The engine on the MINI started last night after many months of work. It took a bit of encouragement at the beginning to get it started but now it starts without any problem. I found several new problems but not nearly as many as i had expected. The radiator has a small leak that i have to get fixed and i still have to put the front end and the exhaust on to have it moving. It sounded like a harly davidson without the exhaust on at idle... pretty cool... ill try to put some updates to the site up soon. I have learned a ton from this project and couldnt have done it without all your help.

thanks
Jon

 

Congrats!

I know you've put in many hours and hard work on the Crispy MINI project.

 

Yes, excellent work, I have been anticipating an update on your website....

It has inspired me to do more work on my cars myself.

 

I'm really happy for you. I hope the day comes we see a video clip of Crispy MINI on it's first drive.

 

Well Done


Cheers,
Jack

 

awsome!!! keep up the work man...that's great!

 

YAY CRISPY!!!!! We're all rootin' for ya!!

 

Congrats on the start-up . I give you credit, you have taken a daunting task and followed through all the way.

Great images on your web site too! I was wondering what the innards looked like. Gives me much more appreciation for my own Indi Blue MINI !

Aloha and good luck!

JCW04

 

Way to go Post pics!

 

Woohoo! I want the first test drive for helping you to name it.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=22952

 

Congrats man.

 

Very cool! Let's see some pics and hear more about this Phoenix rising from the ashes!

 

I've been following along quietly and all I can say is:


WAY TO GO!!!

I had similar fun rebuilding a motor for an old BMW I own and doing a tranny upgrade at the same time. But I had ten years on ya.

Good on ya, man!!!

Marty

 

Hey Jon!-

You should think about submitting your resume to your local MINI service department. Better yet, apply for plant manager at the Tritec Motors plant in Campo Largo Barzil!

http://www.tritecmotors.com.br/engli...percharged.htm

Aloha and CONGRATS again!

JCW04

 

Far out, man!

 

Absolutely Awesome!
I hadn't checked your site in months. Back when you started, I thought this was going to be intense. It looks like it has been, and you've just done an amazing job. That first drive is going to be so cool. Stay calm though. Finish the job with the same patience that you've had throughout, and do it right. Looks like you're almost there!!

 

You've been working hard to get this MINI a new life - CONGRATS and lets see pics of the running MINI.

 

You are the MAN

Good show, now for a life time of tinkering because I'll bet your hooked!

 

Man, pretty amazing.


You should at least write or call MINI USA as I would think they would be interested in this as it shows the lenghts of devotion of some MINI fans. If your lucky, thy might just give you some stuff.

 

Awesome! Congrats!

 

Been following your photos and threads. I am impressed and thrilled for you! All the more satisfying for you given the blood, sweat and tears you're putting into your MINI! Bravo!

 

Way to go

 

Wow!!!!!!!! What an accomplishment bringing your Mini back to life. MiniUSA should certify you as a master technician so that you can open the first independent certified shop. Naw, forget MiniUSA, call John Copper Garage and open up one in the USA.

 

Thanks guys Heres an update to the site.. alittle old but i just got around to doing it.. the first of a few more this weekend... Dont have much to do till i go out partying later tonight so i may have another one up before long

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

 

Excellent job!!! Thanks for the update, I have been anxiously waiting for an update on you website. Before long you will be zooming around in your (re)built :smile: from the ground up MINI. Have lots of fun.