Wheel Arch Fitting - Classic Mini Workshop Project Tardis Pt.42

[@LoneStarMini]

Wonderful tips on pulling the rivets and using correct size washer…

[@shaneblacklord3313]

Hello, You need not worry, Ultrasonic parts cleaners work excellently for cleaning almost everything. The larger the better. Project Binky uses them to great success to clean all kinds of parts. I have used then for years to clean all manner of carbeurators and mechanical bits and bobs. they work a treat. If it Were me I would buy another TVR before you get priced out of the market.

[@DRW58]

Couple of good tip in there for future reference Keith, nice bit of work on the arch it’s looking great 👍 Take Care Stay Safe Everyone Regards Dave 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@greatthib]

Thanks very much for the tips! I'm going to try and add a nut at the end of the riveter. I was struggling and couldn't place those rivets!

[@philtucker1224]

That wheel arch is perfect 👌

[@mindrivencarclub9403]

I'd love a MK2 Golf GTi 😊 Keep up the good work William

[@Mr_Whippy92]

Im only 29, mk3 cortina gt coupe is on my list. Currently have a 78 morris mini 1000. Just did a brake upgrade to disks and minifins. Now need arches to cover the 10x5 wheels. Was gonna go the rivnut route as its never had arches before.

[@ribs99]

Without hesitation my dream classic would be a white K reg Escort RS Cosworth.

[@alanizzard2584]

Aston Martin db7 supercharged 3.2 litre definitely Black

[@paulrobinson3528]

9:42 absolute brill idea with the washer, will spread the load a bit to!!

[@andrewhooper344]

Keith, to clean my carb I used a small hand held media blaster (one that looks like a pistol with a hopper on top) and filled it with baking soda, blasted the parts outside (stuff goes everywhere) then just washed away the excess on my drive with a hose and cleaned the carb throughly with carb cleaner to ensure none was left in any orifices. Worked great and looks almost brand new 👍🏻

[@dalewarren9518]

Ultrasonic parts cleaner is amazing , I use them to clean aircraft parts . Well worth it . I'd like another Covin 911 kit car 🙂

[@Physcotropic]

Clio Williams. The daddy of all hot hatches 😉

[@franciscomelendez3894]

UltraSonc cleaner is amasing for cleaning carbs. I used it on my Dellortos. Have to use the right liquid (solvente) , for the Job.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Cheers.

[@nicholasreason8379]

ultrasonic works brilliant cleaned my lawn mower carb of 12 years worth of dirt came up like new pity about the rest of the lawn mower but hay that's life!!

[@sparrowclassicsandoutdoors8777]

Another very informative video, I did the exact same with fitting my wheel arches (including the washers) if I need to it again, I'll definitely remember the tip about putting a bolt to create a spacer as it is a bit tricky. Cheers.

[@karlgt9989]

Red or white Nova GSi. Seriously considering moving away from minis and more into a different type of classic. But, seems you cant get the 90s classics at the moment. Us 40 year olds have the same idea lol

[@stewartpalmer7039]

Nice tip with the rivets. MX -5 NA my favourite after mini and MGB

[@grahamwoodier5066]

I had a new Ford Escort XR3 in 1981 - it was a lovely car. Mind you, it did replace an Allegro... Wouldn't mind another one now.

[@paulhotson5820]

Had a black XR3i Y reg removed rev limiter in distributor 😉 was clocked by the police at 127mph but could do 130 or more. Lovely car but had a 205 1.9 GTi which was more fun.

[@jsyjay]

BMW E28 M5 if the budget would stretch that far but if not a Sierra Sapphire Cosworth. It would be nice to have something the whole family could easily fit in.

[@paulhotson5820]

Peugeot 205 1.9 GTI/ Vauxhall Nova GSI 1.6/Williams Clio👍

[@milanbauer4226]

Hi. I am thinking about use riv nuts for wheel arch. BTW the car should be VW golf gti.

[@richrowley8355]

great idea on the rivets Keith. I had the same issue and ended up with m4 sets and nylocs. i'll know for next time

[@tobiaswebster8154]

Thanks for the tips! Have you considered rivnuts? In about 8 weeks I should be reinstalling the wheelarches on my project car and that is my plan in fact I will have to drill the holes BIGGER. Great vids, Keith... keep up tbe good work ;-)

[@classicminiworkshop]

I didn’t think about riv nuts actually, I have a riv nut gun so I could have done it that way

[@chrisfrench6880]

My dream car would be a Sunbeam Alpine

[@richardsadler8226]

Either a mk2 Escort RS 2000 , mk2 Mexico or even a lotus sunbeam

[@dnf1903]

Hiya Keith-hope your well. Enjoyed the video. Go on Matthewsons auctioneers web site. As in bangers and cash off telly. April 23rd auction, theres a 1978 Ford Cortina mk4 2000S for sale. 34,000 miles from new. One owner in white. It was my aunties car, she died recently and my uncle is having it auctioned. They had it from new, 43 years, garaged every night and pampered. Thats what I would buy. Estimate is 15 to 20 grand.

[@classicminiworkshop]

I have fond memories of MK3,4 and 5 Cortinas. My mum/dad had loads of them. My dad had a MK3 GXL for a while, it was awesome

[@ryanfrench2000]

My dream car would have to be the ford RS2000

[@MJDMC]

A concours Allegro of course 😉

[@classicminiworkshop]

Are you following Car Pervert? He building a V6 Allegro

[@mikemcbride6932]

Mk2 Escort Harrier or Mexico would be nice Keith.

[@mk1leg]

Vauxhall 2.3HS Chevette

[@classicminiworkshop]

Ooo nice, I was lucky enough to go round the Vauxhall heritage center a few years ago. They had a delivery mileage one in storage

[@becko1969]

Ultrasonic cleaners are good, but maybe not as good as new ... dream car ... hmmmm over the years I’ve owned mk2 lotus cortina ,tvr 1600m , nova gte, 205 gti 1.9 but the car I’ve always wanted is a metro 6r4 .. but 30k doesn’t even come close to owning one☹️

[@andyfry1970]

Hi Keith, great fit n finish on the arches. Tardis is looking fantastic! And what would I buy with 30 grand??? Difficult! I have always liked the Alfa romeo giulia 1965 gta 😊

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@RaceJan]

Classic Saab 900 Turbo. Oh wait. got one already :-)

[@classicminiworkshop]

Nice, very rare to see on the roads now

[@franciscomelendez3894]

VW Beetle!

[@mk1leg]

come to Jersey

[@paulrobinson3528]

1:20, Keith just buy a new carb lol. Ultrasonic cleaners are really good

[@classicminiworkshop]

I can’t afford one after buying the alternator 🤣

[@paulrobinson3528]

@@classicminiworkshop IAn alternator is nothing after buying a rothenberger superfire 2 lol

[@khanshaab9]

The rivet isn't gripping from the back struggling with this.

[@philtucker1224]

XR3i or Peugeot GTi 🤔

[@paulrobinson3528]

I would not mind a mk1 Metro Turbo though in black

[@classicminiworkshop]

I've watched a few of them recently, there was one in Ireland but he stripped the engine out of it.

[@paulrobinson3528]

@@classicminiworkshop bet he only wanted a shinny alternator lol

[@markdraper7]

Great Video. Lots of top tips! You know Dynax do a clear cavity wax right?

[@classicminiworkshop]

Yeah, Ive got clear and brown. You don't see once the arch is on so I used brown

[@tsedge99]

Audi Quattro Turbo

[@jonb8241]

Would love a Mk1 Golf GTi ... or, try and find my Mini Pick-up that I sold about 20 yrs back 🥺

[@robertwilson6020]

Morris 1000 Traveller or MG Midget

[@paulrobinson3528]

1st. Dear me, will you ever lose me lol

[@glensweeting9408]

A series 1 Escort RS Turbo

[@classicminiworkshop]

Nice 👍

[@paulrobinson3528]

10:25 I thought a HRE moment with a green balloon going against the prevailing wind moment was coming. Paul from HRE wasted his money on posting your nuts there lol

[@classicminidetails8887]

RS turbo definitely, either that of Ferrari F355

[@1chish]

Somerford have the SU gasket set (AUE811 @ £4.54) and the sundries kit (CSK003 @ £20.66) in stock.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Cheers, I didn't think of trying Somerford

[@1chish]

@@classicminiworkshop They are not always the cheapest but they have never let me down.

[@grantsilver5883]

Mk1 RS 2000

[@classicminiworkshop]

Very nice 👍

[@nicholasreason8379]

Mini Marcos?

[@mokeandmadness4273]

K reg moonstone silver fiesta rs turbo or 3dr cosworth

[@paulrobinson3528]

5:00 i'm 51 years old. I would buy a Meastro Turbo

[@classicminiworkshop]

They were bloody quick, I remember a Top Gear feature and the car was much quicker than MG claimed. I’m sure it was 0-60 in 6 ish seconds

[@paulrobinson3528]

@@classicminiworkshop But if you remember, they could not stop it lol., always slid to a stop lol. My uncle has a "F" reg white face lift MG Meastro with 44000miles on it and has been stuck in his garage since 1995 along with a BMW R90S motorbike!!!

[@eduardodedios8213]

Hummer H1 Rover Defender Ford GT Acura NSX Audi A8 But 30K wouldn’t be enough :(

[@classicminiworkshop]

Greedy LOL