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Scratchbuilding a Mini

Started by Hobbes, June 15, 2015, 11:32:22 AM

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Hobbes

June 15, 2015, 11:32:22 AM
Two Brits going by "Bad Obsession Motorsport" are rebuilding a Mini to take the drivetrain from a Toyota Celica GT4, so a 2.0 turbocharged engine and 4WD.

If you liked Mark Evans' programs, you'll enjoy this. I'm halfway through (there are 9 episodes so far), and the only parts of the original Mini bodyshell still intact are the bonnet and the roof. The rest has been replaced with DIY steelwork of amazing quality.  ;D

First episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hCPODjJO7s

PR19_Kit

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June 15, 2015, 02:43:14 PM
They're mad, totally mad. But good too.  :thumbsup:

[Says he who once fitted a Triumph 2.5 litre FI engine in a Bedford CF van.......in the back............  :lol: ;)]
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

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Kit

Captain Canada

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June 15, 2015, 03:13:27 PM
Wow that's cool. I thought you were talking about a model of the car ! Thanks for the link.

:cheers:
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McColm

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June 15, 2015, 09:14:35 PM
Saw something on similar lines whilst searching weird and wonderful cars on YouTube. Someone had put tank tracks on their mini to go off roading.
The Russian truck company Zil made some whacky motors.
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