Restoration-Mini

Technical Forums => Restorations => Topic started by: miniRnL on February 07, 2014, 04:41:45 PM

Title: 1968 Austin Mini (Project)
Post by: miniRnL on February 07, 2014, 04:41:45 PM
 Hello fellow peeps!  19.gif
My name's Rene and i just got my hands on a 1968 Mini. My plans are pretty simple for the mini. I'm basically just going for a clean restoration, hopefully everything goes as planned ;D
I purchased this mini from a really cool guy named George over in San Antonio (I live in Houston). He actually purchased this mini from a guy in Cali. He's been having this mini since 1986!! Pretty long time if you ask me. Any who, he was actually planning to make this a track car but unfortunately he was unable to and just ended up putting the mini in storage until not to long ago when i bought it from him. I hope some of you guys are able to help me with the problems I encounter during the process of our restoration. 4.gif

Well enough of me talking and lets see some pics. Here is my mini, a bit rough but i simply don't care because i love it!!
;D
Title: Re: 1968 Austin Mini (Project)
Post by: Willie_B on February 07, 2014, 06:07:47 PM
Looks like you have a real good starting point for a fun car. We will be glad to help you where we are able.
Title: Re: 1968 Austin Mini (Project)
Post by: miniRnL on February 07, 2014, 10:45:59 PM
Thanks Willie_B!! I truly appreciate it! 71.gif
Title: Re: 1968 Austin Mini (Project)
Post by: joltfreak on February 08, 2014, 07:44:25 AM
Welcome!!
Looks cool! Did the front clip come with it?
Title: Re: 1968 Austin Mini (Project)
Post by: miniRnL on February 08, 2014, 11:53:34 AM
Thanks joltfreak!!
No, unfortunately it only came with a fiberglass front end.
Title: Re: 1968 Austin Mini (Project)
Post by: 94touring on February 08, 2014, 12:13:15 PM
Welcome to the forum.  Looking forward to the front end reconstruction.
Title: Re: 1968 Austin Mini (Project)
Post by: miniRnL on February 08, 2014, 03:44:55 PM
94touring Thank you sir! That makes two of us.
Title: Re: 1968 Austin Mini (Project)
Post by: Mudhen on February 16, 2014, 05:26:18 AM
Welcome aboard Rene!

What is this project that goes according to plan you speak of...  ;D

Pat
Title: Re: 1968 Austin Mini (Project)
Post by: miniRnL on February 16, 2014, 08:42:30 PM
oh,  you know, a mini that's missing a front end and a couple rust spots 22.gif