth the money id say wouldnt be without it.

Yes easy for you to say but here you can't find one and postage cost to Croatia is three times of the price from ebay... :cry:
But I'm still looking :twisted:

[tinxy]

looking awsum bud 8)

8vers are wicked fun and all headaches will be worth it on your first drive garenteed


keep the up dates coming im loving ure welding is the tits :D

[Boulton6868]

Yea deffinatly, im giving myself till august to build it got most parts to get it running and drivable.

Finished the engine mounts today, just the bottom arm mounts to do on the frame and it will be complete.

Just reading another topic i have a f16 box im thinking its gonna rev to high am i right.

[tinxy]

it is high mate i think its 3800rpm at 70 and that is quite loud BUT i noticed the otherday my missus corsa 1.2 16v corsa is gear higher than that lol
:o


on the f16 2nd to 3 gearchanges are imense and really are the gears you piss past everyone i have a f16 and im not planning on changeing becose i dont do that much motorway driving and dont care for top end i do find the f16 brill for b roads

its up tow you what you want out of your build . i want a quick nimble car thats geared closely and im not bothered by the noise or the high reving .but if your after a everyday comfortable car id go for the f18 :D

[Boulton6868]

Cheers mate that sound ok i live in the fens and B roads are all we have.

[terryg]

Yea deffinatly, im giving myself till august to build it got most parts to get it running and drivable.

Finished the engine mounts today, just the bottom arm mounts to do on the frame and it will be complete.

Just reading another topic i have a f16 box im thinking its gonna rev to high am i right.


go f18wr 70mph =3200 with 13" wheels + 48mpg
in f16cr! first gear is useless

[craig 1010cc]

Terry, if i remember rightly off of your vaux gear ratio jobby, there was only 1 or 2 MPH difference in 1st a 6000 RPM between a CR and a WR (something like a CR is 29 and a WR was 31), surely it is the final drives that makes the biggest difference?

[terryg]

here a link
http://slindborg.host.sk/gears/

[Boulton6868]

Other two mounts made on the rear of the engine now and all sitting there with no jacks or hoist.
This one come off the old alternator mounts.
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2459/30/26/1428647802/n1428647802_30282347_5757.jpg

And this is off the original rear gearbox mount adapted to mount in the new place.
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2459/30/26/1428647802/n1428647802_30282348_6215.jpg

And the last pic the engine sitting there with no support.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2459/30/26/1428647802/n1428647802_30282349_6552.jpg

[Boulton6868]

Got my frame finished tonight gonna take it to my dads work on sunday to get welded up with a powerful welder.

Next on the list is to fit the rear beam when my radius arm repair kits and back plates turn up, wanna get it rolling to push out the garage and have a tidy up.

Oh yea and i brough a manifold off a astra gsi gonna try and play about with that and see how it looks.

[Boulton6868]

Got my frame all welded up and primered yesterday.
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Also started to mount my rear beam but need to cut struts away as it hits slightly.
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[tommi_balls]

whats hitting what???

[Boulton6868]

The springs of the rear coilovers are hitting the turret as they move. They are offset ones aswell, cant be helped it shouldnt take to long to cut them out and make bigger.

[tommi_balls]

if they are hitting the springs on the bottem of the turret it may be due to toe-out/the toe-in setting on the beam not being adjusted at all. Not familiar with that beam but just a thought if you have just thrown it together on a bench.

[Boulton6868]

I have tried towing it in and out and the camber on it.
It will miss at one point but the wheel is way out of line, i think cutting it bigger will be an easier option.

[pickmeup]

ive got the same problem with my beam, hence why im buying the larger turrets of matt

[Boulton6868]

Im gonna make my own hopefully get it done tomorrow morning before i go to work.

[tommi_balls]

nice looking frame bit really not sure about the strength of that rear mount

[Boulton6868]

Thanks mate im glad i built one and didnt waste all that money on a brought one it wasnt to bad to build. im hoping the mount should be fine if you mean the bottom one it has a brace on the otherside which you cant see in the pic. If you meant the top one i am to i am only using it as a steady but thinking it might become more than that and break so might have to brace it aswell.

[tommi_balls]

i meant the lower one sorry. even if its well attached to that curved bar it still sticks out a longway. i would put money on it bending, cracking or snapping off. could u not put another plate up to the top of the bar too to make it into a triangle section as u looked at the side of it?

[Boulton6868]

Yea i could do i supose just to be safe Wouldnt take long. Thanks mate.

[Boulton6868]

Some more work done, made the rear turrets bigger as the coilovers were hitting.
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[Boulton6868]

I have scrapped the idea of bike carbs so brought some twin 40s they have just turned up, also got a manifold to play about with.
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2625/30/26/1428647802/n1428647802_30298515_6081237.jpg

[XEValver]

This is looking good. really liking the look of your subframe too 8) round tube just looks so much nicer! :D

[Boulton6868]

Yea its getting there trying to sort the exhaust out now found out today the manifold i brought is wrong the bolt holes are way out of line but gonna cut the flange off and make four seperate ones off the manifold pipework, hopefully that way i wont have to move the setup about much.

Also wanting a little advise on brakes as with the webbers on i cant fit the original master cylinder do you think it would be best to have a master cylinder on the pedal box.

[Boulton6868]

Fitted my webbers today to make sure they didnt hit the bulkhead and sat the car down on the coilovers.
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[XEValver]

Looks nice mate!

best bet with the brake issue is to buy/make an allspeed setup with the MC inside the car and the cable clutch adaption. works a treat!

[Boulton6868]

Cool ill check it out and see what i can make.

[cooper_mark]

have a look on my build for the pedalbox...i built my own easier than i thought....and saved myself a wedge of cash... :lol: cost my nothin to make..

[XEValver]

have a look on my build for the pedalbox...i built my own easier than i thought....and saved myself a wedge of cash... :lol: cost my nothin to make..

yeah, mark's looks very much like the Allspeed box, at a fraction of the price :P

[Boulton6868]

I had a look its very smart also ordered a master cylinder with remote bottle today so gonna have a go at making one.

[Boulton6868]

Been sanding down the car a little bit and doing some filler work while waiting for my pedal box to come as i didnt have one, also got my master cylinder and bottle come today, as soon as the pedal box comes that is my next job. Also waiting for my dad to get the manifold flanges done on his press at work.

[Boulton6868]

Got my manifold flange of my dad the other day just waiting on a few bits of exhaust tube to come and should be well away. Also started my pedal box but am now waiting for the clutch cable to come.
Holes need filing out about 2-3mm.
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[Boulton6868]

Heres a pic of my pedal box i have build. Inspiration come from cooper marks lol.
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[cooper_mark]

wow.....nice simple mod.... :wink:
did think about doing the same originally...it was just the standard pedal box looked alittle flimsy for cable operated clutch..

[Boulton6868]

Thats what i was thinking gonna see how it goes though.
I do like the look of yours completely rebuilt.

[Boulton6868]

Manifold nearly finished do you like the 3 inch down pipe i hope its not to big.
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[cooper_mark]

Thats what i was thinking gonna see how it goes though.
I do like the look of yours completely rebuilt.
thnx...it was when i was reading through some builds...alot of people was saying about it flexing when changing gear..(modded pedalbox)
any way hope yours works.... :wink: ..will save u some time having not to build one

[Boulton6868]

Just a few pics of my car rolling, first time since i brought it last year.
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[Owen]

Love that!

Great job! Keep it up! :D


EDIT: I had a 2 1/2 inch on my boggo 2ltr 8v and it went like fcuk! :twisted:

[MattG]

3 inch is a little big , unless you are looking at 250 bhp+
also not sure how a 4-1 will work on a 2 litre ... but it does the job

Matt

[Boulton6868]

Thanks for the advice guys. Im hoping the engine wont be standard for long gotta save the pennies first. I had the 1.4 8v vauxhall in my nova stock rod running 124bhp a few years back and up to 80mph it pulled with a standard cossie on the rollers. My engine builder reckons he can do this with the 2.0 so god knows what its gonna be like.

[XEValver]

I've been told (and read) that a 4-1 isn't ideal, and although mine was far more carny than yours it still made nearly 170. i'd like to know how much was lost with that setup really


EDIT: loving the look of that frame! 8)

[cooper_mark]

feeling a little Jealous at the moment.... :cry:
looking good.......... 8)
hopefully i will have all my boots on soon...just waiting on parts. :cry:
then i can get my biatch rolling.....after being off the road for a year..

[mininut]

Having a 4-1 you will sacrifice any scavenging, together with a 3" exhaust with no back pressure you may well find that you'll lose power overall. Not the best solution but ok to get you started i guess.

M.

[Boulton6868]

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[Boulton6868]

Just a little bit of sandin down done.
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[Boulton6868]

Got my driveshafts done today, will get some pics of them on when there painted.
Also had my metro turbo radiator turn up so gonna try and get that plumbed in soon.

[cooper_mark]

who did u get to make your shafts..?? did u have cut "n" shut's...???

[Boulton6868]

My dad works at a steel fabricating company went up there this afternoon and cut, joined and sleeved them. just got to balance them if need when on the car.

[Boulton6868]

Piccy of shafts.
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2508/30/26/1428647802/n1428647802_30339576_2256531.jpg

[XEValver]

Good stuff!

gone for the 'long and short' arrangement 8)

[cooper_mark]

u going with the 2 shaft setup then......
looking good..

[Boulton6868]

Yea hopefully it will be ok.

[XEValver]

Yea hopefully it will be ok.

no problems :D

[tommi_balls]

any reason u didnt go for the half shaft?

[Boulton6868]

No just these shafts came with the engine so used these.

[Boulton6868]

Got all my rad piped up the other night just need the header tank to turn up to pipe that in.
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Also spent last night and tonight making my own wiring loom to run everything bar the headlights and indacators even got my digi dash wired in which look complecated on paper.
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Got a trip to the scrap yard this saturday coming for a sump and gear selector clips.
So my plan is get them fitted and hopefully within two weeks will be able to fire it up and give it a little test drive up the road.

[Boulton6868]

Look what turned up this morning.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs039.snc1/3338_1133563945810_1428647802_30352985_3146712_n.j pg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs039.snc1/3338_1133563985811_1428647802_30352986_4109967_n.j pg

[caveman]

shiny new parts cant beat them,really coming together now eric looking good. :twisted:


p.s were did you get the tanks from were they expensive.

[Boulton6868]

Thanks mate. The tanks where from alloy racing fabrications if you put a search in google they have a site. They are the best price about i found its really good quality to well pleased with them.

[NudgerSS]

Won't that bottom hose get a bit hot propped against your downpipe?

John

[Boulton6868]

The rad isnt mounted properly yet it needs tilting back and the pipe comes away from it about an inch for the front brace bar to go between that and the manifold.

[Boulton6868]

Got the mini running today heres a little video. Next to come is a test run up the road.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVuHJS0shFc
Very happy now.

[Owen]

Congrats! Always a great feeling! All the hard work is starting to pay off!


It will sounds the shiz at full chat on those webers! My mate has a 1380 with a single weber, the noise alone is enough to tempt me back! Can't imagine what this is gonna sound like! :D :D :twisted: :twisted:

[caveman]

brilliant mate sounds like a right little beast :twisted: :twisted: can,t wait to see it do u think u will have it ready for mitp :) :)

[tinxy]

WELL DONE MATE :D those carbs sound awsum 8)

what dizzy are you using on them and have you just got a redtop ignition amplifier on there cheers james

[tommi_balls]

well done mate. onwards n upwards now :D

[Boulton6868]

The ignition system including the coil with amplifier is from a 2L 8V cavalier running on the carb. Think is early ninties.

Yea its a nice feeling, a big step im well happy at the min cant wait to get the gear selector mounted and on ready to test drive.

It should be ready caveman with a bit of luck got two weeks away though in june then going to the british F1 so will loose a bit of time there.

[cooper_mark]

arh well sorted sounds nice... :lol:
just wanted to ask something tho...i'm still messing about with my mani....have u got any pics on how u done yours...... and is this a brought part i have circled...6 attempts i have had at myine and just can't see to get anything to line up
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/cooper_mark/8vmani.jpg

[Boulton6868]

That is just a 2mm strip of metal rapped round mate and hit into shape with a hammer, it took me a couple of attempts only tacking bits but basicly the 4 pipes go into that 3 inch down pipe and are welded in that and then sealed it off with the strip of metal.

[Boulton6868]

Tried to take the car up the road today as i just wanna make sure it all moves and works then take it back apart for paint prep but found out the clutch is stuck so next is get that free and have another go.

[Boulton6868]

Just a little update as you have probably all seen i put the project up forsale which i was for about the price i have spent on parts but thought at the time was expensive for a lump of metal and few shiny parts so gonna get it finnished.
The car is now being taken apart ready for paint prep as i couldnt get the clutch free. The plan is to get it all ready for paint before the 6th june then while im on holiday my good old dad is gonna paint it for me, I was thinking the deadline of august for mitp was way to close but everything is coming together and i am hoping everything will go back together fine.

[tinxy]

any updates mate

[MiniMadGreg.]

Boulton6868, hope you dont mind be asking afew questions, how big is your shed? whats the space like in there for working on the mini and how much did it cost?
Thanks.

[Boulton6868]

No probs its a couple of foot longer than single garage size and a couple of foot wider, the base is wood to and i got some sheets of metal to put on top for strength when jacking up the car and it was £900 they came and fit it to.

[clubman91]

what do you have left mate