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Restoring A Classic
Belgium
Registrace 6. 12. 2020
Welcome to Restoring A Classic!
I'm currently restoring a 1984 Austin Rover Mini (25th Anniversary Edition).
This car is bought as a restoration project. But I'm doing it bit by bit, so I can also enjoy driving it once in a while :)
Feel free to leave a comment & thanks for visiting my channel!
Kind Regards
RAC (Restoring A Classic)
I'm currently restoring a 1984 Austin Rover Mini (25th Anniversary Edition).
This car is bought as a restoration project. But I'm doing it bit by bit, so I can also enjoy driving it once in a while :)
Feel free to leave a comment & thanks for visiting my channel!
Kind Regards
RAC (Restoring A Classic)
EP9: Engine Disassembly | CLASSIC MINI 25 RESTORATION
Welcome!
This episode is about disassembling the Mini A+ engine.
The engine was opened to inspect it. Crankshaft and camshaft bearing will be replaced and the gearbox will be inspected and if needed, reconditioned.
Feel free to leave a comment!
Kind Regards
RAC
This episode is about disassembling the Mini A+ engine.
The engine was opened to inspect it. Crankshaft and camshaft bearing will be replaced and the gearbox will be inspected and if needed, reconditioned.
Feel free to leave a comment!
Kind Regards
RAC
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EP8: Clutch Master Cylinder Restoration | CLASSIC MINI 25 RESTORATION
zhlédnutí 17KPřed 2 lety
Welcome! This episode is about restoring the Mini clutch master cylinder. After cleaning and polishing, the seals, spring and plunger were replaced. There was also some noticeable wear where the clevis pin is attached to. This slack could be felt when pushing in the clutch pedal. Feel free to leave a comment! Kind Regards RAC
Repairing a rusted through panel
zhlédnutí 1,6KPřed 2 lety
Welcome! In this video I show you how I repair a rusted through spot on the Mini. I don't cut much metal away, because I don't want to change the shape of the panel much. Thanks for watching! Kind Regards, RAC
EP7: Front subframe assembly | CLASSIC MINI 25 RESTORATION
zhlédnutí 17KPřed 2 lety
Welcome! This episode is about restoring the Mini front subframe. In the first part of the subframe restoration we cleaned and painted the subframe. Now it's time to assemble everything back on the subframe. The castle nuts on the wheelhubs will be torqued when the driveshafts are installed. Feel free to leave a comment! Kind Regards RAC
EP6: The Brake Master Cylinder | CLASSIC MINI 25 RESTORATION
zhlédnutí 4,9KPřed 3 lety
Welcome! This episode is about restoring the Mini Brake Master Cylinder. New seals are fitted and everything is cleaned. After inspection I noticed the master cylinder had some scratches in it, so it will be replaced by a new one. (That's why the part isn't painted) Feel free to leave a comment! Kind Regards RAC
EP5: The front brake caliper | CLASSIC MINI 25 RESTORATION
zhlédnutí 4,4KPřed 3 lety
Welcome! This episode is about restoring the Mini front brake caliper. Front brake will need new pistons, too much corrosion. This will be done in a later stage (I don't have the parts yet). Also the fitting of the metal dust rings didn't go that well. I will also replace them. Feel free to leave a comment! Kind Regards RAC
EP4: The front wheelhub | CLASSIC MINI 25 RESTORATION
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 3 lety
Welcome! This episode is about restoring the Mini front wheelhub. First a good clean is needed in the parts washer. After that, the hub gets stripped and painted. New bearings, seals and the two ball joints get installed. Feel free to leave a comment! Kind Regards RAC
EP3: The front subframe - part 1 | CLASSIC MINI 25 RESTORATION
zhlédnutí 4,3KPřed 3 lety
Welcome! This episode is about restoring the rusty Mini front subframe. The process will probably be divided into two or three parts. This part contains cleaning and painting the front subframe and disassembling the HILO suspension. Feel free to leave a comment! Kind Regards RAC
EP2: Cleaning the HS4 SU Carburettor | CLASSIC MINI 25 RESTORATION
zhlédnutí 43KPřed 3 lety
Welcome! This episode is about cleaning the HS4 SU carburettor of the classic mini. The carburettor will probably need a full rebuild kit, but for now I'm just cleaning and inspecting it. Feel free to leave a comment! Kind Regards RAC
EP1: The Cooling System | CLASSIC MINI 25 RESTORATION
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 3 lety
Welcome! I'm restoring an Austin Rover Mini 25th anniversary edition. The first episode is about restoring part of the cooling system. I'm doing it bit by bit, so I can also enjoy driving the car once in while :) Feel free to leave a comment. Kind regards
Planning on buying my first mini, too and your videos are really good. Is there any store in Europe where you buy your parts? Buying from uk results to more costs in customs and it’s an issue. At least in Greece.
Good attempt
How would you go about it without the ultrasonic cleaner ? I’m wanting to try restore mine before spending all the money on a new one but don’t have an ultrasonic cleaner 🙏
Just wonder WHY you didn't use poly bushes.
professionally done ..excellent video I will use this as a tutorial when I install my own restoration front subframe on a 1975 mini 998cc
Una maravilla de videos, que pena que no tengas mas. Son dignos de ver
Really nice result!
I'd make sure that the bore itself is not too pitted before going to all this trouble
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Thanks. Great video. I learned a lot.
Very good video ! Thank you
I like it 👌 😊
Scary but good that you shared. We all need a reminder of how things can go wrong. Looking at your other videos, it strikes me there's very little Knuckle Rash. Now I know why you've learned the hard way to be calm and methodical. 😮 keep up the great work
A.m.s.r for cars No need for silly music 😊.
Lovely job Nicely done great attention to detail. I'M SURE THAT CAR IS GOING TO BE ONE OF THE BEST ON THE ROAD 😊.😊
Nice job defo like the finish at the end, myself I would be a bit concerned about the petrol. As i used to be petrol deliverer and aluminium oxide in side could be very risky. But good for you looks great ❤
Dont place grease on the bottom of the joint cups keeps them high in the socket unless you going for concourse resto use more stainless such as the grease nipples and those bump stop and bushes would be better in silicon could have powdercoted the subframe
Powder coated looks good for 5mins hamerright looks good for 5 too 10 years😊
What gloves are they?
superb nice and clear no stupid music thanks
Nice
shouldn't the bleeder valve be facing the top of the caliper ?
Hi great job work done on radiator magic. If u could explain the set up of the three jars. Was it connected via battery when cleaning in salt and vinegar…
Hey man, what is the filler that you used? And how well did the finish hold up? Thanks!
Not the smartest thing to do with a angle grinder, that is why they make bench grinders, but I've done this before. just like in real life this scared the crap out of me too.
Dude you got some Angels, boy
Did the clear gloss stay on after 12 months?
Il me faudrait le remontage 😂
What solvent/ type/ brand degreaser do you use Cheers
Awesome Tutorial Bro. I wish more where like it.
Hi, I liked your repair technique on the clevis. Brill.
nice video i have 2 questions where do you find the kit of reparation and this caliper are 7 inch ? thank you for you futur reply
Hi, great video! but i have a question, What book did you use in the video to see how to assemble the carburettor again? Thanks!
Thanks! It's the Haynes manual for the Mini. haynes.com/en-au/rover/mini/1969-2001
Superb work - very nice techniques! 👌🏻
Nice video!
Thank you so much for this video. I love the way you don't talk in your videos and you get straight to business, which is what is really lacking in many videos on CZcams. Keep up the great work and I look forward to more of your videos.
Hi! My god..... I've never relaxed and been more motivated so much to get my mini done! This format of almost complete silence and sped up footage is perfect! Then you kern everything at the end!! can you pleeeeeeeease make more vidss! ill happily join a patrion!
When l first started fixing the car brakes a utlra sonic parts cleaner would be great way to get the parts clean instead we had old farts and their Old still ldeas
Good neat job, thanks for sharing.
So many things wrong here. Good video. Just for people who do not know: Standing in the debris field. Cutting into the edge. Not wearing kevlar or leather gloves. Guard in the wrong spot. Hand is way to close to 11_000RPM wheel. That is 147 mph or 236 kph spin. Grinder mounted to table up side down. And this is what guys do everyday across the globe. Good video.
Do you remember roughly what ratio of degreaser/water/vinegar did you use? Great lil vid btw, hope the project is still coming along nicely! At this stage now with my mpi!
Great video! are you planning to put the bumper back on? or run it without?
I have one of these sitting on my bench... after asking online i was told to just buy new... But after watching this video i think ill take a stab at rebuilding it. Amazing work, meticuluos video love it!! if your cars built completely like this its going to be a work of art!! ha ha. Thankyou
Wonderfully laid out and easy to follow.. great job and thanks for sharing.
Very good and informative, I wish it really was an 11 minute job!
How did you make your degreasing fountain?
Excellent video. But according to the note inside the seal kit the thicker seal (Main) goes nearest to the spring and the other thinner seal (Secondary) goes towards the plunger.
Nah. This is a component that needs to be replaced if in this condition.
Very good video thanks
Great job mate...just would informe us also next time or further videos the torque that you use on wrench !Overall brilliant
Excellent tutorial. Well done and many thanks.