Author Topic: 73 Mini Innocenti 1300 Export (Read 63908 times)

MiniDave · « **Reply #350 on:** March 18, 2019, 01:04:21 PM »

It's really encouraging that it was this rust free (and no, I don't mean they just didn't charge for it!) it should turn out nicely when it's all done!

I made a wrench this am to adjust the hi-los. It didn't need to be particularly strong, I'll just use it to hold the adjuster while I tighten down the lock nut with the "real" wrench. I had some 2" X 1/4" flat, so I just laid it out for the best fit and cut it out with my angle grinder, then a little finish work on the edges and voila!

94touring · « **Reply #351 on:** March 18, 2019, 01:14:54 PM »

Quote from: gr8kornholio on March 18, 2019, 12:34:38 PM

It's got some rare body filler disease! Lol. That's pretty good shape for sitting so long in midwest climate.

Filler primer! Only 3 spots with a minor glaze of filler where I plugged holes. Really is a nice shell.

BruceK · « **Reply #352 on:** March 18, 2019, 01:42:57 PM »

Quote from: MiniDave on March 18, 2019, 01:04:21 PM

It's really encouraging that it was this rust free (and no, I don't mean they just didn't charge for it!) it should turn out nicely when it's all done!

I made a wrench this am to adjust the hi-los. It didn't need to be particularly strong, I'll just use it to hold the adjuster while I tighten down the lock nut with the "real" wrench. I had some 2" X 1/4" flat, so I just laid it out for the best fit and cut it out with my angle grinder, then a little finish work or the wedges and voila!

Result!!!

(To quote Edd China)

Willie_B · « **Reply #353 on:** March 18, 2019, 02:49:05 PM »

Quote from: MiniDave on March 18, 2019, 01:04:21 PM

It's really encouraging that it was this rust free (and no, I don't mean they just didn't charge for it!) it should turn out nicely when it's all done!

I made a wrench this am to adjust the hi-los. It didn't need to be particularly strong, I'll just use it to hold the adjuster while I tighten down the lock nut with the "real" wrench. I had some 2" X 1/4" flat, so I just laid it out for the best fit and cut it out with my angle grinder, then a little finish work on the edges and voila!

Great idea, looks like it should work a treat.

94touring · « **Reply #354 on:** March 18, 2019, 07:10:42 PM »

Clear picture in about an hour...

94touring · « **Reply #355 on:** March 18, 2019, 08:38:25 PM »

We matched to the back of the boot lid, which was darker since it hadn't faded. I'll make quick work of buffing it slicker than it already is.

BruceK · « **Reply #356 on:** March 18, 2019, 09:44:53 PM »

Wow. You are really moving along fast.

At this pace it’ll be ready for test drives at the picnic!

MiniDave · « **Reply #357 on:** March 18, 2019, 09:49:47 PM »

Well, HIS end may be.....I've got a motor and transmission to do, a crap ton of wiring to fix, then assemble the whole thing!

94touring · « **Reply #358 on:** March 18, 2019, 10:45:40 PM »

Quote from: BruceK on March 18, 2019, 09:44:53 PM

Wow. You are really moving along fast.

At this pace it’ll be ready for test drives at the picnic!

Everyone gets to assist in subframe attachment and watch me knock out glass installation.

BruceK · « **Reply #359 on:** March 19, 2019, 06:20:25 AM »

Ahh. Now it all comes to light. The true purpose of the picnic. We will all be assembly elves indebted to the beer-rations.

94touring · « **Reply #360 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:59:46 AM »

3 days and 12 workers should be enough to get me caught up on my backlog

94touring · « **Reply #361 on:** March 19, 2019, 11:01:57 AM »

If Dave thought it was shiny before...

Also side by side with faded red.

gr8kornholio · « **Reply #362 on:** March 19, 2019, 11:24:17 AM »

Looks awesome

MiniDave · « **Reply #363 on:** March 19, 2019, 11:36:54 AM »

I forgot to bring them, but I have new gaskets for the hinges on the boot lid. I also ordered a new seal for the boot lid handle. Do we need new plastic sockets for the pins on the emblems?

94touring · « **Reply #364 on:** March 19, 2019, 11:38:10 AM »

I have some gaskets here too. Bring those down and we'll swap.

MiniDave · « **Reply #365 on:** March 19, 2019, 11:42:07 AM »

Jimini II · « **Reply #366 on:** March 19, 2019, 12:23:21 PM »

Looks great.

94touring · « **Reply #367 on:** March 19, 2019, 02:23:27 PM »

Ok last pic. Finished buffing, not that you can tell much from the photo.

MiniDave · « **Reply #368 on:** March 19, 2019, 03:31:01 PM »

IT'S. A. LIVE!

Good oil pressure, nothing's leaking, and it sounds very good....no smoking, knocking or other nasty noises either. I haven't run this carb on anything before so it may not have the right needle for this engine. I also haven't set the timing, that's why it tries to run on on shutdown.

dimini · « **Reply #369 on:** March 19, 2019, 04:24:31 PM »

Looking like the Inno is going to be back on the streets pretty soon. Not that I'm suggesting one should toss extra time and $ into this project, but an Old English White top would look great w/the current interior colors.

94touring · « **Reply #370 on:** March 19, 2019, 05:10:24 PM »

I'm not opposed. There are a few tiny chips that would go away in the process.

MiniDave · « **Reply #371 on:** March 19, 2019, 05:36:51 PM »

I'll leave that up to you, I'm OK with it either way......the more "yellowy" OEW would go better with the tan interior I guess.

MiniDave · « **Reply #372 on:** March 20, 2019, 10:04:50 AM »

The whole vid, including the no muffler parts! Be sure to turn the sound up, and enjoy the groovy tunes too!

94touring · « **Reply #373 on:** March 20, 2019, 02:09:04 PM »

Science. A little electrolysis rust removal to clean out these doors without tearing up the metal. Once it's done it's magic, I'll flush with a phosphoric solution and reseal from the inside. These doors are in fantastic shape but have begun to show signs of rust. This will ensure they don't begin to rot.

Vikram · « **Reply #374 on:** March 20, 2019, 05:15:54 PM »

Sounds pretty sweet!
I think this should be listed with no muffler!

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Author Topic: 73 Mini Innocenti 1300 Export (Read 63908 times)