Classic Mini Restoration | Fitting The Engine | Ft Classic Mini DIY Collab

[@sdungworth]

Can't wait to see this mini Finnished 👍

[@TomShorrock]

thanks Dude!

[@DBMiniDIY]

And the eagle has landed. Well done Tom and Mark. Another great video and loving the interaction between you and Cole and Alex. And last but not least great editing because I know that must have taken hours.

[@TomShorrock]

haha! thanks buddy! and your certainly correct although i like to tell myself it took me minutes :) 720 minutes to be precise! which as we know equates to 12 hours haha! cheers again dude :)

[@DBMiniDIY]

Total Car Reviews well it is enjoyed and appreciated by all your subscribers so keep up the gd work

[@TomShorrock]

DB Mini DIY haha! Thanks again buddy and I will try my best 👌🏻👌🏻

[@carl88norris]

The mini DIY crossover was killer 😂😂😂

[@TomShorrock]

chuck ruckus haha! Glad you enjoyed! Have to thank Cole for this aswell as he managed to get the footage to me in time 👌🏻👌🏻

[@SV_Freeman]

Have seen them all! Love it how you build up this car 🚗. Got a 93’ British open myself, learning so much just by watching your videos. Keep it up, greetings from Germany.

[@TomShorrock]

DLHP2 Dude!! Thanks for taking the time to view my content! It certainly makes it worth while! Glad I’m able to teach you things even if I’m still learning myself! I’ll try to post as much as I can and hopefully you can stick with me for the next build 👌🏻👌🏻

[@thedjse]

Boom the engines in actually buzzing for you pal!!! Massive step that. Thanks for featuring my mini in the mini of the week.

[@TomShorrock]

thedjse no problem at all my friend! Told you I’d get round to you 😉

[@owenhill9944]

So exited to see that engine in

[@TomShorrock]

OWEN HILL12 haha!thanks Dude’

[@thebluep0tat0]

Team Slaphead! Need decals asap....get them printed up, Tom!

[@TomShorrock]

thebluep0tat0 haha! I will do ! I’m in the process of searching for merch😂😂

[@aussiebloke609]

You kids have it so easy. I remember doing a swap on my mate's Mini back in the '80s. No crane, just the two of us lifting it in by hand. Damn kids these days... *grumble grumble* And looking back on it, it was stupidly, and stupidly heavy - how we didn't bust a gut of blow a disk is beyond me. Still...great days. :-D

[@mattylittler9838]

Congratulations m8. Good to see the hard work paying off!!! Well done m8!!!

[@TomShorrock]

Matty Littler thanks Dude means more than you could imagine 👌🏻👌🏻

[@-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491]

Cole is a very helpful chap 😂😂👍🏻

[@TomShorrock]

- SARGNT Clash Royale and More! - he certainly is! And a decent guy 👌🏻

[@robukauto3484]

Looks fantastic - so nice when everything is cleaned up and painted. We have decided to not put back the sound deadening material on my son's, it just takes away from the clean look and collects dirt. Look forward to seeing your finished job. We are many months behind you and going at a much slower pace.

[@TomShorrock]

Rob UKAuto Dude! Any pace is progression that’s the way you have to look at it 👌🏻 as for the sound deadening I totally agree! Looks gash! You will have to send me some Pictures of yours! Look forward to seeing it 👌🏻 and thanks for the great feedback Dude! 👌🏻

[@deanbowles6429]

Well done , finally in ...

[@TomShorrock]

Dean bowles hash! About time innit! Cheers bud!

[@deanbowles6429]

Total Car Reviews new wheels next

[@TomShorrock]

Dean bowles definitley! 13x8s 👌🏻👌🏻

[@tomroberts3124]

Yass been waiting for this, great video again Tom!!

[@TomShorrock]

Tom Roberts cheers bud! Apologies for being late it’s just been manic with it being Christmas 😂😂

[@caustin1234]

Good work Tom lad!

[@TomShorrock]

Chris Austin cheers! Chris lad!! 👌🏻

[@carl88norris]

Nice one lad!

[@TomShorrock]

chuck ruckus cheers Milado!! 👌🏻👌🏻

[@ClassicCarCave]

Tom, Great job mate, It is a turning point when the motor goes back in looking forward to hearing start up! Cheers Dave.

[@TomShorrock]

davejaguar66 be prepared for my emails bombarded with questions dave 😂 as this will be the hard bit for me, trying to get it to run! Glad you think I did a great job means a lot! And your mini is looking the dogs! Also! Cheers mate 👌🏻

[@ClassicCarCave]

Tom, No sweat you can even text me drop me an e-mail and i will send you the number, Cheers Dave.

[@TomShorrock]

davejaguar66 dave! Your a legend! I’ll definitely drop you an email 👌🏻👌🏻 cheers mate!

[@scottderuyter3812]

Super awesome vid!! Loved the cross lid with dyi

[@ukcarspotting9508]

Great vid tom

[@TomShorrock]

ukcar spotting thanks buddy

[@TomShorrock]

If you want to submit car of the week, my email and contact details are in description also there is a contact me page on my website, so either of those buddy 👌🏻

[@WJ52TLX]

Great to see the engine in but did sort out that loose near side CV boot

[@TomShorrock]

WJ52TLX haha! Thanks for reminding me again! I’ll definitley do it in my next episode 😂😂

[@stephenstokes8318]

When you unbolted the top ball joints I thought u might of sorted the CV boot out at the same time

[@TomShorrock]

I totally forgot Stephen! I will sort it I promise haha! I think you may have reminded me atleast twice ;) haha!

[@stephenstokes8318]

Yes I have lol don't forget to mention by name

[@sdungworth]

I got all my stuff from Huddersfield mini spares in my time and they were mint for everything just unfortunately didn't have what you needed at the time 👍

[@TomShorrock]

Huddersfield spares is good supplier however the chrome work is cheap and doesn't last long

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Nice videos and a little bit of Peter McKinnon in there at the end. Great progress and a it's nice to have a 'Slap Head' to take out your frustrations on!!

[@TomShorrock]

Malcolm Young hahah! Cheers bud! And yes me dad with the old slap head! 😂😂

[@fragged8]

no need to remove wheels and pop the ball joints, lower the engine with the drivers side lower and put first pot joint in then lower the other side of the engine and slide in the other pot joint , job done .. I wouldn't have painted the gearbox either it can affect cooling in't summer.

[@TomShorrock]

well you live and learn! thanks bud :)

[@kevinshales1380]

Hey Tim, once again great work. Just a pointer make sure you fit the gear box selector and stabilize rod, before you bolt up the manifold 👍🏼

[@TomShorrock]

Kevin Shales thanks kevin! And will do buddy 👌🏻 cheers for advice 👌🏻👌🏻

[@markpiper8082]

well done. but you still have the fan on the wrong way if you havnt chanred it already and the spacer needs to go in some where to insure the pullys lign up

[@TomShorrock]

mark piper I swapped it around Mark, but snapped it when putting it in 😂 so I have another one I need to fit 😂😂

[@eamonnhind]

Brilliant as always! getting so close to the end now. Will it be ready for summer show season? have you got any lined up?

[@TomShorrock]

Eamonn Hind my aim is for l2b! And potentially IMM in Portugal 😉😂😂👌🏻

[@MiniMattTV]

Love it buddy! Congratulations on getting the engine in! So so chuffed for you! Really enjoying watching this one 😊

[@TomShorrock]

Mini Matt TV haha! Cheers Dude! Definitley feels a stress off my shoulders! Let’s hope it runs 😂😂

[@MiniMattTV]

Total Car Reviews 😂😂 yeah fingers crossed

[@cal844]

Now it's on its wheels, get the inlet and exhaust manifold(s) fitted, best to keep the engine steadies off the car until carb is in place and wired up, then fit the radiator, alternator and starter. Then double check everything is connected before cranking...

[@TomShorrock]

calum michie top advice! Thank you! 👌🏻👌🏻 got the new rad to go on after crimbo 👌🏻

[@bentarnowski]

Yes, finally 😂

[@TomShorrock]

Ben Tarnowski haha! Apologies 😂😂

[@petefroud5308]

Nice job Tom . BMC green engine block.

[@TomShorrock]

Pete Froud thanks Dude! Had to make it look old with the BMC green 👌🏻👌🏻

[@OnlineHousehusband]

Always thought this had a 1275 but it appears to be a 998 looking at the tappet covers 👍

[@TomShorrock]

Its now a 1380cc

[@charlieboyok]

Hi , l bet that was Fun to do , oh & your Mate's arse kinda got in the way of the Motor being put in (sorry engine , to all you Brit's out there ) How much was the engine alone was it a recon part build ,or new total rebuild , oh could you ship it over to Melbourne , Australia after you have finished it " lol "

[@TomShorrock]

hahaha! cheers mate! and the engine hasn't been rebuilt it came with the complete car :) its just been sprayed up and had the clutch changed :) in my opinion which fix something that isnt broke :)

[@MiniMattTV]

Because of this video I made sure my engine mounts were the non captive but type! 👍 cheers!

[@piperdoug428]

Awesome vid as usual, high on the slapage meter. cheers.

[@TomShorrock]

PIPER DOUG hahahahaha cheers Doug! Your comments never fail to amuse me 👌🏻👌🏻

[@SamplingPercussion]

Nice content. What editor do you use bro? I have a Shorty Mini I'm trying to get sorted.

[@TomShorrock]

James Ulibarri I’ve been using I movie but I’m just recently landed final cut this week so I’m in the process of moving over to that 👌🏻

[@georgeknapp271]

Well done mate getting the 'Motor' in. And glad you found missing the 'Lug' nuts! Nearly thought we missed out on are feline friends . Great vid.😁

[@TomShorrock]

George Knapp haha! Thanks George means a lot matey 👌🏻👌🏻

[@MiniPerformance]

went in easy that!

[@TomShorrock]

Richspec haha! It did until the bloody captive nuts came into play 😂😂

[@bentarnowski]

It's not a trunk, a trunk is on an elephant. It's not a hood, a hood is something you put on your head. It's not a shift stick, a stick is something you use to walk with. Gas is also a liquid apparently Oh and a 'motor' is a combustion engine. American terminology for ya.

[@TomShorrock]

Ben Tarnowski haha! It’s all fun any games 😂😂 that’s why me and Cole agreed to do the collab for a little banter 😂😂

[@bentarnowski]

Total Car Reviews yeh, did make me laugh tbh 😂

[@TomShorrock]

Ben Tarnowski that was the aim ! And glad it did 👌🏻👌🏻

[@gavinivers8941]

Car is getting there. Now get the oil presure up, and see if it goes....

[@TomShorrock]

Gavin Ivers ooooo! Let’s hope so! I’ll Definitley be asking a lot of questions in the videos to come 😂😂

[@BMCWorkshop]

Nice one Tom, I bet your glad it's finally in lol

[@TomShorrock]

Sean C haha cheers bud! I certainly am, feels like I can relax a little now 😂😂

[@iandevlin6824]

I'm a few years behind on these videos and your channel but I'm glued to it ... Great build and your a gas man to watch 👍 dud you fit a stage 1 kit or anything or is it all standard ??

[@TomShorrock]

Hi Ian! thankyou so much! gland you enjoy it! have you seen any of my newer stuff this month ? The mini had a stage 1 Kit yes

[@randkprouductions]

all coming together...

[@TomShorrock]

Rushabh Shah haha cheers buddy! Still a massive fan of your mini! It’s sweet! 👌🏻

[@robindolan1117]

Hi mate is that an engine you have bought or have you done it up?

[@MiniMattTV]

Loved the classic mini DIY collaboration too! You didn’t call him out on calling an engine a motor though! 😂

[@TomShorrock]

Mini Matt TV haha! Ino I realise this after spending way to long editing then I thought I’d let it slide haha! 😂 glad you like it 👌🏻

[@charlieboyok]

Mini matt TV : l remember watching a British show & a mate says to the other "Lose the Motor" yes it was stolen & it was ........ a Ford Granada , in Australia they were called "Falcon" 6 cylinder 4.1 litre they also had 4.9 v8 , so Bite me lol !

[@MiniMadness]

Nice to see it coming together Tom! I got my first resto vlog up today if you are interested too :)

[@TomShorrock]

Mini Madness I’ll take a look bud! Always good to see someone new starting to document their build 👌🏻

[@MiniMadness]

Cheers :) I got a lot of work ahead but it should be worth it in the end :)

[@TomShorrock]

Mini Madness watched it before bud! Well done! Also thrown you a subscription 👌🏻

[@MiniMadness]

Cheers mate :)

[@liamedwards3674]

love the vids ,, got a 200bhp m.e.d 1293 turbo and z cars r1 mini myself if your in the midlands feel free to pop over and have a play in them..

[@TomShorrock]

dude!!!! that would be amazing and would be a decent vlog i could film! drop me an email with your details and we can arrange! it thanks a million :)

[@philippbraitinger7439]

Love your style ! Own on my self a Mayfair 1992 as a century Project 🤣🙈. It will be more a fun car than a classic one, but love to see your vlog- keep on going. Cheers from Münster.

[@TomShorrock]

Philipp Braitinger thanks Dude means a lot! Don’t forget to send it in for mini of the week 👌🏻👌🏻

[@MaddminiVlogger]

Aww mark, you remembered :D ..nice one Tom, the engine is in now the fun begins dude. its coming along nicely though mate, and I promise this week MOTW video will land in your inbox and it will be amazing ;) ..also I now want a #teamslaphead t-shirt HA! nice one.

[@TomShorrock]

hahah! cheers buddy! I will look out for this video :) will be great :) !

[@markshorrock6645]

Great vid SON team 👋🏻 head . Need to get some t shirts printed # teamslaphead

[@TomShorrock]

certainly do dad :)

[@MaddminiVlogger]

Dear god, what have I started, I claim royalty rights hahah.

[@1chish]

Yes the captive nuts can be 'tiresome'. I used bolts with a 'lead in' when I 'dry fitted' the gearcasings to check everything lined up. They have a 'lead' of no thread so it guides the thread in place. Quite common on new car manufacture and the Scanias I worked on. Just use the same bolts and turn down the thread for a few millimetres as it only sticks out anyway! Useful in many other places on a Mini Here is an example (please excuse the source): www.chinesemotorcyclepartsonline.co.uk/partno_STBT027 Sorry should have said earlier ... oops!

[@ianroberts8692]

Great video, but how the hell did you get Bruce Willis to help you 😂😂

[@TomShorrock]

ian roberts haha! Thanks Dude! And I have my ways, I have my ways 😉

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

that was a great video, yea those captive nuts can drive you mad but trying to fit normal nut and bolts especially the one behind the clutch housing can be nightmare - and being follically challenged myself i would be well up for a team slap head T shirt :) - keep those videos coming :)

[@TomShorrock]

haha! thanks dude! you positive feedback means a lot and drives me to do these videos more and more :) ill look into the team slaphead shirts :)

[@metalwright]

Sometimes I really try to figure out how to build another garage at my place... A standard 3 car just doesn't cut it. Then I see these poor chaps working under a freakin' ISIS tent they learned about watching Survivorman...

[@TomShorrock]

I'm guessing thats a compliment ? haha

[@ryanharriss7950]

😂😂😂

[@duaneaarts6768]

Thank you for not saying “in style”

[@TomShorrock]

Duane Aarts haha you not a fan? 😂

[@daniely4748]

Hi Tom ! I Enjoyed watching all your videos about Mini , and I liked allot this last video when you spotlight on the Different names for the same parts of a car (Between UK and USA) , I specially was confused allot first when I was searching for some part over Internet years ago ... I have a Group on Facebook I like that you come and Join us there and hope you don't mind that I post the Link here . Still waiting your next videos and how you will Finish this car Specially interested about how you will end the Electrical system connections' job . Thank You :) facebook.com/groups/127519529899 Or Group name on Facebook : ( Yeah I know we wright it British but I can't change it anymore that's Facebook's rules)

[@TomShorrock]

Daniel Y thanks Dude! It’s feedback like this that drives me to continue with my episodes! I’ll sign up to the page now! Merry Christmas and a happy new year 👌🏻

[@daniely4748]

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!! :)

[@blackvanandrobin6413]

Who s the glamorous assistant ? I like her nice long legs. Has she ever thought of wearing a wig ?...Great vid lads

[@TomShorrock]

Robin Whyatt hahah! Cheers mate! That would be my dad 😂