Classic Mini Restoration Episode 42 - Fitting The Rear Subframe And Brakes

Classic Mini Restoration Episode 42 - Fitting The Rear Subframe And Brakes
/ smugwood
Onto the rear subframe and brake assembly next. We did have to wait for a few parts to finish the job so theres a few little things to sort out later on, but most of the rear subframe work is now complete.
The video isnt designed to be a tutorial and is purely for entertainment purposes only...but it does give an insight into what goes on during the rebuilding of the front subframe. Please bear in mind that the videos are quite heavily edited and dont always show every procedure.
Thanks for watching and a special thank you to my Patrons David Shrive, Charles France, Mad Hamish, Barbara Joseph, Ryan Davies, and all of my other Patrons.
Lee A Baker
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Smugwood Mini Specifications:
Bodywork repaired by Dennis at Classic And Retro Restorations
Painted by Cooper Car And Commercial Vehicle Sprayers
Engine built by Paul Jeffries
Rebuilt by Dennis and myself
Body Colour - Old English White 81 Mini Paint Code WT3
Roof Colour - Toyota Black
Engine Spec is as follows:
1275cc Metro A+ Series (sleeved from factory)
Rebored +20 Thou to 1293cc
Nural High Compression Pistons
AC Dodd RS Camshaft
IWIS Cam Chain and New Cam Tensioner
MAR Motorsport Competition Cam Followers
MED Alloy Rear Cam Plate
AC Dodd Modified Oil Pump
MJA Motorsport Modified Head (10.5:1 Compression Ratio)
MAR Motorsport 36mm Inlet Valves and 30mm Exhaust Valves
Ported And Gasflowed with Bronze Valve Guides and Minispares Fast Road Spec Double Valve Springs
MED 1:3 Ratio Roller Rocker Assembly
MED Stage 2 Flywheel and Clutch Assembly
GEARBOX
Rebuilt A+ Helical Gearbox with Central Oil Pickup and Minispares 4 Pin Differential
3:44 Final Drive
ELECTRICS
Modified H and H Ignitions Distributor and Matching Coil (Recurved To Suit Camshaft Profile)
FUEL
Single HIF 44 SU Carb
Original Spec Mechanical Fuel Pump
EXHAUST
Maniflow System
COOLING SYSTEM
Standard Radiator
Registration - JAF84W
Main parts from Minisport and Minispares
Loom from Bull Motif
Fittings mostly from Smiffys Bits
A couple of parts fitted from Retrosport
#minisport #minispares #classicmini

[@MiniMattTV]

I need to catch up on some missed episodes but wow it’s looking fantastic lee! Will be a brilliant little mini that you can cherish for years to come.

[@SmugwoodMini]

Its starting to take shape now.Trying to get it finished before the new year :-)

[@TheM00ch]

Good inspiration watching this!

[@RobinTheMini]

Keep on the good work!

[@SmugwoodMini]

I shall try my best 😊 I’m at that stage where it’s fun and stressful at the same time 😂

[@recreativesigns4571]

Really coming along, looking wonderful.

[@SmugwoodMini]

It’s been rolling this week. Although not under its own steam yet 😊 Hoping to get the engine started by the end of the week 🤞

[@leeedwards7721]

Jeez i still LOVE Minis at 50. I had my 1st Mini at 16 To do up Turned into a Proper Rally car after 3 YEARS But it was Very well done as i Grew up around Older Gents who had Garages/Welders/Spray Guns etc. Then at 19 I had a Proper 1275GT with a 1340 Single inch3/4 SU, Those were the Days when you COULD pick up a Mini for £400 For a Decent one. Nice Job Bud.

[@SmugwoodMini]

Thanks. I remember those days of buying a mini for £400 😂 Be nice if that was still the case 😊

[@pauljeffries]

The cars looking great Lee 👍

[@SmugwoodMini]

Slowly making progress. 😊👍

[@kevinevison3117]

I did notice that you didn't fit any underneath on top of the subframe .did you forget.!!!!

[@kevinevison3117]

Underfelt

[@SmugwoodMini]

My honest answer would be...I didnt know about the underfelt until now :-)