Pickup

Started by RACECR12, July 20, 2020, 06:52:08 AM

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RACECR12

Are there any pickup truck body's out there?  Shell only

MiniDave

#1
Hey Bill.....

I think Mini Mania had a fiberglass one they've had for-evar, if they still have it they would make a good deal on it I'd think.

Otherwise, I think any pup you find will already be restored, or need SO much rust repair......
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

94touring

I have one!  Not for sale though!  Been rolling around my shop for a decade lol

gr8kornholio

Well Dan, while you weren't looking Krystle licked the door handle like the old VW commercial therefore claiming dibs if it is ever for sale.  ;D
I am the GR8KORNHOLIO! Are you threatening me?

Saussie Aussie 1965 Australian MK1 Mini.
"Beavis" - 07 MY/MY MCS, B/MY Konig Daylites, JCW sideskirts, TSW springs, TSW lower rear control arms -- Exploring the country with new friends since 11/09.

BruceK

I spotted this Pickup project for sale when I was poking around last week.  Not inexpensive, and in the UK.  But there aren't a lot of them around...

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1244787

1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

BruceK

If you can't find a shell, here's a non-project Pickup for sale.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1243474

1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

BruceK

1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

BruceK

1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

BruceK

And for inspiration, a fully restored Pickup for sale.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C999929




1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

94touring

Appears as though I accidentally sold my truck shell.  However, I know this guy Jims5542 down in Florida with an almost running truck he wants to sell.

MiniDave

#10
"accidentally".....Ha!   ;D

So it looks like RaceCR12 has his shell - that was quick!
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

94touring

Deposit being sent and some discussions about this 998 auto lump and subframe that you'll end up building sounds like.  I'm thinking 1098 crank, 266 type cam, head work, and Russell's largest small bore pistons making a 1220cc torque monster. 

MiniDave

Where would I get a 1098 crankshaft?
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

94touring

I think minisport and probably spares sell them.

RACECR12

Thanks for the leads! Great input and community feedback
Pickup found

MiniDave

Dan, you should post up some pics of the Pup as it is now......
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

94touring

I'll have to unbury it once Mark's done.  There's a couple minor things on the body I need to tweak before sending it out anyways.