Hill Climb Car - Converting Into - Tarmac Rally Car by warning634

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Well it's been some time, and this has been due to purchasing a house so money and time are both in short supply.

But don't worry I don't have to sell the mini! Right update then, well the front subframe is now bolted on, with the front hubs with suspension temp in place. On replacing the top shock mounts I found rot behide the drivers side shock mount, so that will need to be repaired:( the rear sub frame is out stripped, gussets and seam welded just needs a coat of paint. I bought all new stainless bolts gor the rear subframe and uprated bushes. While on the subject of rear subframes one of the bolts which locate into lower part of the sill has snapped off, I have tried an easy out, with no joy. So what is the best way to remove either the snapped bolt or the rusted nut (oh by the way I have also removed the outer sill on ge same side which the bolt has snapped)

Yer I noticed that the l/h sill was looking a bit iffy, so I took an angle grinder to the under body seal, and found rot! So I'm now replacing my first mini sill, so any handy hints you can pass my way would be great.

Any more updates to follow.

3-5-2011

Hi all

Right then, well after buying some correct tools for the job (spot welder drill bit, aviation metal snips)

I have now managed to remove the sill. I also cut out the rot on the inner sill near the heelboard, and welded in some new metal. While I was attacking the rot near the heelboard I removed the lower subframe nut (as the subframe bolt had snap), I then welded some new metal to the inner section of the heelboard. I then welded a new nut to a repair washer, and then welded this to the inner section of the heelboard.

Then I fixed into place the new sill for a trail fit, and all is good.





I will be ordering a few more panels, clutch parts, head gasket etc

More updates to come