Unboxing Parts - Cooper S Mk3 Restoration - Classic Mini Workshop Pt.56
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- čas přidán 23. 04. 2024
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00:32 Intro
Welcome to Marks Mini Cooper S Mk3 built in 1970 and registered in 1971. This Cooper S was last restored in 1997 and featured in Mini World magazine. Unfortunately 23 years down the line and it's looking tired in some areas so Mark has decided to take it off the road for a full restoration which will involve stripping it back to a bare shell, sandblasting, and a respray. Fortunately, the engine has already been restored recently by Swiftune engineering - Auta a dopravní prostředky
You left us on a cliff hanger. That was a plentiful un-boxing with lots of new items which will keep you busy over the coming weeks and giving us plenty of content to watch.
😁 Great editing from Keith! I'm sure that's all the parts i need now........ 😅
Hi mark I'm for A good to see final last bits arriving glad you sorted the problems out hi Keith great video
Thanks 👍
Thanks dad. Best get my spray can out. 🙂
Hi Mark, Paint the blues towing eye in Black, maybe. Best of luck
Hello Luc, didn't think of that option. They are anodised so not sure how the rattle can paint will adhere.🙂
Option A - black cleaned up. Oh no! What now? If it makes you feel better I think we all have days like that. I’ve finally fitted my wiper motor (with the no12 1” screws you recommend - I’d previously put it on hold for about 6 months because instead of “I’ll just fit the wiper motor” I had 3 hours of hell, nearly fitting the wiper motor before throwing my toys out of the pram and giving up… and dreading it for 6 months! To my huge relief it fitted easily with the longer screws - the sad thing is, that it bugs me that they’re not the size specified 🤦♂️ there’s something wrong with me 🤣…. On to the next problem… these nightmares will be anecdotes in no time.
You'll have to wait and see 😉 Honestly, it seems like one step forward, 3 steps back every time i do something! 🤦♂ I'm glad it worked for you too. I hear you on the correct screw size but it can't be exactly to factory all of the time. 😅
@@markdraper7don’t you wish you weren’t a perfectionist? Though it’ll be great when it’s done 👍
@@mcmotors100, sometimes, Yeah 😅😂
I hate to think what those boxes of goodies cost you Mark.. Towing eye preference. I'd say recon the original as it looks period correct. Your closing shot was very reminiscent of the days when I used to rebuild/recon Mini's 😅.. I sometimes wonder how the hell I did it all without having to attend anger management therapy 😂..
Hello Pete, well i wouldn't like to say in case Lucy sees so about £10 😉😆 Looking like most peoples option with A. There is always something to go wrong! Therapy isn't out of the question 🤣
@@markdraper7 😅😅😅😅
Hiya Mark-for me it's got to be A. Resprayed original in black. Keep well and keep going!
Thanks Dave. I'll put in in the blast cabinet and get it sprayed. Hope you're well.😎
Either clean up the towing eye and respray (Option A) or maybe get the Smiffy's Bits stainless version (Option D?)
I didn't know that Smiffy bits did a SS one. i will look into that. 🙂
Go with the blue one. I have an Innocenti grill which was on the car when I bought it. I put a Cooper grill on when I finished rebuilding 2 years ago. I fancy a change back to the black grill. However, the horizontal plastic chrome trim is not very good. Would the window finisher strip fit, I wonder?
Are you talking about the chrome trim at the bottom of the grill surround? I'm sure you can buy this.
I just got my original headlight rings re chromed the after market one are not the same
Hi Glenn, I'm seriously considering this option along with the bumpers and grille. Where did you get yours done and was it reasonable?🙂
@@markdraper7 I’m in Australia mate I got mine done buy a small platers called Blue Chrome I don’t know the price yet mate still getting done
I don't think I would put a towing eye on at all. Were they fitted as standard? Just chuck it in the jack bag and screw in if needed
I'd had a Track day in it so fitted it, then it was handy when i kept having breakdowns in it. That's a good option though!
Stick with the original towing eye and repaint it
Thanks Stephen. 🙂