Still not worth doing for the overall cost that it would entail. It was never bought with the intention of repairing but purely for the running gear, wheels & seats. Its already 50% stripped.

@@DipstickUK then put the engine +drivetrain in something else or something like that.

Its a true shame but at least they've been loved at some point in their life.

Is it? I've not run it for more than 5mins each time. Barely crept over 120. Is there something i'm missing? I've no experience of these so any guidance appreciated :)

That's a very valid question! Been many years since they were actually 'wing' mounted and yet still more often than not they are referred to as wing mirrors when they are quite clearly door mirrors.

Thankyou. I'm just glad it can help others, give them the confidence to undertake tasks themselves and ultimately save on potentially large garage bills.

It may well have done in the past as that coolant sensor hasn't been connected in my ownership. Its on a 38 carb and manual choke currently. Whether its been converted because of what you say about cold mornings who knows. Thanks for the comments. I'm glad you like the channel. LOTS more to come on the Scimitar and many many other projects not yet highlighted in videos :)

Its an absolute belter!!! Was my favourite there for sure. Gorgeous mini!! I'm well jealous!!!!!!

Yes it is surprisingly comfortable still after 30 odd years. Although, I need to sort the height adjust as it goes up and not down...so sitting to high for ultimate comfort.

Thanks. Greatly appreciate the subscription. I'll try not to disappoint. Next video, fingers crossed, is a Hornet race cat back exhaust for it :)

I was going to do just that but managed to find a brand new set with headlight glass and rubbers for a very good price so opted for that in the end.

Home Sweet Home!!! LOL

Its crying out for a straight pipe!!!!

I just wish I was able to do the Sunday as well :( More than welcome to share/use it on your channel....last years event video is also still up.

@@DipstickUK thanks so much mate, much appreciated. Maybe next year you can make it for both days!

@@DuchyFordClubUK I'm certainly hoping so. Question is if I bring the Mondeo or get around to gettting the Cortina based Regis Mohawk running ;)

Thanks. Yes I'm really happy with it. Next up will replacing all the suspension components & deep cleaning and detailing the engine & bay.

Personally, I was a bit disappointed with the show and shine this year. Nowehere near the calibre of vehicles of 2023. Although, there were obviously a few stand outs. For me it was summed up by a couple of chaps I heard talking to a 'marshal' asking, "Is this it????....£15 for this????". They weren't best pleased that's for sure.

@@DipstickUK Yeah I looked at the online price for a full day was £37. Bit steep I thought. Hopefully next year will be better show and shine wize. I agree watching your video they didn't have as many interesting (stand out ) vehicles showing as they did last year although that school bus was awesome. The chopped up bug with Harley Davidson power and huge $X$ buggy got my full attention last year. 👍

No!!!! It wasn't mentioned anywhere in the usual sources...or at least I couldn't find it. Think most of them travelled down in convoy on the Friday so I'd have missed it anyway due to work. Infact, had to cut the show n shine video short as was on a strict schedule as had other commitments. I almost didn't go at all BUT decided last minute to go. I preferred last years showing though.

No, the show and shine was purely for 'preferred vehicles'. They are trying to stick true to their roots from 1987. RTTS all got a bit out of hand in the past with the modified car scene and trouble it caused in Newquay...the event didn't run for a decade. This new incarnation is aimed at keeping true to the original ideals of the event/movement.

Thanks. The next one will hopefully be the fitting of the race Hornet cat back exhaust ;) ;)

That was one of my boys favourites!!!

Didn't miss a beat all day. Drove faultlessly. Love it!. Being treated to a bit of spray work now ready for a local show in June.

Thanks m8. Yeah we were both like ducks out of water to be honest as didn't know what to expect. Still a very enjoyable day and raised some funds for Children's Hospice Southwest so well worth it.

@DipstickUK I would have said 2 nuts out of an asylum, but I guess that's the fresh air 😆. Good effort on the funds gained,

@@kristoph7606 now there's a theme for next yr!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@@DipstickUK 😆

Indeed....I've made an exhaustive list of all the new parts it will have when it comes back from the paintshop 😃

@@DipstickUK That is great to hear. There isn't a lot of content for the MK1 or MK2 on YT for anything but the engine. Forums are good but still... a video on the front arms the first time I did them would've been so useful to me

Yep, definately needs all the easy bolt on suspension front and rear doing. I'd heard that about the temperature gauge from a former Ford salesman at the weekend. It did go to half way once when sitting in traffic for 10mins but quickly dropped back once moving.

Thanks will do. Its just gone in for paint!!!!

I know what you mean!!!! I did a charity car rally in it literally yesterday (video coming v soon). It was pretty painful on any hill!!! 2nd and 3rd most of the time although never missed a beat in 12hrs driving around Cornwall covering over 150miles. Plus, my lower back is killing me today....seats are comfortable at first but not from a day of understeer, a million gear changes and aging clutch judder!!! But was all worth it for charity. 😄

Me to!!!!! That's why i went crazy on the auction bidding but ended up getting it for a snip at £2700.

Just down the road from me then. You'll probably see me on the road at some point then as I'm using the Mini most days along with 'Peter The Mondeo'.

Thanks. Long old job but the vision is there....hopefully the end result looks the same.as it does in my head.

Indeed!!! I literally did what it needed and then just drove it...still on its fuel it had from the salvage yard..not the best I know. Might explain the slight running issue but we'll find out. However, its performing very well. 100miles in now with no further issues and it made an appearance at the Cornish Mini Club Riviera Run today so all good...video of the even coming really soon ;)

Many thanks for the comment. Yes, its surprisingly fun...especially as I've been brought up on Vauxhalls...(though still have a couple of them tucked away coming to the channel at some point). It performed faultlessly today as well as I took it to the Cornish Mini Club Riviera Run...video of the event coming very soon. I've got a plan for the styling on the R50 and looking into the engine side of things. Don't want to go supercharged or k swap I feel as alreat got a supercharged suzuki swift and a few jdm goodies. Think I want to stay true to the original R50 engine and see what's possible with that. Oh, and got a cheeky race cat back Hornet exhaust gathering dust to throw at it soon ;)

Thanks. Thought it was the right thing to do starting a little charity video with her old car.....bit of a legacy to continue on I hope.

Ooooo!! That would be cool. Don't give me ideas!! i've got enough bloody projects on the go as it is. Haha

Yes it seems to be. Yet to put some good mileage on it to see if its reliable but if its not then thats just the joy of classic ownership. Thanks forr the comment 👍

Ahh you see I never said I used E10 fuel. I just want the fuel lines that are rated to withstand it as they are of better spec and more durable for the long term to generic lines. Plus, heaven forbid I get caught out and have no option but to have an E10 splash and dash then I wouldn't be overly concerned :)

Thanks. Fuel lines and radiator are next on the agenda.

A lot more content to come for 'Peter The Mondeo'. Got a 1st drive to complete and its currently undergoing a make over for a charity car rally in a few weeks.

Your more than welcome.

I'm thinking of an engine conversion for it....that'll solve or at least find most of the leaks. Not that there's anything wrong with the Essex V6 its just that said engine will bolt straight into the Regis Mohawk kit car I've got. Plus I've a 3.9 RV8 sitting here doing nothing ;)

It was £600. Its currently waiting for a dry day when I'm not working so I can do the 1st drive....can't remember the last one!! Its been parked up since this last video because of the gash weather!!

@@DipstickUK Bargain price. Roll on Summer if this is the Spring!!

@@TheMaccatakker69 and to think in a couple of months down in deepest, darkest Cornwall we will have another hosepipe ban LOL. But at least the Mondeo will eventually get some dry mileage done. Sam

Most likely because it was made early (Aug '93) into the mk1 production run. Lots of bits on it were dropped in 94 i believe (side repeater location, door mouldings, half painted bumpers, dohc on the rocker cover etc etc)

@@DipstickUK my dad had the 1.8 GLX M829WSX that one didn’t have a rear spoiler but like you said they dropped a few bits. The wheel trims are so hard to find maybe a owners club or marketplace you may find an odd part with any luck 😊

Hahaha I know what you mean. Love seeing survivors being saved, restored and used.....can't stand most of the current stuff.

The real restoration will commence in May. Its currently ungoing a make over for a charity rally i'm entering in it.