Here it is, my progress with my mini cooper engine fire resoration project.... ill be updating often.... if you see anything that im doing wrong, have something that you think i should know, or otherwise, either post it here or send me an email at jonwwo@hotmail.com ...

http://www.liquefaction.com/jon/mini/

 

This looks like quite a project. I saw the car for-sale on e-bay. Good luck on your project! By the way, how much did you pay for the car?

 

>>This looks like quite a project. I saw the car for-sale on e-bay. Good luck on your project! By the way, how much did you pay for the car?

eight grand... worst case scenario, ill break even when i sell my civic...

 

Looks good. Can wait to see what it looks like when it is done.

 

Jon,

You are one lucky guy! I am so jealous! I am looking to buy a house next summer after I graduate, and it's GOT to have a garage. I miss tinkering. And just think of all the mods you can do while you are in there. Yup, I'm jealous all right! I had to rebuild my first car, an '83 VW Rabbit GL. I haven't had a garage to work in since high school.
Best of luck! I'll be watching your progress with great interest!

-J

 

>>Jon,
>>
>> You are one lucky guy! I am so jealous! I am looking to buy a house next summer after I graduate, and it's GOT to have a garage. I miss tinkering. And just think of all the mods you can do while you are in there. Yup, I'm jealous all right! I had to rebuild my first car, an '83 VW Rabbit GL. I haven't had a garage to work in since high school.
>> Best of luck! I'll be watching your progress with great interest!
>>
>>-J

It took me a month to get all the boxes out were stacked to the ceiling. But now im happy i since i have room to work

 

wow, very cool!
Great to see someone bringing a MINI back to life
Cheers,
Ryan

 

Nice work Jon! I noticed the body looked OK but the windshield was broken. What happened there?
Have fun with the project!

 

>>Nice work Jon! I noticed the body looked OK but the windshield was broken. What happened there?
>>Have fun with the project!

it took a rock during transport....

 

Quite the little project there Dr.Jon. Giving CPR to that little MINI, to bring her back to life.
Looks like eBay is your new best friend with the purchase of the car, and finding all the parts. Good on ya, and good luck with the restore.
Have you named her yet, or is Crispy MINI it?
Cheers,


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I'm impressed! Keep us posted as to your progress....looking forward to it!

 

Jon,
I don't know if you've thought this far ahead or not, but I'm curious about the crashworthiness of the car once the work is done. Seeing as the entire car from the engine forward is basically being disassembled and reassembled without the supervision of certified MINI mechanics, would an insurance company look at this car differently? I have no idea where the airbag sensors are, but if they're fried or missing, isn't that something that would have to be fixed by a dealer?

Also, I'm assuming the car is a 5-speed? I can snap a bunch of photos of my car's engine bay and e-mail them to you if that would be helpful. Good luck!!!

Chris

 

>>Jon,
>>I don't know if you've thought this far ahead or not, but I'm curious about the crashworthiness of the car once the work is done. Seeing as the entire car from the engine forward is basically being disassembled and reassembled without the supervision of certified MINI mechanics, would an insurance company look at this car differently? I have no idea where the airbag sensors are, but if they're fried or missing, isn't that something that would have to be fixed by a dealer?
>>
>>Also, I'm assuming the car is a 5-speed? I can snap a bunch of photos of my car's engine bay and e-mail them to you if that would be helpful. Good luck!!!
>>
>>Chris


the airbag sensors were sheilded from the heat and look fine to me. Are there only 2 in the front?

 

WOW... what a prioject! Best of luck to you!

Cindy

 

>>the airbag sensors were sheilded from the heat and look fine to me. Are there only 2 in the front?<<

Sorry, I've got no idea! I was just curious. Can't wait to see more pics of the progress! :smile:

 

Jon - Major kudos for taking on this project! Let us know when new info is posted.

 

What a great experience it is to rebuild a car and bring it back to life. It will become your car, you will have intimate knowlwdge of its workings and all that you have done to it. Keep it forever.

 

Awesome! It's going to fun watching this come together. Good Luck! :smile:

 

Jon,

What's up with the block? Are you going to have headwork done while it's off? Is the engine saveable? Inquiring minds want to know!

Best of luck!

 

Just thought I'd post here. Came across this link again in the BRG pic post. (what an ugly color, still wondering what made me buy it )

Just wondering if there have been any developments

 

My hat is off to you man! I just checked out the site and saw whutcha got goin on, I'm excited for you. Sorry about the engine block though, I'll be looking in to see what you end up doing? take care and good luck!

 

Great project. Best of luck.

Take pictures along the way to show your progress.

Outstanding save.