Rear Subframe Strip Down *Budget Restoration* - Classic Mini Workshop Part 22

[@iosilver9920]

Great series. If I was the gadgey that's lined up to buy the car I'd be saying paint it and I'll pay the extra!

[@rbirdi900]

Garden Leave?... More like Garage Leave.. 4 weeks in the garage, now that sounds like fun.. Great Episode for all things subframes..thanks

[@andywhitelaw6957]

Another great video! Thanks again! Really enjoying project Bruce!

[@midgelambert3880]

Those new boot seals that clip onto the inner side of the boot lid are a major pain. After getting my seal on and marvelling at how great it looked , I was dismayed to find I needed Arnold Swartzenneger's help to close the lid. Thought leaving it on for a month without opening the lid would solve the problem. Long story short bought a seal that fit on the body rather than on the boot lid. Thanks to Dave Jaguar's Mini/Jaguar site, I saw him doing the same thing.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks Midge. I might just buy a later type rubber.

[@karlgt9989]

Good progress, hope to see you at Bingley.

[@DRW58]

Great to see Bruce coming together nicely you’re so right it’s the labour costs that cripple any project you can’t do yourself. You’re making a great job of this and however is getting this car is one lucky subscriber👍👍 Take Care Stay Safe Everyone Regards Dave 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks Dave 👍

[@richardcollings371]

Thanks

[@classicminiworkshop]

Cheers Richard, thanks very much!

[@BMCWorkshop]

Good idea renewing the subframe Keith, at least you will have peace of mind knowing its going to last

[@guygreengrass3963]

It's good to see which make of parts are used by those in the know. I would not normally know ,so would go by price which isn't the best. I'm looking at different companies thanks to you

[@paulrobinson3528]

That subframe is fine, bit of fibre glass, thick black paint, all sorted 😉

[@classicminiworkshop]

I was thinking of using Quick Steel, or failing that JB weld should do it LOL

[@paulrobinson3528]

@@classicminiworkshop 😆 We've been give some Acrylic that you pump out of a double barrel tube, then mix together. That would work great as it sets very smooth and hard 🤣

[@paulrobinson3528]

1st BOOM.....not long off shift so well timed!

[@classicminiworkshop]

Must have been a wet one today?

[@paulrobinson3528]

@@classicminiworkshop Don't you know it but don't tell the Mrs ha ha. Got bits wet today that i don't get wet in the shower lol. Days like today i consider a change of career myself 😂

[@stusoldcars4248]

Excellent 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@raysmentalminiresto7325]

Looking good giving me inspiration to crack on with mine

[@dnf1903]

Hiya Keith-new subframe looks fantastic, just a shame the old one was so rotten. Looking good so far sir! Keep well and thankyou.

[@recreativesigns4571]

Bruce is coming along nicely. Great to see and hear about the costs thus far and the amount of labour time you’ve dedicated to it. 👍

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Parts definitely add up for sure. We have a non genuine subframe for the 89 and it really doesn’t look to bad at all. Look forward to seeing more on the project.

[@mcmotors100]

You’re too kind doing all the labour for free and burning through all your gardening leave - don’t burn yourself out. Oooh, went for the one I suggested... I’ve still not fitted mine yet so it’ll be good to see how you do it or if you encounter any problems. FYI the radius are bracket bolts are metric on this (they are on mine anyway) instead of imperial. Might be worth mentioning that you can get 7.5% of Minispares plus others by joining ‘the mini forum’

[@classicminiworkshop]

Mine was missing the bracket for the brake pipe T piece so I had to take off the old subframe and weld on. I also had 1 captive nut that was no good! I think I was just unlucky. Overall I was impressed by the subframe.

[@mcmotors100]

So irritating - why can’t thing be done right - a one minute saving for someone costs you 30+

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍 Be curious to see how much fiddling the subframe takes to get it sorted. I've found that aftermarket parts can be slightly off. Just enough to need a little rework to get them fitted. I'll be watching.👍 Have a great day from 🇺🇸

[@classicminiworkshop]

Cheers Frank

[@peterdemetriou2263]

Whatever the final price it will be worth it ! I’m guessing about £4700 by the end 👍

[@paulrobinson3528]

Keith, are you fitting new Knuckle joints to the Trumpets? Have you had any problems fitting them if you have?

[@classicminiworkshop]

I cleaned up the old ones and re-used them. They were in good nick and I know the new ones perish after a couple of years. The rear knuckles had a couple of dimples in them which was there to secure them in the trumpet. I've never noticed that before, I always just assumed they were seized in!

[@paulrobinson3528]

@@classicminiworkshop The knuckles should be a interference fit into the cone. i'm struggling to find a knuckle that is not loose in the cone. Mini Spares are loose. I've ordered various makes and so far the only one's that fit seem to be Stark and SKF. They are listed as been 12.7mm but infact are 12.48mm. I've has to reuse some of the old knuckles with new rubber and cups. I've not noticed any dimples in them, just check my "pile" of knuckles, all smooth.

[@classicminidetails8887]

Those rubber seal clips are an absolute B*****D to fit 🥴

[@anthonybrown7959]

Great work 👏. Please don't think me rude in asking, are you leaving the AA and if so where are you travelling to. Would I be right in saying its something to do with EV technology 🤔

[@classicminiworkshop]

Hi Anthony, yes I left on the 1st Feb. I will be moving to Allianz doing a similar role in May.

[@deangaryjames]

@Classic Mini Workshop best of luck Keith

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks Dean

[@anthonybrown7959]

@@classicminiworkshop I know the lads from up Newcastle way who know you will miss you. Gordon Whyte for one. All the best for the future.

[@1chish]

Damn shame about the subframe as it was original. It still had the 'MOWOG' pressings in it. But yes not savable. RIP. Its always worth shopping around and you did well at Minispares. The only issue with fitting the later boot seal is you are left with a set of holes round the inner bootlid although they do press against the rubber seal. Just make the bottom drain holes bigger!

[@paulrobinson3528]

Instead of "Give Away" use a different term like i do with the dog. Instead of pigs ear we use something like bacon lug hole 😅