AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) Morris Mini Cooper 1276S '67 Monte Carlo rally winner Finally picked up the Mini from Stevieboy SNC Models, thanks Steve Will be starting this one soon.The obligatory box and sprue shotand I will be adding an nice little distributor and leads agan from Steve at SNC Models. More soon... Edited October 25, 2009 by Mish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Excellent! Looking forward to this one Mish! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Four leads on the Mini, and I read the Monte Carlo team used marigold gloves over the distributor cap to keep the moisture out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallychef Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Hi Mish, welcome aboard, another iconic rally car, without which this build would not be complete, I now also have the complete kit in my stash ,thanks to steve supplying me with a spare roof. look forward to your progress reports regards Ian D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Four leads on the Mini, and I read the Monte Carlo team used marigold gloves over the distributor cap to keep the moisture out! Apologies for the small hijack ... The marigold glove trick is well known & used with off-roaders. There's a particularly kinky looking rubber cover available for the V8 engines ... http://www.steveparkers.co.uk/prodimages/b...13b93b0e04f1cf4 Knocks the socks of your average french tickler ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) Four leads on the Mini, ... The fifth is to the coil! and I read the Monte Carlo team used marigold gloves over the distributor cap to keep the moisture out! Road rally guys use Tesco (other supermarkets are available!) carrier bags stuck in front of the rad to stop any water coming in & causing the little bricks to drown out! I now also have the complete kit in my stash ,thanks to steve supplying me with a spare roof.regards Ian D That's good - I was looking at the weekend to see whether I could resin cast one for you ! Keef Edited August 17, 2009 by keefr22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Not started on the build yet but done a bit of research. Found a few photos and a little bit of background about the rally. LBL 6D - The 1967 winner The Mini Coopers were back in the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally, the Three Musketeers Aaltonen, Hopkirk and Mäkinen being joined by Simo Lampinen and Tony Fall. Entering the event with starter number 177, Rauno Aaltonen/Henry Liddon finally ended up in first place, 12 seconds faster than the Lancia finishing second. All other Mini Coopers likewise saw the chequered flag, Hopkirk finishing 6th, Fall 10th, Lampinen 15th, and Mäkinen 41st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Lovely pics!! Are you going to do it in a snowy Monte diorama Mish??!! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallychef Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Lovely pics!! Are you going to do it in a snowy Monte diorama Mish??!! Great pics, go with the snow, Mish Regards Ian D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevieboy Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Hi Guys, Firstly im glad I could help,Mish that is a nice little kit, but below is a pic of the Skoda I'll be doing The kit is Reji and once my camera decides to work or I replace it I will post more pics Stevieboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 The fifth is to the coil! my mistake! I was thinking of the four leads tat clip onto the spark plugs, shows how much I know about Minis! Those are great pics, Mish. Do Mini's ever stop being cool? (unless BMW make them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) my mistake! I was thinking of the four leads tat clip onto the spark plugs, shows how much I know about Minis! 5 leads on any four cylinder car Jonathan....!!! Do Mini's ever stop being cool? Nope, that's impossible!! (unless BMW make them). Although there is that of course!! Keef Edited August 18, 2009 by keefr22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 5 leads on any four cylinder car Jonathan....!!! That's my career as a garage mechanic kyboshed then, seeing as I don't know one end of a car from the other. Then again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Then again... ...you're perfectly qualified!! Just like me really, I'm one of those who'll rebuild an engine and have half a dozen parts left over!! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oily Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I've got a book called 'The Works Minis' if you need any more info/details etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Cool, thanks Oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcruiser Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) Hi Mish I went to Gaydon earlier this week and thought you may find these of interest.... Where the rear seat has been rasied, there are two spares sitting in the 'well' under the seat. As you can see the kit roof rack is not in place, but you get the general feel Rich Edited September 10, 2009 by ptcruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Oh boy, what a beaut! Oh for a lottery win! Yes folks, you're not seeing things, the Mini really did beat a Porsche 911 and a Lancia Fulvia - what a car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 cool, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 Finally started work on the mini today. The engine starts to take shape More soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Nice start Mish! Looking forward to more! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Lovely start Mish, minis were great, I remember doing a rally one night and we passed a Triumph TR4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 Got a little done today. Engine in the subframe and wheel hubs on. More soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arni Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Interesting..Why have you done the rocker cover silver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 Interesting..Why have you done the rocker cover silver? Because the instructions say it's silver, well aluminium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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