Some other progress since the last post for those interested.

- Lower steering column bracket made and mounted.
- Accelerator pedal brackets welded in
- Steering column accessories tested.









- Brake & clutch reservoirs mounted to another custom bracket.
- Pitching stop mount fabricated and installed.
- And some more bog removed.

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Website: http://www.dutchysmini.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Dutchysmini/

Previously owned the Red VTEC Mini (B16A)

Project currently on the go:
1961 Morris mini
Engine conversion - WRX EJ255

Next step was to work on the rear wheel tubs. This meant turning the car around and removing the engine. Two wheels and 8 bolts later and it’s out.
I do like the stance of the mini with the 15” wheels. The turning circle was even better than my Vtec mini which was exciting.

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Website: http://www.dutchysmini.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Dutchysmini/

Previously owned the Red VTEC Mini (B16A)

Project currently on the go:
1961 Morris mini
Engine conversion - WRX EJ255

You're not the only one Dutchy

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"Show me the Mini!"

Cheers. It won’t suit everyone’s taste....but then the whole project might not either.

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Website: http://www.dutchysmini.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Dutchysmini/

Previously owned the Red VTEC Mini (B16A)

Project currently on the go:
1961 Morris mini
Engine conversion - WRX EJ255

Who dares! Wins!

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"Show me the Mini!"

loving this Dutchy ! work of art.

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1974 Moke - 998cc
76 Clubman B16a2 Vtec AWD Turbo 12.9@105mph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9PW49e1hYs

Cheers thanks.

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Website: http://www.dutchysmini.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Dutchysmini/

Previously owned the Red VTEC Mini (B16A)

Project currently on the go:
1961 Morris mini
Engine conversion - WRX EJ255

The engine had to come out again so I could work on the rear wheel tubs. Before that I had sort out the rear valance. It has a small bit of rust on the bottom that had to be removed. I tried to cut it out and add metal back in but was just too thin.
So I cut about 30mm off the whole lot and re bent the bottom to look pretty normal.








For the tubs, some 1mm sheetmetal, some bends and welds later and they were done.
It really stiffened up the rear body by tying the chassis rails into the rear quarters.

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Website: http://www.dutchysmini.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Dutchysmini/

Previously owned the Red VTEC Mini (B16A)

Project currently on the go:
1961 Morris mini
Engine conversion - WRX EJ255

More progress. I’ll let the photos do the talking.
The more I do on the car the more the sleeper look disappears.

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Website: http://www.dutchysmini.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Dutchysmini/

Previously owned the Red VTEC Mini (B16A)

Project currently on the go:
1961 Morris mini
Engine conversion - WRX EJ255

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Website: http://www.dutchysmini.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Dutchysmini/

Previously owned the Red VTEC Mini (B16A)

Project currently on the go:
1961 Morris mini
Engine conversion - WRX EJ255

And the sunroof works..... happy days!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdvr4sC ... ture=share

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Website: http://www.dutchysmini.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Dutchysmini/

Previously owned the Red VTEC Mini (B16A)

Project currently on the go:
1961 Morris mini
Engine conversion - WRX EJ255

And this is where the idea of a sleeper disappears....

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Website: http://www.dutchysmini.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Dutchysmini/

Previously owned the Red VTEC Mini (B16A)

Project currently on the go:
1961 Morris mini
Engine conversion - WRX EJ255

That's some really nice work tying the tubs in to the chassis rail and the body, lots of different bits to bring together and it looks great.

Dutchy,

Your vision for this project is commendable, your engineering and fabrication skills breathtaking, and the posting of project progress in the public domain an inspiration to many.

On behalf of the Ausmini community thank you for sharing your work. We all look forward to one day soon hearing that unique Rex rasp as the beast disappears into the sunset.

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

^^ what he said... un-f*cking-believable

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did I tell you that I won a trophy?