Rare Parts & Floor Rust - John Cooper Conversion Racing Green - Classic Mini Workshop Pt.6

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Thanks for the tip about the cheap brake cleaner - keep up the good work sir

[@duncangrainge]

Good vid. Yeah with the subframe out of the way it’s totally recoverable 🇬🇧👍

[@iandevlin6824]

Hey Keith , loving this series. I'm in the process of a checkmate myself !!! Not getting on as well as you but your latest episodes are really helping me out. Front flitch, doorstep, scuttle outer sills.. A 1st timer but getting there, I think... Also picked up 1 of the brochures a great help for the original look of the car and the parts. Managed to pick up an original radio for mine after years of trying.. Thanks again and keep the episodes coming 😉

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks and good luck with yours.

[@anthonybrown7959]

I want far off with the weight. I said 3stone. Nice update 👍 cheers Keith

[@mikeuk1954]

Look forward to seeing this progress over the winter.

[@grahamwoodier5066]

Hi Keith, thanks for the warning on that brake cleaner. I too have noticed the recent price increase and might have been tempted to buy something cheaper.

[@dnf1903]

Hiya Keith-really looking forward to watching all the progress on RG. It actually looks great as it is ! keep well (hope you liked Bruce's new wheel and arches look).

[@tonyaylott4114]

Looking forward to seeing this 👍

[@mk1leg]

nice fid of brochuers

[@Boro-Lineman]

Keith I have the quarters I cut out of mine with the decals and placement measurements on them if you would like a picture. I have just done the quarters

[@philkitson3563]

Hi Keith, I have just found the original complete engine block from the racing green, it’s been standing a while and is seized from standing I think, it has number plate tag on it, if it’s any good to you pop by and pick it up. Cheers m8 Phil

[@classicminiworkshop]

Hi Paul, that would be really helpful, thank you. I’m planning to redo the engine, i know its only just been overhauled but im going to go for 70+bhp so will be over boring and putting a cam in so the original block would be really useful. I’ll drop you an e-mail

[@classicminiworkshop]

Hi Paul, I seem to have mislaid your contact details. Could you drop me an e-mail at [e-mail] please?

[@surfblue63]

Have you contacted the Mini Cooper Register? They should be able to help regarding the conversion plate.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks, Yes I'm a member. I have all the correct numbers now.

[@andyaherne9024]

Can you share the details of the magazine you acquired with the racing green article? I'm restoring one here in ireland and would love to try get a copy of that magazine for mine.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Yes, no problem. It's Autocar magazine 14th June 1989. You should be able to find a copy on e-bay

[@andyaherne9024]

@@classicminiworkshop thanks very much

[@classicminiworkshop]

3rd 😁

[@padraigdoran3082]

Hi have you ever seen a mini with a metro turbo fitted iv a chance to get a turbo. Turbo carb. Cyilnder head. Few more bits don't know if it's worth it or not

[@classicminiworkshop]

Yes, lots of times. If you've not seen the build series, check out the ERA Turbo playlist on my channel. That car is based on a Metro Turbo running gear

[@recreativesigns4571]

2nd too

[@MiniMattTV]

I get the feeling this one might be staying 🤔

[@MiniMattTV]

I recon gotta be 15kg of audio

[@MiniMattTV]

18.8!!

[@classicminiworkshop]

Yes mate, I think it will. Certainly for the medium term anyway.

[@jaggass]

Keith my parents next door neighbor has a 1990 Mini Cooper that's been bored out to 1330cc and got rebuilt years ago. How much do you think it's worth?

[@classicminiworkshop]

It's so hard to say without seeing the car, but if it's roadworthy and MOT'd, anywhere between £5k and £10k depending on condition.

[@healey100austin]

Did you hear paddy hopkirk died yesterday? 😢😢

[@classicminiworkshop]

Yes, very sad day

[@peterdemetriou2263]

2nd! lol

[@recreativesigns4571]

1st?

[@classicminiworkshop]

Confirmed 😬👍